CityNews Toronto
Charges upgraded to murder after remains confirmed to be missing Markham woman
An East Gwillimbury man faces upgraded murder charge after remains confirmed to be missing Markham woman Ying Zhang. The Homicide Unit found the remains in Kirkfield, Kawartha Lakes. Zhang, 57, was last seen on July 25. Changlin Yang, 26, initially charged with kidnapping, now faces second-degree murder and Indignity to Dead Body charges. Police seek witnesses who saw a white Ford van with Ontario plate BZ43851 in Kirkfield on July 25.
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CTV News
Liberal MP says she regrets ‘distress’ caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld faced criticism for steering a parliamentary committee away from domestic violence to abortion rights, causing witnesses to storm out. Vandenbeld expressed regret for the distress caused but stopped short of an apology. Witnesses accused her of abusive conduct during the chaotic meeting. (Words: 47)
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nationalpost
Conservatives launch attack ads on NDP, calling leader ‘Sellout Singh’
Conservatives launch attack ads on NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, accusing him of being a “sellout” for maintaining a deal with the Liberals to secure his MP pension. The ads blame Singh for national issues like rising crime and housing prices. Conservatives aim to win a Manitoba seat from the NDP, questioning Singh’s support for PM Trudeau despite low popularity.
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tnc
Father and son arrested at Richmond Hill for plotting ISIS-linked terror attack in Toronto
Father and son arrested in Toronto for allegedly planning a terrorist attack linked to ISIS. Ahmed Eldidi, 62, and Mostafa Eldidi, 26, face terrorism-related charges including conspiracy to commit murder. They were found with an axe and machete. RCMP confirmed their arrest and advanced planning of a violent attack. No ongoing threat to Toronto citizens.
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WSJ
Inside the Secret Negotiations to Free Evan Gershkovich
Evan Gershkovich’s mother, Ella, met with President Biden at the White House on the 491st day of her son’s detention. Meanwhile, Evan was en route to a Turkish airport from Russia’s custody for a complex prisoner swap. The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter was seized while covering Russia’s repression. The situation was kept secret until the last minute.