Canada's House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized after recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rota had called Hunka a “hero” and he was given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers. The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with Rota expressing regret for his decision and raising questions about how much research is done on those who are recognized in the House of Commons.
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Nicolas Kerdiles, a former NHL player, died in a motorcycle accident in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the crash and no charges are anticipated. The hockey community has expressed an outpouring of grief for Kerdiles and his family and friends.
Following the murder charge of a police marksman in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man, London's police force is facing a debate over the use of armed officers and questions about the use of lethal force and accountability of officers accused of wrongdoing. The police force is reviewing its policies and procedures in light of the incident.
Six people, including three children, were killed in a tragic accident in Hillsborough County, Florida on Saturday evening when a freight train crashed into their vehicle at a railroad crossing. Five of the passengers were violently ejected from the vehicle upon impact. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the accident to contact them.
On Saturday night, a shooting at a luxury apartment complex in Jacksonville, Florida resulted in the death of a 3-year-old child and two adults. Witnesses reported two men fleeing the scene and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Representative Andy Kim has announced his intention to challenge Senator Bob Menendez in the upcoming election, the first major intraparty challenger since Menendez was indicted on bribery charges in 2018. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has stated that he has no interest in running for the seat. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate.
On Friday, a 13-foot alligator was seen with a human body in its mouth in Largo, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office identified the body as 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham and the alligator was removed from the water and humanely killed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them. They are also reminding people to stay away from alligators and not to feed or harass them.
The United States has expressed deep concern over allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for both Canada and India to work together to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder, and the Indian government has denied the allegations. The U.S. is also calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.