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Irish Independent
08-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Puppy rescued by Limerick Animal Welfare after being ‘kicked around like a football' by youths
Calls are being made by irate members of the public for stricter animal welfare laws Members of the public were left deeply sickened as Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW) shared the story of a tiny puppy that was rescued from youths 'kicking him around like a football.' Milo was only a few weeks old and suffering with a severe worm infestation, when he was rescued by the Limerick-based charity and his welfare has sparked strong outrage among members of the public – many of whom took to social media to express their anger. Related topics Jasmin Griffin
Saba Yemen
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Specialized Criminal Division begins first session in 'Dhamar Cell' case
Sana'a - SABA: The Specialized Criminal Division in the Capital Secretariat began today its first session to review the case of 48 defendants accused of espionage, aiding the enemy, and forming armed gangs for assassinations and bombings in Sana'a, and the governorates of Sana'a, Amran, Dhamar, Hajjah, Al-Hudaydah, Ibb, and Al-Bayda, under the name 'Dhamar Cell' (as part of security operations). During the session, presided over by Judge Abdullah Al-Najjar, the summary report of the case was read out against the defendants. The initial verdict had convicted them, sentencing 44 to death and four others to prison terms ranging from 2 to 15 years, in addition to the confiscation of all seized items, including weapons, explosives, vehicles, communication devices, and computers. The court granted the defense attorneys an opportunity to submit their appeals by the next session. According to the indictment, the defendants were responsible for: The assassination of Dr. Raji Ahmed Abdulmalik Hamiduddin. An attempted assassination of Taha Ahmed Al-Mutawakkil by firing two 'LAW' rockets at his vehicle, which missed and only caused damage to his car and minor injuries to another person nearby. The attempted assassination of Amin Mohammed Ahmed Jumaan by firing multiple rounds from automatic weapons at his vehicle, causing multiple injuries and property damage. Participation in a criminal conspiracy to assassinate top government, military, and security leaders opposed to the aggression. The killing of Ali Ali Al-Warith, the attempted murder of Colonel Issam Yahya Nasser Al-Ghaili, and the killing of Radman Nasser Ghanem Al-Wusabi. Wounding of civilians and security personnel during IED attacks at checkpoints, military sites, and reinforcements in Dhamar Governorate. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Leitrim animal charity 'deeply distressed' after online fraudsters impersonate founder who died last year
Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre (LAW) of Barraghmore, Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim has been forced to issue a public notice to inform supporters and the local community of attempted identity fraud in a 'serious case of targeting' LAW and of the centre's late founder, Christine Coulson. It comes as an individual claimed to be Christine Coulson in an attempt to access non-profit benefits through the platform Goodstack, on behalf of the charity. Staff at the centre said this was done using a fraudulent email address and without any authorisation or connection to Leitrim Animal Welfare. A spokesperson for the charity said, 'This impersonation is both deeply distressing and criminal. "The matter is now under investigation by An Garda Síochána, and we are working closely with the relevant platforms to stop the misuse of our name and Christine's memory. "The impersonator submitted an application to access benefits from Google for Nonprofits via Goodstack, including free Google Ads - which could have been misused to mislead the public, access to Google Workspace - allowing fake email accounts under our name, YouTube donation tools and fundraising access - enabling the diversion of donations, Public visibility tools like Google Maps and outreach services - falsely legitimizing their actions. "These benefits, while valuable to legitimate charities, could be weaponised to scam donors, spread misinformation, and cause reputational harm if exploited by a fraudulent party.' The centre is urging supporters to only donate through the verified channels: PayPal: leitrimanimalwelfare@ Donorbox: and GoFundMe: only through links shared by official channels. The spokesperson continued, 'Please only trust updates or donation appeals from the verified accounts relating to the centre. "If you see anyone claiming to be Christine Coulson or representing Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre outside of our official channels, or if you come across suspicious donation requests or activity, please report it. Contact leitrimanimalwelfare@ 085 864 5366 or contact your local Garda station. 'We are incredibly grateful for the trust and support our community continues to show, and we are committed to protecting the integrity of our work and the legacy of our beloved founder.'
Khabar Agency
04-05-2025
- Khabar Agency
Yemeni Forces Seize Weapons-Laden Boat Bound for Houthis
The seized vessel contained anti-tank missiles (LAW type), BMB ammunition, and offensive grenades. The operation marks the second major weapons interception in the region this week, following the seizure of another arms shipment destined for Houthis at a land checkpoint in Al-Madaraba district on April 28. Authorities emphasized the strategic importance of the Bab al-Mandab waterway, a critical maritime chokepoint that has seen repeated smuggling attempts. "This successful operation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to preventing illicit arms trafficking," a security spokesperson stated, though no group has claimed responsibility for the smuggling attempt. The interception comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Yemeni forces intensifying efforts to disrupt weapons supply routes to armed groups. Naval patrols have been on high alert following increased smuggling activity in recent months.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump's First Judicial Pick Is... Someone Who Worked For His SCOTUS Picks
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has picked his first judicial nominee of his second term: Whitney Hermandorfer, a Tennessee attorney who has clerked for three of the Supreme Court's conservative justices — including two of Trump's nominees — and who progressive groups warn has an 'extremist' record. In a social media post close to midnight on Thursday, Trump said he plans to nominate Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Hermandorfer, 38, currently works for the Tennessee attorney general as director of the office's strategic litigation unit. 'Whitney has been serving the Great People of Tennessee, in the Attorney General's Office, where she has strongly litigated in Court to protect Citizens from Federal Government Overreach,' the president said on his social media site, Truth Social. 'Whitney is a Fighter who will inspire confidence in our Legal System,' he said. 'Thank you Whitney!' Hermandorfer previously clerked for Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, one of Trump's nominees. She also clerked for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, another of Trump's nominees, when he was a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. This was certainly a plus for the president. 'She has a long history of working for Judges and Justices who respect the RULE OF LAW, and protect our Constitution, including Justice Samuel Alito and two fine Supreme Court Justices I appointed in my First Term,' he said. A social media post is not a formal nomination; the White House has to officially submit Hermandorfer's nomination to the Senate for it to begin moving. But the fact that Trump is even talking about naming someone to a court seat, here on May 2, is notable considering how sluggish Trump's White House has been in moving judicial nominations. By this point in his term, President Joe Biden had nominated 12 people to lifetime federal judgeships. President Barack Obama had nominated three in his first term and five in his second term. In his first term, Trump had nominated two people to federal judgeships by this point, one of whom was then-Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch. 'It is late for the first nominee, especially given how severely Trump has been attacking federal judges,' said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond in Virginia and an expert on federal judicial nominations. As for Hermandorfer's qualifications to be a judge, Tobias called her 'an astute pick' with solid conservative credentials, very much in the mold of Trump's first-term judicial nominees who had records of opposing abortion rights, LGBTQ rights and voting rights. He noted that she has defended the state's 'strict abortion law and efforts to keep trans people out of women's sports' in her work with the Tennessee attorney general's office. Hermandorfer is also young, meaning if she is confirmed by the Senate, she could hold this lifetime federal judgeship for decades. Progressive judicial advocacy groups seized on the news of Hermandorfer's coming nomination, warning that it is evidence that Trump will prioritize judicial nominees willing to put personal loyalty over the law. Maggie Jo Buchanan, interim executive director of Demand Justice, pointed out that in late March, Hermandorfer served as counsel of record for Tennessee in a brief submitted to the Supreme Court advocating the same position that Trump is using in his efforts to end birthright citizenship. 'The administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship has been roundly criticized as unconstitutional by leading scholars on the left and right, but Hermandorfer appears to be willing to act in lockstep with the political desires of this administration,' Buchanan said in a statement. Alliance For Justice described her record as 'disturbing' and 'extremist.' In her work for the Tennessee attorney general, Hermandorfer led litigation from several states challenging Biden's Title IX guidance that included protections for transgender students and their inclusion in school activities. Her efforts to roll back these protections is what Trump was referring to in his post when he called her 'a staunch defender of Girls' and Women's Sports.' 'This is perhaps why Trump himself included a familiar and obvious anti-trans dog whistle in his announcement, expressing his expectation that she will uphold the discrimination his administration has already pushed through various executive orders,' Alliance for Justice said in a statement. Keith Thirion, the group's interim co-president, said in the statement that he hopes senators are prepared to stop 'conservative crusaders like Whitney Hermandorfer who will be loyal to [Trump] and his discriminatory authoritarian agenda at the expense of all of us.' People For the American Way President Svante Myrick took things a step further, saying the Senate shouldn't confirm Hermandorfer or any of Trump's judicial nominees given his regular attacks on the courts and his calls for judges to be removed who rule against him. 'With a Republican-controlled Congress currently doing nothing to protect our democracy, it's up to the courts to preserve the critical checks and balances and keep us free,' Myrick said in a statement. 'Until Trump fully reverses course and recognizes that he is not a king, we cannot allow him to put any lifetime judges on our federal courts.' The White House did not respond to a request for comment on when Trump plans to formally send Hermandorfer's nomination to the Senate.
