Lawyers for all three — Lisa Banfield, James Banfield and Brian Brewster — appeared in Nova Scotia provincial courts Tuesday morning to complete the process. All three had been charged with weapons offences, and all three opted to have their charges dealt with through restorative justice, meaning they didn’t face a trial and have no criminal record. Lisa Banfield was the long-time partner of the gunman. James Banfield is her brother....

Two landmark studies investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic have concluded there is overwhelming evidence the SARS-CoV-2 virus spilled over from animals into humans at a live animal market in Wuhan, China. Both studies, published in the journal Science Tuesday, were conducted by large teams that included some of the highest profile virologists and disease modellers in the world. That includes Michael Worobey, a Canadian evolutionary biologist who heads the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona, and has been a leading scientific voice calling for deeper investigations into the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic....

In California’s Klamath National Forest, the fast-growing McKinney fire, which started Friday, went from charring just over 1 square mile (1 square kilometer) to 62 square miles (160 square kilometers) by Saturday in a mostly rural area . near the Oregon state line, according to fire officials. The fire has consumed at least a dozen homes and wildlife is fleeing the area to escape the flames. “It continues to develop with unsettled winds and storms in the area and we’re in the triple digits,” said Caroline Quintanilla, spokeswoman for the Klamath National Forest....

Over a dozen female inmates filed the civil lawsuit last week in which they claimed that the former Clark County jail officer, David Lowe, sold his jail key to male inmates for $1,000 each on 23 October 2021. Eight women filed a federal civil rights complaint against Mr Lowe, while another suit was filed on behalf of 20 women last month, reported the New York Post. The former jailer also faces criminal charges of trafficking with an inmate, aiding escape and official misconduct....

Während des gestrigen Showdowns der Gran Turismo World Series 2022 kündigten Sony und Polyphony Digital eine bevorstehende Zusammenarbeit zwischen Gran Turismo 7 und dem Modehaus Dior an. Das Ergebnis ist eine Sammlung einzigartiger Skins, darunter ein Helm, ein gelbes Fahrer-Outfit, ein Paar Schuhe und eine spezielle De Tomaso Mangusta-Lackierung. Verantwortlich für die Kreation ist Kim Jones, künstlerischer Leiter der Herrenkollektion von Dior. Gelb, Grau und viele Dior-Logos Das Kleidungsstück ist einfarbig gelb mit grauen Akzenten, die unter anderem ein großes Dior-Logo darstellen....

Hier, in der idyllischen ländlichen Umgebung des Rheintals von St. Gallen ereignete sich am 31. Juli 1982 eines der mysteriösesten Verbrechen der Schweizer Kriminalgeschichte. Der Doppelmord an den jungen Frauen Brigitte Meier (†17) und Karin Gattiker (†15) aus Goldach wurde nie aufgeklärt. Ungelöste Mordfälle Teil 3: Mord in der Kristallhöhle: Der Mörder ist unter uns (03:37) Ihre traurige Geschichte beginnt am 29. Juli 1982. Von ihrem Heimatort Goldach SG brechen die Jugendlichen mit dem Velo zu einer dreitägigen Tour durchs Appenzellerland auf....

Im Flugplan der Lufthansa kommt es an diesem Mittwoch wegen des Warnstreiks des Bodenpersonals zu massiven Ausfällen. Wie die Lufthansa bereits am Dienstag ankündigte, werden allein in Frankfurt insgesamt 678 Flüge gestrichen. Bereits am Dienstag waren erste Verbindungen von Fernzielen ausgefallen, die am Mittwochmorgen in Frankfurt oder München gelandet wären. Rund 92.000 Reisende in Frankfurt trifft der eintägige Streik nach Angaben der Lufthansa am Mittwoch. Betroffene würden umgehend informiert und “nach Möglichkeit” auf andere Flüge umgebucht, teilte die Airline am Dienstag mit....

“There was water as far as I could see,” she told CNN in a message. “I had a full-blown panic attack.” But she was determined to make it out safely, and take her dog with her. Chloe’s grandparents were at a home just a few feet away, separated from their granddaughter by the rushing waters. They yelled over to her, urging Chloe to stay inside until help arrived. But with little cell service and a 911 center which, likely overwhelmed, was unresponsive to her calls, Chloe said she realized she needed to get out to survive....

Several studios are currently in a bidding war to acquire the rights to Tomb Raider, TheWrap reports. And since the license doesn’t come with an obligation to keep the same cast and crew, the next Tomb Raider movie could be a total reboot that hands Lara Croft over to yet another actress. 2018’s Tomb Raider stars Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft and received mixed reviews that criticized his weak portrayal of the series’ titular archaeologist....

Un drame a été évité de justesse dans la nuit du vendredi au samedi 30 juillet dans les rues de Mazères. Alors qu’Hugo*, 19 ans, et son frère aîné Léo*, 23 ans, revenaient d’une soirée chez un ami organisée après la fête de Mazères, les deux jeunes hommes sont agressés par deux groupes de personnes avenue de Belpech, non loin de le camping de la Bastide. Les assaillants s’en sont pris “gratuitement” aux deux frères qui rentraient à pied chez leur mère dans le centre de Mazères vers 3h30 du matin....

Ukrainian forces neutralized a Russian reconnaissance group in the Shchurivka area on the Sloviansk front. a second Russian reconnaissance group on the Kramatorsk front was forced to withdraw. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on July 29 Quote from the General Staff: “On the Sloviansk front, the invaders used barrels, rocket artillery and tanks near Dolyna, Bohorodychne, Kurulka, Hrushuvakha, Virnopillia, Sulyhivka and many other settlements....

Hanover is the first major European city to start making significant cuts to its energy usage to brace for a possible winter gas crisis as the Russian war in Ukraine rages on. “We are facing hard times due to the Russian aggression on Ukraine. And as we see that there’s a looming gas shortage, this is a major challenge for municipalities,” Hanover Mayor Belit Onay told As It Happens guest host Helen Mann....

“Une décision du gouvernement a été prise sur l’évacuation obligatoire de la région de Donetsk”, a déclaré Zelensky dans un discours vidéo de l’après-midi. Veuillez évacuer. (…) Plus les habitants quittent la région de Donetsk maintenant, moins l’armée russe tuera de personnes. » “A ce stade de la guerre, la terreur est l’arme principale de la Russie”, a-t-il déclaré. La vice-première ministre ukrainienne Iryna Vereshchuk avait annoncé plus tôt l’évacuation obligatoire de toute la population de l’oblast de Donetsk, l’une des deux régions administratives du bassin industriel du Donbass, où la Russie gagne du terrain....

Thick smoke at the Nohomin Creek fire Thursday. UPDATE: 14:40 Warm temperatures and low humidity led to an increase in fire behavior on the Nohomin Creek Fire on Thursday. Fire Information Officer Karley Desrosiers says the fire is growing in the northern part of the west side of the fire and is showing Category 4 behavior in some areas. “There’s some upward growth on the fire, it’s not spreading fast by any means,” Desrosiers said....

Comment HAZARD, Ky. — People brought back harrowing stories of survival Friday as they took shelter in a school that had become a shelter for those who lost everything when muddy water quickly invaded their homes. Some got stuck in trees as the floodwaters rushed under them. Others held the children tightly. A man held onto a branch so tightly that he broke his ribs and collarbone. “He passed out and all he remembers is waking up with lights in his eyes,” said Christy Gorman, assistant superintendent for the Perry County School District, which houses the shelter at an elementary school....

The Biden administration on Thursday approved the completion of the Trump-funded US-Mexico border wall in an open area of ​​southern Arizona near Yuma, where four large gaps make it among the busiest corridors for illegal crossings. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that work to complete the project near Morelos Dam will better protect migrants who could be injured if they slip down a slope or drown while wading through a low section of the Colorado River....

The prime minister admitted to MPs on the powerful Liaison Committee on July 6 that he had “definitely” met the Russian oligarch and then owner of the Evening Standard while he was foreign secretary, without officials present. However, he said he would have to return to the committee to inform them of the exact date he was asked about, which he said was in Italy. He said it was a “personal commitment” and would provide more details in a letter....

Sky Sports News understands the development has not changed Brighton’s stance on the stability of their valuation of the 24-year-old. The Seagulls rejected a £30m bid for the full-back from defending Premier League champions City and value the Spaniard at £50m. Cucurella enjoyed a hugely successful first season in the Premier League after joining from Getafe in a deal worth around £15m last summer and was named Brighton’s player of the season....

Rafiqul Islam, 51, and his son Mahiqul, 16, were found unconscious alongside other members of their family on Tuesday afternoon. They both died on their way to hospital, while Mr Islam’s wife Husnara, 45, and their two other children, Samira, 20, and Sadiqul, 24, were treated. Husnara and Samira remain in a critical condition in intensive care, while Sadiqul is said to be doing well. The family, from Cardiff, were on a two-month holiday visiting relatives and were renting a flat in the city of Sylhet....

“Gens normaux avec une violence limitée”, “gens hyperactifs”… Quel est le profil des incendiaires ? Plusieurs incendies au cours des trois dernières années L’homme de 37 ans, marié père de 2 enfants, a été interpellé mercredi 27 juillet dans l’Hérault. Selon le communiqué du procureur de la République de Montpellier, il a avoué aux enquêteurs avoir déclenché plusieurs incendies ces derniers jours voire ces trois dernières années. Son véhicule avait été repéré sur les lieux de plusieurs incendies qui se sont déclarés les 21 et 26 juillet....