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One of five remaining fugitives on the run after escaping from a New Orleans jail has been captured, authorities said Monday.Lenton Vanburen was arrested in Baton Rouge and was back in custody, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill posted on X. “Vanburen was originally incarcerated on charges of parole violation, possession of firearm by felon, and illegal carrying of a weapon,” Murrill wrote.  One of the remaining five New Orleans jailbreak escapees, Lenton Vanburen, was arrested Monday by authorities.  (Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office)He will face additional charges related to his escape. Vanburen was one of 10 inmates to make the brazen May…

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size There are 20 active wildfires in Saskatchewan, only 5 of which are contained. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says that the following communities are under evacuation orders: Pelican Narrows McIlveena Mine Site, Hall Lake, Brabant Lake, Lower Fishing Lake, Piprell Lake, East Trout Lake, Little Bear Lake.Pre-evacuation alerts are in effect for Candle Lake, Prince Albert, Whiteswan and Whelan Bay. For those living in areas that call for pre-evacuation, it is recommended to prepare by organizing accommodations, making sure vehicles are ready for travel and preparing an emergency travel kit. Get…

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With a FIFA World Cup berth on the line in their upcoming two-game window, Socceroos forward Brandon Borrello says they are not looking beyond their blockbuster qualifier in Perth.And Borrello says the national team are reaping the rewards of their 10-day camp in Abu Dhabi as they prepare for their qualification campaign’s defining double-header against Japan and Saudi Arabia.Victory against Japan at Optus Stadium would all but clinch a spot at the 2026 tournament for Australia, barring a thrashing against Saudi Arabia in their final group game in Jeddah.Even a point against the Blue Samurai next Thursday might be enough…

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RAISING THE DRAWBRIDGE INSTEAD OF COMPETING Circumspect governments should be looking at ways to outcompete this shift. Instead, they’re raising the drawbridge. The European Union last month set tariffs as high as 67 per cent on Chinese construction machinery, while the UK has more recently imposed duties of more than 30 per cent on excavators made by Sany, Liugong and XCMG. The Indian joint venture between Tata Motors and Hitachi Construction Machinery last year called on New Delhi to raise levies against imported Chinese products, saying they’d already grabbed 22 per cent of the market. Things are even worse in the…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Giants made what was largely viewed as a surprising decision when the team selected Jaxson Dart in the first round of the NFL Draft.While Dart’s name had been linked to the Giants leading up to the draft, New York put its belief in the young quarterback on full display by trading up to pick the former Ole Miss signal caller. Dart wore the No. 2 jersey at Ole Miss, a number that currently belongs to Giants cornerback Deonte Banks. Jaxson Dart talks to the media following practice at Giants…

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A mural painted on the windows of The Cabin Pub + Party in the downtown core is celebrating the Edmonton Oilers and turning heads in the process. Award-winning Sri Lankan artist, Lalith Senanayake, and his son Don, have been working on the artwork together.“We are Oilers fans. We like the Oilers team. My favourite player is (Connor) McDavid,” Lalith said.It all started a couple weeks ago with a simple concept: capture a historic time in Edmonton Oilers hockey. The team currently has a 2-1 series lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals…

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Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances amid reporting federal parliamentarians may be able to defer payments.Only half a per cent of Australians — some 80,000 — have super balances north of $3m.Under the Albanese government’s plan, super accounts above that would be slugged with an extra 15 per cent on earnings, pumping $2.7bn into Commonwealth coffers annually, according to Treasury estimates.Camera IconWorkplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth has defended Labor’s super tax amid reporting federal parliamentarians could defer payments. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp AustraliaBut federal politicians enrolled in defined benefit…

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National security decision-making will become more centralised under Mr Xi and the party’s Central Committee. New national security legislations and regulatory frameworks will be developed to govern critical emerging fields. The government plans to increase investment in building up national security institutions and human capital, likely leading to an expansion of both the state security and public security apparatus. National security awareness campaigns and academic research will be promoted, potentially bolstering the whole-of-society approach to counterintelligence. New legislations and regulatory policies – building on existing national security, intelligence, and counterespionage laws – are expected to elevate the importance of national security…

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