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Europe’s far right flexes anti-Brussels muscles as it launches EU campaign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

FLORENCE, Italy — Europe’s right-wing leaders fired the opening salvo of their promised EU-wide election campaign at a rally of the hardline Identity and Democracy (ID) group in Florence on Sunday.Following the surprise win of anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders in November general elections in the Netherlands, the ID’s Euroskeptic firebrands vowed to change the political dynamic in Brussels as they addressed some 2,000 supporters at a 16th-century fortress in Italy’s Renaissance capital.“Another Europe without socialists in charge is possible and is needed,” said Matteo Salvini, the leader of Italy’s right-wing Lega (League) party, which hosted the rally of the ID’s 14 constituent parties.Wearing glasses and a black turtleneck, Salvini said he and his allies aimed to make ID the third-largest group in the European Parliament after the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) and the center-left Socialists & Democrats. ID is currently the sixth-largest group with...

NATO should be ready for ‘bad news’ from Ukraine, Stoltenberg warns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the Western military alliance should be ready for bad news from the Ukrainian front as Kyiv continues to defend against Russia’s all-out invasion.“Wars develop in phases,” Stoltenberg said in an interview Saturday with German broadcaster ARD. “We have to support Ukraine in both good and bad times,” he said.“We should also be prepared for bad news,” Stoltenberg added, without being more specific. His comments come as Western allies debate over ammunition and financial aid for Ukraine, and as Moscow boosts its troop levels. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday to increase the number of soldiers by some 170,000 to a total of 1.3 million.The front lines have moved little in recent months despite Kyiv’s counteroffensive during the summer. But the Ukrainians have used cruise missiles to push back the Russian fleet in the Black Sea and have caused damage deep in Russian territory“T...

DA identifies man found with fatal knife wound outside Kowloon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

Authorities have identified the man who was found suffering from a fatal knife wound in the parking lot of Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus on Saturday night, police said.Patrick Kenney, Jr., 42 of Milton, was found injured in the parking lot of the restaurant around 9 p.m., and pronounced dead a short time later at Mass General Hospital.The incident appears to be accidental, and no additional parties are believed to be involved.Video shared from the scene showed paramedics rendering aid to Kenney in a taped-off section of the parking lot.The stabbing came a week after a wild brawl at the iconic restaurant the night before Thanksgiving.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson leaves game with right leg injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson had to be helped off of the field with a right leg injury late in the first quarter of the team’s Week 13 matchup with the Chargers.Stevenson is officially questionable to return with an ankle injury.Stevenson suffered the injury while fumbling on a hip-drop tackle by Chargers rookie outside linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu. Stevenson stayed down on the turf before being helped off of the field by trainers. He couldn’t put weight on his right leg as he was helped straight to the locker room.The Patriots have veteran running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Ty Montgomery on their gameday roster. JaMycal Hasty was on the inactive list Sunday morning.The Patriots could also likely use rookie quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham at running back in a pinch.

Cannabis products seized, 4 arrested for operating illegal dispensary business: DA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Search warrants were served, arrests were made and over $1 million of mislabeled cannabis products were seized following an investigation into an illegal cannabis business in San Diego County, District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Friday. Four people are facing charges and are accused of illegally selling and distributing products containing marijuana in San Diego County. Jose Delahoz, 55, and Valeria Rada, 42, have been charged with child endangerment, maintaining a place for marijuana to be sold, tax evasion, and possession of marijuana for sale. They were arraigned Friday in San Diego Superior Court, and face up to eight years in prison.Diego Delahoz, 30, and Edgar Delahoz, 29, have been charged with maintaining a place for marijuana to be sold, tax evasion and possession of marijuana for sale. They both face up to four years and four months in prison. After Ohio’s legalization vote, here’s where marijuana is — and isn’t — legal On Wednesday, law enforcement s...

What's new on Netflix: December 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

(KSWB) -- With colder weather comes an increased desire to cozy up at home with popcorn and a movie.There's good news for those looking to watch modern flicks or those eager to delve into a television series: Netflix is releasing a new wave of streaming content this month. From holiday-themed baking shows to documentaries and additional seasons of some series favorites, here's a look at "Netflix and chill" options for the start of the winter season: VIDEO: What San Diego looks like from the International Space Station Available Dec. 1"May December" – Netflix Film"Sweet Home" Season 2 – Netflix Series"Basketball Wives" Seasons 3-4"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice""Big Brother" Seasons 6 and 17"Birds of Prey" (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)"Black Swan""Blockers""Boyz n the Hood""Burlesque""College Hill: Celebrity Edition" Season 1"Holey Moley" Seasons 1-2"Insidious""L.A. Confidential""Man of Steel""The Meg""Neighbors""Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, ...

Harris dashed to Dubai to tackle climate change and war. Each carries high political risks at home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Filling in for President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the Middle East to tackle a pair of challenges that have flummoxed White Houses for decades: climate change and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each carries the risk of political blowback going into next year’s presidential elections. She spent barely 24 hours on the ground in Dubai, less time than it took to get to the United Arab Emirates and then back to Washington.At the U.N. climate conference, when it was announced that “her excellency Kamala Harris” was taking the stage Saturday for remarks, she was not even in the room. Harris’ chair sat unoccupied as world leaders assembled for the panel spoke. When she did show up, she gave a short speech, then dashed off quickly, only to be summoned back for a group photo.Harris was delayed because she had been on the telephone with the emir of Qatar regarding the Israel-Hamas war. And she was in a hurry after the climate ev...

Crash that closed Gardiner Expressway for many hours Saturday likely due to street racing: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

Toronto police believe stunt racing may have been the cause of an early morning crash that closed the westbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway most of Saturday morning. Police say a red Porsche Cayenne was travelling at a high rate of speed in the westbound lanes when it struck a tractor-trailer near Park Lawn Road just before 1:30 a.m. The force of the crash caused the truck to lose control and flip on its side, blocking all westbound lanes in the process.The driver of the Porsche abandoned the vehicle and was last seen fleeing the area in an eastbound direction. No description of the driver was immediately available. Investigators believe the Porsche may have been racing with another vehicle on the highway which also fled the scene of the crash.The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Homeowner fatally shot suspect during home invasion, Los Angeles police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

(KTLA) — The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a homeowner allegedly shot and killed a home invasion suspect.Officers were first called to a home in Granada Hills around 5 a.m. Saturday morning on calls of a "hot prowl," or a burglary in progress when the homeowner is present, law enforcement officials explained."The officers' preliminary investigation determined that approximately three to four armed males in their 20s entered the home with the intent to burglarize the location," LAPD said on X, formerly Twitter, just after 1 p.m. Saturday. "A suspect pointed a weapon at the victim and while the suspects were inside the residence, the victim produced a firearm and a shooting occurred."One of the suspects was struck by gunfire and died at the scene, police said. Pentagon: American warship, commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea According to the LAPD, a grandmother and a toddler were also in the home at the time.Video shows the homeowner being detained by police...

San Marcos police searching for missing, endangered man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:42:06 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The San Marcos Police Department said it was searching for a missing man.SMPD said it needed help finding 45-year-old Jacob Newhouse, who was reported missing to police by a family member Friday.“The family member told SMPD that Newhouse was last seen Tuesday, November 28 when he left his home on Escondido Circle in San Marcos without his wallet, phone, vehicle, or keys,” SMPD said. “Police contacted his work and he failed to show up on November 29.”According to police, information suggested Newhouse might have intent to harm himself, and he is considered endangered.Police described Newhouse as 5’ 11” and weighing approximately 180 pounds.Officials said he might have been wearing the green plaid clothing when he went missing. SMPD said anyone with information on the whereabouts of Newhouse should call the non-emergency SMPD number at 512-753-2108.