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Spain Condemns Israel’s New Death Penalty Law as Discriminatory Shift

                   Palestinians hold placards as they take part in a protest, in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sharply criticized Israel’s newly approved death penalty law, calling it “another step towards apartheid” due to its unequal application to Palestinians convicted in military courts.  The Israeli Knesset passed the legislation mandating death by hanging as the default sentence for Palestinians found guilty of deadly attacks. Critics argue that the law’s language effectively excludes most Israeli citizens—particularly Jewish Israelis—from facing the same punishment, despite identical offenses. Sánchez emphasized the asymmetry, stating that “same crime, different punishment” undermines justice and deepens systemic inequality. His remarks come amid an already tense diplomatic rift between Spain and Israel, intensified by Spain’s condemnation of Israeli actions du...
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Ontario Braces for Brutal Cold: Coldest Temperatures of the Year Arrive


Ontario is experiencing a dramatic temperature drop as the coldest air of the year sweeps across the province. After a brief warm-up on Saturday, temperatures are expected to plummet by as much as 20-24°C within 18-24 hours. The Arctic air mass will bring frigid conditions, with some areas seeing temperatures drop to -28°C by Monday.

Residents are advised to bundle up and limit outdoor exposure to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Travelers should be cautious of icy roads and potential snowfall, especially around Lake Huron. The cold snap is expected to last until Wednesday, with lake-effect snow likely to continue throughout the week.



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