Month: September 2020

Read MoreDr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result “a huge step forward” – but “it’s not a cure.”Dr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result “a huge step forward” – but “it’s not a cure.”

Read More As the city of Kenosha, Wis. continues to process the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake—and the ensuing shooting of two protesters by a teen gunman—activists and community leaders in the city fear that President Donald Trump’s visit will serve as a basis for renewed division and unrest. On Wednesday, Joe…

Read MoreGermany says Alexei Navalny was attacked with a type of nerve agent used against an ex-spy in the UK.Germany says Alexei Navalny was attacked with a type of nerve agent used against an ex-spy in the UK.

Read More Police chiefs to introduce new safety measures but warn against increasing Taser use Two out of five officers reported being assaulted on duty in the previous year, with police chiefs vowing to introduce measures to keep them safer without adopting a “paramilitary” style of policing. A survey for the National Police Chiefs Council…

Read MoreCommander of Saudi-led war in Yemen and son dismissed after being accused of corruption.Commander of Saudi-led war in Yemen and son dismissed after being accused of corruption.

Read MoreGermany says lab test showed ‘proof without doubt’ that Russian opposition leader Navalny poisoned.Germany says lab test showed ‘proof without doubt’ that Russian opposition leader Navalny poisoned.

Read More“Tower… we just passed a guy in a jetpack,” said the pilot while flying at an elevation of 3,000ft (915 meters).”Tower… we just passed a guy in a jetpack,” said the pilot while flying at an elevation of 3,000ft (915 meters).

Read More Former Vice President Joe Biden raised $364 million for his election effort in August, a record-shattering sum that will give the Democrat ample resources to compete in the final two months of the campaign. Biden struggled to raise money during the Democratic primary. In July, he all but closed a huge cash-on-hand advantage…

Read More The document mentions efforts by Iran and China to criticize Trump, but focuses on Russian-backed narratives about Biden’s mental health. The document mentions efforts by Iran and China to criticize Trump, but focuses on Russian-backed narratives about Biden’s mental health.

Read More Film-maker held in Harare for 6 weeks after carrying out investigations into corruption Hopewell Chin’ono, the Zimbabwean journalist held in a high security prison for almost six weeks pending trial on charges of inciting violence, has been freed on bail. Chin’ono was arrested at his home in Harare in July after publishing a…

Read More The couple will produce documentaries, feature films and scripted shows for the streaming service under new partnership Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix. Under the new partnership, the couple will produce documentaries, feature films and scripted shows for the streaming platform, further details of which are…

Read MoreNovichok, a Soviet-era chemical weapon, was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.Novichok, a Soviet-era chemical weapon, was used to poison former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.

Read MoreEmir met Trump’s senior adviser in Doha following a US-brokered accord between UAE and Israel to normalise ties.Emir met Trump’s senior adviser in Doha following a US-brokered accord between UAE and Israel to normalise ties.

Read MoreJorge Messi landed at Barcelona to meet the Catalan club’s officials and discuss his son’s future.Jorge Messi landed at Barcelona to meet the Catalan club’s officials and discuss his son’s future.

Read MoreThe Hague-based ICC is currently investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.The Hague-based ICC is currently investigating whether US forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

Read MoreA new tell-all describes private chats between the US First Lady and her former longtime friend.A new tell-all describes private chats between the US First Lady and her former longtime friend.

Read More An unidentified object was spotted on a collision course with Earth, triggering the alarm among planetary defense specialists. Thankfully, the object was identified before any drastic emergency measures were taken. Given the slew of space rocks which shoot through our cosmic backyard each week, it’s unsurprising that an unidentified object spotted headed right…

Read MoreA judge rules that a mansion used by Gen Franco belongs to the state and its sale was fraudulent.A judge rules that a mansion used by Gen Franco belongs to the state and its sale was fraudulent.

Read MoreThe list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu’s app.The list of forbidden products includes the popular video game PUBG and search giant Baidu’s app.

Read More Rivals will likely launch new round of attacks against each other Trump blames racism in policing on ‘bad apples’ during Kenosha visit Nancy Pelosi in face covering row after salon visit Most Democrats fear Trump could reject election defeat, poll shows Sign up for our First Thing newsletter 2.13pm BST Trump is traveling…

Read More Brazilian congressman and president’s son Eduardo Bolsonaro wants to introduce prison sentences for the production, sale or distribution of the hammer and sickle and five-pointed star imagery, classifying it as a hate symbol. Bolsonaro Jr. introduced his bill on Tuesday, September 2, in commemoration “of the invasion of Poland by Nazis and later…

Read MoreSocial media giant faces scrutiny after media reports revealed it ignored anti-Muslim hate speech by BJP leaders.Social media giant faces scrutiny after media reports revealed it ignored anti-Muslim hate speech by BJP leaders.

Read More

Read More Pope Francis described solidarity as the way out of the coronavirus pandemic crisis as he held his first public audience in nearly six months Wednesday after a pause brought on by Italy’s outbreak. The Pope didn’t wear one as he met the crowd, but kept a safety distance from the faithful, who were…

Read MoreWe investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.

Read MoreSineenat Wongvajirapakdi was stripped of her title last year after being accused of “disloyalty”.Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was stripped of her title last year after being accused of “disloyalty”.

Read MoreAs the alleged accomplices to the gunmen face a series of charges, Charlie Hebdo’s defiant director vows to “never give up.”As the alleged accomplices to the gunmen face a series of charges, Charlie Hebdo’s defiant director vows to “never give up.”

Read More MOSCOW — A pro-Kremlin propaganda film posted online before Russia’s 2018 presidential election smeared Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader now lying comatose in a German hospital after a poisoning attack, as the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler.A former prime minister, the target of Navalny’s most vivid expose of corruption, denounced him as a…

Read More NEW YORK and WASHINGTON D.C., Sep 02 (IPS) – On 27 August the World Bank announced that it will suspend the Doing Business Report over data irregularities, until it conducts a review and audit. The halting of the report was welcomed by trade unions, academics and human rights groups. Read the full story,…

Read More

Read More Australian law enforcers have arrested an expectant mother for allegedly planning a protest against the Covid-19 lockdown in the state of Victoria, drawing ire and accusations of thought policing online. The Victoria Police descended on the woman’s house earlier in the day, presenting a search warrant and accusing her of “incitement” – ostensibly…

Read More NSW anti-terrorism police are investigating the incident that led to three officers being taken to St Vincent’s hospital Counter-terrorism police are investigating after a man was charged with attempted murder for allegedly slashing a policeman with a knife and injuring two other officers in Sydney’s CBD. Police were called after a food delivery…

Read MoreFive baby gorillas are born in six weeks in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.Five baby gorillas are born in six weeks in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Read More Home to some 13,000 asylum seekers, the Moria camp in Lesbos registered its patient zero, prompting authorities to quarantine the overcrowded facility. The island has recently seen a spike in Covid-19 cases among migrants. A 40-year-old man, said to be from Somalia, tested positive for Covid-19, local officials told the media on Wednesday.…

Read More