Month: December 2022

Read More ‘I can’t even fathom how Paul will feel when he learns,’ his brother David said in a statement ‘I can’t even fathom how Paul will feel when he learns,’ his brother David said in a statement

Read More The development of technology and tactics of groups like Islamic State have led to a rise in online extremism Most convicted terrorists in Britain were turned to extremism by the internet, with half of those radicalised online having some problems with mental health, personality disorders, depression or autism, the most authoritative study of…

Read More Former WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, celebrated her partner’s upcoming release from a Russian penal colony, but vowed to continue fighting for other Americans locked up abroad — including Paul Whelan — even after Griner is home. Former WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, celebrated her partner’s upcoming release from…

Read More Many papers denouncing royal couple for making Netflix documentary are also providing wall-to-wall coverage The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix documentary is highly critical of the British media – but the programme is sending millions of readers to the same news outlets they criticise in the film. Many of the newspapers that…

Read MoreProtests have been raging in different Greek cities since a 16-year-old Roma boy was shot in the head by police.Protests have been raging in different Greek cities since a 16-year-old Roma boy was shot in the head by police.

Read More Brittney Griner was finally released on Thursday 8 December after 10 months in Russian detention Brittney Griner was finally released on Thursday 8 December after 10 months in Russian detention

Read MoreThe US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Read More Large number of local fishing vessels and French helicopters taking part in search, coastguard says Large number of local fishing vessels and French helicopters taking part in search, coastguard says

Read More Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who the US government says has been “wrongfully detained” since her February arrest at a Moscow airport, is on her way home after American officials engineered her release in a prisoner swap. Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who the US government says has been “wrongfully detained” since her…

Read MoreBasketball star freed in exchange for arms dealer Viktor BoutSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Good morning, US politics blog readers. Joe Biden is making a surprise speech at 8.30am eastern time, after reports emerged that women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison…

Read MoreJanet Yellen is set to unveil the first U.S. currency bearing her signature, marking the first time that U.S. bank notes will bear the name of a female treasury secretary.Janet Yellen is set to unveil the first U.S. currency bearing her signature, marking the first time that U.S. bank notes will bear the name…

Read MoreGriner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.

Read More The WNBA star was reportedly was detained at a Russian airport in February The WNBA star was reportedly was detained at a Russian airport in February

Read MoreGeorge “Johnny” Johnson was a bomb aimer with the U.K. air force who took part in the raids targeting German dams with specially developed “bouncing bombs.”George “Johnny” Johnson was a bomb aimer with the U.K. air force who took part in the raids targeting German dams with specially developed “bouncing bombs.”

Read MoreGeorge “Johnny” Johnson was a bomb aimer with the U.K. air force who took part in the raids targeting German dams with specially developed “bouncing bombs.”George “Johnny” Johnson was a bomb aimer with the U.K. air force who took part in the raids targeting German dams with specially developed “bouncing bombs.”

Read MoreLuis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager after they are knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco.Luis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager after they are knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco.

Read MoreLuis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager after they are knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco.Luis Enrique leaves his role as Spain manager after they are knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco.

Read MoreSouth Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country’s age system to the international method.South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country’s age system to the international method.

Read MoreSouth Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country’s age system to the international method.South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country’s age system to the international method.

Read MoreCastillo was removed after the Congress vote after his ‘attempted coup’ and was replaced by his deputy, Boluarte.Castillo was removed after the Congress vote after his ‘attempted coup’ and was replaced by his deputy, Boluarte.

Read MoreCastillo was removed after the Congress vote after his ‘attempted coup’ and was replaced by his deputy, Boluarte.Castillo was removed after the Congress vote after his ‘attempted coup’ and was replaced by his deputy, Boluarte.

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Read MoreThe Hindu nationalist party looks set to retain control in the western state following a record state legislature win.The Hindu nationalist party looks set to retain control in the western state following a record state legislature win.

Read MoreThe Hindu nationalist party looks set to retain control in the western state following a record state legislature win.The Hindu nationalist party looks set to retain control in the western state following a record state legislature win.

Read More Governor Greg Abbott prohibits the use of the Chinese app on government-provided devices, citing data protection concerns Staff of US government agencies in Texas will no longer be allowed to download and use the Chinese social media app TikTok on devices provided by their employer, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday. Explaining the…

Read More Governor Greg Abbott prohibits the use of the Chinese app on government-provided devices, citing data protection concerns Staff of US government agencies in Texas will no longer be allowed to download and use the Chinese social media app TikTok on devices provided by their employer, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday. Explaining the…

Read More Home secretary warns of ‘undeniable, serious disruption’ if Border Force strikes go ahead UK politics live – latest news updates Suella Braverman, the home secretary, has urged people to rethink flying around Christmas as she warned of “undeniable, serious disruption” for thousands if planned Border Force strikes go ahead. Her statement follows Wednesday’s…

Read More Home secretary warns of ‘undeniable, serious disruption’ if Border Force strikes go ahead UK politics live – latest news updates Suella Braverman, the home secretary, has urged people to rethink flying around Christmas as she warned of “undeniable, serious disruption” for thousands if planned Border Force strikes go ahead. Her statement follows Wednesday’s…

Read More The German government officially confirmed that the country plans to supply the newest RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers along with artillery rounds to Ukraine. The details were given in a 7 December media release, to announce that Berlin agrees on the delivery to Ukraine of 18 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the German company Kraus-Maffei…

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Read MoreThe Portuguese superstar has reportedly received a tantalising offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club.The Portuguese superstar has reportedly received a tantalising offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club.

Read More Cumbrian MP questions decision for site as he likens plans to ‘opening of a Betamax factory’ Ministers giving the green light to Britain’s first coalmine in 30 years is “like celebrating the opening of a Betamax factory”, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has said. Farron, whose constituency borders the one where the new project…

Read More Mohsen Shekari’s execution appears to be first of demonstrator involved in protests Iran has executed a 23-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a pro-regime militia officer with a machete and blocking a street in the capital, in what appears to be the first execution of a demonstrator involved in recent protests that have rocked…

Read MoreThe England winger is said to have asked if he can return to Qatar ahead of the quarter-final against France.The England winger is said to have asked if he can return to Qatar ahead of the quarter-final against France.