Month: December 2022

Read More Accusations that the trailer uses misleading editing are the latest salvo in a bitter war between the royal couple and most UK print media With just days to go until the Duke and Duchess of Sussex release their Netflix series, newspapers are turning a documentary about how the media treated the couple into…

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 06 (IPS) – The International Volunteer Day, a worldwide event commemorated every year on the 5th of December, comes at the end of a long line of special commemorations, each of them relevant and paramount to achieve the UN’s Agenda 2030. Read the full story, “Volunteerism: Path to Achieve UNs…

Read More Washington should prioritize arms deliveries to Taipei over Kiev, Josh Hawley has written to the Biden administration US Republican Senator Josh Hawley has called on the State Department to rush weapons to Taiwan instead of Ukraine, arguing that the island is “more important for US national interests.” Hawley has also previously suggested that…

Read More Michael Avenatti receives a 14-year term on fraud and tax charges Michael Avenatti, the disgraced lawyer who made hundreds of appearances as a critic of former US president Donald Trump on CNN and other legacy media outlets, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for defrauding clients and obstructing collection of…

Read More WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals, praised as “heroes” for securing democracy when they fought off a brutal and bloody attack by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opened an emotional ceremony, tensions still raw…

Read More Just Stop Oil’s Hannah Hunt and Eben Lazarus found guilty after glueing themselves to Constable’s The Hay Wain Two climate protesters have been ordered to compensate the National Gallery after they were found guilty of causing more than £1,000 of damage to the Hay Wain, probably John Constable’s best-known painting. In July Just…

Read More Helsinki has not yet promised to lift an arms embargo on Ankara, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on Monday for Finland to publicly declare an end to its ban on weapons transfers to his country. Otherwise, Ankara won’t support Helsinki’s bid for NATO membership. Speaking to…

Read MoreA UK judge rules Juan Carlos is immune from claims pertaining to the period before his abdication.A UK judge rules Juan Carlos is immune from claims pertaining to the period before his abdication.

Read MoreEleven others received lengthy prison sentences after being charged with killing a Basij soldier amid ongoing protests.Eleven others received lengthy prison sentences after being charged with killing a Basij soldier amid ongoing protests.

Read More Police tactics again in spotlight after shooting of Romany boy on eve of annual march for Alexis Grigoropoulos Greek security forces have flooded central Athens as demonstrators took to the streets to commemorate the fatal police shooting of a teenager, hours after violence erupted over a similar incident in the north of the…

Read More Nairobi, Dec 06 (IPS) – The Atlantic bluefin tuna is among the largest, fastest, and most beautifully colored of all the world’s fish species. They can measure more than 10 feet in length, weigh over 700 kilograms, and can live longer than 30 years. With their metallic blue coloring on top and shimmering…

Read More Man arrested on suspicion of murdering rapper Takayo Nembhard after handing himself in to police An teenager man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a rapper was stabbed to death at Notting Hill carnival in August. Takayo Nembhard, 21, also known by his rap name TKorStretch, died after being stabbed in…

Read MoreA former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters.A former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters.

Read More With defence ministers from Britain, the US and Australia due to meet in Washington, Kim Sengupta looks at what the future holds for the three-way pact With defence ministers from Britain, the US and Australia due to meet in Washington, Kim Sengupta looks at what the future holds for the three-way pact

Read More Hazim Mustafa says he paid $380,000 for cattle at South African president’s ranch in 2019 A Sudanese businessman has confirmed that he made the payment of hundreds of thousands of dollars for cattle at the centre of the scandal threatening to unseat South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The embattled president launched legal action…

Read More Ahead of her first full term in Congress, Mary Peltola talks to Richard Hall about taking her pro-fish message to congress, and her first big disagreement with the White House. Ahead of her first full term in Congress, Mary Peltola talks to Richard Hall about taking her pro-fish message to congress, and her…

Read More Anderson Lee Aldrich is accused of killing five people and injuring more than a dozen others inside a Colorado Springs LGBT+ nightclub Anderson Lee Aldrich is accused of killing five people and injuring more than a dozen others inside a Colorado Springs LGBT+ nightclub

Read MoreTheir side has entered the final 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.Their side has entered the final 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years.

Read MoreCristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend.Cristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend.

Read MoreDespite receiving evidence of the RAB’s alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings, the UK did not impose sanctions.Despite receiving evidence of the RAB’s alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings, the UK did not impose sanctions.

Read MoreThe 16-year-old Roma boy is shot in the head, in the latest incident involving police use of force.The 16-year-old Roma boy is shot in the head, in the latest incident involving police use of force.

Read MoreIn the days before the Netflix release of Meghan & Harry, British tabloids have reacted to the teasers alone with criticism. As CBS correspondent Holly Williams reports, others in the UK think recent events corroborate the Sussex version of events, including claims Meghan was subjected to racism.In the days before the Netflix release of…

Read MoreRwanda’s striking Amasunzu hairstyle, with its crests and partings which once carried messages, is making a comeback.Rwanda’s striking Amasunzu hairstyle, with its crests and partings which once carried messages, is making a comeback.

Read MoreFor “The Dish,” Italian restaurant La Mia Mamma is highlighted. Ian Lee has more.For “The Dish,” Italian restaurant La Mia Mamma is highlighted. Ian Lee has more.

Read More Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of common assault during walkabout by King Charles in Luton A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault during a walkabout by King Charles in Luton town centre, Bedfordshire police said, after an egg is believed to have been thrown in…

Read MoreSystem that exempted high-profile users, including former President Trump, from content removal needs overhaul, panel says.System that exempted high-profile users, including former President Trump, from content removal needs overhaul, panel says.

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Read More Voters decide between Democrat Raphael Warnock – who opinion polls say has the edge – or Republican Herschel Walker Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email It’s election day in Georgia, and both Democratic senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker have brought out some of the…

Read More Rights groups say amended criminal code underscores shift towards fundamentalism Indonesia’s parliament has overhauled the country’s criminal code to outlaw sex outside marriage and curtail free speech, in a dramatic setback to freedoms in the world’s third-largest democracy. Passed with support from all political parties, the draconian legislation has shocked not only rights…

Read MoreOne British insider says some people in the U.K. simply aren’t ready for the message, especially from an American duchess.One British insider says some people in the U.K. simply aren’t ready for the message, especially from an American duchess.

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 06 (IPS) – Natural flows do not respect national boundaries. The atmosphere and oceans cross international borders with little difficulty, as greenhouse gases (GHGs) and other fluids, including pollutants, easily traverse frontiers. Read the full story, “Rich Nations Doubly Responsible for Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, on globalissues.org → KUALA LUMPUR,…

Read More The deployments will be part of the bloc’s strategy to crack down on illegal migration through the western Balkans The European Commission revealed a plan on Monday to crack down on irregular migration through the western Balkans by deploying border agents to countries in the region, as well as encouraging their governments to…

Read More‘The fans have been full of surprises this World Cup.’‘The fans have been full of surprises this World Cup.’

Read More Regulator calls spending on network improvements ‘extremely disappointing’ after companies undershot budgets Ofwat has criticised water companies for failing to invest enough in treatment plants to stop the overuse of raw sewage discharges. The water regulator for England and Wales said on Tuesday that water and wastewater companies were falling behind on their…

Read More Supermarket hopes to grab bigger share of burgeoning sector, possibly threatening Sainsbury’s second position Asda is planning to open 300 convenience stores and create 10,000 new jobs in the next four years as it tries to grab a bigger share of the grocery market and potentially overtake rival Sainsbury’s to become the UK’s…