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US lawmaker’s child arrested for assaulting cop
Read More The nonbinary daughter of Katherine Clark, the No. 2 Democrat in Congress, allegedly struck an officer at an Antifa riot in Boston Jared “Riley” Dowell, the nonbinary daughter of the second-ranked Democrat in the US House of Representatives, has been charged with assaulting a police officer, vandalism and other crimes stemming from a…
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Des Moines school shooting – live: Two students dead and teacher injured at Iowa non-profit
Read More Three suspects are in custody according to police Three suspects are in custody according to police
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Two students dead and teacher injured in Des Moines shooting with ‘multiple suspects’ in custody
Read More Three suspects in custody following deadly violence in Des Moines, Iowa Three suspects in custody following deadly violence in Des Moines, Iowa
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Mike Pompeo dismisses ‘faux outrage’ over murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Read More Former Trump secretary of state claims US media depicted Washington Post columnist as ‘a Saudi Arabian Bob Woodward’ The former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has dismissed the indignation prompted by the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as “faux outrage” – and cast doubt on whether the Washington Post columnist was a genuine…
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Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk found guilty
Read MoreRichard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 January 2021.Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 January 2021.
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Labour will reconnect ‘tarnished UK’ with European allies, says Lammy
Read More Shadow foreign secretary to mark out diplomatic mission of a future Labour government in landmark speech Labour will make closer cooperation with Europe across security, trade and foreign policy a central plank of a plan to reconnect “a tarnished UK” with its closest allies, David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, will say in…
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Tyre Nichols – live: Family say bodycam video shows Memphis police beating him like Rodney King before death
Read More Nichols, 29, died on 10 January, three days after traffic stop turned into confrontation with officers Nichols, 29, died on 10 January, three days after traffic stop turned into confrontation with officers
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Moscow rubbishes ‘fantasy’ NYT reports on parcel bombs
Read More Russia has dismissed allegations that the country’s intelligence was behind a string of parcel bomb attacks in Spain The Russian embassy in Spain has rubbished allegations raised in a fresh report by The New York Times, branding it a pure “fantasy” providing zero evidence. The article published at the weekend claimed that Western…
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EU approves new arms package for Ukraine
Read More The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to give Kiev nearly $550 million worth of weapons EU foreign ministers approved a fresh tranche of military aid to Ukraine on Monday, Swedish officials have said. The arms bonanza is worth $542 million, but does not include the German tanks that Kiev and its allies have their…
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Dozens of suspected terrorists nabbed while crossing into US
Read More Border Patrol apprehended 38 persons on Washington’s watchlist between October and December 2022 US federal agents arrested 38 suspected terrorists at the southern border in the final three months of 2022 as the flow of illegal aliens into the country surged to an all-time high. The suspects were named on the terror watchlist…
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: The Americans fear my Wagner organization, because they know we can kick their asses
Read More The founder of the Russian PMC replies to a US decision to include his company in a list of transnational criminal organizations The formal inclusion of the Wagner PMC by the US government on its list of transnational criminal organizations took place just a few days after the organization experienced success on the battlefield…
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Ghislaine Maxwell says she believes Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in prison
Read More Convicted sex offender refused to apologise to her victims and said they should blame US authorities for ‘allowing Epstein to die’ Convicted sex offender refused to apologise to her victims and said they should blame US authorities for ‘allowing Epstein to die’
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Australia news live: NT chief minister flies into Alice amid crisis; two dead after Sydney freeway crash during police chase
Read More Prime minister sees his approval rating fall in latest Essential poll; Northern Territory leader faces calls to restore ban on alcohol in troubled town. Follow the day’s news Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Thanks so much to Martin for kicking the blog off for us.…
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US Capitol riot: Four Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy
Read MoreVerdict marks major victory for US Justice Department in its push to prosecute those involved in January 6, 2021, riot.Verdict marks major victory for US Justice Department in its push to prosecute those involved in January 6, 2021, riot.
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Four members of the Oath Keepers found guilty of seditious conspiracy for roles in Jan 6 attack
Read More Across two jury trials, six members of the far-right, anti-government militia group have been found guilty of sedition-related charges in connection with the attack on the US Capitol Across two jury trials, six members of the far-right, anti-government militia group have been found guilty of sedition-related charges in connection with the attack on…
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Moscow will retaliate to RT France account freeze
Read More Russia will make a “decisive” response after Paris froze the accounts of RT’s French subsidiary broadcaster, the Foreign Ministry says Moscow will “inevitably” respond to Paris’ decision to freeze the accounts of RT’s French-language channel, RT France, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. The hostile move was taken by Paris last week,…
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Brazilian police name alleged ‘mastermind’ behind murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira
Read More Police chief says Rubens Villar Coelho, whose nickname is Colômbia, ordered the murders of the British journalist and Brazilian Indigenous expert Brazilian police have named the alleged mastermind behind the murders of the British journalist Dom Phillips and the Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the Amazon last year. Rubens Villar Coelho, whose…
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Mexico’s former top security chief on trial in US for allegedly enabling cartel to traffic drugs
Read More Trial begins in Brooklyn court for Genaro García Luna, who is accused of taking ‘millions of dollars of bribes’ to protect cartel The trial of a former top Mexican law enforcement official got underway in a Brooklyn court on Monday, one of the most significant drug trafficking cases since the prosecution of drug…
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UK PM orders investigation into party chairman’s tax affairs
Read MoreRishi Sunak says ‘questions need answering’ over fellow Conservative Party politician Nadhim Zahawi’s dealings.Rishi Sunak says ‘questions need answering’ over fellow Conservative Party politician Nadhim Zahawi’s dealings.
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Former FBI agent arrested over ties to Russian tycoon
Read More The accused was allegedly paid by Oleg Deripaska to investigate a rival businessman Former FBI agent Charles McGonigal has been arrested and charged with helping Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska evade US sanctions, and taking money to investigate one of the tycoon’s rivals. McGonigal, a former counterintelligence agent responsible for investigating Russian “oligarchs,” was…
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Poland considered partitioning Ukraine – former FM
Read More Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has denied the claim, urging Radoslaw Sikorski to retract and “weigh his words” Former Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has suggested that the government in Warsaw considered partitioning Ukraine in the first weeks of the military conflict between Kiev and Moscow. His comments came in an interview with Radio…
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What do we gain from seeing Ghislaine Maxwell on TalkTV – and what do we lose?
Read More The convicted sex trafficker did an interview from prison titled Ghislaine Behind Bars on Monday with TalkTV’s Jeremy Kyle Live. Holly Baxter and Clémence Michallon report The convicted sex trafficker did an interview from prison titled Ghislaine Behind Bars on Monday with TalkTV’s Jeremy Kyle Live. Holly Baxter and Clémence Michallon report
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Poland adds pressure on Germany with threat to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Read More ‘There are no good arguments why battle tanks cannot be provided’ says Latvia ‘There are no good arguments why battle tanks cannot be provided’ says Latvia
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US joins Europe with fresh sanctions over Iran protest crackdown
Read MoreUS measures, taken in coordination with the EU and UK, target Iranian officials accused of suppressing demonstrations.US measures, taken in coordination with the EU and UK, target Iranian officials accused of suppressing demonstrations.
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Alex Murdaugh’s son Paul sent Snapchat video to friends on the night he was murdered
Read More Jury selection began on Monday for the trial of Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of murdering his son Paul and wife Margaret Jury selection began on Monday for the trial of Alex Murdaugh, who is accused of murdering his son Paul and wife Margaret
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Family of Keenan Anderson sues city of Los Angeles for $50m over tasing death
Read More The family of Keenan Anderson have sued the city of Los Angels for $50m over the death of the Black teacher who died after being tasered multiple times by police officers. The family of Keenan Anderson have sued the city of Los Angels for $50m over the death of the Black teacher who…
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Ukraine: No Peace Without a Military Victory
Read More BERLIN, Jan 23 (IPS) – Russia has been at war with Ukraine for more than 10 months, with no end in sight and with just as little prospect for direct negotiations between the warring parties. These were last broken off mutually on 17 May 2022. Read the full story, “Ukraine: No Peace Without…
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We Want to Be Legal; We’re Not ‘Zama Zama’ Criminals Say South African Artisanal Miners
Read More JOHANNESBURG, Jan 23 (IPS) – Mining towns across South Africa have become hostage to a booming but bloody illegal mining economy. Read the full story, “We Want to Be Legal; We’re Not ‘Zama Zama’ Criminals Say South African Artisanal Miners”, on globalissues.org → JOHANNESBURG, Jan 23 (IPS) – Mining towns across South Africa…
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Monterey Park mass shooting: First victim identified as owner of ballroom club who died trying to stop gunman
Read More Friends of Ming Wei Ma say he was the first to rush towards suspected gunman Huu Can Tran when he began opening fire inside the club Friends of Ming Wei Ma say he was the first to rush towards suspected gunman Huu Can Tran when he began opening fire inside the club
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Monterey Park shooting: Suspect Huu Can Tran’s ex-wife speaks out
Read More Couple were married in early 2000s Couple were married in early 2000s
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UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini
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ChatGPT and the sweatshops powering the digital age
Read MoreThe latest ChatGPT revelations are yet another reminder of the pervasive labour exploitation in digital innovation.The latest ChatGPT revelations are yet another reminder of the pervasive labour exploitation in digital innovation.
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France remains ‘very sexist’: Watchdog sounds alarm
Read MoreSexism is on the rise in France, with younger generations worst affected, the country’s equality council said.Sexism is on the rise in France, with younger generations worst affected, the country’s equality council said.
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Andrey Medvedev: Russian Wagner mercenary who fled to Norway arrested
Read MoreA man believed to be the Wagner Group’s first defector to the West is being held by police.A man believed to be the Wagner Group’s first defector to the West is being held by police.
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Kosovo police opens fire on Serbs
Read More Belgrade says ethnic Albanian officers shot up a car and seriously injured a passenger One ethnic Serb has been hospitalized with a chest wound after ethnic Albanian special police in northern Kosovo opened fire on a civilian vehicle on Monday morning, an official in Belgrade said, protesting the latest attack in the Western-backed…
