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Supreme Court to hear case of Los Angeles man denied visa over his tattoos
Read More Sandra Muñoz and her husband Luis Acensio Cordero have been separated for nine years since he was denied a visa to return to the U.S. The Supreme Court will now take up his case. Sandra Muñoz and her husband Luis Acensio Cordero have been separated for nine years since he was denied a…
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Former US Sen. Herb Kohl remembered for his love of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bucks
Read MoreFormer U.S. senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks Herb Kohl is being remembered for his love of both the city where he grew up and the state of Wisconsin at a memorial service attended by sports, political and business leadersFormer U.S. senator and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks Herb Kohl is being remembered…
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When can we expect the results of the Iowa caucuses?
Read More Fears blizzard conditions could hit voter turnout on huge day for Republican candidates Fears blizzard conditions could hit voter turnout on huge day for Republican candidates
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Ancient Greek palace where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king reopens
Read More Thousands flock to see the Palace of Aigai, the largest surviving classical Greek building, after 16-year reconstruction completed For 2,170 years it had lain in ruins: a palace that symbolised the Golden Age of antiquity, three times bigger than the Parthenon, unprecedented in architectural ambition, unparalleled in beauty. It was here in 336BC…
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Arctic blast: Record-breaking cold weather forecast for many states
Read More“We call it life-threatening for a reason”: Nearly every state on watch for dangerously freezing cold.”We call it life-threatening for a reason”: Nearly every state on watch for dangerously freezing cold.
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Michigan man wrongfully jailed for 35 years wins $1.75m payout
Read More Louis Wright freed in November after DNA ruled him out as perpetrator of child sexual assault in Michigan in 1988 The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $1.75m to an innocent man who spent 35 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of sexual assault. Louis Wright was released in November after…
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Man claimed £18,500 disability benefits after willingly having leg amputated, court told
Read More Marius Gustavson, 46, known as ‘eunuch maker’, allegedly oversaw ‘lucrative’ UK body modifications group The ringleader of an extreme body modifications group who was known as the “eunuch maker” claimed £18,500 in disability benefits after willingly having his leg amputated, a court heard. Marius Gustavson, 46, was the mastermind of a “lucrative” and…
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DOJ seeking death penalty against Buffalo supermarket shooter
Read More The 19-year-old previously plead guilty to multiple charges The 19-year-old previously plead guilty to multiple charges
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Trump will remain on Oregon presidential primary ballot, for now
Read More Oregon Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to the former president’s eligibility in the state under Section Three of the 14th Amendment Oregon Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to the former president’s eligibility in the state under Section Three of the 14th Amendment
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Israel barred from ice hockey championships
Read More The decision was slammed by Israel as “discriminative” and will be appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has confirmed that Israeli teams will not be permitted to compete in this year’s world championships because of “safety and security” concerns. In a Wednesday statement, the sport’s…
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Israel reaches agreement to allow medicine delivery for Gaza hostages
Read More Israel has made an arrangement with Qatar that will allow the delivery of medications to hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Israel has made an arrangement with Qatar that will allow the delivery of medications to hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
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‘Unacceptable’: Biden denounced for bypassing Congress over Yemen strikes
Read More Critics on left and right furious that president failed to seek congressional approval for strikes against Houthi militants A bipartisan chorus of lawmakers assailed Joe Biden for failing to seek congressional approval before authorizing military strikes against targets in Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, reigniting a long-simmering debate over who has the…
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Justice department seeks death penalty for shooter who killed 10 people at Buffalo supermarket
Read More Man who was 19 at the time carried out racist attack on Black customers at the Tops supermarket in upstate New York in 2022 Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in 2022. The US Department of Justice has opted to…
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Moms for Liberty school board member arrested for shoplifting from Target
Read More Keri Blair, 43, was arrested on 5 January for property theft charges Keri Blair, 43, was arrested on 5 January for property theft charges
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Dead voters’ names ‘found on Ramaswamy nomination papers’
Read More Rhode Island election officials have reported finding ‘several deceased voters’ among signatories Rhode Island election officials have reported finding ‘several deceased voters’ among signatories
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Trump’s campaign by trial: Courthouse outbursts and cries of victimhood
Read More His legal challenges are central to his campaign, but a fraud lawsuit that could blow up his decades-long narrative of success is as personal as it gets, Alex Woodward reports from the Manhattan courtroom His legal challenges are central to his campaign, but a fraud lawsuit that could blow up his decades-long narrative…
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Israel says South Africa ‘grossly distorting’ facts in Gaza genocide case at UN’s top court
Read More Israel foreign ministry legal adviser, Tal Becker, tells court: ‘The appalling suffering of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian, is first and foremost the result of Hamas’ strategy’ Israel foreign ministry legal adviser, Tal Becker, tells court: ‘The appalling suffering of civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian, is first and foremost the result of Hamas’…
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Police K9 presented with special snack during heartwarming send off
Read More A German Shepherd was rewarded with some whipped cream for his services to a Florida police department, as he retired from the force. A German Shepherd was rewarded with some whipped cream for his services to a Florida police department, as he retired from the force.
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As Arevalo inauguration approaches, Guatemalans express cautious optimism
Read MoreAttacks against President-elect Bernardo Arevalo have fuelled fears of election interference ahead of his swearing-in.Attacks against President-elect Bernardo Arevalo have fuelled fears of election interference ahead of his swearing-in.
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South Korean spies reveal North’s likely next leader – Nikkei Asia
Read More Seoul’s intelligence agency has apparently suggested that Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Kim Ju-ae, will probably take over the reins South Korea’s intelligence agency has speculated that Kim Jong-un’s daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju-ae, is his likely successor as North Korean leader, Nikkei Asia has reported. Seoul’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) is said…
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Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case
Read MoreIts lawyer rebuffs South Africa’s accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN’s top court.Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa’s accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN’s top court.
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Boeing: US regulator to increase oversight of firm after blowout
Read MoreAir regulators are also reviewing the decision to delegate some quality reviewing to Boeing.Air regulators are also reviewing the decision to delegate some quality reviewing to Boeing.
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Trump lashes out at ‘worst president’ Biden over Houthi airstrikes
Read More Donald Trump lashed out at his likely 2024 general election opponent President Joe Biden after US and UK forces struck Houthi rebels in Yemen. Donald Trump lashed out at his likely 2024 general election opponent President Joe Biden after US and UK forces struck Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Hunter Biden’s daughter hits out at Marjorie Taylor Greene for ‘lying’
Read More Mr Biden’s surprise appearance threw a House Oversight Committee hearing into chaos Mr Biden’s surprise appearance threw a House Oversight Committee hearing into chaos
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Why is Gen Z rejecting hustle culture and redefining the meaning of work?
Read MoreGen Z is redefining what we know today about the workplace as this generation has been rejecting hustle culture.Gen Z is redefining what we know today about the workplace as this generation has been rejecting hustle culture.
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Pope names ‘most dangerous’ sin
Read More Gluttony is “killing the planet,” the Catholic leader has said in a sermon Pope Francis has singled out gluttony as possibly the most serious sin of all, citing its destructive impact on the planet. The Catholic leader said that while there is nothing wrong with enjoying meals, humans have developed an issue of…
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Starbucks sued over claims of labor and human rights violations in making of products
Read More Lawsuit claims coffee chain procured materials from farms and cooperatives that have committed violations against workers Starbucks, the coffee chain that has long portrayed itself as an ethical business and fair employer, is being sued by a US consumer group that claims its image is a deception that hides multiple instances of labor…
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Brussels ready to offer Orban deal on Ukraine aid – FT
Read More The European Commission is reportedly willing to allow the Hungarian leader to opt out of the funding deal after one year European officials are reportedly prepared to bow to the demands of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban regarding the €50 billion ($54.6 billion) aid package for Ukraine, according to several senior EU sources…
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Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa’s elections
Read MoreThe pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.
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Florida school district pulls dictionaries, encyclopedias from shelves to review for sexual content
Read More Escambia County School District has pulled more than 1,600 books to review them for pornography or depictions of sexual conduct Escambia County School District has pulled more than 1,600 books to review them for pornography or depictions of sexual conduct
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Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row
Read MorePresident Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.
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Watch live as Ron DeSantis campaigns in Iowa ahead of caucuses
Read More Watch live as Ron DeSantis campaigns in Iowa on Friday 12 January. Watch live as Ron DeSantis campaigns in Iowa on Friday 12 January.
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Norway to allow mining waste to be dumped in fjords
Read More Environmental campaigners say move will threaten marine life and put biodiversity at risk Norway is to permit mining waste to be dumped in its fjords after the government won a court case against environmental organisations attempting to block the plan. After a gruelling 15-year dispute, the private company Nordic Mining has been given…
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U.K. Prime Minister Visits Kyiv to Announce More Support for Ukraine in War With Russia
Read More KYIV, Ukraine — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traveled to Kyiv on Friday to unveil a new support package for Ukraine, including an increase in military funding for its war with Russia that after 22 months shows no sign of ending. The 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) in military funding for Ukraine over…
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As a feminist, what I wish for in 2024 is criminal justice reform
Read MoreIn 2024, I do not want to hear the usual excuse that “rape is almost impossible to convict”.In 2024, I do not want to hear the usual excuse that “rape is almost impossible to convict”.
