Month: August 2024

Read More The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia in exchange for Russian prisoners held in the U.S. and Europe, in what the U.S. calls a historic prisoner swap. (Image credit: AP) The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia…

Read More Rumors about the plea deal have been around since 2018 Rumors about the plea deal have been around since 2018

Read More (WASHINGTON) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the exchange took…

Read More Alison Chao was reported missing on 16 July and found one week later Alison Chao was reported missing on 16 July and found one week later

Read MoreThe exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and the West will be the largest since the Cold War.The exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and the West will be the largest since the Cold War.

Read More Move had been mooted as Moscow seeks return of Vadim Krasikov, convicted hitman jailed in Germany As part of the deal, according to the Turkish presidency, Belarus has released German citizen Rico Krieger. Krieger was sentenced to death but granted a pardon this week by the country’s autocratic leader, Alexander Lukashenko. Continue reading…Move…

Read More Four European countries are set to deliver around 60 ageing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine over the next few months Four European countries are set to deliver around 60 ageing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine over the next few months

Read More Aravindan Balakrishnan, 81, ran a commune in south London and was convicted for child cruelty and rape A Maoist cult leader jailed for a string of sex assaults and keeping his daughter captive for three decades was found dead in bed in his prison cell, an inquest heard. Aravindan Balakrishnan, 81, who called…

Read More PM and police chiefs agree plans for unit that aims to boost intelligence gathering on ‘extremist troublemakers’ A new national violent disorder unit is to be set up to clamp down on rioters, the Guardian has learned, in the wake of far-right riots this week. Keir Starmer is expected to make the official…

Read More ‘It was clear to me from the start that he was an imposter – and that on some level, he knew it,’ Pelosi writes about Trump ‘It was clear to me from the start that he was an imposter – and that on some level, he knew it,’ Pelosi writes about Trump

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Aug 01 (IPS) – The upcoming 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took place on August 6 and 9, 1945, remains a grim reminder of the destructive consequences of nuclear weapons. Read the full story, “79 Years After Hiroshima & Nagasaki: A Grim Reminder of Nuclear…

Read More Merthyr Tydfil man, 25, was given a 12-month suspended term for possessing and distributing indecent images of children The man who shared indecent images of children with the former BBC presenter Huw Edwards is a 25-year-old fellow Welshman who was given a 12-month suspended jail term earlier this year. Alex Williams, from Merthyr…

Read More Professional restorers want an explanation for the changes to the Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Mirón, which has been likened to the infamous ‘Monkey Christ’ work Professional restorers in Spain are demanding explanations after a historic church in the north-eastern city of Soria was given a bold makeover that has left the building’s…

Read More Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released today Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released today

Read More Stella Maris criticises decision to remove her from two roles after she accused Israel of genocide and apartheid The rector of St Andrews University has been dismissed from the institution’s governing body and her position as a trustee after she accused Israel of genocide and apartheid. Stella Maris criticised the decision to remove…

Read More Gershkovich and ex-marine Paul Whelan have been freed and are en route to a destination outside Russia, say reports A major prisoner exchange between Russia and the west is under way involving the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been freed from a Russian prison, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar…

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 01 (IPS) – Economic performance in Asia and the Pacific has proved to be quite resilient to the shocks of the past few years – the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and the cost-of-living crisis. In 2023, the region’s economy drove over 60 per cent of…

Read More Expected releases follow series of mysterious movements of prominent Western prisoners in Russia Expected releases follow series of mysterious movements of prominent Western prisoners in Russia

Read More On a panel with three black journalists in front of the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, Trump falsely claimed that Harris chooses her heritage when it suits her On a panel with three black journalists in front of the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, Trump falsely claimed that Harris…

Read More The Russia reporter for the Wall Street Journal alweays felt the pull of the land of his parents, writes Chris Stevenson, believing his Russian-language skills and knowledge of the culture put him in a unique position to explain the country to the outside world. He would end up convicted on trumped up spying…

Read MoreThe Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner exchange with Russian and is expected to soon secure the release of three American citizens imprisoned in Russia.The Biden administration has agreed to a prisoner exchange with Russian and is expected to soon secure the release of three American citizens imprisoned in Russia.

Read More Donna Massey told a dispatcher: ‘Please don’t send no combative policemen that are prejudiced’ Two emergency response calls were made from the home of Sonya Massey, the Black woman who was shot in the face by an Illinois sheriff’s deputy after she called 911 for help, in the days leading up to her…

Read More British swimmer Luke Greenbank, 26, was disqualified from the men’s 200-m backstroke on Wednesday, despite seemingly coming in first place during the heat he competed in. Initially, Greenbank seemed happy with his impressive time of 1:56.08 when he exited the pool. However, when he looked at the scoreboard and saw that he had…

Read More Reduction is first since March 2020 as governor says inflationary pressures have ‘eased enough’ to enable cut The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, moving to ease the pressure on households after ratcheting up borrowing costs to combat the worst inflation…

Read More Judge allows naming of 17-year-old boy charged with three counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder A 17-year-old boy accused of murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport can be named as Axel Rudakubana. Rudakubana is accused of murdering Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie…

Read MoreVermont residents are seeing a quieter weather forecast with no flood warnings following another round of destructive storms, as a U.S. senator from the state pushed Congress to pass a disaster aid package that would help communities across the countryVermont residents are seeing a quieter weather forecast with no flood warnings following another round…

Read More Turbulence has taken lives, caused injuries, and cost airlines lots of money. Now it’s responsible for economy passengers on Korean Air losing cup noodles. Read More: What to Know About Severe Turbulence That’s Wreaking Havoc on Flights Around the World Starting Aug. 15, South Korea’s flag carrier will cease its popular practice of…

Read More A child was pushed over by a wolf in Austerlitz A child was pushed over by a wolf in Austerlitz

Read MoreHamas has not confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, who led the group’s military wing.Hamas has not confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, who led the group’s military wing.

Read More Fast catamaran to be returned before entering service as stricken shipbuilder winds down non-core businesses • Business live A ferry service to the Isles of Scilly has been axed before carrying a single fare-paying passenger, as the struggling operator Harland & Wolff winds down all non-core businesses. The stricken Belfast-based shipyard company that…

Read MoreTheir bodies were dangling from their climbing ropes when they were found at an altitude of around 2,000 meters the rescue group said.Their bodies were dangling from their climbing ropes when they were found at an altitude of around 2,000 meters the rescue group said.

Read More UK lender has faced backlash for providing services to climate polluters and defence firms with alleged links to Gaza war Business live – latest updates The chief executive of Barclays has praised Wimbledon organisers for “rightly resisting pressures” to drop the bank’s sponsorship, suggesting that protests over issues including its climate policies are…

Read MoreMohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza, is said to be dead following an Israeli airstrike last monthMohammed Deif, Hamas’ shadowy longtime military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack…

Read More ‘I frankly just think it’s hysterical how much the media is overreacting to it,’ said Vance, who is also facing backlash over his misogynistic comments about Harris ‘I frankly just think it’s hysterical how much the media is overreacting to it,’ said Vance, who is also facing backlash over his misogynistic comments about…

Read MoreSecuring the Paris Olympics has involved a veritable army of police and military forces. They’ve had their hands full but, so far, mostly thwarting minor threats.Securing the Paris Olympics has involved a veritable army of police and military forces. They’ve had their hands full but, so far, mostly thwarting minor threats.