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Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died.... Read more »

A Texas man convicted of beating and suffocating a Dallas area pastor in his own church during a robbery was facing execution on Wednesday, the second scheduled execution in the U.S. so far this year.... Read more »

A Texas man convicted of beating and suffocating a Dallas area pastor in his own church during a robbery was facing execution on Wednesday, the second scheduled execution in the U.S. so far this year.... Read more »

At least one person was killed and multiple others injured after a shooting at a warehouse in New Albany, Ohio. Police said the shooting appeared to be a “targeted type of attack.”... Read more »

A manhunt has been launched for a shooter who killed at least one person and injured five more at a warehouse in Ohio, police said Wednesday.... Read more »

The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 and then evolved into a business magnate and philanthropist, died Tuesday.... Read more »

The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it’s suspending all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.... Read more »

The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it’s suspending all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.... Read more »

As part of the Trump administration’s push to expand U.S. energy production, federal officials will review and consider redrawing the boundaries of national monuments created under previous presidents to protect unique landscapes and cultural resources.... Read more »

The CIA has offered so-called buyouts to its workforce, a CIA spokesperson said, the latest move by the Trump administration to overhaul and scale back the federal government.... Read more »

The CIA has offered so-called buyouts to its workforce, a CIA spokesperson said, the latest move by the Trump administration to overhaul and scale back the federal government.... Read more »

A federal judge agreed Tuesday to temporarily block prison officials from transferring three incarcerated transgender women to men’s facilities and terminating their access to hormone therapy under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.... Read more »

President Trump’s mission to upend the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, has left lifesaving food and medicine stuck in ports and warehouses.... Read more »

Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide latitude to slash spending, his power is not unchecked.... Read more »

State transport company MÁV’s CEO Zsolt Hegyi announced that the first Vectron electric locomotive for hire has started its work. In the video, he also stressed that every second MÁV locomotive will be modern by summer 2026. “Following the technical inspection and the foil coating, we have put our Vectron... Read more »

A new contingent of Hungarian police, this time consisting of 30 officers, has been sent to the Serbian-Macedonian border to assist Serbian police in the apprehension of human smugglers and illegal migrants, the communications service of the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) reported on police.hu. On 4 February, the contingent was... Read more »

The conclusion to be drawn from the EU’s failed economic policy in recent years should be that Brussels should give back to the member states the power to manage economic policy, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó emphasized in Warsaw on Tuesday. He said after an informal meeting... Read more »

Fifty-six Gidrán combat vehicle will arrive in Hungary from Türkiye. The country is committed to the Gidrán vehicles, and we will continue to build our armed forces through joint Turkish-Hungarian development, emphasized Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after his visit to the Turkish Nurol Makina factory. The Defense Minister pointed out that the... Read more »

Trump told reporters that he wants to expel “all” Palestinians from Gaza — not just during a period of reconstruction, but permanently. The post Trump: “The U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip” appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The Trump minion has said Jan.6 defendants should get cash reparations and those responsible for the charges should get jail. The post The Capitol Rioters Are Free — But Ed Martin’s Crusade Against Jan. 6 Prosecutors Is Just Getting Started appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The American tradition of airstrikes against Somalia is continuing into Trump’s second term. The post Trump the “Peacemaker” Ramps Up America’s Forever War in Somalia appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey and its militias have cut off the Kurdish city of Kobane from the rest of Syria. The post Twelve Days in Kobane, Where Syrian Kurds Are Under Attack by Turkey appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Parabon NanoLabs sells police composite images of suspects built on DNA. Critics say the product is snake-oil science fiction that can exacerbate problems in the criminal legal system. The post A Forensics Company Tells Cops It Can Use DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face. Scientists Worry the Tool Will Deepen... Read more »

With the Democratic Party reeling from its losses, the DNC is voting on a new chair. Will it choose to reform its top-down model? The post The Democratic National Committee Is Undemocratic. That’s by Design. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

In 2024, the Army recorded more Class A flight mishaps — the most serious type of aircraft accidents — than it has in a decade. The post Army Helicopter Accidents Are Occurring at Near Record Rates appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Trump’s recent executive orders show unwavering support of Israel and the further dehumanization of Palestinians. The post Trump’s Nightmare Plan for Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism says her 62,000-member Facebook group is influencing NYU policy. The post A Well-Connected NYU Parent Is Trying to Get Students Deported appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Facing more than a dozen questions about her views on the NSA leaker, Gabbard held her ground at her DNI confirmation hearing. The post Tulsi Gabbard Refused to Back Down on Edward Snowden. It Could Tank Her Nomination. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Gabbard is a rare Washington politician who defended the NSA whistleblower. But she has also changed positions and even political parties. The post Tulsi Gabbard Once Called for an Edward Snowden Pardon. Will She Flip-Flop Now? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

UNRWA delivered the majority of food aid during the war and sheltered more than 1 million people. What happens when it’s banned? The post Israel Bans UNRWA as Trump Throttles Foreign Aid appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Following Trump’s executive order, a trans woman held at a federal prison was told she would be moved to a men’s prison. The post Trans Women in Federal Custody Face the Terror of Being Transferred to Men’s Prisons appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The Alien Enemies Act provides sweeping powers to detain or deport foreign nationals. It’s ripe for abuse, experts say. The post Trump Leans on WWII Japanese Incarceration Law to Deport Immigrants appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

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Dear readers,It’s been a fun five and a half years but as part of the Polish Press Agency’s reorganisation unfortunately today is TFN’s last day.... Read more »

This is the last Debrief from The First News at the Polish Press Agency. As you may or may not know, TFN is set to close its doors to the public, with this podcast along with it.... Read more »

Zbigniew Ziobro, the justice minister in Poland's previous Law and Justice (PiS) government, will likely appear before by a special parliamentary commission investigating the alleged use of Pegasus spyware by the PiS-dominated government, the vice-chair of the commission has said.... Read more »

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2024 to 2.8 percent from 2.3 percent, and lowered it to 3.2 percent in 2025 from 3.4 percent, according to the latest version of the IMF's cyclical World Economic Outlook report.... Read more »

Poland has a shortage of about 15,000 teachers, the education minister has said.... Read more »

The new Polish government will examine “huge” transfers of money to universities made by the members of the outgoing Law and Justice (PiS) government after the October 15 election, the education minister has announced.... Read more »

The majority of Polish citizens no longer consider two recently pardoned Law and Justice (PiS) politicians as MPs, a new opinion poll has shown.... Read more »

Eighty-one years after he was rescued from the burning streets of the Warsaw Ghetto, DNA technology has connected Shalom Koray to family members he never knew he had.... Read more »

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.... Read more »

An MP from Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has appealed to the foreign minister to raise the issue of Poland's claim for reparations from Germany for war crimes during his upcoming visit to Berlin.... Read more »

The speaker of the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, has topped a ranking of the country's most trusted politicians.... Read more »

In this episode of The Debrief we take a look at the like and times of Jerzy Sosnkowski, brother of the illustrious general Kazimierz Sosnkowski.... Read more »

The decision to liquidate the Polish Press Agency was recorded in the National Court Register on Monday.... Read more »

The parliamentary caucus of Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has notified the prosecutor's office of a suspected crime committed by the justice minister.... Read more »

KARACHI, Feb 05 (IPS) - “I may not be able to continue hosting my show because the content I put up will most certainly land me in prison,” said senior correspondent Azaz Syed who works for a private TV channel, but who also has his own private online digital channel.... Read more »

NEW YORK, Feb 05 (IPS) - In less than two weeks in office, Trump issued scores of reckless executive orders that ironically will gravely undermine rather than enhance his “America First” agenda and America’s global leadership.Read the full story, “Trump’s Confrontational Domestic and Foreign Policy Defy his “America First” Agenda”,... Read more »

PORTO-NOVO, Benin, Feb 04 (IPS) - Benin faced a number of negative spillovers in 2022: a deteriorating regional security situation at its northern border, the lingering scars of COVID-19, and higher living costs amid the war in Ukraine.Read the full story, “Benin: An African Pioneer”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) - The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the 2021 Taliban Offensive, an insurgency that resulted in the Taliban’s reclamation of power and the fall of the nation’s republic. In 2024, the Taliban issued further restrictions on human rights in Afghanistan, particularly for... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) - US President Donald Trump’s ominous threat to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland sets the stage for a new political battle with the United Nations. But judging by UN’s track record of failures—including the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the 2022... Read more »

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan has again urged warring parties to stop targeting civilians. Read the full story, “World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, once performed in the UN's gilded General Assembly Hall in New York and also represented her country, the United States, as a delegate.Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Marian Anderson broke barriers with music and... Read more »

The United Nations on Tuesday condemned a deadly car bomb attack in the Syrian city of Manbij that killed 20 people, mostly women, and left many others critically injured.Read the full story, “Deadly attacks in eastern Aleppo highlight Syria’s vulnerability”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Gang violence in Haiti continues to have a devastating impact on the population, according to a new report from the UN office in the country (BINUH) on human rights violations recorded during the last quarter of 2024.Read the full story, “Human rights situation in Haiti remains ‘very alarming’, UN report... Read more »

The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is ending flights between Lithuania’s second city Kaunas and Berlin.... Read more »

Lithuania’s Customs Criminal Service (MKT) has carried out searches in Vilnius and Rudamina and detained 17 trucks and 15 semi-trailers worth 1.5 million euros as part of an investigation into violations of international sanctions.... Read more »

Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas has proposed selling unused state land and state-owned shares in companies to raise the money needed to meet the government’s plans for military spending hikes.... Read more »

Both Lithuania’s prime minister and parliament speaker are calling for improving relations with China. But will this be a meaningful break from the last government’s policies?... Read more »

Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas says he supports a proposal by the Nemunas Dawn party to disclose the names of officials who have admitted to collaborating with the KGB and are still in office. ... Read more »

A biography of President Gitanas Nausėda is set to be published later this month, written by the well-known journalist and author Laima Lavaste but with significant input from the president himself.... Read more »

The last ten days of January were the warmest since 1961, the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMT) told BNS on Monday.... Read more »

The tariffs that US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the European Union would not significantly affect bilateral trade between Lithuania and the United States, but their economic impact would be felt more sharply by the bloc’s major member states, President Gitanas Nausėda said on Monday. ... Read more »

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says he is “not too optimistic” that EU countries will manage to agree on joint borrowing for military spending, citing scepticism from member states farther away from Russia.... Read more »

Vilnius Airport is officially opening its new passenger departure terminal on Tuesday, considered one of the most advanced in the world.... Read more »

Russian citizens own more than 9,000 properties in Lithuania. Many are unused because Lithuania introduced strict travel bans on Russians. And selling their properties could be impossible due to banking sanctions.... Read more »

Swedish prosecutors on Monday rejected suspicions that the damage done to an underwater fibre-optic cable between Latvia and Gotland last month was sabotage and said they were releasing the Bulgarian vessel detained after the incident.... Read more »

The Greenland issue must be resolved in line with international law, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says as US President Donald Trump threatens to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.... Read more »

The Lithuanian National Commission for UNESCO is concerned about Neringa Mayor Darius Jasaitis’ suggestions to build a bridge connecting the Curonian Spit, a natural heritage site, to the mainland.... Read more »

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She was part of the team which launched Sky News in 1989. Broadcaster Kay Burley has announced her retirement from... The post Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

He’s faced backlash. Donald Trump has been accused of “openly calling for ethnic cleansing” with his plan for Gaza that... The post Trump accused of ‘openly calling for ethnic cleansing’ with his plan for Gaza appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

If you enjoy going to bed absolutely shook and petrified, watch this tonight. One of the most terrifying and depressing... The post BBC makes one of the scariest films ever made free to stream on iPlayer appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Sticky floors, pool tables and patterned carpets are also falling by the wayside Forget two pints of lager and a... The post Lager, fruit machines and pork scratchings among pub traditions deemed ‘outdated’ by Gen Z Brits appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

It’ll be a nice boost. More than three million people in the UK can expect to see a decent pay... The post Millions of Brits to get huge pay rise from April – here’s who will be affected appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

‘This was not a decision made lightly’ Donald Trump has said that the US will take over Gaza in order... The post Trump says US will take over Gaza and turn it into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

His followers called out his behaviour Kanye West has received backlash for his latest cryptic post on Instagram following his... The post Kanye West slammed for post about Bianca Censori’s Grammys outfit appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Exactly what 2025 needed, zombie spiders… A novel fungus that turns its hosts into ‘zombie spiders’ has been found on... The post ‘Zombie spiders’ infected by fungus found in UK appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This is how to... The post Ninja releases two new must-have kitchen products – and you can get a discount appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Quiz time Ah, the noughties. Simpler times. When global pandemics weren’t really a thing. When the Premier League was still... The post QUIZ: Name these 50 Premier League players from the 2000s – #1 appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The Netflix drama stars Michael Keaton and comes from the writer of Pam & Tommy. Netflix have added The Founder, the... The post Netflix adds brilliant drama based on ruthless true story appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

His family have launched a lawsuit A man has died after the price of his inhaler suddenly rose $66 to... The post Man, 22, dies after price of his inhaler rose from $66 to $540, lawsuit alleges appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The cheapest price for... The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance II cheapest price as first reviews arrive appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

By a 135-to-28 vote, Green Island residents approved a plan to pay tuition to educate students at Watervliet High School ... Read more »

More than 500 people attended a Tuesday rally at the Capitol in support of a trio of bills that would collectively overhaul the state’s current sentencing requirements. ... Read more »

A final vote on Elise Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination could be delayed until April. ... Read more »

Dion Johnson faced 11 charges related to burglary and assault allegations — including multiple felonies — in a case that upended the Saugerties Police Department.... Read more »

The local demonstration was part of a nationwide action against promised mass deportations.... Read more »

In “First Love,” journalist and SUNY New Paltz professor Lisa A. Phillips offers a guide for parents to help young people navigate their first romantic feelings.... Read more »

A town justice in Rensselaer County resigned after trying to evade jury duty by claiming he could not be impartial because everyone who appears in court must be guilty.... Read more »

State Police said the pickup's driver was thrown from the vehicle in Monday's crash on Route 67.... Read more »

Foreign policy set to dominate PMQs amid unease over deal with Mauritius and Trump’s Gaza commentsDavid Lammy, the foreign secretary, has said that President Trump is “right” to say Gaza must be rebuilt – while confirming that the government is oppose to his suggestion that they should be forced to... Read more »

China, Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia speak against announcement by US president as human rights groups say plan is ethnic cleansingFull report: Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcementTrump’s Gaza plan: the key takeawaysAustralian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says his government continues to support a two-state... Read more »

Eleven people, including attacker, died in country’s worst mass shooting with two more in intensive carePolice say 11 dead in Örebro campus attackWe are waiting for the press conference to start and will bring you a live stream (in Swedish) and top lines as soon as it does.Germany’s Social Democrats... Read more »

Liverpool coach left Chiesa and Gomez out of latest squadYou need more than 20 players in this country, he saysArne Slot has called on the English football authorities to expand match-day squads to 23 players to help with the hectic schedule teams such as Liverpool are undertaking. Currently in domestic... Read more »

Prince Karim al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan and spiritual leader of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslim sect, has diedThe Aga Khan, philanthropist and spiritual leader, dies aged 88 Continue reading...... Read more »

Latest development in escalating trade war comes as Trump says he is in ‘no rush’ to speak with XiThe US Postal Service has suspended incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice, prompting accusations of “unreasonable suppression” from Beijing, in the latest escalation of a growing trade war... Read more »

England’s most renowned butterfingered culprits share the lingering regret that came from a single momentWe all know what it is like to drop a catch. Remember when your colleague tossed you that Pink Lady over your desk, about eight years ago now. To the day. It was such a dolly!... Read more »

Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’The Google owner, Alphabet, has dropped its pledge not to use artificial intelligence for purposes such as developing weapons and surveillance tools.The US technology company said on Tuesday, just before it reported... Read more »

The city is determined to solve the ‘whodumpedit’ mystery after a huge pile of refuse was discarded, blocking the road. But with fly-tipping across the UK on the up, will it be possible to find the culprit?Squinting through her car headlights in the early dawn, it looked like some sort... Read more »

Kansas City have all the ingredients needed for bad guys: victories, dubious calls and unlikable players. But they’re also exactly what sports needThe term Chiefs fatigue, already in heavy use throughout the season, has only become more common the closer we get to Sunday’s Super Bowl. The team’s pursuit of... Read more »

PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC; Warhorse Studios/Deep SilverA medieval rags-to-riches fantasy demands extreme patience of its players, but those willing to put in the hours will be rewarded with an absorbing simulationLife was tough in 16th-century Bohemia, and so it is here, in its virtual counterpart. The first 10 hours of... Read more »

Scientists in Nigeria found the insects carry infections resistant to last-resort antibiotics, adding to fears about superbugsFlies buzzing between beds may be spreading drug-resistant bugs among patients in hospitals, according to new research.Researchers from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) found that houseflies in Nigerian hospitals carry bacteria... Read more »

The LSU star and one of America’s most media-savvy athletes drew criticism for her call for more maximum scores. But she promises she has the sport’s best interests at heartLivvy Dunne is worried about the future of women’s college gymnastics. The NIL powerhouse, who has scored major brand deals with... Read more »

An estranged mother and son confront their past, in the new novel from the author of Union AtlanticThe great American novel may be hard to define, but Adam Haslett is certainly having the great American career. Twice shortlisted for the Pulitzer and once for the National book award, he has... Read more »

A SERIES of red weather alerts have been issued for parts of northern Spain tomorrow due to rough seas. The warning by AEMET is in place across the whole coastline... Read more »

BRITISH tourists are ditching Spain for rival destinations following a wave of protests by locals and a new crackdown on tourist accommodation. Dave Hawkes, 72, said he has been visiting... Read more »

On the morning of Wednesday January 22, an earthquake hit the village of Dehesas Viejas, 30 miles north of Granada. The IGN, Spain’s National Geographic Institute, says that the tremor... Read more »

A THIRD century Roman mosaic has returned home to Nigran in Galicia, seven years after being rediscovered in New York. The Panxon mosaic was rediscovered in 2018 by Gonzalo Fernández-Turégano... Read more »

NEW US President Donald Trump asked if NATO ally Spain was a BRICS nation when quizzed on the country’s low defence spending. The gaff was embarrassing for both Trump and... Read more »

A HOST of golfing giants are set to descend on Marbella next month for a new legends tournament set to hit the Costa del Sol. Among the big names set... Read more »

Do you know where Brian Green is? Contact tips@theolivepress.es A MAN wanted for the rape of a young girl remains at large after failing to turn up to his trial... Read more »

A SPANISH tourist has died after being gored by an elephant’s tusk in Thailand. The 22-year-old was ‘attacked’ on Friday while bathing with the animal at the Koh Yao Elephant... Read more »

SPAIN has been warned of sub-zero temperatures and dense fog that will sweep central, northern and eastern parts of the country tomorrow. According to state weather agency Aemet, the mercury... Read more »

THIS is the moment a cocaine shipment was found hidden among blocks of frozen brocolli. Footage shared by Policia Nacional in Spain shows the bricks being opened by masked officers.... Read more »

THE US State Department has upgraded its travel warning level for Spain. The country is now at risk level 2, out of a potential 4, with the latter being the... Read more »

EVERY December 28, Spain marks the Dia de los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents’ Day) which is somewhat similar to April Fools’ Day. It’s the day to look out for practical... Read more »

THE father of a missing Belfast man became emotional today as he shared footage of a field he and five others were searching in Spain. John George, aka John Hardy,... Read more »

EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 craziest customs. While Brits pin stockings to their fireplaces and leave... Read more »