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- ● Extreme heat wave with temperatures above 110 for some looms for SouthwestThe Southwest is in for peak dog days as a looming heat wave has triggered extreme heat warnings and advisories for 80 million people from the U.S.-Mexico border to southwest Utah... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:08 am
- ● Extreme heat wave with temperatures above 110 for some looms for SouthwestThe Southwest is in for peak dog days as a looming heat wave has triggered extreme heat warnings and advisories for 80 million people from the U.S.-Mexico border to southwest Utah... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:08 am
- Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting with European leaders marks a historic momentEuropean leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday in a rare display of unity to end the war with Russia.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:54 pm
- Trump says the Smithsonian focuses too much on 'how bad slavery was'A White House official told NBC News that Trump plans to expand his review of museums beyond the Smithsonian, which is based in Washington, D.C.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:49 pm
- Trump: No U.S. ground troops to UkrainePresident Trump today said he will not send U.S. ground troops to Ukraine as part of any security guarantees for that country. As part of Trump’s push for peace, the White House said that Russian president Putin has agreed to meet with Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:09 pm
- North Carolina Governor declares state of emergencyHurricane Erin could dump up to two inches of rain in parts of North Carolina this week as the category 2 storm churns over the Atlantic. On Hatteras Island, some tourists have relocated after a mandatory evacuation order and some residents are deciding to stay. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:07 pm
- Josh Hawley is ruffling GOP feathers as he stakes out his ground: From the Politics DeskIn today’s edition, we have a deep dive into Sen. Josh Hawley’s effort to stake out ground for himself in the modern Republican Party.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 9:26 pm
- An unexpectedly pivotal figure in Ukraine negotiations speaks outFinnish President Alexander Stubb, who has bonded with President Donald Trump over golf, gave NBC News an inside look at the White House meeting on Ukraine.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 9:04 pm
- More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fightA group of Texas Democrats are returning to the state House in Austin where they will spend the night — the latest step in a broader protest over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the state... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:41 pm
- More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fightA group of Texas Democrats are returning to the state House in Austin where they will spend the night — the latest step in a broader protest over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in the state... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:41 pm
- Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico after L.A. arrestThe son of multi-division champ Julio César Chávez was wanted on an active warrant in Mexico, the DHS said after his arrest in Los Angeles in July.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:32 pm
- Nadeen Ayoub will be first model to represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageantModel Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:06 pm
- Why TikTok accounts are using AI-generated versions of real Latino journalistsThe accounts point to the challenge of stopping or controlling the surge in fake images and misinformation targeting Spanish-speakers in the U.S., as AI technology advances.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- Why TikTok accounts are using AI-generated versions of real Latino journalistsThe accounts point to the challenge of stopping or controlling the surge in fake images and misinformation targeting Spanish-speakers in the U.S., as AI technology advances.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- Finland president: Ukraine ceding land to Russia would be like U.S. giving up multiple statesIn an interview with NBC News' Andrea Mitchell, Finnish President Alexander Stubb weighed in on the attempted peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He likened the possibility of Ukraine ceding land to Russia to the U.S. giving up multiple states.... Read more »Source: NBC News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 7:57 pm
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- Eger Crowned Hungary’s Most Beautiful Historic CityEger Eger, Visegrád, and Pécs are at the top of the list of Hungary’s most beautiful historic cities, according to a recent online survey. Esztergom ranks fourth on the list, followed by Szentendre, Szeged, Sopron, Tata, Gyula, and Balatonfüred. Eger ranked at the top in almost all age groups, falling behind... Read more »Source: Hungary Today | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:15 pm
- Ancient Dishes Take Center Stage at Nyíregyháza Archaeology FestivalFrom Stone Age stews to medieval pretzels, visitors to the “Over Fire, Under Earth” Archaeological Gastronomy Festival in Nyíregyháza (eastern Hungary) can get a bite out of history this Saturday at the Sóstó Open-Air Museum. Organized by the National Archaeological Institute of the Hungarian National Museum Public Collection Center (MNMKK),... Read more »Source: Hungary Today | Published: August 19, 2025 - 1:45 pm
- A Rebirth of US-Hungarian Relations Lies Ahead, Says Robert PalladinoFile photo of Robert Palladino At the opening of the interactive exhibition entitled “The Martians – Hungarian Scientists and Nobel Laureates,” American diplomat Robert Palladino, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Budapest, emphasized the importance of scientific cooperation and shared values. The title of the exhibition refers to ‘Martians,’... Read more »Source: Hungary Today | Published: August 19, 2025 - 1:02 pm
- Peace Prospects Push European Gas Prices to Yearly LowNatural gas in Europe has not been this cheap all year. The main driver behind the price drop is the growing prospect of peace, although high storage levels across the continent are also playing a role in it, writes Világgazdaság. Following the weekend meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin... Read more »Source: Hungary Today | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:15 am
- VideoCanadian-Hungarian Co-production Wins Best Debut at Locarno Film FestivalThe film Blue Heron, a Canadian-Hungarian co-production, has been awarded the Best First Feature prize at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, the Hungarian National Film Institute announced Sunday via MTI. The awards were presented Saturday evening at the prestigious Swiss festival. Directed and written by Sophy Romvari — granddaughter of... Read more »Source: Hungary Today | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:45 am
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- ● Sensational 20 August festivities in Hungary: a programme guideHungarians celebrate 20 August with festivals, concerts, and fireworks nationwide—along with free museum admission and special cruises on Lake Balaton. How will you join the celebrations this year?... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:04 am
- Top Hungary news: peace talks, naturist beaches, midges and ticks, buses in fire – 19 August, 2025Top Hungary news from today: Peace talks in Budapest, naturist beaches, Wizz Air problems, midge invasion, Budapest buses in fire. #hungarynews... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:52 pm
- PM Orbán: the EU should push for EU-Russia summit"We are keeping Hungary's initiative on the table that the EU should propose an EU-Russia summit as soon as possible," Obán said. #orban #europeanunion #russia #warinukraine #ukraine... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:34 pm
- VideoVIDEO: Ticks causing agonising deaths are spreading in HungaryUnlike the species indigenous to Hungary, the ticks spreading this deadly disease are not passive; they are active hunters. #tick #animal #health #healthcare... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:34 pm
- Hungary sends police officers to work in the BalkansNo country has been able to come up with a more effective alternative to the protection of the external borders, the interior ministry’s parliamentary state secretary said on Tuesday. Therefore, Hungary sends a police contingent to the Balkans. Hungarian police contingent setting off to the Balkans Speaking at a farewell... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 4:34 pm
- VIDEOS: Budapest buses caught fire, one after the otherAnother BKV bus breaks down in Budapest, trapping passengers inside, as a spate of recent bus fires heightens concerns over the city’s ageing fleet.... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:34 pm
- Shocking VIDEOS capture apocalyptic midge invasion at Lake BalatonShocking videos from around Lake Balaton reveal an unprecedented invasion of non-biting midges (Chironomus balatonicus)—and the worst is still to come.... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 1:34 pm
- Hungary’s neighbour rejects to send troops to UkraineThe president's remarks came a day after the virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing leaders. #ukraine #war #peacekeepers... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:34 pm
- National Bank of Hungary aims to bring down banking costsThe National Bank of Hungary (NBH) on Tuesday announced the launch of a fees comparison for all retail bank account packages. #bank #banking #money #nationalbank #mnb... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:44 am
- Budapest could host peace talks between Trump, Putin, and ZelenskyBudapest is among several potential venues for the next round of peace talks involving Trump, Putin and Zelensky. But is it the right place to host such high-stakes diplomacy? #trump #putin #zelensky #warinukraine #war #ukraine... Read more »Source: DailyNewsHungary | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:54 am
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- Bari Weiss’s Free Press Wants You to Know Some Kids Being Starved by Israel Were Already SickThe site did an “investigation” into preexisting conditions in starving kids in Gaza — the same logic that would have you believe typhus killed Anne Frank. The post Bari Weiss’s Free Press Wants You to Know Some Kids Being Starved by Israel Were Already Sick appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 19, 2025 - 7:54 pm
- Teen Immigrant’s Release Propels Lawsuit to End ICE’s Courthouse ArrestsA new lawsuit seeks to end ICE’s tactic of setting up immigrants to be taken from immigration courts. The post Teen Immigrant’s Release Propels Lawsuit to End ICE’s Courthouse Arrests appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:00 am
- Amid DSCC Pressure, Democratic Populist J.D. Scholten Exits Iowa Senate RaceScholten, who is among a small coterie of anti-establishment Democrats to outperform Kamala Harris in deep red states, will endorse Josh Turek. The post Amid DSCC Pressure, Democratic Populist J.D. Scholten Exits Iowa Senate Race appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 18, 2025 - 5:48 pm
- ICE Held an NYC Child Incommunicado at Secret Hotels, Then Deported Him“We couldn’t even look out the window,” the New York City high school student said of his isolation while detained in a hotel. The post ICE Held an NYC Child Incommunicado at Secret Hotels, Then Deported Him appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 18, 2025 - 4:40 pm
- Inside Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, One Month After Israel’s AttackA reporter in Gaza finds a Catholic community grieving their family members killed by Israeli bombs, but still worshipping together. The post Inside Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, One Month After Israel’s Attack appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 18, 2025 - 1:30 pm
- VideoChaos on New York’s Streets, Brought to You by the NYPDThe police seem to run reds whenever they feel like it — and only they could say whether it’s a real emergency. The post Chaos on New York’s Streets, Brought to You by the NYPD appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 16, 2025 - 11:01 am
- Court Filings Reveal New Details About Oklahoma AG Flip-Flopping on Freeing Richard GlossipAG Gentner Drummond, who is running for governor, told Glossip’s lawyer that the timing of his release hinged “on his own political calculus.” The post Court Filings Reveal New Details About Oklahoma AG Flip-Flopping on Freeing Richard Glossip appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 15, 2025 - 7:15 pm
- Trump the Landlord Plans to Speed Up Evictions From Public HousingThe Trump administration is pushing a rule change that would speed up the eviction process by providing tenants less notice. The post Trump the Landlord Plans to Speed Up Evictions From Public Housing appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 15, 2025 - 5:25 pm
- Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico?More than 30 human rights groups urge congressional leaders to block Trump’s attempt to target Mexican cartels. The post Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 15, 2025 - 4:01 pm
- DNC Leadership Pressured Gen Z Member to Kill Resolution on Banning Arms to IsraelDemocrats say they need enthusiasm among young voters. They aren’t listening to what Gen Z wants. The post DNC Leadership Pressured Gen Z Member to Kill Resolution on Banning Arms to Israel appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 15, 2025 - 2:38 pm
- Beyond Dobbs: How Abortion Bans Enforce State-Sanctioned ViolenceJournalist Kylie Cheung on why post-Dobbs restrictions “aren’t unintended consequences.” The post Beyond Dobbs: How Abortion Bans Enforce State-Sanctioned Violence appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 15, 2025 - 10:00 am
- The Incredible Disappearing Human Rights ReportsThe State Department’s new reports whitewash the records of some of the world’s most notorious nations and target Trump’s enemies. The post The Incredible Disappearing Human Rights Reports appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 14, 2025 - 6:21 pm
- ICE Removes Spanish-Language Training Requirement for New RecruitsInstead of requiring a five-week Spanish-language course, ICE translations would be done by an unspecified technology. The post ICE Removes Spanish-Language Training Requirement for New Recruits appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 14, 2025 - 3:46 pm
- ICE Deportation Airline Avelo Relies on Blue-State Subsidies. Will Dem Governors Do Anything About It?Activists want blue states to stop handing out cash to Avelo, the airline that operated 10 percent of ICE’s deportation flights. The post ICE Deportation Airline Avelo Relies on Blue-State Subsidies. Will Dem Governors Do Anything About It? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 14, 2025 - 10:00 am
- Veterans Are “Guinea Pigs” in Trump’s First National Abortion Ban Experiment“They’re testing what they want to do with the rest of the country on us,” one veteran told The Intercept. The post Veterans Are “Guinea Pigs” in Trump’s First National Abortion Ban Experiment appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »Source: The Intercept | Published: August 13, 2025 - 7:38 pm
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- Tamás Menczer: Manfred Weber wants a pro-Ukraine puppet government in HungaryYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:04 am
- Price caps in new housing loan program to prevent property price increasesYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:03 am
- Szijjártó: Unacceptable and outrageous attack on Hungary’s oil supply lineYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:02 am
- Balázs Hídvéghi: Disinformation in the liberal media serves election manipulationYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:02 am
- Csaba Dömötör: No foreign interference has any place in HungaryYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 18, 2025 - 6:29 am
- World’s leading deep tech experts to gather in BudapestYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 18, 2025 - 6:28 am
- Tristan Azbej: Armenian children from Karabakh once again welcomed to HungaryYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 18, 2025 - 6:27 am
- Finally, an old soldier fought his demonsYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 16, 2025 - 4:44 am
- Orbán: “I have only one friend – the Hungarian people” – VideoYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 15, 2025 - 4:53 am
- Automotive slowdown puts the brakes on Hungary’s industryYou must be logged into the site to view this content.... Read more »Source: The Budapest Times | Published: August 15, 2025 - 4:47 am
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- The Final News!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 »Source: The First News | Published: February 1, 2024 - 7:19 am
- A Fond FarewellThis 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 31, 2024 - 6:03 am
- Former justice minister may face Pegasus spyware commissionZbigniew 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 12:16 pm
- Poland's GDP growth in 2024 at 2.8 percent says IMFThe 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 12:14 pm
- Poland lacks 15,000 teachers says education ministerPoland has a shortage of about 15,000 teachers, the education minister has said.... Read more »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 12:12 pm
- Gov't to examine post-election funding to universitiesThe 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 12:07 pm
- Most Poles against pardoned politicians as MPsThe 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 12:05 pm
- Holocaust survivor who never knew his own name after being orphaned as a two-year-old is miraculously reunited with his family after 83 yearsEighty-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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 11:56 am
- Today’s news round-up in PolandStart your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.... Read more »Source: The First News | Published: January 30, 2024 - 7:48 am
- PiS MP calls on FM to claim WWII damages during visit to GermanyAn 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 1:55 pm
- Parliamentary speaker most trusted politician in PolandThe speaker of the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, has topped a ranking of the country's most trusted politicians.... Read more »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 1:53 pm
- The Forgotten BrotherIn 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 1:47 pm
- Liquidation of PAP S.A. has been put in the National Court RegisterThe decision to liquidate the Polish Press Agency was recorded in the National Court Register on Monday.... Read more »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 12:31 pm
- PiS notifies prosecutors of suspected crime by justice ministerThe 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 »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 11:54 am
- Man buried by avalanche dies in hospitalA tourist who was buried by an avalanche in the Polish Tatra Mountains on Sunday has died in hospital.... Read more »Source: The First News | Published: January 29, 2024 - 11:38 am
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- ‘Our work is largely invisible’: Journey from outer space to frontline aid workerBefore Pedro Matos joined the World Food Programme (WFP) for 17 years, he said his job in space engineering just “wasn’t enough”.Read the full story, “‘Our work is largely invisible’: Journey from outer space to frontline aid worker”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- Gaza: Aid insufficient to avert ‘widespread starvation’ as Israeli military ramp-up forces more people to fleeThe small trickle of aid entering Gaza is totally insufficient to alleviate starvation and displacement in the Strip, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.Read the full story, “Gaza: Aid insufficient to avert ‘widespread starvation’ as Israeli military ramp-up forces more people to flee”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid workers mull record toll of their ownWith the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere to save lives and relieve suffering, no matter how challenging the situation.Read the full story,... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- Security Council hears about rising conflict-related sexual violence amid falling resourcesSpecial Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, briefed the Security Council’s open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) on Tuesday, presenting the Secretary-General’s annual report and stressing the need to support survivors in conflict zones where services are increasingly inaccessible. Read the full story, “Security Council hears about... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- UN honours fallen aid workers on World Humanitarian DayThis Tuesday, the UN honoured fallen colleagues and reminded the world that aid workers should never be a target, as 2024 saw a shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed. Read the full story, “UN honours fallen aid workers on World Humanitarian Day”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- Gaza: Looming offensive and restrictions on humanitariansHostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza are intensifying as a devastating ground offensive looms, creating a limited opportunity for humanitarians to bring in shelter items, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Gaza: Looming offensive and restrictions on humanitarians”, on... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- UN upholds readiness to support peace efforts in UkraineUN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts spearheaded by the United States towards a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, his Spokesperson said on Tuesday in New York. Read the full story, “UN upholds readiness to support peace efforts in Ukraine”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- DR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the countryThe UN has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in several locations in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Read the full story, “DR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the country”, on globalissues.org... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security CouncilAssistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, briefed the Security Council on the deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions in South Sudan on Monday.Read the full story, “South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm
- First Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in HaitiAs gang violence across Haiti escalates, and the United States and other donors reduce their humanitarian funding, 1.3 million people who have fled their homes are facing the direst of consequences.Read the full story, “First Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »Source: Global Issues | Published: August 18, 2025 - 12:00 pm
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- ● Baltic post company Omniva halts shipments to US over unclear customs rulesEstonian-owned postal and logistics company Omniva said Wednesday it has temporarily suspended parcel shipments to the United States due to new customs duties.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:25 am
- ● Lithuania maps out food supply plans in case of ‘Day X’The National Crisis Management Centre and major retailers are drawing up plans to ensure Lithuania’s population can access food if a large-scale crisis or “Day X” were to occur.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:00 am
- How Crimea has changed hands over the centuriesLate Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny once famously said that Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, which has been under Russian control since 2014, is not "a ham sandwich" to be passed around.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:58 pm
- Lithuania's military receives Israeli anti-tank missiles worth €6mThe Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Israeli-made LR2 Spike anti-tank missiles worth 6 million euros, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:28 pm
- Lithuanian president welcomes US security guarantees for UkraineLithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has welcomed US commitments to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine during a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:43 pm
- Lithuania puts limits on Belarus bus servicesLithuania has sharply reduced the number of buses travelling between the capital Vilnius and Belarus, which followed restrictions imposed last year as part of the state of emergency declared on the country’s border.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:50 am
- Lithuanian Conservatives propose ‘drone wall’ for tech-first border defence, troop safetyThe opposition conservative Homeland Union–Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) have proposed bolstering the country’s defences with a so-called 'drone wall' – a system combining reconnaissance and combat drones, air defences, and artificial intelligence.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:14 am
- Lithuanian defence minister received campaign funds from arms firms – mediaLithuania’s Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė received funds during last year’s parliamentary elections from representatives of defence companies that are now competing in public tenders, the Delfi news website reported on Tuesday.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:27 am
- Revolut shakes up Lithuania’s market, becoming its largest bank in 5 yearsUK-based Revolut has become the largest bank in Lithuania in just five years, according to the country’s central bank. But the headline figure, which includes assets from customers outside Lithuania, does not necessarily reflect the full picture of competition in the domestic market.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:00 am
- One in, one out: Lithuanian Social Democrats piece together new ruling coalitionLithuania’s Social Democratic Party (LSDP) has decided to form a coalition with Nemunas Dawn and the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS), narrowing its options after a week of negotiations with three parties.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 12:23 pm
- Lithuanian prosecutor seeks to lift transport minister’s immunity in ‘receipt case’Prosecutor General Nida Grunskienė on Monday asked parliament to strip Transport Minister Eugenijus Sabutis of his legal immunity so he can face prosecution in a high-profile expense abuse case known as the “receipt case”.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 10:57 am
- Demolition of former kindergarten begins to restore site of Vilnius Great SynagogueDemolition work began Monday on a former kindergarten in Vilnius to restore the territory of the historic Great Synagogue and ritual bathhouse, or mikveh, the city municipality announced.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 8:40 am
- Lithuania signals readiness to send troops to UkraineLithuania would be prepared to send a number of troops to Ukraine similar to its past deployments to NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, a presidential adviser said Sunday.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 8:10 am
- ‘Ukraine needs real security guarantees’ says Nausėda after Coalition of the Willing callUkraine needs real security guarantees, including reassurance forces with US support, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said after a meeting with his European counterparts.... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 7:05 am
- Lithuanian Social Democrats decide to reshuffle ruling coalitionThe ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) has invited the Nemunas Dawn party and the opposition Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) to form a new governing coalition, party officials announced Sunday. That means they are parting ways with the Democratic Union “For Lithuania”, the party of the current Seimas... Read more »Source: LRT News | Published: August 18, 2025 - 6:19 am
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- ● Streamer dies ‘horrifying’ death during live stream after ‘days of torture and sleep depravation’An investigation has been launched A popular streamer has died a ‘horrifying’ death during one of his live streams after... The post Streamer dies ‘horrifying’ death during live stream after ‘days of torture and sleep depravation’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:51 am
- ‘Hostile’ alien ship coming towards us is an ‘advanced mothership’, says expertHe’s issued a warning A Harvard scientist who claims that an object hurtling through space may not be a comet... The post ‘Hostile’ alien ship coming towards us is an ‘advanced mothership’, says expert appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:36 pm
- Putin allegedly has people who follow him around and collect his poo in a suitcaseAnother day of things we didn’t need to know… Putin allegedly has people who follow him around and collect his... The post Putin allegedly has people who follow him around and collect his poo in a suitcase appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 4:30 pm
- Epping Council wins bid to block asylum seekers being housed at hotelThe Bell Hotel have been told to stop housing asylum seekers. Epping Council have won their bid to temporarily block... The post Epping Council wins bid to block asylum seekers being housed at hotel appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 4:17 pm
- Irish shoppers discovered secret hack to get Ninja devices for cheaperIrish shoppers are just discovered the hack. There is a secret hack that allows Irish shoppers to buy the latest... The post Irish shoppers discovered secret hack to get Ninja devices for cheaper appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:40 pm
- Millionaire made himself homeless to try and prove anyone could make $1 million in a yearHe quit the experiment before the year was up… A millionaire attempted to prove that anyone could make $1 million... The post Millionaire made himself homeless to try and prove anyone could make $1 million in a year appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:37 pm
- Scientists develop world’s first pregnancy robot that can give birthIt looks to be straight out of a sci-fi movie Scientists in China are on track to develop the world’s... The post Scientists develop world’s first pregnancy robot that can give birth appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:36 pm
- Rugby player banned for telling female referee to ‘get your baps out’The official was stunned by the ‘intoxicated’ individual. A rugby player has been banned for telling a female referee to... The post Rugby player banned for telling female referee to ‘get your baps out’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:36 pm
- Woman breaks down in tears after working her first shift in a 9 to 5 job‘I don’t have time to do anything’ A college grad who recently started her first 9-5 job has taken to... The post Woman breaks down in tears after working her first shift in a 9 to 5 job appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:23 pm
- One of the biggest-selling games of the year gets big discount for limited time‘The visuals are impressive’ This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it.... The post One of the biggest-selling games of the year gets big discount for limited time appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:18 pm
- Jennifer Garner admits Ben Affleck’s penis is so big filmmakers need a ‘wide lens’Batman’s packing! Jennifer Garner once raised some eyebrows by revealing that she thought filmmakers would need a wide lens when... The post Jennifer Garner admits Ben Affleck’s penis is so big filmmakers need a ‘wide lens’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:53 pm
- Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus would have been cancelled if he were still alive“Christ wouldn’t have lasted a minute.” Dame Sheila Hancock has said that Jesus would be cancelled if he were alive... The post Dame Sheila Hancock says Jesus would have been cancelled if he were still alive appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:48 pm
- The UK’s favourite co-commentator has been namedHe won by a landslide The public have chosen their favourite football co-commentator currently working on TV, and a surprise... The post The UK’s favourite co-commentator has been named appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:36 pm
- Former Man United player now working as a priestHe played alongside Giggs, Beckham and Neville. Philip Mulryne, a former player for Manchester United and Norwich City, is now... The post Former Man United player now working as a priest appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:36 pm
- Russia praise Trump and launch massive attack on Ukraine hours after White House talksOver 270 drones were launched. Just hours after the talks between Ukraine and the US, Putin’s forces launched a massive... The post Russia praise Trump and launch massive attack on Ukraine hours after White House talks appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »Source: JOE.co.uk | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:07 pm
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- ● 'Broad to the point of absurdity': Judge chides Trump for attempting to 'swallow' statesA federal judge slammed the Trump administration on Tuesday for attempting to apply its immigration powers too broadly. Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, in the Northern District of Illinois, was asked to determine whether federal immigration laws supersede Illinois' state labor laws. The Trump administration argued that federal law ought to... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 3:22 am
- ● 'True history should include everything': Abby Phillips slams Trump's comments on slaveryA CNN host slammed President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his remarks about America's history of slavery. Earlier in the day, Trump said his administration was reviewing the content at the Smithsonian Museum because it focuses too much on "how bad slavery was." Trump added that the museum should focus... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 2:41 am
- Video● 'Bad optics every day': Lawyer slams Trump DOJ for 'turning the clock back to mob rule'A high-profile Washington, D.C. lawyer slammed the Trump administration's Department of Justice on Tuesday. CNN released footage showing Ed Martin, a controversial Trump appointee to the DOJ, taking pictures outside of New York Attorney General Letitia James' home. Abbe Lowell, who currently represents James in a mortgage fraud lawsuit the... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 2:01 am
- Video● 'Not gonna get that one': Jasmine Crockett smacks down GOP's new Texas-style schemeRep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) isn't convinced the Republican-backed plan to draw Democrats out of districts in her state will ultimately accomplish its goal — and furthermore, she added, Trump's plan to strongarm Republicans in other states, like Indiana, into passing similar plans may hit a brick wall.She laid out her... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:59 am
- ● Elon Musk backs off massive midterm shakeup fearing he'll anger Republicans: reportTech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly backing off his own plans to self-fund candidates for a third party to take on Republicans and Democrats after he was unceremoniously booted from President Donald Trump's circle.Trump and Musk experienced a very public and dramatic fallout over the summer after nearly a year... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:39 am
- ● 'Oh, brother': Conservative WSJ editors turn on Elon Musk after latest 'bad idea'The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board slammed the former "first buddy" on Tuesday evening for supporting a controversial social policy. Elon Musk is one of several tech company founders who have said they support universal basic income, or UBI. UBI refers to a system where all citizens receive a... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:31 am
- ● 'Tired of winning yet?' Trump's 'struggling economy' blamed for new John Deere layoffsUS President Donald Trump has pitched his tariffs on foreign goods as a way to bring more manufacturing jobs back into the United States.However, it now appears as though the tariffs are hurting the manufacturing jobs that are already here.As reported by the Des Moines Register, iconic American machinery company... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:18 am
- ● Black lawmaker falsely accused of 'doxxing' ICE hit with 'threats against his life'A Black state lawmaker in Connecticut has received hate-filled threats since being falsely accused of "doxxing" the sensitive information of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, reported The New York Times on Tuesday."The lawmaker, Corey P. Paris, of Stamford, said that he had received threats against his life and his... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 1:03 am
- Video● 'Trying to hide?' Dem reveals the one Epstein witness Republicans are scared to callHouse Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has moved forward with a plan to partially release information from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case — but House Democrats, including ranking member Robert Garcia (D-CA), are not satisfied with this limited production.And furthermore, Garcia told MSNBC's "The Weeknight" panel on Tuesday,... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 12:33 am
- ● Dr. Phil accused of massive fraud scheme by world's largest Christian TV networkDr. Phil McGraw was accused of committing a massive fraud against the world's largest Christian television network, according to a new report. The Daily Beast reported Tuesday that McGraw, who goes by the stage name Dr. Phil on his eponymous TV show, "overpromised and underdelivered" in a more than $500... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 12:23 am
- Video● 'I’ll break a lot of eggs': Top Dem floats drastic Senate plan to hit back at TrumpA top House Democrat told MSNBC viewers on Tuesday that the Senate should consider taking an extraordinary step to shut down the government over President Donald Trump's takeover of Washington, D.C.Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, joined "The Weeknight" on Tuesday evening, where the... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 20, 2025 - 12:09 am
- 'We need action!' Mike Johnson called out by California Republican targeted by DemsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) took to X to rage against California Democrats' planned mid-decade redistricting, which seeks to draw out up to five Republican lawmakers in retaliation for the Texas GOP's plan to draw out up to five Democrats — but Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) called him out for... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:59 pm
- Video'Nuts!' Ex-GOP lawmaker tees off after Trump calls himself a 'war hero'A former member of Congress unloaded on CNN on Tuesday evening after the president referred to himself as a "war hero" during a radio interview. During an interview with conservative radio host Mark Levin, President Donald Trump described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war hero" for his actions... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:53 pm
- Video'Exactly what the FBI doesn't need': Ex-official slams Trump's new loyalist appointeeA former FBI official slammed the Trump administration on Tuesday for appointing a loyalist of the president to a high-ranking office within the bureau. Andrew McCabe, a former deputy director of the FBI, made the comments on CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper," which was hosted by Pamela Brown. He... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:35 pm
- 'McCarthyism returns': Immigration experts astonished by Trump admin's new movePresident Donald Trump has major changes planned for how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approves green cards and naturalization — starting with forcing applicants to prove they have not engaged in un-American activities."NEW: McCarthyism returns to immigration law, as @USCIS announces that it will begin screening applicants for immigration benefits... Read more »Source: Raw Story | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:19 pm
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- Man accused of drowning daughter makes brief appearance in courtLuciano Frattolin, 45, answered several questions from the judge in the five-minute hearing. County Court Judge Tatiana Coffinger has set a tentative trial date for early January. ... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:12 pm
- Land authority seeks input on future uses for College of Saint Rose campusThe Pine Hills Land Authority on Wednesday will host the first of three community workshops to collect public input on the future of the former College of Saint Rose campus.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:01 pm
- Everything you need to know about the Scottish GamesThe Capital District Scottish Games are back with feats of strength, dexterous dancing and Celtic music. The games are only here one day, though, so here’s an overview of what you need to know to make the most of it.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:00 pm
- Rensselaer alderman to resign, relocate to South CarolinaOfficials eye Ward 3 candidate Andrea VanBergen Lopez as a potential replacement.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 7:26 pm
- Schenectady ends water conservation plea after leaks isolated in water pipeResidents and businesses were urged to limit water use Monday after ruptures in a 36-inch pipe were found near the city’s water plant in Rotterdam.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:36 pm
- GE Vernova expanding generator manufacturing in SchenectadyGE Vernova announced a $41 million expansion plan at its Schenectady operations, adding 50 jobs.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 3:54 pm
- Teen accused of fleeing scene of fatal crash in CohoesPolice were dispatched to the intersection at 9:44 a.m. and found Allendorph in the roadway.... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 12:57 pm
- Teen driver escapes serious injury when train hits car in VoorheesvilleAlbany County sheriff says car was hit Monday when a 16-year-old attempted to drive around downed railroad gates. ... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:11 am
- Albany County passes tax break for accessory dwelling unitsThe Albany County Legislature unanimously passed a tax break last week for residents who construct an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on their property. ... Read more »Source: Times Union | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:00 am
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- ● ‘If the devil did exist, he’d be just such a gentleman’: Neil Jordan remembers Terence StampThe Company of Wolves director on casting the late actor and an unforgettable hour on set involving Stamp, a Rolls-Royce and a shrivelled skullObituary of Terence StampTerence Stamp: a life in picturesWe were making The Company of Wolves. And we had a problem. With Angela Carter, I had written a... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:30 am
- ● UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food pricesAnnual July rate all but rules out possibility of a further Bank of England interest rate cut this yearBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation rose again last month to a higher-than-expected 3.8% amid higher food prices and travel costs, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:02 am
- ● The Regulars review – charming and funny workplace comedy at a the Prince Charles cinemaFil Freitas’s at times hilarious black-and-white film follows staff and punters at London’s film landmark through a day on shift‘More than just a cheap ticket,” it says on the marquee above the Prince Charles in London’s Leicester Square – a cinema beloved for showing cult films, sing-alongs and all-night movie... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● An outsider’s view: a portrait of post-Brexit northern Britain – in picturesFrom Aberdeen to Bangor, from Blackpool to Belfast, Netherlands photographer Merlin Daleman embarked on a journey to capture street life in the UK’s ‘left behind’ towns Continue reading...... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● Everything Evolves by Mark Vellend review – can Darwin explain JD Vance?Why evolutionary theory should be applied to peacocks, politics, iPhones and quite a lot in betweenNobody expected the Spanish Inquisition, but then again no one could have predicted the giraffe, the iPhone or JD Vance. The laws of physics don’t demand them; they all just evolved, expressions of how (for... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● ‘Our boys were forced into the enemy army to save loved ones’: the second world war exhibition dividing PolandThe Museum of Gdańsk’s project about the 450,000 Polish soldiers made to fight for the Third Reich has attracted rightwing protests, but others insist the country needs to reckon with its painful pastTwo old family photos show the same group: a short-haired woman, a girl in a striped dress, and... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● We criminalise the political stunt at our peril. It is a crucial art form that is impossible to ignore | Mark BorkowskiAt the same time as we applaud the suffragettes and the likes of Peter Tatchell, Britain is losing the right to protestMark Borkowski is a crisis PR consultant and authorWe must ask ourselves: how would the heroic suffragettes or the remarkable Greenham Common women be regarded if active today? The... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of IkariaOn a trip to the eastern Aegean isle with my mum after my dad died, we found inspiring landscapes, delicious local produce, and a profound sense of peaceThere are no signs to the hot spring, but I locate it on the map and we drive to the end of the... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 6:00 am
- ● A moment that changed me: I slipped in the shower, realised I was exhausted – and transformed my lifeI was working non-stop as a standup comedian, and thought I loved the hustle. But when I found myself sobbing into the carpet after a back spasm, I had to reassess everythingFor as long as I can remember, I have been ambitious and desperate to prove myself. It started with... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:55 am
- ● India and China hail warming ties amid Trump-induced geopolitical shake-upVisit to Delhi by Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, has seen both countries agree to resume trade ties and work towards resolving border disputeIndia’s prime minister and China’s foreign minister have hailed “steady” progress in their countries’ fractious relationship, agreeing to resume trade and other ties, as well as work... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:53 am
- ● Malaysian state threatens to jail Muslim men who skip Friday prayersUnder the new laws in Malaysia’s Terengganu state, first-time offenders could be imprisoned for up to two years and finedThe Malaysian state of Terengganu has threatened to jail men who skip Friday prayers without a valid reason for up to two years.Under sharia law in the Malaysian province, first-time offenders... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:50 am
- ● ‘What the hell should I wear?’ The style challenges of a fortysomething manThe certainties of youth are slipping away and I find myself in something of clothing identity crisis. It doesn’t help that what’s ‘cool’ is increasingly hard to pin down. So where does that leave an average bloke just hoping for the best?In September I will turn 44, the supposed first... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:00 am
- ● Sabrina Ghayour’s recipes for lamb koftas with smoky aubergine saladPopular across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, koftas are easy crowdpleasers, especially with a spicy, smoky salad on the sideGreat food doesn’t need to be complicated. These recipes are wonderful on their own, but even better with some flatbread on the side. Charred aubergine is such a classic way... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 5:00 am
- ● French prosecutors investigating death of man during live streamPolice in Nice have been probing alleged ‘deliberate violent acts’ against ‘vulnerable people’ that have ended up on the internetProsecutors in the south of France have said they are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man who died during a live streaming event showing him being mistreated.The man – whose... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 4:07 am
- ● Family in fear after Tommy Robinson shares video of black man with white granddaughtersExclusive: Olajuwon Ayeni racially abused and falsely labelled a paedophile as far right weaponises clip of family in parkA family say their lives have been ruined after a video of a black man and his brother playing in the park with his white granddaughters was shared by Tommy Robinson and... Read more »Source: The Guardian | Published: August 20, 2025 - 4:00 am
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- Air Canada won't punish flight attendants over illegal strike, will pay for pre-flight work in new deal: unionUnion leadership said the four-year tentative agreement struck with the airline was a mixed bag... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:31 pm
- Toronto teacher fired for wearing blackface to school should get his job back, arbitrator rules'He was asked if he was aware of the controversy over Justin Trudeau appearing as Aladdin in blackface'... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:04 pm
- For sale: A used U.S.-Canada border crossing goes on the auction blockAn online auction for the property starts on Wednesday, Aug. 20 with an asking price of US$25,000... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:04 pm
- CUPE sues government to block 'unconstitutional' power used to end flight attendant strikeThe union accused Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu of undermining the flight attendants’ constitutional right to strike... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:12 pm
- The Beer Store is closing these Ontario locations. Here's what we knowThe latest round of closures includes three in Toronto and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:07 pm
- Anaida Poilievre says she’s writing a book in MontrealForthcoming work to be titled ‘Strong Pillars: Building an Unshakable Foundation,' according to the author bio on her lifestyle platform Pretty and Smart Co.... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 4:41 pm
- Separatism and internal dissent fizzle as Poilievre coasts to victory in rural AlbertaPoilievre still has a long road back to relevance after losing the April election to Carney's Liberals... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 1:17 pm
- Tire chirping ‘cop hater’ sees police stalking complaint tossedThe police watchdog rejected 'any possibility' the driver was targeted... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:58 am
- Wounded Warriors Canada aims to raise $500K with National Ride for Mental HealthNational Post speaks to Ian Norman, a firefighter in Leduc, Alta., about the importance of the mental health fundraiser and how it has impacted his community... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:06 am
- Charity casino at CNE fined $199K for violating federal anti-money laundering and terrorism finance law'CNE Casino denies that it has committed any violation of the (proceeds of crime act) or its Regulations,' casino lawyer says in court appeal of violation and big fines... Read more »Source: National Post | Published: August 18, 2025 - 8:31 pm
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- Spain’s allies ride in: Germany, Italy and even Slovakia send firefighters, planes and helicopters – as flames reach Picos de Europa beauty spotSPAIN’S European allies have been pouring in help and resources as the country battles unprecedented wildfires during an exceptional heatwave. Firefighters, helicopters and water?bombing aircraft from across the EU are... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 18, 2025 - 9:00 am
- The US axes Spain’s busiest port from key Asia trade route as tit-for-tat diplomatic war heats upTHE United States has expelled Spain’s largest port from a crucial shipping route connecting America with Asia. The Port of Algeciras, Spain’s busiest cargo hub handling over 100 million tonnes... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 17, 2025 - 7:00 am
- PICTURED: Volunteer firefighter, 35, perishes trying to save his village as record-breaking forest fires devastate SpainA VOLUNTEER firefighter has lost his life to the wildfires sweeping across Leon and Zamora provinces after being engulfed by flames whilst battling to save his beloved village. Abel Ramos... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 14, 2025 - 7:25 am
- Royal Navy thanks crew of Spanish frigate for role in British carrier strike group as Spain proves its military credentialsTHE Royal Navy has praised the crew of Spanish frigate Mendez Nuñez following the completion of a four-month joint operation with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group. Commodore Blackmore visited the... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 13, 2025 - 2:00 pm
- Spain’s suspicious blazes: Fires at Tarifa and UNESCO site Las Medulas declared ‘intentional’ while firefighter started separate inferno ‘to give himself more work’SPAIN is currently grappling with a series of devastating forest fires across the country that appear to have increasingly suspicious origins. Around eight major fires have destroyed thousands of hectares... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 13, 2025 - 11:00 am
- Record-breaking Mediterranean heatwaves risk marine ecosystem collapseTHIS year’s ocean heatwaves in the Mediterranean Sea have been the hottest to date, sparking concern among scientists about the potentially devastating consequences on marine life. Recent marine heatwaves, rises... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 12, 2025 - 12:48 pm
- Rafael Nadal’s long-time tennis mentor joins Emma Raducanu’s coaching teamAHEAD of this month’s US Open, the Spanish tennis player’s former coach, Francisco Roig, has joined Emma Raducanu’s team on a full-time basis. The British no.1 has worked with Mark... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 5, 2025 - 12:55 pm
- Town in northern Spain votes to revoke honours handed to fascist dictator Franco – despite opposition from far-right VoxA FULL provincial council meeting in Palencia has approved the proposal to withdraw all honours and recognitions given to Francisco Franco and his associates. All but Vox MP Ricardo Carancio... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 1, 2025 - 2:53 pm
- Over a dozen injured Palestinian children arrive in Spain for urgent medical careSPAIN’S Ministry of Health has led a humanitarian mission to evacuate children with heart conditions from the conflict zone to hospitals in the Basque Country, Asturias, Navarre, and Catalonia. Thirteen... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: August 1, 2025 - 9:13 am
- Costa del Sol faces growing concern over unreported spiking and assaultsNATIONAL Police officers in Malaga are awaiting toxicology results for an alleged spiking and sexual assault of a foreign tourist. The incident took place at a popular city centre nightclub... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 30, 2025 - 2:03 pm
- Airbnb begins removing holiday rentals in Spain without a rental registration numberSPAIN’S Airbnb crackdown has officially begun, with a July directive from government officials ordering the removal of all unregistered holiday rentals. The American rental giant will begin identifying “irregular” listings... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 30, 2025 - 8:32 am
- La Linea mayor: Spanish police carrying out dual checks at Gibraltar airport once treaty is signed ‘doesn’t make sense’THE mayor of La Linea has cast doubt on whether Spanish police will actually carry out double passport checks on passengers arriving at Gibraltar airport after the treaty is signed.... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 25, 2025 - 4:31 pm
- Trump threatens EU with fresh tariffs despite claiming ‘they’re finally treating us nicely’DONALD Trump has announced that the European Union will receive a tariff letter ‘in a couple of days’ threatening to reopen his trans-Atlantic trade war. Speaking during a cabinet meeting... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 10, 2025 - 7:58 am
- Here’s how Spain would be impacted if eight million immigrants were deported – and it isn’t prettySPAIN’S far-right party Vox was on the receiving end of a powerful backlash after it outlined a radical plan to deport all eight million immigrants in the country – including... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 9, 2025 - 10:30 am
- Valencia planning two huge parks to absorb future flood surgesBy Brandon Cheevers THE Valencia government has announced the creation of two huge parks on the outskirts of the capital to mitigate the future effects of extreme rain on the... Read more »Source: Olive Press National News Spain | Published: July 3, 2025 - 4:15 pm
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- ● CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open ThreadVariety reports: Chris Pratt joined Bill Maher on the latest episode of the “Club Random” podcast and got asked about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is serving as President Trump’s secretary of health and human services. RFK Jr. also happens to be cousins with Pratt’s wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger. In conversation... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 20, 2025 - 12:00 am
- VideoTexas Democrat Sues Over Detention In State CapitolThe Huffington Post reports: Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier filed a writ of habeas corpus on Tuesday in the district court of Travis County, Texas, claiming the state legislature’s Republican majority has unlawfully detained her in the state Capitol after she refused to consent to 24-hour police surveillance. Texas House... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 11:25 pm
- Charlie Kirk: Naturalized Citizens “Are Not Americans”“Everyone says, ‘Well, we just need immigrants to come legally. We just need immigrants to come legally.’ That’s not true. Omar Fateh came here legally. Ilhan Omar came here legally. Rashida Tlaib, her parents came here legally. Zohran Mamdani came here legally. And I’m not allowed to say that this... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:59 pm
- Texas Lt Governor Threatens To Eject Citizens From Senate Gallery Unless They Stand For Christian PrayerThe Freedom From Religion Foundation writes: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to retract a recent unconstitutional threat to eject citizens from the state Senate chamber if they do not stand during official prayers. During the Senate’s Aug. 15 session, Sen. Angela Paxton... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:29 pm
- USDA Defunds Solar And Wind Projects On Farmlands“BIG NEWS for American Farmers! I just announced in Lebanon, TN – effective immediately – American farmland will NO LONGER use taxpayer dollars to build solar farms. Millions of acres of prime farmland is left unusable so Green New Deal subsidized solar panels can be built. This destruction of our... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 10:09 pm
- NYT: How Trump Extorted $200M From Columbia UThe New York Times reports: In May, cabinet officials and West Wing aides brought President Trump a potential settlement with Columbia University. But instead of giving his sign-off, he issued a new demand. The school needed to pay $200 million, Mr. Trump told his team. The university’s cost for a... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 9:46 pm
- VideoMTG Gives Backstory Of Why Laura “MTG Has Arby’s In Her Pants” Loomer Despises Her So Very Much [VIDEO]“I’ve actually known Laura for years. We actually used to be friends back in like 2017 and 2018. We were friends. Not close friends, but we knew each other. When she ran for Congress the first time, I endorsed her, donated to her, supported her. When she ran the second... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 9:17 pm
- Leavitt Melts Down Over Criticism Of Alaska Summit“We are now three and a half years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, a brutal conflict that has claimed hundreds of thousands of Russian and Ukrainian lives and cost trillions of dollars. The weakness and incompetence of Joe Biden foolishly allowed the killing to start in the first... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:53 pm
- Trump Attacks “Woke Out Of Control Smithsonian” For Teaching “How Bad Slavery Was” Instead Of Hailing US“The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of ‘WOKE.’ The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been — Nothing about Success, nothing about Brightness,... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:29 pm
- DeSantis Claims Unions Inspect Their Members’ Ballots“I think it honestly leads to intimidation, too. You know, if you’re in Las Vegas, everyone knows ballots get mailed out. Do you think the Culinary Union is just going to let you kind of vote your conscience without trying to — no, they’re going to want to see those... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 8:15 pm
- Homocon Reality Host: Pride Flags Are “Alienating”Fox News outlet Outkick reports: Businesswoman and entrepreneur Jillian Michaels, a former fitness icon, should be propped up proudly by the gay community. She is openly gay herself, married to a woman, and has two children – one of whom is a young black girl who was adopted from Haiti.... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 7:37 pm
- REPORT: DC Natl Guard To Be Issued Banned PistolsThe Handbasket reports: The DC National Guard is making sure all members have the requisite training to use a specific type of pistol should the official order to be armed come down from Trump or his Department of Defense, The Handbasket is the first to report. The fact that members... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 7:15 pm
- Immigrants Seeking US Citizenship Must Now Show “Positive Contributions” To The American Way Of LifeAxios reports: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers under the Trump administration must consider the “positive attributes” of immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship — rather than just the absence of misconduct — according to a recent policy memo. The Friday USCIS memo calls for a more “holistic” approach to assessing the... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:46 pm
- Charlie Kirk And Energy Secretary Chris Wright Agree That “Science Says Nothing” About Climate ChangeCHARLIE KIRK: “You’ve taken on the entire kind of climate science world. ‘Energy department attacks climate science in contentious report.’ By the way, you’re in safe company here. We think this is all politicized. This is driven towards a environmentalist agenda that is trying to weaken American energy dominance. ‘The... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 6:20 pm
- FDA: Please Don’t Eat Walmart’s Radioactive ShrimpABC News reports: The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. U.S. Customs and Border Protection alerted the FDA about possible Cesium-137, or Cs-137, detected... Read more »Source: Joe.My.God. | Published: August 19, 2025 - 5:52 pm
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- Video● Putin's Craven Inept Poodle: Bonkers Across the BoardHuh. Turns out Donny’s despot bestie playdate was not a show of historic statesmanship - See the red carpet! Hear the planes roar! - but a debacle, a cringe self-own, an inglorious "hostage video in real time" as a "nuclear orange" felon beamed, clapped, lurched and excitedly greeted a war... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 20, 2025 - 4:25 am
- Rights Groups File Complaint Against U.S. Attorney who Retaliated Against the PressAny serious journalist would tell you that it’d be journalistic malpractice for a local journalist not to report that a prominent public official listed a boarded-up house as his official residence in order to claim eligibility for his position. But that’s not how John Sarcone III, acting U.S. attorney for... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 19, 2025 - 4:07 pm
- Center for Food Safety Condemns Lack of Action on Pesticides in Draft MAHA Commission ReportLate last week, a leaked draft of the second report from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission was released. Center for Food Safety (CFS) is extremely disappointed with the draft, which lacks concrete or meaningful recommendations to improve pesticide regulation. The MAHA Commission was supposed to identify and address... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 19, 2025 - 2:45 pm
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Must Immediately Release Months-Delayed 2024 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities ReportIn a letter sent today to the director of the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Public Citizen called for the immediate release of the AHRQ’S 2024 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities report.The National Healthcare Quality and Disparities report provides an annual snapshot of the performance of the... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 18, 2025 - 4:53 pm
- Nabbing the Worst Of the Worst Strawberry SellersAfter much stellar trolling of "THE LOWEST POLLING PRESIDENT IN RECENT HISTORY" with "NEW, MORE BEAUTIFUL MAPS" that will end his reign - "YOU WON’T LIKE IT!!" - Gavin Newson, "AMERICA’S FAVORITE GOVERNOR!!" urged California voters to support vital redistricting at a presser promptly crashed - bullies gonna bully -... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 15, 2025 - 8:53 pm
- INC-5.2 Outcome: Plastics Treaty negotiations extended as majority of countries stand up for ambition, process undermined by corporate interestsWhat was expected to be the final session of negotiations on the new UN Plastics Treaty has closed in Geneva, Switzerland with negotiations being extended again. In the final days of negotiations, the draft text of the treaty morphed into an appeal to corporate interests, with key elements like production... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 15, 2025 - 2:48 pm
- DC Takes Trump to Court For Unlawful Takeover of PoliceThis morning, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit against President Trump over the president taking control of the city’s police department, in what the Washington Post describes as “one of the most extraordinary exertions of federal power in the city’s half-century of home rule.” In response, Public Citizen... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 15, 2025 - 2:27 pm
- Common Cause Launches Fairness Criteria to Counter Mid-Decade Power PlaysCommon Cause today reaffirmed its commitment to fair, people-powered democracy, making clear that independent redistricting commissions remain the gold standard for ending partisan gerrymandering.However, as political leaders in states like Texas are imposing mid-decade partisan maps to distort the will of the people ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 12, 2025 - 8:42 pm
- Despite Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda, the IRS Must Resist Pressure from ICE, DHS to Share Taxpayer Data En MasseDonald Trump is still trying to steamroll the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) into sharing private taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a mass scale. In Public Citizen’s lawsuit seeking to stop this sharing arrangement, a federal judge confirmed that... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 12, 2025 - 3:38 pm
- Trump wants to hide the consequences of his bad policies by manipulating BLS data—it won’t workYesterday, Trump announced that he will nominate E.J. Antoni as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Antoni has repeatedly and unfairly attacked the agency he’d be set to run, contributed to the right-wing Project 2025 policy blueprint, and in his role at the Heritage Foundation has... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 12, 2025 - 3:37 pm
- Rising Core Inflation Shows Impact of Trump’s Trade WarToday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index for July, showing that headline inflation was at 2.7 percent in July, but core inflation rose to 3.1 percent. In response, Natalie Baker, director of economic analysis at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: The consistent... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 12, 2025 - 3:34 pm
- “Dangerous Act of Climate Vandalism”: BP Defies UK Government to Reopen North Sea Oil FieldAs the UK approaches its fourth heatwave of the summer and wildfires burn in Dorset and Edinburgh, climate campaigners have condemned BP’s decision to push ahead with reopening the North Sea’s Murlach oil field in direct defiance of Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s call to halt new fossil fuel projects.BP’s move... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 11, 2025 - 12:43 pm
- Until Our Last BreathIsrael has murdered Anas Al-Sharif, 28, a steadfast, well-known Al Jazeera correspondent called "the voice of Gaza to the world," in a targeted strike in Gaza City that also killed four other journalists. Long threatened by Israel for his relentless coverage of Israeli atrocities, Al-Sharif vowed to continue "every day... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 11, 2025 - 7:02 am
- Trump’s Texas Gerrymander Is Authoritarian and Anti-DemocraticAs Texas Republicans continue attempting to force through a partisan redistricting plan at President Trump’s behest, Public Citizen co-presidents Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement on the current state of affairs:“Donald Trump’s popularity is plummeting and Americans overwhelmingly reject his policy agenda — which so far includes... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 8, 2025 - 9:24 pm
- Siccing the FBI On State Lawmakers Who Oppose Trump’s Agenda Sets Dangerous Authoritarian PrecedentToday, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that the FBI has agreed to track down Texas state lawmakers who left the state to resist state Republicans’ efforts to ram through new gerrymandered electoral maps at President Trump’s demand.Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response:“When politicians deploy... Read more »Source: Common Dreams | Published: August 7, 2025 - 4:27 pm