Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny
The trio were arrested as authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died last February.
Labour considering ban on use of NDAs to hush up sexual misconduct at work
Ministers prepared to back change in law to prohibit misuse of gagging clauses by employers, it is understood
A ban on UK employers using non-disclosure agreements to hush up cases of sexual misconduct and harassment is being considered as part of the government’s overhaul of employment rights.
After a slew of high-profile cases and years of campaigning by activists, it is understood that ministers are prepared to back a change in the law to prohibit the misuse of gagging clauses.
Continue reading...JK Kim Dong Wook faces legal complaint for violating South Korea’s Foreign Nationals political activity ban – allkpop
- JK Kim Dong Wook faces legal complaint for violating South Korea's Foreign Nationals political activity ban allkpop
- 'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in Reuters
- South Korean court rejects petition to release impeached president detained over martial law CNN
- South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention NBC News
- South Korean investigators seek to arrest president for leading insurrection The Washington Post
Apple suspends AI-generated news alert service after BBC complaint
Inaccurate notices branded with broadcaster’s logo sent to iPhone users but tech firm works on improvements
Apple is suspending an artificial intelligence feature that made inaccurate summaries of news headlines.
The tech company received a complaint from the BBC after the AI-generated service issued a news alert branded with the corporation’s logo falsely telling some iPhone users that Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson, had shot himself.
Continue reading...Joan Plowright, celebrated star of stage and screen, dies aged 95
Actor helped shape British postwar theatre through her performances at the Royal Court, National Theatre and in the West End
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The actor Joan Plowright, who was celebrated for her long career in theatre and film, has died at the age of 95, her family have announced.
Plowright won acclaim for performances during the early years of the English Stage Company at the Royal Court and the National Theatre when it was based at the Old Vic and led by her second husband, Laurence Olivier.
Continue reading...Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying – Yahoo News UK
- Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying Yahoo News UK
- UK leader Starmer signs ‘100-year partnership’ agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv The Associated Press
- British PM caps a week of frenzied diplomacy, as Ukraine’s European allies try to strengthen its hand CNN
- Ukraine war briefing: Gravehawk revealed as new air defence system pledged by Starmer The Guardian
- U.K.’s Starmer visits Ukraine to pledge support amid Russian air raid The Washington Post
Frontline report: North Koreans face catastrophic losses near Kruglenkoe as Ukrainians reclaim positions – Euromaidan Press
- Frontline report: North Koreans face catastrophic losses near Kruglenkoe as Ukrainians reclaim positions Euromaidan Press
- North Korea Deployed 12,000 Troops To Kursk In October. Three Months Later, A Third Are Dead Or Wounded. Forbes
- Troops Captured by Ukraine Provide Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military The New York Times
- North Korean soldiers in Russia resort to suicide amid capture of first POWs by Ukraine Fox News
- What does the future hold for North Korean POWs in Ukraine? DW (English)
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight
Watch: SpaceX loses Starship spacecraft but catches booster on seventh test flight
Two injured by falling tree at Sydney’s Hyde Park as strong winds damage houses and SCG grandstand
More than 1,000 trees have fallen in Sydney as wild weather causes problems around city
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At least two people have been hit after a huge fig tree fell in Sydney’s centre amid strong winds.
The large tree in Hyde Park crashed to the ground across a footpath and on to a busy street at about 3pm on Friday.
Continue reading...Houthis Signal Pause on Red Sea Ship Attacks After Gaza Truce – Bloomberg
- Houthis Signal Pause on Red Sea Ship Attacks After Gaza Truce Bloomberg
- Houthi leader says group will keep up attacks if Israel doesn’t abide by Gaza truce The Times of Israel
- Analysis: When will ocean carriers return to the Red Sea? FreightWaves
- Yemen's Huthi rebels declaim their defiance of Israel Yahoo! Voices
- Return to Suez not a certainty even after Israel-Hamas ceasefire: analysts JOC.com
Joy as French wild boar facing death given reprieve
Rillette was found as a piglet after apparently being abandoned by its mother.
UK TikTokers say goodbye to US followers as ban looms: ‘It’s a really beautiful community’
British content creators, who may lose a big chunk of their audiences, say they see the app as a gateway to Americans
If TikTok disappears from the US, it won’t just be its 170 million American users who will lose out.
British TikTokers and business owners have told the Guardian they will also lose a sizeable chunk of their audiences after a ban. The video app has become a key gateway to Americans for the UK’s online video creators, who make a living from accruing views and making sponsored content deals. With the ban scheduled to go into effect on Sunday, a US-sized hole will appear in the global userbase.
Continue reading...Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police – ABC News
- Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police ABC News
- Woman allegedly poisoned baby and posted videos online for donations, police say CNN
- Australian woman charged with poisoning 1-year-old girl, posting videos for donations, police say CBS News
- Lawyer for Queensland influencer accused of torturing her baby asks for protective custody ABC News
Homes and roads swamped by Brazil floodwaters
A state of emergency has been declared in southern Brazil after heavy rain caused flooding in costal cities.
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’
Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals
Mike Pence called on Donald Trump’s incoming administration to maintain support for Taiwan against the threat of Chinese annexation during a surprise visit to the capital, Taipei, on Friday.
On the eve of Trump’s inauguration for his second term as president, his estranged former vice-president said withdrawing or reducing support for Taiwan – as Trump has repeatedly indicated he is considering – would endanger global security and “likely spark a new nuclear arms race” in the Asia-Pacific region.
Continue reading...Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s official portraits released
The portraits of the president-elect and the incoming vice-president "go hard" their press team said.
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy – NPR
- China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy NPR
- China Sees a Fresh Decline in Population, Despite a Rise in Births The Wall Street Journal
- China Population Shrinks for Third Year Even With More Babies Born Bloomberg
- China’s population falls for third year in a row as birthrate declines Al Jazeera English
- China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again Financial Times