‘Much more persecution’: Venezuela braces for Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration
On Friday, Maduro is set to start a third term. Will his inauguration continue his post-election crackdown on dissent?
Vanishing Voices: The Fight for Cultural Preservation
On The Stream: How conflict and neglect threaten humanity’s cultural heritage?
The ‘9/11 mastermind’ wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks will no longer plead guilty on Friday, after the US government objected.
How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws? – Reuters.com
- How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws? Reuters.com
- Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD The New York Times
- EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics ABC News
- Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed NBC Washington
- Musk urges Germans to vote for AfD in latest involvement in European politics CNN
Australia weather: rainy week forecast for Sydney and Brisbane – but BoM says summer isn’t over yet
Bureau of Meteorology says showers and storms a regular feature of Australian summer but warm and dry periods still to come
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Showers are expected to continue for Sydney and Brisbane throughout much of the coming week but summer isn’t over yet, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
In fact, the senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said showers and storm activity were a regular feature of the Australian summer, especially for northern Australia, as well as south-east Queensland and eastern New South Wales.
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Continue reading...Netanyahu can attend Auschwitz memorial event, Poland’s Tusk says – POLITICO Europe
- Netanyahu can attend Auschwitz memorial event, Poland’s Tusk says POLITICO Europe
- Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest Al Jazeera English
- Polish President Seeks Protection for Netanyahu at Auschwitz Liberation Event Bloomberg
- Poland says it will not arrest Netanyahu for ICC should he attend Auschwitz memorial The Times of Israel
- Donald Tusk says Poland will shield Netanyahu from arrest at Auschwitz Financial Times
Harris cancels final foreign trip because of California wildfires – Yahoo! Voices
- Harris cancels final foreign trip because of California wildfires Yahoo! Voices
- Harris Cancels Overseas Trip to Focus on Wildfire Response Bloomberg
- Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires The Hill
- US VP Kamala Harris cancels trip to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany due to California wildfires CNA
- US Vice President Harris calls foreign leaders before her last trip abroad next week Deccan Herald
UK music industry hails proposals to crack down on ticket touting
Resale prices could be capped at 30% over face value, while resale websites face greater legal obligations
The price at which tickets for live events can be resold is to be capped under “gamechanging” proposals put forward by the government to crack down on touting in the sector.
In a move hailed by music industry figures, the culture minister, Lisa Nandy, has launched a consultation that she said would end the “misery” of fans being exploited by touts, some of whom have made huge profits by selling hundreds of tickets a year.
Continue reading...Hiring freeze at dozens of NHS cancer and diagnostic units despite rising referrals
Royal College of Radiologists calls move ‘shortsighted’ and says it puts Labour’s waiting times plan at risk
Dozens of NHS hospitals have banned their cancer or diagnostic units from hiring new staff, despite GPs referring growing numbers of people who they fear may have the disease.
Doctors warned that widespread recruitment freezes imposed on both types of units over the last year risked undermining Keir Starmer’s drive, outlined this week, to cut waiting times for NHS care.
13 of 54 cancer centres (24.1%) had a recruitment freeze imposed on them last year, along with 29 out of 150 (19.3%) radiology departments.
The 42 hiring bans were imposed by 40 different NHS trusts or boards.
At least one freeze was implemented in each of the four home nations and each region of England.
Continue reading...Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine? – South China Morning Post
- Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine? South China Morning Post
- Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea CNN
- Experts: Russian technology could enhance North Korea's ICBM capabilities VOA Asia
- US Warns Ukraine Conflict Helping North Korea Prepare for War in Asia The Defense Post
- North Korea gains combat experience fighting in Ukraine, boosting regional threat, US warns Kyiv Independent
Anita Bryant, singer and anti-gay rights crusader, dies aged 84
Bryant was Miss Oklahoma and Florida Citrus spokesperson before leading anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Save Our Children’ campaign
Anita Bryant, a multi-Grammy nominated singer and former Miss Oklahoma who later became a high-profile campaigner against gay rights in America, has died at the age of 84.
In an announcement on Thursday, Bryant’s family announced that Bryant died at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, on 16 December 2024. “May Anita’s memory and her faith in eternal life through Christ comfort all who embraced her,” her family said.
Continue reading...As South Korea’s impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival – Reuters
- As South Korea’s impeached president Yoon awaits fate, his party sees signs of revival Reuters
- South Korea presidential security chief warns against violent attempt to arrest Yoon Reuters
- South Korean police question presidential security chief as rift over detaining president deepens The Associated Press
- Impeached South Korean president resists new detention order Euronews
- ‘Stop the Steal’ in South Korea? Why MAGA-like hats and slogans are part of President Yoon’s impeachment drama CNN
Gunman in ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy attack fatally shot by North Carolina police
During traffic stop, officers fire at Edgar Welch, 2016 shooter at eatery mistakenly thought to be center of pedophile ring
The gunman involved in the 2016 “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory attack on a Washington DC pizza restaurant that was mistakenly thought to be at the center of a pedophile ring has died after being shot by police in North Carolina during a traffic stop.
In a news release issued on Thursday, North Carolina’s Kannapolis police department announced that Edgar Maddison Welch died from his wounds caused by two police officers who fired at him after he pulled out a handgun during a traffic stop on Saturday.
Continue reading...Man Trying to Burn Down Restaurant Forced to Strip After Accidentally Setting Pants on Fire: Police – LatinTimes
How a viral post saved a Chinese actor from Myanmar’s scam centres
Many Chinese are now asking: what about their loved ones still trapped in scam centres?
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu over Gaza.
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.
Venezuela opposition leader arrested then freed after protest rally
The opposition says María Corina Machado was then freed on the eve of President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration.
Two Offensives, Two Bloody Massacres—In Kursk, Drones Smash Attacks By Both Sides – Forbes
- Two Offensives, Two Bloody Massacres—In Kursk, Drones Smash Attacks By Both Sides Forbes
- Ukraine takes another bite out of Russia as Moscow grinds on in Donetsk Al Jazeera English
- Ukraine's 47th Brigade releases video of 'massive' Russian attack repelled in Kursk Oblast Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine's New Kursk Offensive A Bid to Strengthen Peace Negotiations OilPrice.com
- In Kursk, the Ukrainian invasion is back The Hill