Large protests in Colombia in support of President Petro’s labour reforms
The protests come as the country reels from bombing attacks in the southwest and attempted assassination of a senator.
Israel holding two Gaza boat activists in solitary confinement, NGO claims – The Times of Israel
- Israel holding two Gaza boat activists in solitary confinement, NGO claims The Times of Israel
- Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized AP News
- Trolling the Madleen reveals the depths of the Israeli media’s delusion +972 Magazine
- Greta Thunberg departs Israel on flight to Paris after detention aboard aid ship CNN
- Ignore the Greta Thunberg Circus, There’s a Real Path to Help Gaza Bloomberg
Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape.
‘Dad strikes’ in London and Edinburgh demand better paternity leave
Hundreds of fathers protest with children to call for two weeks’ statutory paternity leave to be increased
Hundreds of fathers took to the streets of London and Edinburgh on Wednesday to demand better paternity leave, in a protest that was billed as the world’s first dad strike.
They came with babies in papooses and pushchairs, as they brandished placards and dad jokes to call for an overhaul of the meanest paternity leave system in Europe.
Continue reading...How Trump’s immigration raids sparked protests and unrest
The BBC's Carl Nasman explains how the ramping up of deportation efforts led to protests in many US cities.
WTC final: Australia-South Africa – Rabada rebounds with five-for
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada comes back from suspension to take five Australia wickets in World Test Championship final.
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein guilty of sex crimes in NYC retrial
Weinstein, once one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood, had been accused of rape and assaults.
‘Playing piano and singing takes me to another world’ – Brian Wilson
The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career.
Shot Colombian presidential candidate shows small signs of improvement
Doctors for the shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe say his brain shows increased activity after.
Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Wilson's genius for melody and arrangements inspired the songs Good Vibrations and California Girls.
At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say – AP News
- At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa with toll expected to rise, officials say AP News
- School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49 The New York Times
- Rescuers in South Africa search for the missing after floods leave at least 49 dead AP News
- Children swept away in school bus among at least 49 killed in South Africa flooding CNN
- Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49 Reuters
Netanyahu’s government faces possible collapse as opposition moves to dissolve Knesset – PBS
- Netanyahu’s government faces possible collapse as opposition moves to dissolve Knesset PBS
- Netanyahu Under Pressure as Ultra-Orthodox Parties Threaten to Dissolve Parliament The New York Times
- Coalition scrambles for deal with Haredim ahead of preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset The Times of Israel
- Mandatory military service for Israel’s ultra-Orthodox tests Netanyahu’s rule AP News
- Israel Knesset set to vote on disbanding in first step to possible election Reuters
Denmark votes for defence bill giving US access to its airbases
New agreement would see cities such as Karup and Skrydstrup fall under US jurisdiction
Denmark has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new defence agreement giving the US sweeping powers on Danish soil, including “unhindered access” to its airbases.
The deal, which has been strongly criticised by politicians and human rights experts, means US soldiers in Denmark will remain under US jurisdiction. It gives US soldiers access to Danish airbases in three Danish cities – Karup, Skrydstrup and Aalborg – and grants American soldiers and military police powers over Danish civilians at these locations and outside them.
Continue reading...Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
By blocking and seizing aid convoys, Israel uses humanitarian assistance as a weapon of war.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches
The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches
The rules are aimed at "enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency", state media reports.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches – BBC
- Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches BBC
- Syria wants burkinis on public beaches, official denies ban on Western beachwear Reuters
- Syria orders women to cover up on beaches with conservative new dress code CNN
- No Bikinis, Please: This Country Says Modesty Is The New Dress Code At Beaches News18
- Liberals fear setback as Syria orders women to wear ‘burkinis’ The Times
UK sanctions Israeli ministers for “inciting violence”
David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.
Gaza doctor whose nine children were killed in Israeli strike evacuated with son
Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.