Ecuador election ends in a ‘tie’ prompting run-off
Daniel Noboa and his main challenger Luisa González received near identical percentages of the vote.
‘Be Cruel’: Inside Russia’s Torture System for Ukrainian POWs – The Wall Street Journal
- ‘Be Cruel’: Inside Russia’s Torture System for Ukrainian POWs The Wall Street Journal
- Russian Prison Authorities Approved Widespread Brutality Against Ukrainian POWs – WSJ The Moscow Times
- Russia must provide medical care to Crimean prisoners: UN torture expert The Times of India
- The Plague of Sexual Violence Against Ukraine’s Prisoners of War Center for European Policy Analysis
- Russian prison officials ordered guards to ‘be cruel’ to Ukrainian POWs from first weeks of war, encouraging torture — WSJ Meduza
Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowl
Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.
Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super Bowl
Other stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.
Serbia: Students mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse – DW (English)
- Serbia: Students mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse DW (English)
- Serbia’s Protests Test the President’s Grip on Power The New York Times
- Serbian protesters block key bridge and roads to mark 100 days since deadly canopy collapse The Associated Press
- Serbia’s students are showing the world how to restore democratic hope | Adriana Zaharijević The Guardian
- Marta Kos and the dilemma of Serbian protests European Western Balkans
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show was one big tease
The star hinted that he might not play his smash hit Not Like Us, but gave viewers plenty to absorb.
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week
A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit Pacific countries, after New Zealand said the Cook Islands failed to properly consult on its plans to deepen ties with China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s push for influence in the region.
The Cook Islands was a dependent New Zealand colony from 1901-1965 but has since operated as a self-governing nation in “free association” with New Zealand. Its roughly 17,000 citizens hold New Zealand citizenship. There are obligations between the two nations to regularly consult on matters of defence and security.
Continue reading...Jordan Mailata makes history as first Australian to win a Super Bowl
- Eagles player completes journey from reserve-grade rugby league
- Mailata plays big hand in Phildelphia’s 40-22 win over Kansas City
Jordan Mailata, the giant rugby league convert from Bankstown, has made history by becoming the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl victory. The offensive tackle, taking part in his second NFL championship decider, played no small part in the Philadelphia Eagles’ stunning win over the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s showpiece game held in New Orleans.
In front of a star-studded Superdome crowd and a global audience of tens of millions, Mailata’s journey from humble beginnings in Sydney’s south-west to the pinnacle of world sport was completed, as he helped the Eagles to a one-sided 40-22 win over the Chiefs, whose hopes of securing a three-peat were dashed in spectacular fashion.
Continue reading...Kosovo faces political uncertainty as ruling party fails to secure election majority
PM Albin Kurti claims ‘victory’ and vows to form government but analysts warn of prolonged crisis and instability
The governing party of the prime minister, Albin Kurti, is on track to secure the most seats in Kosovo’s parliament but will lack the numbers for a majority, the election commission has said.
Sunday’s vote pitted Kurti’s campaign to stamp out the influence of Serbia, more than 15 years after Kosovo declared independence, against the opposition’s vow to boost the economy in one of the poorest corners of Europe.
Continue reading...Torrential rain and flash floods hit Sydney as massive storms roll across NSW and eastern Victoria
Bureau of Meteorology warns severe conditions will continue as parts of NSW coated in hail
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Thunderstorms across New South Wales and eastern Victoria on Monday brought flash flooding, destructive winds and hail, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns severe conditions would continue.
A major storm rolled across the Sydney CBD around midday on Monday, bringing dark skies and heavy rainfall. By mid-afternoon, he city had recorded 52.8mm of rain at Observatory Hill since 9am, according to the BoM. Horsley Park, 50km west of the city, had recorded 87.8mm.
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Continue reading...‘Grease and rags’ sewer fatberg halts Bryan Adams concert
The performance in Perth, Australia was postponed due to the blockage of a major sewer.
The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil
M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.
Trump: Patience with Hamas running out, freed hostages ‘looked like Holocaust survivors’ – The Times of Israel
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?
The US has historically given automatic citizenship to anyone born in the country, but this principle is not the norm globally.
Jacinta Allan dismisses rail loop concerns as Labor awaits outcome of massive swing in Werribee
Victorian premier denies any MPs have told her they want SRL money to be spent elsewhere after byelection battering
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The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has sought to dismiss concerns that the Suburban Rail Loop project should be halted after Labor took a battering in the Werribee byelection.
Counting resumed in the outer western Melbourne seat on Monday and both major parties expect – if postal votes follow the pattern of those already counted – Labor’s candidate, John Lister, will retain his narrow lead over the Liberal party’s Steve Murphy.
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Continue reading...How Spain’s economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.
Colombian president calls on cabinet members to resign – Financial Times
- Colombian president calls on cabinet members to resign Financial Times
- Petro prompts Colombian government chaos with demand for resignations Al Jazeera English
- Colombia's Petro calls for Cabinet ministers to resign DW (English)
- Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet after environment minister resigns Reuters.com
- Colombia's interior minister resigns as cracks deepen in President Petro's coalition The Washington Post
Kosovo PM Albin Kurti wins election amid tensions with Brussels and Washington – POLITICO Europe
- Kosovo PM Albin Kurti wins election amid tensions with Brussels and Washington POLITICO Europe
- The Guardian view on Kosovo’s election result: a gateway to rapprochement with the EU The Guardian
- Kosovo risks post-election deadlock as parties rule out coalition Reuters.com
- PM Albin Kurti declares victory in Kosovo election Al Jazeera English
- Kosovo election: Albin Kurti's party ahead but short of majority BBC.com
Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far-right – BBC.com
- Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far-right BBC.com
- Germany’s far right woos the workers in election battle POLITICO Europe
- What Is The AfD? Inside Germany's Far-Right Party Forbes
- Germany Considers the Alternative Compact Mag
- These maps of support for Germany’s far-right AfD lay bare the depth of the urban-rural divide The Conversation
Why more young men in Germany are turning to the far right
The far right here and elsewhere in Europe attracts an increasing number of young people, particularly men.