- 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
Real Madrid defeats Mallorca to set up Supercopa final against Barcelona
European champions Real Madrid crush Mallorca 3-0 and will now play archrival Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final.
Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.
Reasons given for Boris Johnson peerages ‘inadequate’, campaigner says
Martin Rosenbaum fought for 18 months to reveal who had supported nominations of two former special advisers
The reasons given for a peerage awarded by Boris Johnson have been described as “inadequate” and a “mystery” by a freedom of information campaigner after an 18-month struggle.
Charlotte Owen, a former special adviser in the Conservative government, was appointed to the House of Lords in Johnson’s resignation honours list in 2023.
Continue reading...Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say
Leader reportedly freed after being ‘violently intercepted’ having left hideout to lead protest against Nicolás Maduro
Allies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina Machado, said she had been “kidnapped” from the streets of Caracas by regime officials after sneaking out of her hideout to lead a major protest against the authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro.
About three hours after the announcement, Machado supporters said she had been released having been knocked off a motorbike and “taken away by force” while leaving the rally and had been compelled to record a number of videos.
Continue reading...US Senate advances Laken Riley Act, which would detain undocumented immigrants for theft
Laken Riley Act passed House on Tuesday by 264 to 159, showing Democrats are feeling pressure over immigration
The US Senate advanced a bill calling for the detainment of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes on Thursday, as Donald Trump and fellow Republicans press their hardline immigration agenda after their victories in the November elections.
The overwhelmingly bipartisan vote was 84 to nine, as dozens of Democratic senators joined Republicans in supporting the motion to begin debate on the bill. But some Democrats who voted to advance the legislation indicated that they wanted to see amendments to the proposal, raising questions about how many of them would support its final passage.
Continue reading...Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election
Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion - while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s Meloni insists ‘no danger'.
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration
Machado has since been freed after a brief detention following an appearance at an anti-Maduro protest on Thursday.
Yoon’s lawyer warns of ‘civil war’ as South Korea standoff drags on – Nikkei Asia
- Yoon's lawyer warns of 'civil war' as South Korea standoff drags on Nikkei Asia
- Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt Al Jazeera English
- South Korean leader's security chief warns against violent attempts to arrest Yoon Reuters
- How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s Leader From Detention The New York Times
- South Korea’s far right borrows from Trump’s playbook to bolster impeached Yoon Los Angeles Times
Is the world at greater risk of more wars?
Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels.
Met bans pro-Palestine march from gathering outside BBC headquarters
Scotland Yard imposes Public Order Act owing to proximity of Broadcasting House to a nearby synagogue
Scotland Yard has banned a pro-Palestine march from gathering outside the BBC’s London headquarters next week, owing to its proximity to a synagogue.
Protesters were planning to gather outside Broadcasting House in Portland Place on Saturday before marching to Whitehall. On Thursday evening, police said they had imposed the Public Order Act to prevent the rally from gathering in the area as it risked causing “serious disruption” to a nearby synagogue on the Jewish holy day, as congregants attend Shabbat services.
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