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.
Continue reading...Poland says it will protect Benjamin Netanyahu from potential arrest
PM Donald Tusk says Israeli prime minister will not be detained despite ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89 – The New York Times
Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89 The New York Times
Elon Musk heaps praise on AfD’s Alice Weidel during live talk on X
X owner and far-right politician appear to agree on everything, as Musk faces accusations of meddling in German election
Elon Musk has praised the co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland party, as he repeated his claim that “only the AfD can save Germany” during a controversial live talk on his social media platform X.
The virtual encounter between Musk and Alice Weidel on Thursday took place amid growing criticism over the US billionaire’s vocal support of far-right, anti-establishment parties across Europe, and accusations he is meddling in the campaign for Germany’s 23 February election.
Continue reading...Italy’s Meloni defends Musk and Trump in rare press conference — 5 takeaways – POLITICO Europe
- Italy’s Meloni defends Musk and Trump in rare press conference — 5 takeaways POLITICO Europe
- Italy's Meloni hopes to attend Trump inauguration as she downplays his Greenland and Panama comments The Associated Press
- Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago The New York Times
- Giorgia Meloni hopes to attend Trump’s inauguration after receiving invite The Guardian
- EU’s Von Der Leyen Trying to Clinch Meeting With Trump Ahead of Inauguration Bloomberg
Biden and Trump teams coordinated push for new Lebanese president – Axios
- Biden and Trump teams coordinated push for new Lebanese president Axios
- US-backed army chief elected Lebanon’s president, ending years-long stalemate CNN
- Who is Joseph Aoun, the new president of Lebanon? Al Jazeera English
- A propos - Military defeat has 'significantly weakened' Hezbollah's ability to impose its will in Lebanon FRANCE 24 English
- Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President The New York Times
Swiss national held by Iran on spying charges dies in prison
Swiss embassy in Tehran confirms death, seeks clarification on how prisoner died.
IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms – The Jerusalem Post
- IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms The Jerusalem Post
- IDF says it carried out drone strike on Hezbollah operatives loading vehicle with weapons The Times of Israel
- Israel at War Day 462 Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Killing Two, According to Lebanese Health Ministry Haaretz
- Israel at War: Israel, US, UK hit Yemen's Houthis, Hamas says north Gaza hostages missing The Jerusalem Post
- Israel Military Says Struck Hezbollah Arms Truck In South Lebanon Barron's