“What is built on the basis of force, and not on the truth of the equal dignity of every human being, starts badly and will end badly.” It sounds almost like a warning, with very serious tones, and even seems like an easy prophecy. Pope Francis is addressing the American bishops, but his message is […]
European Ships Keep Russia’s Shadow Fleet Afloat
To sustain its oil exports, Russia has been drawing on a network of old tankers it sources from private sellers around the world. A new analysis by Follow the Money and OCCRP shows that Western shipowners have earned at least $6.3 billion selling hundreds of aging tankers on to shell companies, from where they make […]
Plane with 10 people on board missing in Alaska
A small commercial flight with 10 people on board has been reported missing in the northwestern state of Alaska, United States, according to law enforcement. The Alaska State Police stated that a Bering Air Caravan with nine passengers and a pilot on board was reported overdue on a flight from Unalakleet to Nome at 4:00 […]
Los Angeles burns again, 31,000 people evacuated
A new devastating wildfire is affecting the Los Angeles region, approximately 56 km north of the city, near Castaic Lake, close to Santa Clarita. The fire, known as the Hughes Fire, is being fueled by the strong, dry Santa Ana winds, which are accelerating the spread of the flames and complicating containment efforts. So far, […]
Trump Could Sign Executive Order on TikTok at Inauguration Ceremony’
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 – Donald Trump’s advisers have discussed the possibility of having Trump sign an executive order to “save” TikTok immediately after his swearing-in at the Capitol Rotunda, in the presence of the app’s Chinese CEO and lawmakers who supported the bill to ban it as a national security threat. Politico reports that
Boat dock brawl
Two men charged in connection with a brawl at a Montgomery riverfront dock are in police custody, Alabama authorities say. A third man was also charged with third-degree assault in connection with the fight and had turned himself in earlier. Video of the incident shows the brawl escalate after a Black employee was attacked by several men, identifie
New Zealand airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye cuddles to 3 minutes
Dunedin airport boss says the move is designed to keep traffic flowing in drop-off zones and enable ‘others to have hugs’ Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New Zealand airport should your embrace linger too long. The international airport in Dunedin, a city in the South Island, has introduced a three minu
Pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves to drop ‘dangerous’ £1.3bn cut to benefits for disabled
Thousands could lose up to £4,900 a year if the plan is retained in the forthcoming budget Rachel Reeves is coming under intense pressure to use the budget to abandon a £1.3bn cut to benefits for people with disabilities, first announced by the Tory government, amid warnings it will lead to hundreds of thousands of the most […]
Official estimate of trans population in England and Wales dropped by ONS
Official figures estimating the number of transgender people in England and Wales have been stripped of their accredited status after an investigation found that too many people misunderstood the 2021 census question. In an embarrassing setback, the Office for National Statistics has requested a reclassification of the finding t
Vandalism on rise at historic English sites amid cost of living crisis – report
Graffiti at medieval church and removal of York stone from bridge among incidents cited From York stone gouged from a 200-year-old bridge to graffiti sprayed on a medieval chapel, there has been a rise in theft and vandalism at the nation’s most cherished historic sites, with the cost of living crisis expected to only worsen […]