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Norway clubs vote to scrap VAR after fan outrage
Norway is set to become the first country to abandon VAR after 19 of its 32 clubs voted Wednesday to scrap video refereeing in the country's top division.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
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Alice Weidel is the presentable face of the AfD. And the one its opponents should fear the most | Katja Hoyer
By avoiding the standard cliches, the far-right leader comes across as moderate even as she backs extremist rhetoric. “Alice? Who the fuck is Alice?” wondered European audiences in 1995 when the ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Norway on verge of abolishing VAR from domestic leagues after club vote
Top 32 clubs vote in favour of ending use of VAR Norway may join Sweden in resisting use of technology Norway is on the verge of abolishing VAR from its domestic league after clubs in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray
Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Day, Buckeyes end 'great story' with CFP crown
Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Trump and the contest between two visions of democracy
His return to power has been fuelled by the belief of many Americans that their political system has failedFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift
During his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed threats to U.S. national securityABC News - Jan. 19 -
Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy
Among the reckonings necessary in the wake of Trump’s reelection is jettisoning the notion that patriotism and democracy are synergistic.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
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‘Reactionary nihilism’: how a rightwing movement strives to end US democracy
Money, Lies, and God exposes a Christian nationalist movement funded by the super-rich seeking to secure their wealth at the expense of others. There is a “real and very, very present” threat to ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
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Israel cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal after agreement reached
The security cabinet of the Israeli government is set to vote on the ceasefire deal with Hamas, paving the way for a truce and release of hostages as early as Sunday. Until then, Israel is ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Israeli Cabinet to vote on ceasefire with Hamas after delay
The Middle East faced uncertainty on Thursday as the world waits to see if a long-awaited ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza can make it across the finish line. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Poland hails breakthrough with Ukraine over second world war Volhynia atrocity
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk reach agreement on massacre of up to 100,000 Poles by Ukrainian nationalists. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Poland has hailed a breakthrough in a ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Biden hails agreement as both he and Trump claim credit
The US president says "many months of intensive diplomacy" led to the deal as he outlines the next steps.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Germany Puzzles at Elon Musk's Embrace of Its AfD Populists
The billionaire tech entrepreneur has cast the far-right party as moderate, but many in Berlin beg to differ.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Flick hails Barça's 'unbelievable' 5-2 win vs Madrid
Hansi Flick said he was "really proud" of an "unbelievable" performance from his Barcelona team, after they fought back to thrash Real Madrid 5-2.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Germany's AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears
During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass "return" or deportation of people with a migrant background.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Air India chief hails ‘climb’ phase in carrier’s ‘national mission’ of revival
Former state-run airline now owned by Tata is spending billions to win back customers who had lost faith in its serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Alice Weidel: the former Goldman analyst leading Germany’s far-right
AfD candidate for chancellor uses party conference to try and ride wave propelling populists in Europe and US to powerFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say. A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
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Co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD calls for mass deportations
Alice Weidel promises “repatriations on a large scale” in speech to party faithfulFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
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7 in 10 see serious threat to future of democracy: Survey
More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the future of democracy is under serious threat, including a majority of voters in both parties, according to a survey released by Marist Poll on Thursday. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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 ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Biden hails Jimmy Carter’s strength of character in eulogy at state funeral
Service marks end of 39th president’s lying in state at ceremony attended by all five living presidents. Jimmy Carter funeral – latest news Jimmy Carter’s six-day farewell to the nation ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Germany warns Trump after Greenland takeover threat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a warning to President-elect Trump over border rules as the incoming president continues his threat of taking over Greenland. Scholz said Wednesday that he spoke ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden welcomes first great-grandchild after granddaughter Naomi Biden gives birth
President Joe Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild in California on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi Biden gave birth.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 8
