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Ugandan rugby international jailed for rape
Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.BBC News - 9h -
Hunger-striking journalist challenges Georgia's government from jail
Mzia Amaglobeli is accused of slapping a police chief but her detention has made her a symbol of resistance.BBC News - 1d -
US Postal Service resumes deliveries from China
The company said it is working with customs after Donald Trump closed a tax loophole on low-value parcels.BBC News - 1d -
United resumes flights from US to Israel
United Airlines announced on Tuesday it plans to restart flights to Israel next month, making it the first major U.S. airline to do so this year. On March 15, United will resume service from Newark ...The Hill - 1d -
Fear for life of journalist jailed amid Georgian government crackdown
The mother of one of Georgia's dozens of imprisoned protesters says the nation "chose Europe," but is being "taken to Russia" by force.CBS News - 2d -
Kvitova to resume playing after birth of her son
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova announces she will return to tennis in February following a 15-month break during which she gave birth to a son.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Flight-free to Tunisia: London to Tunis in two days by rail and ferry
This epic but comfortable and surprisingly quick journey sets you up perfectly to explore Tunisia’s ancient sites, cuisine and medinas. ‘Go on, try one,” says the man behind a mountain of Arabic ...The Guardian - 3d -
This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?
Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his ...The New York Times - 4d -
'Bloodthirsty' couple jailed for dismembering woman
Sarah Mayhew was last seen in March and her remains were found in a river and park in April.BBC News - Jan. 30 -
Turkey detains journalists and replaces elected mayor amid crackdown on opposition
Turkish authorities have detained a prominent investigative journalist and four of his colleagues and replaced an elected pro-Kurdish mayor with a state appointeeABC News - Jan. 29 -
Puberty blocker ban in Wales unlawful - politician
Recent years have seen a significant increase in demand for puberty blockers.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
The Baby Gap: Politicians want more children. Their policies are failing
Governments offer a catalogue of creative incentives for childbearing — yet fertility rates just keep droppingFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
McCabe sent off for dissent after penalty award
Arsenal's Katie McCabe is shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession after Chelsea are awarded a late penalty in their WSL encounter at Stamford Bridge.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
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In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs
Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Major politicians attend March for Life
Republicans are prioritizing the anti-abortion rights movement as President Trump begins his second term in the White House. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports on the political power at the March for ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Portuguese politician accused of stealing suitcases at airports
Miguel Arruda charged with theft after allegedly removing baggage from carousel and taking it home, reports say. A far-right politician in Portugal has been accused of stealing suitcases at several ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse
Allegations of rape, beatings and collusion by EU-funded security forces prompt shift in migration arrangements. . The European Commission is fundamentally overhauling how it makes payments to ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Creator of NI politician's deepfake video yet to be found
East Londonderry MLA Cara Hunter was targeted in a fake pornographic video three years ago.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Danish politician tells Trump Greenland not for sale: 'F‑‑‑ off'
A Danish politician is the latest voice from across the Atlantic to forcefully reject President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, telling the newly inaugurated commander in chief ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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FCA calls for politicians to define acceptable level of consumer harm
Head of regulator warns easing controls on mortgage lending risks more defaults and repossessionsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Search resumes after deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers have retrieved two more bodies as they resumed their search for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 19ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Journalist shot dead, prosecutor's office bombed in Peru
Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed
Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.
Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Speeches by politicians banned at 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation
Director of the memorial says he wants the focus to be on the last survivors of the Nazi concentration camp. Monarchs, presidents and prime ministers are expected among the attenders at a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.
After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Biden policy on Israel-Gaza sparks warnings, dissent, resignations
Former State Department officials say they worry about how far Washington is willing to go to support Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Politicians quibbling as LA burns: Gavin Newsom’s latest beef with Trump
California governor calls president-elect’s claim that water is being withheld from southern California ‘delusional’. Gavin Newsom, California’s Democratic governor, appeared briefly to put his ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace
A delegation from one of Turkey’s biggest pro-Kurdish political parties has met a leading figure of the Kurdish movement in prison, the latest step in a tentative process to end the country’s ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Briefly Detained as Regime Tightens Crackdown
María Corina Machado was seized by President Nicolás Maduro’s regime after she appeared at a protest in Caracas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela opposition leader arrested, released amid tense crackdown
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala
Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of VenezuelansABC News - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Former Cambodian opposition politician shot dead in Bangkok – reports
A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on the dual Cambodian-French national as he arrived in Thai capital from Cambodia’s Siem Reap. A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead ...The Guardian - Jan. 8
