Poland Tightens Visa Rules As Probe Confirms Previous Governments Cashforvisas Scandal
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Valencia floods: the scandal of a disaster foretold
Political leaders, on the day and over the decades, failed to heed warnings — or issue them as the waters surgedFinancial Times - 1h -
House begins debate on new funding bill after previous vote failed
The House is expected to vote Friday evening on a deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown over the holidays. An earlier version of the bill failed in a Thursday vote. CBS News' Nikole ...CBS News - 1d -
Tensions rise as Poland recalls ambassador to Hungary for asylum case
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Poland and Hungary spar over fugitive ex-minister
Warsaw threatens legal action after Budapest grants asylum to PiS lawmaker facing arrest for alleged fraudFinancial Times - 1d -
Amazon to Settle Probe With Safety Measures
Amazon settled the issue by implementing safety measures at 10 facilities.Inc. - 2d -
Kenya to review visa-free policy
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Minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.BBC News - 2d -
Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.BBC News - 2d -
Poland issues European arrest warrant for former deputy minister
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Poland is selling its frozen butter reserves to curb soaring prices
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China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists
In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.The New York Times - 4d -
DHS overhauls H-1B visa program
The Biden administration announced a new rule Tuesday clarifying who can apply for an H-1B work visa, a key program to attract international talent that’s been criticized as too complicated and ...The Hill - 4d -
Americans can now visit China for up to 10 days without a visa
China said Tuesday it was expanding its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country as long as 10 days.NBC News - 4d -
EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors
The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown on opposition protesters demanding a rerun of October’s contested electionsABC News - 5d -
How Might the Rebels Govern Syria? Their Ruling History in Idlib Offers Clues
The Islamist rebels who ousted Syria’s dictator ran a pragmatic and disciplined administration in the territory they controlled. They also jailed their critics.The New York Times - 6d -
Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to ...ABC News - Dec. 13 -
Porzingis candidly compares Celtics experience to previous NBA stops
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis offered an interesting retrospective of his career to date after Boston's win over the Pistons.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 13 -
First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Mastercard and Xsolla add pay with points for gaming in Poland
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, and Mastercard are bringing their partnership to Poland for the first time through Alior Bank.VentureBeat - Dec. 12 -
Poland's most famous beer has a new museum
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Macron, Tusk set to define support for Ukraine ahead of Poland's EU presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Poland this Thursday to discuss European support for Ukraine following his meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention
Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says. The controversial US commentator Candace Owens has been granted a visa to ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Warsaw’s QueerMuzeum defies anti-gay hostility in Poland
The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequalityFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
'Dozens' being investigated over Post Office scandal
Criminal trials aren't expected to begin until 2027, almost 30 years after concerns were first raised.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Macy's Probe Found Employee Acted Alone in $151 Million Accounting Scandal
The retailer found that a single employee’s mistake and coverup created millions of dollars in false bookkeeping entries.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Poland to guard major TV stations against hostile purchase attempts by Russia
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government will protect major television stations in the country, like the U.S.-owned TVN, against hostile purchases, in a move aimed at protecting from ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Car loan scandal victims told to complain to their lender
Aggrieved car buyers who feel they were mis-sold a loan should complain to their lender, MPs hear.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation
In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
China launches antitrust probe into Nvidia
Move comes as tensions deepen between Washington and Beijing over development of AIFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Weekend review: Barça drop more points as LaLiga title race tightens
There was another twist in Spain, while Bayern were made to work hard in Germany.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Mayor Adams says 'net is tightening' on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the "net is tightening" on the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect as the manhunt for the executive's assassin entered its fourth day. “The net is tightening,” ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force" against peaceful protesters and the targeting of the opposition and media ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has issued a decree sacking the prime minister and dissolving the government
Burkina Faso's ruling military junta has issued a decree sacking the prime minister and dissolving the governmentABC News - Dec. 6 -
A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.
The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Despite previous threats, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson didn't travel with security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gunned down in front of a busy New York City hotel, didn't travel with any personal security despite known threats against him.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
The wife of an investigative journalist in Guinea says her husband had been abducted in Guinea’s capital, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent mediaABC News - Dec. 4 -
How damaging is the Gregg Wallace scandal for the BBC?
Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
A Norwegian rapper suspected of drug crimes and assault is arrested in Poland
Poland's police say they have arrested and opened an extradition procedure for a Norwegian rapper who is wanted in his country for alleged drug crimes, causing bodily harm to a person and assault ...ABC News - Dec. 2
