PARIS (AP) — Women and men demonstrated together Saturday in Paris and other French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot and against sexual violence highlighted by the harrowing trial of her ex-husband and dozens of other men being prosecuted for rapes while she was deliberately drugged and knocked unconscious. The demonstrations outside Paris’ criminal court, … Read more
new video loaded: This Young Lawmaker in Lebanon Confronts Fears of a Spreading War transcript Back transcript This Young Lawmaker in Lebanon Confronts Fears of a Spreading War Amid the growing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Firas Hamdan regularly visits his hometown, Hasbaya, near the border with Israel. As part of a new generation of Lebanese politicians, he … Read more
“If the court withheld information that the public otherwise had a right to access solely because of the potential political consequences of releasing it, that withholding could itself constitute – or appear to be – election interference,” she wrote. Last year, a Texas woman was charged with making death threats against Judge Chutkan, citing the … Read more
The next edition of the event in April 2025 will take place at the University of Manchester, closer to the city centre. While Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Timperley, and the surrounding areas are on the route, the finish line is now located on Oxford Road instead of within the borough. The organizers believe that this new … Read more
Republican Eric Hovde is on the cusp of a breakthrough in the Wisconsin Senate race, as he faces incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a critical moment during their first debate. Recent polling has shown Hovde gaining ground, giving hope to Republicans for a potential pickup in this competitive race. Hovde, a wealthy businessman from … Read more
After being silent for over 150 years, a church bell from Somerset is now ringing once again – but this time in an Australian wedding chapel. The bell, believed to be from around 1550, used to call worshippers to Upton village church and is now considered the oldest ringing church bell in Australia. Cherie Reid, … Read more
Beaches in the Australian city of Sydney have reopened for swimmers after being closed earlier this week when thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore, prompting health concerns. Officials say tests found the balls to be formed from chemicals similar to those in cosmetics and cleaning products but it is still unclear where they … Read more
Celebrations are set to take place across the UK and it’s important to know the effect that pumpkins can have on attracting pests to your home. While carving a pumpkin and putting it outside your home might seem harmless, a pest control expert is warning homeowners to be aware of how they might be attracting … Read more
According to a recent survey by the Local Government Association (LGA), one in five councillors in England and Wales have received death threats or threats of violence. The LGA is urging the UK government to take more action to protect councillors and other local political figures in light of these findings. The survey also found … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Emmanuel Macron’s diminished authority in France’s power-sharing government appears to be taking a toll. Most Read from Bloomberg Macron’s tirade against his cabinet ministers, journalists and political commentators, accusing them of “a lack of professionalism” for leaking remarks he made about Israel, cast the French president in an uncharacteristic light this week. “I … Read more