Russian-US journalist jailed for ‘false information’

By admin July 23, 2024 No comment

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Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison by a court in Kazan, central Russia, for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian military. Kurmasheva, an editor at US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), was initially arrested last October for not registering as a foreign agent. Her sentencing

France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles

By admin July 22, 2024 No comment

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France has issued a recall for a series of Olympic-themed water bottles for children, just one week before the Paris 2024 Games commence. The reusable bottles, adorned with the Olympic rings and Paris 2024 mascot or flame, have been found to contain excessive levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), according to the official consumer recall agency, […]

Tadej Pogačar completes dominant Tour de France victory

By admin July 22, 2024 No comment

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Tadej Pogačar’s performance at this year’s Tour de France has been marked by a striking nonchalance, showcasing an overwhelming dominance throughout the race that hasn’t been seen in over 25 years. At just 26 years old, Pogačar achieved a remarkable “double,” becoming the first rider since Marco Pantani in 1998 to win both the Tour […]

Ex-MP with Ukrainian Nationalist Ties Shot Dead on Lviv Street

By admin July 20, 2024 No comment

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A former Ukrainian nationalist MP has been killed in a shooting incident on a street in Lviv, a western city. Iryna Farion, a 60-year-old linguistic professor who stirred controversy in 2023 by asserting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should never speak Russian, was targeted on Friday. Her death is under investigation, with authorities suggesting it […]

US Journalist Gershkovich Gets 16 Years in Russia

By admin July 20, 2024 No comment

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US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony by a Russian court, following a trial that has been widely criticized as a “sham” by his employer, family, and the White House. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), was arrested in March while reporting in Yekaterinburg. […]

Serbian Suspect Arrested for Murder of Rolls-Royce Designer

By admin July 19, 2024 No comment

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A 22-year-old Serbian man was arrested in France a week after the fatal stabbing of a 74-year-old man in Germany, locally identified as former Rolls-Royce car designer Ian Cameron. Bavarian police announced that the suspect was found in a flat northeast of Paris and apprehended by French special forces. Ian Cameron was reportedly attacked last […]

Journalist Ordered to Pay Damages for Mocking Italian PM’s Height

By admin July 19, 2024 No comment

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An Italian journalist, Giulia Cortese, has been ordered to pay Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni €5,000 (£4,210) in damages for social media posts mocking Meloni’s height. A judge ruled that two tweets by Cortese, who also received a suspended fine of €1,200, were defamatory and constituted “body shaming.” The incident began in October 2021 when

French priest accused of sexual assaults 17 years after death

By admin July 18, 2024 No comment

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French Roman Catholic priest Abbé Pierre, a celebrated advocate for the homeless, has been accused of sexual assault 17 years after his death. Abbé Pierre, who passed away in January 2007 at the age of 94, is now alleged to have sexually assaulted or harassed seven women between 1970 and 2005. The Emmaus anti-poverty movement, […]

EU Parliament Faces Tense Vote on Von der Leyen’s Second Term

By admin July 18, 2024 No comment

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On Thursday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are set to decide whether Ursula von der Leyen will serve a second term as European Commission president. Despite her recent efforts to garner support, the outcome of the vote, scheduled for 13:00 in Brussels (11:00 GMT), remains uncertain. Von der Leyen was officially nominated by European […]

Chelsea’s Fernandez Apologizes for Controversial Video, FIFA Investigates

By admin July 17, 2024 No comment

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Chelsea footballer Fernandez has issued a public apology after a video surfaced featuring members of the Argentina squad singing a controversial song about France’s black players. The video, posted during celebrations of Argentina’s Copa America victory, prompted widespread condemnation for its racially offensive content. In response, FIFA has launched an