Undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk was released after being briefly detained by law enforcement officers at Krakow airport in Poland, as confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The 37-year-old boxing icon, who holds the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles, was handcuffed in what his team described as a misunderstanding that was quickly resolved.
European Commissioner Thierry Breton abruptly resigned on Monday, accusing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of pressuring France to withdraw his candidacy for the next Commission “for personal reasons.” Breton, who was expected to secure a senior role, claimed that Paris was promised a more influential position in return for dropping his name. He
Nine European countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Poland, have formally protested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to resume consultations with Russia. In a letter to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the finance ministers of these nations expressed deep dissatisfaction with the
Europe’s top court has upheld a €2.4 billion fine against Google for abusing its market dominance through its shopping comparison service. The penalty, originally imposed by the European Commission in 2017, marks the conclusion of a long-running legal battle initiated by UK-based Foundem in 2009. The European Court of Justice ruled that Google’s conduct was
The UK has announced it will provide an additional 650 short-range Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs) to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the country’s air defences in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The £162 million aid package was unveiled by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a defence summit at the Ramstein air base in Germany, where […]
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has resigned as part of a sweeping cabinet reshuffle announced this week. The move, which includes the resignation of several high-ranking officials such as the strategic industries minister and justice minister, reflects a significant overhaul of the government’s top positions. President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the UK’s decision to suspend 30 out of 350 arms export licenses, calling it “shameful” and accusing Britain of emboldening Hamas. Despite UK Defence Secretary John Healey’s reassurances that the UK’s support for Israel remains strong, the move has drawn criticism, particularly given the
The 21st edition of the renowned Manappuram Minnalai Media Awards, conceived by Dr. Ajit Ravi, has been unveiled, celebrating remarkable achievements in journalism across various categories. Recognized as a symbol of excellence within the media industry, these prestigious awards will be presented at a grand ceremony on September 7th, 2024, at 11 AM, at Le […]
In a significant breakthrough, Argentine police have apprehended Leonardo Bertulazzi, a fugitive wanted in Italy for nearly 44 years. Bertulazzi, now 72, was sentenced in absentia in Italy in the 1970s for his involvement in the kidnapping of Pietro Costa, a naval engineer from Genoa. The arrest follows Bertulazzi’s previous detention in 2002, when he […]
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing a second serious legal action for contempt of court after allegedly breaching a court order related to defamatory claims against a Syrian refugee. The Attorney General’s Office has initiated this new action following Yaxley-Lennon’s departure from the UK just before another









