Ireland women’s basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel

By admin February 9, 2024 No comment

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During a EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga, the Ireland women’s basketball team declined to shake hands with the Israeli team before the match. Israeli player Dor Saar accused the Ireland team of being “quite anti-Semitic,” which Basketball Ireland strongly refuted, calling the comments inflammatory and inaccurate. Before the game, the Ireland players

Finnish presidential candidate surprised at renewed focus on his sexuality

By admin February 9, 2024 No comment

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Finnish presidential candidate Pekka Haavisto has expressed surprise and dismay at the sudden focus on his sexuality in the final days of campaigning before Sunday’s election, particularly by journalists from the national broadcaster, Yle. Haavisto, who could become Finland’s first Green and first gay president, noted that while his sexual identity was

Putin challenger Boris Nadezhdin barred from Russia’s election

By admin February 8, 2024 No comment

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Russia’s election commission has rejected Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war challenger, as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election, citing flaws in the signatures submitted with his candidate application. Despite his efforts to contest the decision, the commission upheld its ruling. Nadezhdin, however, vowed to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court. The

French actress Judith Godrèche accuses director Benoît Jacquot of historical rape

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French prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation following actress Judith Godrèche’s complaint against filmmaker Benoît Jacquot, alleging historical rape. Godrèche, now 51 years old, claims that Jacquot, aged 77, raped her when she was just 14 in 1986, with subsequent offenses occurring during a relationship that extended into the 1990s. The complaint was

Former Irish PM John Bruton dies after long illness

By admin February 7, 2024 No comment

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Former Taoiseach John Bruton, a prominent figure in Irish politics known for his contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process, has passed away at the age of 76 after battling illness. His family confirmed his death, expressing their sorrow and remembering him as a devoted husband, father, and patriot. Bruton served as Taoiseach from 1994 […]

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia’s Putin

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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced plans to conduct a one-on-one interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Carlson stated that he aims to provide Americans with a deeper understanding of the conflict in Ukraine, which he believes mainstream media coverage has failed to deliver. He emphasized his personal funding of the […]

Ukraine war: Baby killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv hotel

By admin February 6, 2024 No comment

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A tragic incident occurred in northeastern Ukraine as a Russian missile struck a hotel, resulting in the death of a two-month-old baby and injuring his mother. The governor of Kharkiv region, Oleh Synehubov, reported the retrieval of the baby’s body from the collapsed building in Zolochiv. This attack, carried out with two S-300 missiles, also […]

John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord

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The composition titled “Organ²/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible),” known for being the longest and slowest music piece in existence, reached a noteworthy moment on Monday as it changed chord for the first time in two years. Avant-garde composer John Cage initiated this experimental project in 2001, employing a specially-built organ for its performance. The

Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with best album award

By admin February 5, 2024 No comment

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Taylor Swift stole the spotlight at this year’s Grammy Awards, securing her fourth album of the year win, a record-breaking feat. Previously tied with Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Frank Sinatra at three wins each, Swift’s achievement was celebrated at the Los Angeles ceremony. Celine Dion, making an unexpected appearance amid health concerns, presented Swift

Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves’s rape trial begins

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Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves is currently facing charges of rape in a Barcelona nightclub, accused of assaulting a 23-year-old woman. The prosecution is relying on substantial scientific evidence, video footage, and witness statements to support their case. The alleged incident took place on December 30, 2022, in the VIP area of the […]