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

Spanish Euro 2024 Victory Marred by Controversial ‘Gibraltar is Spanish’ Chants

By admin July 16, 2024 No comment

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At the victory celebrations in Madrid, players from Spain’s men’s Euro 2024 winning team led chants of “Gibraltar is Spanish.” Midfielder Rodri, who also plays for Manchester City, was among those participating. The Gibraltar Football Association formally complained to Uefa, calling the chants “extremely provocative and insulting.”

Irish PM Denounces ‘Reprehensible’ Violence in Dublin

By admin July 16, 2024 No comment

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Fifteen individuals were brought before a special court in Dublin following violent protests at a site designated for asylum seekers. Protestors ignited pallets and construction equipment at the former Crown Paints factory in Coolock, North Dublin, causing a significant fire. The site on Malahide Road was scheduled for development later in the week. Taoiseach Simon […]

River Seine’s Water Safety Remains a Concern Ahead of Paris Olympics

By admin July 15, 2024 No comment

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Weeks before the Olympic Games in Paris, the River Seine is still unsafe for swimming on most days due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria, according to official data. Testing at Alexandre III Bridge, the planned start for the triathlon events, showed E. Coli levels were above acceptable limits on 22 out of 30 […]

German city bans ‘silent fox’ gesture in schools over far-right link

By admin July 15, 2024 No comment

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A northern German city has become the first to ban a classroom hand gesture, commonly used to encourage silence, due to its similarity to a far-right Turkish salute. The “silent fox” gesture, where the hand mimics an animal with upright ears and a closed mouth, has been a popular teaching tool in Germany and elsewhere […]