Russia’s McDonald’s replacement runs low on fries

By admin July 9, 2022 No comment

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According to Russian media, some locations of the recently launched fast food chain “Tasty and that’s it,” which took the position of McDonald’s in Russia, would temporarily stop providing fries. Because there aren’t enough of the right kind of potatoes available, customers will need to order another side dish to go with their burgers and […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow politician gets 7 years for denouncing war

By admin July 8, 2022 No comment

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In what is reportedly the first complete jail term under new legislation targeting dissent, a Moscow councillor has been sentenced to seven years in prison for speaking out against Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. After being caught on camera criticising the invasion during a city council meeting in April, Alexei Gorinov, 60, was taken into custody. […]

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs charge

By admin July 7, 2022 No comment

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Brittney Griner, a US basketball player, admitted guilt to drug charges in a Russian court but said she didn’t do it on purpose. The gold medalist from the Olympics was held in February at a nearby airport after it was claimed that cannabis oil vape cartridges were discovered in her luggage. She explained to the court […]

Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy

By admin July 6, 2022 No comment

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Mobster Rocco Morabito, one of Italy’s most wanted individuals, has arrived in Rome after being extradited from Brazil, where he had been hiding. Morabito, who was dubbed the “cocaine king of Milan,” was taken into custody by Brazilian and Italian police in May of last year during a combined operation. The 55-year-old will spend 30 […]

Drought emergency declared in northern Italy

By admin July 5, 2022 No comment

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In light of the worst drought in 70 years, Italy has declared an emergency in five northern districts around the Po River. To address the water scarcity, emergency funding totaling €36.5 million (£31 million; $38 million) will be allocated to Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto. According to the agricultural group Coldiretti, the […]

Michael Longley: Belfast poet wins €250,000 Feltrinelli Poetry Prize

By admin July 4, 2022 No comment

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Michael Longley, a poet from Belfast, has received a €250,000 (£216,000) European cultural award. At a ceremony in November, Longley will accept the Feltrinelli International Prize for Poetry. Former winners of the award include John Ashbery, Eugenio Montale, and WH Auden. Longley was born in 1939, and at the age of 30, he released No […]

Deadly blasts hit Russian border city

By admin July 3, 2022 No comment

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According to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, explosions in the Russian city of Belgorod, which is close to the Ukrainian border, have killed at least three people. At least 39 privately owned residential buildings and 11 apartment complexes were partially destroyed by the explosions, he claimed. The blasts, he said, activated air defence systems. The governor’s

Germany, Nigeria to sign accord on returning Benin Bronzes

By admin July 2, 2022 No comment

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In order to facilitate the return of significant sculptures known as the Benin Bronzes that were stolen from Africa in the late 19th century, Germany is scheduled to sign an agreement in Nigeria on Friday. In Europe and North America, ownership issues over items that were plundered during colonial periods have become a growing concern […]

Technoblade: Minecraft YouTuber dies from cancer aged 23

By admin July 1, 2022 No comment

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Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade passed away at the age of 23, according to a heartfelt farewell video made on his behalf by his family. His father referred to him in the “so long nerds” video as “the most amazing kid anyone could possibly ask for.” The video was shared to his 10 million followers. The US […]

Paris trial: Salah Abdeslam guilty as historic trial ends

By admin June 30, 2022 No comment

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The solitary survivor of the group responsible for the attacks in Paris in November 2015 was found guilty of terrorism and murder.  Salah Abdeslam was sentenced to a remarkable complete life term for his involvement in the 130 fatal gun and bomb attacks. 19 additional males were found guilty by the court, six of whom are […]