Hungary fines bookstore chain over LGBT+ novel Heartstopper
The fine is based on Hungary’s 2021 ‘child protection’ law, which forbids the display of homosexual content to minors in media.
Day: July 13, 2023
Europe heatwave – live: Greece in emergency weather measures as map shows deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat
Man dies in Italy, more measures in Greece, while US also sees heatwave and Spain records 60C ground temperature
Guatemala’s political crisis deepens as election tribunal is raided after confirming results
Guatemala sank deeper into political turmoil as the country’s top prosecutors raided the headquarters of the electoral authority just hours after it certified the results of the June 25 presidential election.
US eyes massive ramp-up in diplomatic personnel and spending at new Pacific island embassies
The State Department says it plans a massive increase in diplomatic personnel and spending for facilities at new U.S. embassies in the Pacific islands as the Biden administration forges ahead with efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the reg…
‘Blue Blob’ slows glacial melt in Iceland as temperatures rise across the globe
About 10% of Iceland is still covered by glaciers — what Icelanders call their “white diamonds.” Now, a mysterious patch of cold water in the North Atlantic Ocean, known as the “Blue Blob,” is helping slow down the rate at which these glaciers are mel…
Sharing chicken soup and talking turkey with Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo
An interview with Widodo has been something of a rite of passage for our South-East Asia correspondents. Now I’ve had my turn.
Wong flags Solomons security deal concern in ‘frank’ talks with China’s Wang
The foreign minister also brought up Hong Kong police bounties placed on activists in exile in Australia, as well as calling for trade sanctions to be lifted.
Biden hits out at ‘irresponsible’ US Senator for blocking military promotions over abortion
The US president has accused Republican senator Tommy Tuberville of threatening national security and has urged the Republican Party to take a stand.
U.S. eyes massive ramp-up in diplomatic personnel and spending at new Pacific island embassies
The State Department says it plans a massive increase in diplomatic personnel and spending for facilities at new U.S. embassies in the Pacific islands as the Biden administration forges ahead with efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the reg…
Ukraine won military aid pledges worth US$1.68 billion this week: Minister
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