Meloni vows to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to deal with a migrant surge in Italy
The PM’s pledge comes a week after more than 6000 people from Tunisia arrived within a day on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Day: September 16, 2023
Honda’s ’80s Microscooter Is Back and Electrified For the 21st Century
Honda’s new Motocompacto is a throwback all-electric ridable inspired by the short-lived scooter of the ’80s. Engadget reports: The vehicle, folded up, resembles one of those Costco folding tables but with little aluminum wheels poking out the bottom. …
Authorities crack down as Iran marks first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death
Iranian authorities on Saturday prevented the family of Mahsa Amini from holding a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of her death, confining her father to his home, as sporadic protests were reported nationwide despite heavy security, righ…
Clampdown and grief as Iranians mark first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death
Iranians at home and abroad marked the first anniversary Saturday of the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, with activists speaking of a renewed crackdown to prevent any resurgence of the protests which rocked the country last year.
Ovidio Guzmán, alleged fentanyl boss and son of El Chapo, sent to U.S.
Mexican troops captured Guzmán in January in a gun battle that killed least 29. He faces charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering and weapons.
Zach Eflin and the Rays limit the Orioles to 2 hits, win 7-1 to pull even in AL East
Zach Eflin and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Harold Ramírez homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 to pull into a virtual tie atop the AL East.
Son of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman extradited to the US for drug trafficking
Merrick Garland, the attorney general, confirmed the extradition, calling it an effort to attack ‘every aspect’ of the cartel’s operationsOvidio Guzman, son of incarcerated Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has been extradited to the US, whe…
Racism class action launched against AFL by former footballers
Phil Krakouer and at least six others claim the league failed to protect them from racial vilificationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA landmark class action case has been launched against the AFL, alleging that…
Ornate Indian Hindu temple will open on old mosque site, fulfilling Modi’s election promise
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is close to fulfilling a decade-old election promise months out from nationwide polls with the announcement that a controversial new Hindu temple will open on disputed land in January.