Scotland’s first minister feels ‘powerless’ to protect family members trapped in Gaza – and he’s ‘angry’ at UK foreign secretary
As first minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf sets many of the rules by which millions of Scots live their lives.
Day: October 13, 2023
South Korea says it expressed concern to China for sending North Korean escapees back home
South Korea on Friday said it had expressed its concerns to China after assessing that it recently returned a “large number” of North Koreans, including escapees, back to their homeland.
‘It’s personal’: White House rocked by Israel attack
The Hamas attack on key US ally Israel has caused emotions to run high in a place better known for the steely exercise of power — the White House.President Joe Biden has given several strongly worded speeches pledging support for Israel since Saturda…
A judge has declined to block parts of Georgia’s election law while legal challenges play out
A federal judge in Georgia has declined to block several provisions of a sweeping election law while legal challenges play out.
High security in Jerusalem after calls for ‘day of rage’ – as forces use tear gas and skunk water
We watched as young men walked towards Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate that leads into the Old City – and ultimately the al Aqsa Mosque – to attend Friday prayers.
‘I’d watch it every night’: Taylor Swift fans turn out for record-breaking concert movie
The premiere of the Eras Tour concert film, a surprise one day earlier than planned, got Swift’s devoted fans singing along and dancing in the aislesFor weeks, theater chains in the US have discovered the depth of the public’s interest in Taylor Swift:…
Marine Le Pen found guilty of defamation after accusing French NGO of smuggling migrants in Mayotte
Marine Le Pen was convicted of defamation against a French NGO helping migrants, Cimade, which she had accused of being accomplices to smugglers. She was ordered to pay €500 and sustain court costs.
Was Israel’s Iron Dome Overwhelmed, Overhyped, or Right on Target?
SandboxxN On Saturday, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched a land and sea attack on Israel along with a barrage of thousands of rockets. Rocket attacks are nothing new for Israel…