With Prison Certain and Death Likely, Why Did Navalny Return?
An activist who thrived on agitation, he feared irrelevancy in exile. Winning new respect as he continued to lambast the Kremlin from behind bars cost him his life.
Day: February 17, 2024
Stars, royalty and a ‘Poppenheimer’ showdown. Here’s what to expect at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
“Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” are the leading contenders for Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards.
Ukraine’s eastern withdrawal signals Russia’s symbolic victory since may
On Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine declared the withdrawal of troops from the besieged stronghold of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. This decision was taken to prioritize the safety and well-being of Ukrainian soldiers and is perceived …
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Taunts, bullying… then groping: how sexual assaults are increasing in schools
Billy (not real name) is now being home-schooled after bullying turned into physical violenceStarting secondary school had not been easy for Billy (not his real name). What started as verbal taunts from one boy soon saw him become the target of a group…
Elton John to auction off 900 items worth $10m from former Atlanta home
Silver boots, Banksy original, pinball machine and more going under hammer at Christie’s, New YorkFans of Sir Elton John’s flamboyant style will next week have the chance to splash out on his snappiest Versace looks in a huge 900-plus lot auction that …
‘Toxic’ online culture fuelling rise in sexual assaults on children by other children, police warn
Observer investigation in England and Wales reveals 40% increase in reports of sexual assaults and rapes where both victim and perpetrator were under 18Taunts, bullying… then groping: one abused boy’s storyAn alarming rise in sexual assaults on childre…
A robot sommelier spilled wine on my pants. Then it asked for a tip
A retail business uses a robot as a marketing gimmick. This was, for me, a completely new and fascinating experience.
‘He was so close to coming home’: mother’s agony over Israeli hostage killed by IDF
Iris Haim says she does not blame soldiers who shot Yotam and two other escaped captivesIris Haim cannot bear to think about how close her kidnapped son came to freedom before he was mistakenly shot dead by Israeli soldiers. After being held captive by…