Actor Ian McKellen performed a Shakespearean monologue on immigration. He linked current events to historical anti-immigrant feelings. McKellen emphasized the humanity of immigrants. Other artists also spoke out against US immigration policies. Bad Bun…
Vladimir Alexeyev: Three suspects in shooting of Russian general named – BBC
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From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba
US pressure pushes island nation’s 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.
Giorgia Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests – Financial Times
Giorgia Meloni hits out at ‘enemies of Italy’ after rail sabotage and Olympic protests Financial TimesPremier Meloni: Olympic protesters are ‘enemies of Italy’ ESPNItaly says railways hit by ‘serious sabotage’ as Winter Olympics b…
France’s former culture minister resigns over Epstein-linked tax fraud probe
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center.
Lindsey Vonn crashes out; Breezy Johnson wins downhill at Winter Olympics
Skiing icon Vonn cried in anguish and pain after her awful fall high up the course days after sustaining an ACL injury.
Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power
Japan’s ruling LDP, led by PM Sanae Takaichi, is poised for a significant win in snap elections, exit polls suggest. This victory could empower Takaichi to advance her conservative agenda, including increased defense spending. However, voter concerns a…
Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early
The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.
‘They fear our atomic bomb’, Iran says as regime refuses to stop nuclear mission & insists US forces ‘do not scare us’
IRAN’s top diplomat claimed today that enemies “fear” its atomic bomb, while refusing to stop the nuclear program which the country claims is “peaceful”. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refused to budge on nukes, despite growing US pressure for a deal …
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s ruling LDP seen winning outright majority in snap election: NHK
PM Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.