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1 year ago
Europe news

Queen Victoria's Son Was the Last British Royal to Testify in Court

Prince Harry's expected testimony on Tuesday in a phone-hacking case will be the first time in over 130 years that a prominent member of Britain's royal family is cross-examined in court.The last time it happened was in 1891, and it didn't go well for the royal family.Prince Albert Edward Queen Victoria's eldest son, who went on to become King Edward VII in 1901 testified as a witness in a slander case that centered on a game of baccarat gone wrong at which the prince had been present.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James unlikely to retire, but reportedly may need surgery that could 'sideline him for two months'

Despite LeBron James repeatedly hinting he might retire from the NBA this summer when the Lakers had their run through the NBA playoffs end with a sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals this week, it doesn't seem like there are very many people who truly believe that is on the table.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

An L.A. watchmaker crafted a $70,000 timepiece. It could revolutionize the U.S. watch industry

Watchmaker Joshua Shapiro gripped the machine's worn handle with his left hand and exhaled.Standing at the helm of the 100-year-old "rose engine," he peered through a microscope at a small, square slab of German silver illuminated by a gooseneck lamp.Shapiro turned the handle.The rose engine came alive.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Actor accused of being mole' by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Coronation Street star Michael Turner was accused by fellow cast members of being a mole amid alleged phone hacking by journalists, the High Court has been told.The actor, who has appeared in the role of Kevin Webster in the Manchester-based soap since 1983, is among a number of individuals describing the upsetting, damaging and long-lasting impact of allegedly being targeted by unlawful information gathering activities.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Actor accused of being mole' by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Coronation Street star Michael Turner was accused by fellow cast members of being a mole amid alleged phone hacking by journalists, the High Court has been told.The actor, who has appeared in the role of Kevin Webster in the Manchester-based soap since 1983, is among a number of individuals describing the upsetting, damaging and long-lasting impact of allegedly being targeted by unlawful information gathering activities.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

An elite Bronze Age man had brain surgery more than 3,000 years ago | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.When archaeologists uncovered the burial site of two brothers who lived during the 15th century BC in Israel, they were surprised to discover that one of them had brain surgery shortly before he died.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Queen Victoria's Son Was the Last British Royal to Testify in Court

Prince Harry's expected testimony on Tuesday in a phone-hacking case will be the first time in over 130 years that a prominent member of Britain's royal family is cross-examined in court.The last time it happened was in 1891, and it didn't go well for the royal family.Prince Albert Edward Queen Victoria's eldest son, who went on to become King Edward VII in 1901 testified as a witness in a slander case that centered on a game of baccarat gone wrong at which the prince had been present.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

LeBron James unlikely to retire, but reportedly may need surgery that could 'sideline him for two months'

Despite LeBron James repeatedly hinting he might retire from the NBA this summer when the Lakers had their run through the NBA playoffs end with a sweep by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals this week, it doesn't seem like there are very many people who truly believe that is on the table.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

An L.A. watchmaker crafted a $70,000 timepiece. It could revolutionize the U.S. watch industry

Watchmaker Joshua Shapiro gripped the machine's worn handle with his left hand and exhaled.Standing at the helm of the 100-year-old "rose engine," he peered through a microscope at a small, square slab of German silver illuminated by a gooseneck lamp.Shapiro turned the handle.The rose engine came alive.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Actor accused of being mole' by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Coronation Street star Michael Turner was accused by fellow cast members of being a mole amid alleged phone hacking by journalists, the High Court has been told.The actor, who has appeared in the role of Kevin Webster in the Manchester-based soap since 1983, is among a number of individuals describing the upsetting, damaging and long-lasting impact of allegedly being targeted by unlawful information gathering activities.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Actor accused of being mole' by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Coronation Street star Michael Turner was accused by fellow cast members of being a mole amid alleged phone hacking by journalists, the High Court has been told.The actor, who has appeared in the role of Kevin Webster in the Manchester-based soap since 1983, is among a number of individuals describing the upsetting, damaging and long-lasting impact of allegedly being targeted by unlawful information gathering activities.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

An elite Bronze Age man had brain surgery more than 3,000 years ago | CNN

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.When archaeologists uncovered the burial site of two brothers who lived during the 15th century BC in Israel, they were surprised to discover that one of them had brain surgery shortly before he died.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

TikToker admits stalking Premier League stars after splitting with Mason Mount

A woman bombarded Premier League footballer Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court has head.TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan, 21, pleaded guilty to stalking the Chelsea midfielder, 24, and his former teammate Billy Gilmour, 21, as well as harassing fellow Blues star Ben Chilwell, 26, at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman admits stalking Premier League footballers Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour

A woman bombarded Premier League footballer Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court has head.TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan, 21, pleaded guilty to stalking the Chelsea midfielder, 24, and his former teammate Billy Gilmour, 21, as well as harassing fellow Blues star Ben Chilwell, 26, at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

NFL Rumors: Steelers won with Pickett, WR targeting Chiefs, latest Will Levis buzz

The NFL rumors are coming in hot with the 2023 NFL Draft here with a look at the Steelers and Pickett, a WR wanting the Chiefs and late Will Levis updates.The 2023 NFL Draft is just a day away at this point and silly season is all the way upon us when it comes to the sheer volume of NFL rumors floating around right now.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Indigo hit by 'cybersecurity incident' impacting sales online and in-store | CBC News

Indigo Books & Music Inc. is dealing with what it calls a "cybersecurity incident" that has affected customer orders in-store and online.It started at the Toronto-based retailer on Wednesday.As of Friday afternoon, Indigo's website was still offline."We are working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve the situation," the company said in a message posted on its website.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Trump lawyers in court to fight demand for more testimony in classified documents case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are at the federal courthouse in Washington on Thursday for a sealed proceeding on whether his defense attorney must answer more questions from a grand jury, according to a source familiar with the proceeding.The hearing, before Chief Judge Beryl Howell, relates to whether Trump's defense attorney Evan Corcoran must further testify on his interactions with the former president in a grand jury investigation into the handling of classified documents.
Theregister
1 year ago
Marketing

TikTok spied on journalists as part of leak investigation

Video sharing platform TikTok and its parent company Bytedance are leakier than a sieve - and it has emerged that in an attempt to plug the holes, members of Bytedance's internal audit team tracked the physical location of journalists via their IP addresses.The idea was to check the journalists' proximity, through their TikTok accounts, to Bytedance staffers who could be feeding them information.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

TikToker admits stalking Premier League stars after splitting with Mason Mount

A woman bombarded Premier League footballer Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court has head.TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan, 21, pleaded guilty to stalking the Chelsea midfielder, 24, and his former teammate Billy Gilmour, 21, as well as harassing fellow Blues star Ben Chilwell, 26, at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Woman admits stalking Premier League footballers Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour

A woman bombarded Premier League footballer Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship, a court has head.TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan, 21, pleaded guilty to stalking the Chelsea midfielder, 24, and his former teammate Billy Gilmour, 21, as well as harassing fellow Blues star Ben Chilwell, 26, at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

NFL Rumors: Steelers won with Pickett, WR targeting Chiefs, latest Will Levis buzz

The NFL rumors are coming in hot with the 2023 NFL Draft here with a look at the Steelers and Pickett, a WR wanting the Chiefs and late Will Levis updates.The 2023 NFL Draft is just a day away at this point and silly season is all the way upon us when it comes to the sheer volume of NFL rumors floating around right now.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Indigo hit by 'cybersecurity incident' impacting sales online and in-store | CBC News

Indigo Books & Music Inc. is dealing with what it calls a "cybersecurity incident" that has affected customer orders in-store and online.It started at the Toronto-based retailer on Wednesday.As of Friday afternoon, Indigo's website was still offline."We are working with third-party experts to investigate and resolve the situation," the company said in a message posted on its website.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Trump lawyers in court to fight demand for more testimony in classified documents case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are at the federal courthouse in Washington on Thursday for a sealed proceeding on whether his defense attorney must answer more questions from a grand jury, according to a source familiar with the proceeding.The hearing, before Chief Judge Beryl Howell, relates to whether Trump's defense attorney Evan Corcoran must further testify on his interactions with the former president in a grand jury investigation into the handling of classified documents.
Theregister
1 year ago
Marketing

TikTok spied on journalists as part of leak investigation

Video sharing platform TikTok and its parent company Bytedance are leakier than a sieve - and it has emerged that in an attempt to plug the holes, members of Bytedance's internal audit team tracked the physical location of journalists via their IP addresses.The idea was to check the journalists' proximity, through their TikTok accounts, to Bytedance staffers who could be feeding them information.
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Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Inverted neon house installed in Kosovo pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

The Kosovo pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale features an upside-down neon house as a comment on migration and to encourage visitors to "reflect on their own association with home".Curated by Poliksen Qorri-Dragaj and Hamdi Qorri, the pavilion aims to encourage conversations about the various ways in which migrants, specifically those connected to the disintegration of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, remain connected to their home countries.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe

At least two dozen people from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Inverted neon house installed in Kosovo pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

The Kosovo pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale features an upside-down neon house as a comment on migration and to encourage visitors to "reflect on their own association with home".Curated by Poliksen Qorri-Dragaj and Hamdi Qorri, the pavilion aims to encourage conversations about the various ways in which migrants, specifically those connected to the disintegration of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, remain connected to their home countries.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe

At least two dozen people from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.
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Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

All aTwitter: 23 May 2023 - Irsay: NFL finance committee working through "complexities" of Josh Harris' deal

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
#back
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Tucker Carlson Has Plans for His Own "Media Empire": Report

According to Axios, he is preparing to battle Fox News to get out of his contract, which concludes in January 2025.Tucker Carlson speaking at the 2021 AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 24, 2021Gage Skidmore, via Flickr Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is preparing to battle the network to get out of his contract after he was pulled off the air last month, according to
Since being ousted from the network in April, Carlson has allegedly begun to ready plans for his own "media empire."
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Education

Marjorie Taylor Greene destroyed by Democratic lawmaker after she defended guns in schools

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) ripped into Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for arguing that gender-affirming hormones and the lack of guns in schools were responsible for the shooting in Nashville that killed three students and three school employees on Monday."You guys are worried about banning books?
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

All aTwitter: 24 March 2023

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be a free agent over contract mess. Should Bayern Munich swoop in?

In big, but unsurprising, news out of Spain, FC Barcelona youngster Gavi is now an unregistered player after a court ruling's deadline was missed by the Catalans; the court initially ruled in favor of Barca.Gavi originally signed a new deal until 2026 but wasn't recognized by La Liga due to Barca being well over their spending limit.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Andrew would run terrible risk' if he reopens sex abuse case, lawyer warns

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Prince Andrew runs a terrible criminal risk if he decides to reopen his sexual abuse case, his accuser's lawyer has warned.David Boies, the lawyer for the Duke's accuser Virginia Giuffre, challenged Prince Andrew to contact him if he wanted to overturn their multi-million settlement.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

The Capitals fan who caught Alex Ovechkin's 'First Star' puck after passing Gordie Howe: 'I lucked out'

Alex Ovechkin scored the 801st and 802nd goals of his career against the Winnipeg Jets on December 23, tying and passing Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list.While the night was special for Ovechkin, it was also memorable for Capitals fans who were there and able to witness history live at Capital One Arena.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Tucker Carlson Has Plans for His Own "Media Empire": Report

According to Axios, he is preparing to battle Fox News to get out of his contract, which concludes in January 2025.Tucker Carlson speaking at the 2021 AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 24, 2021Gage Skidmore, via Flickr Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is preparing to battle the network to get out of his contract after he was pulled off the air last month, according to
Since being ousted from the network in April, Carlson has allegedly begun to ready plans for his own "media empire."
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Education

Marjorie Taylor Greene destroyed by Democratic lawmaker after she defended guns in schools

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) ripped into Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for arguing that gender-affirming hormones and the lack of guns in schools were responsible for the shooting in Nashville that killed three students and three school employees on Monday."You guys are worried about banning books?
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

All aTwitter: 24 March 2023

The goal of All aTwitter is to give readers a handy spot to check the Washington Commanders beat writers & bloggers, national sports journalists, and football fans in order to keep up on the latest news and opinions about Washington, the NFL, and sports in general, along with a smattering of other things.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be a free agent over contract mess. Should Bayern Munich swoop in?

In big, but unsurprising, news out of Spain, FC Barcelona youngster Gavi is now an unregistered player after a court ruling's deadline was missed by the Catalans; the court initially ruled in favor of Barca.Gavi originally signed a new deal until 2026 but wasn't recognized by La Liga due to Barca being well over their spending limit.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Andrew would run terrible risk' if he reopens sex abuse case, lawyer warns

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Prince Andrew runs a terrible criminal risk if he decides to reopen his sexual abuse case, his accuser's lawyer has warned.David Boies, the lawyer for the Duke's accuser Virginia Giuffre, challenged Prince Andrew to contact him if he wanted to overturn their multi-million settlement.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

The Capitals fan who caught Alex Ovechkin's 'First Star' puck after passing Gordie Howe: 'I lucked out'

Alex Ovechkin scored the 801st and 802nd goals of his career against the Winnipeg Jets on December 23, tying and passing Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list.While the night was special for Ovechkin, it was also memorable for Capitals fans who were there and able to witness history live at Capital One Arena.
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#people
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

Why doesn't self-care and pampering make me feel better?

Most of us strive for a life where we feel we have real choices about how we spend our time and energy.But we get boggled in that pursuit confused about where exactly we're heading.Self-care has become a staple in our lives.From juice cleanses to yoga workshops, we are sold breezy fixes in pastel-coloured packages.
Riggo's Rag
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

NFL owners hoping to avoid further conflict with disgraced Dan Snyder

A recent report suggests NFL owners are hoping to avoid further conflict with Dan Snyder ahead of the potential sale of the Washington Commanders.It appears as if Dan Snyder might not be the hot topic of discussion as anticipated during this weekend's NFL owners' meetings in Arizona.The Washington Commanders are in the process of being sold, with numerous potential bidders doing their due diligence ahead of taking over a once-proud franchise before the 2023 season begins.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

There will be no majority to bring the government down, but it will be a moment of truth, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said of the two efforts to unseat the cabinet planned for Monday afternoon.I understand our countrymen's fears and anxieties, but we will definitely not improve things by denying economic reality, he told daily Le Parisien.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

New pension protests in France ahead of crucial votes

After weeks of peaceful strikes and marches against raising the official retirement age from 62 to 64, police on Saturday closed the Place de la Concorde opposite parliament for demonstrations following two successive nights of clashes.Some individual lawmakers were targeted, with Eric Ciotti chief of the conservative Republicans party expected not to back the no-confidence motions finding early Sunday that his constituency office had been pelted with rocks overnight.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

Twitter's Discussions Over Licensing Music Said to Stall Under Elon Musk

Twitter explored the licensing of music rights from three major labels before negotiations stalled after Elon Musk's takeover of the company, said eight people with knowledge of the discussions, who were not authorized to speak publicly.Twitter is one of the last big social media platforms without music licensing deals in place, which allows the sites to host virtually all commercially available audio content without fear of takedowns or legal reprisal.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Public health

Estimated 20,000 people possibly exposed to measles at Kentucky religious event

Around 20,000 people may have been exposed to measles at a large religious event in Kentucky, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and said.In a statement to the Guardian, the CDC said it was aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated and contagious individual who attended a large religious gathering in Kentucky on 17 and 18 February.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

Why doesn't self-care and pampering make me feel better?

Most of us strive for a life where we feel we have real choices about how we spend our time and energy.But we get boggled in that pursuit confused about where exactly we're heading.Self-care has become a staple in our lives.From juice cleanses to yoga workshops, we are sold breezy fixes in pastel-coloured packages.
Riggo's Rag
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

NFL owners hoping to avoid further conflict with disgraced Dan Snyder

A recent report suggests NFL owners are hoping to avoid further conflict with Dan Snyder ahead of the potential sale of the Washington Commanders.It appears as if Dan Snyder might not be the hot topic of discussion as anticipated during this weekend's NFL owners' meetings in Arizona.The Washington Commanders are in the process of being sold, with numerous potential bidders doing their due diligence ahead of taking over a once-proud franchise before the 2023 season begins.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

French government defiant on pensions ahead of crucial votes

There will be no majority to bring the government down, but it will be a moment of truth, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said of the two efforts to unseat the cabinet planned for Monday afternoon.I understand our countrymen's fears and anxieties, but we will definitely not improve things by denying economic reality, he told daily Le Parisien.
www.thelocal.fr
1 year ago
France politics

New pension protests in France ahead of crucial votes

After weeks of peaceful strikes and marches against raising the official retirement age from 62 to 64, police on Saturday closed the Place de la Concorde opposite parliament for demonstrations following two successive nights of clashes.Some individual lawmakers were targeted, with Eric Ciotti chief of the conservative Republicans party expected not to back the no-confidence motions finding early Sunday that his constituency office had been pelted with rocks overnight.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

Twitter's Discussions Over Licensing Music Said to Stall Under Elon Musk

Twitter explored the licensing of music rights from three major labels before negotiations stalled after Elon Musk's takeover of the company, said eight people with knowledge of the discussions, who were not authorized to speak publicly.Twitter is one of the last big social media platforms without music licensing deals in place, which allows the sites to host virtually all commercially available audio content without fear of takedowns or legal reprisal.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Public health

Estimated 20,000 people possibly exposed to measles at Kentucky religious event

Around 20,000 people may have been exposed to measles at a large religious event in Kentucky, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and said.In a statement to the Guardian, the CDC said it was aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated and contagious individual who attended a large religious gathering in Kentucky on 17 and 18 February.
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www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts.

GENEVA Four bankers have been convicted of failing to conduct due diligence on Swiss accounts that were opened in the name of a musician with close ties to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and used to make deposits worth tens of millions of dollars.The bankers, who led the Swiss unit of the Russian lender Gazprombank, helped to move millions of Swiss francs through two accounts opened for the musician, Sergei P. Roldugin, a concert cellist nicknamed Putin's wallet, from 2014 to 2016.
#speculation
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

France slams Marvel's 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army in Africa

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on as he leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on November 29, 2022.Emmanuel Dunand, AFP Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black Panther franchise, which depicts French troops caught trying to steal resources belonging to the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Anatoly Karpov, the Russian lawmaker and former chess champion, is injured in an apparent fall.

Anatoly Karpov, the former chess champion who is now a member of Russia's Parliament, was injured in a fall outside the Parliament building in Moscow on Saturday, Russian and international news media have reported.Mr. Karpov has been a loyal defender of Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin, and of many of Russia's more internationally contested acts, notably the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
France politics

France slams Marvel's 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army in Africa

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu looks on as he leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on November 29, 2022.Emmanuel Dunand, AFP Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black Panther franchise, which depicts French troops caught trying to steal resources belonging to the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Anatoly Karpov, the Russian lawmaker and former chess champion, is injured in an apparent fall.

Anatoly Karpov, the former chess champion who is now a member of Russia's Parliament, was injured in a fall outside the Parliament building in Moscow on Saturday, Russian and international news media have reported.Mr. Karpov has been a loyal defender of Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin, and of many of Russia's more internationally contested acts, notably the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine.
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ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Sources: Vini feels racist abuse is at crisis stage

Vinicius Junior believes the atmosphere around him with the Real Madrid forward being targeted by opposition players and fans has reached a critical stage, sources close to the player have told ESPN.The Brazil international was caught up in a running battle with Real Mallorca's players during Madrid's 1-0 LaLiga defeat on Sunday, after clashing with defenders Antonio Raillo and Pablo Maffeo in the two previous meetings between the sides.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Prince Andrew's legal fight could become money pit', say friends

Prince Andrew may not have enough money to challenge his settlement with Virginia Giuffre and his strategy to clear his name is high risk, friends of the duke have warned.Sources close to Andrew say he risks going down a lonely path of more legal bills as he weighs a bid to overturn the multimillion-pound settlement reached with a woman who accused him of sexual assault and even force an apology.
#possibility
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 334 of the invasion

Germany will not stand in the way of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, said, in what appeared to be the clearest signal yet from Berlin that European allies could deliver the German-made hardware.Asked in an interview with French television station LCI what would happen if Poland sent its Leopard 2 tanks without German approval, Baerbock replied through a translator: For the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Legal Expert Says Trump Could Face Perjury Charge If He Lies at Live Jan. 6 Deposition

Members of the House select committee investigating the attack on the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021, are reportedly split on whether they should allow former President Donald Trump the opportunity to appear on live television to deliver a deposition.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 334 of the invasion

Germany will not stand in the way of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, said, in what appeared to be the clearest signal yet from Berlin that European allies could deliver the German-made hardware.Asked in an interview with French television station LCI what would happen if Poland sent its Leopard 2 tanks without German approval, Baerbock replied through a translator: For the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Legal Expert Says Trump Could Face Perjury Charge If He Lies at Live Jan. 6 Deposition

Members of the House select committee investigating the attack on the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021, are reportedly split on whether they should allow former President Donald Trump the opportunity to appear on live television to deliver a deposition.
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Ars Technica
1 year ago
Tech industry

Looming Twitter interest payment leaves Musk with unpalatable options

The bill for Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter is coming due, with the billionaire facing unpalatable options on the company's enormous debt pile, ranging from bankruptcy proceedings to another costly sale of Tesla shares.Three people close to the entrepreneur's buyout of Twitter said the first installment of interest payments related to $13 billion of debt he used to fund the takeover could be due as soon as the end of January.
www.mediaite.com
1 year ago
US Elections

Trump Working the Phones' to Little Avail In Effort to Whip GOP Votes For Kevin McCarthy: Report

Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.Former President Donald Trump is working behind the scenes to whip votes among GOP House members to help Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) become Speaker, but to little avail, a new report from the New York Times details. Maggie Haberman along with Catie Edmondson and Annie Karni broke down the challenges McCarthy is facing to secure enough votes in the razor thing GOP majority to become Speaker and noted that Trump is working the phones and personally pitching right-wing lawmakers on behalf of McCarthy.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Exclusive: Arsenal in contact with those close to attacker over exciting potential transfer

Arsenal are in contact with those close to Mykhaylo Mudryk and love the player, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.The Ukraine international has enjoyed an outstanding season for Shakhtar Donetsk, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe and even drawing comparisons with Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds initiate contacts for Jude Bellingham

The Jude Bellingham transfer promises to be the saga of the summer with a number of clubs linked with the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are very keen on signing the 19-year-old central midfielder and they have already initiated contact with his representatives.
#donald-trump
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Hints to Advisers He Might Actually Testify Before January 6 Committee - If It's Broadcast on Live TV

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building has voted to subpoena Donald Trump - and the former president has indicated to his inner circle that he may comply with the request.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Justice Department intensifies its criminal probe into actions on Jan. 6

NPR's A Martinez talks to Zachary Cohen, CNN's nation security correspondent, about people close to Donald Trump being among dozens of those who recently received grand jury subpoenas.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Hints to Advisers He Might Actually Testify Before January 6 Committee - If It's Broadcast on Live TV

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building has voted to subpoena Donald Trump - and the former president has indicated to his inner circle that he may comply with the request.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Justice Department intensifies its criminal probe into actions on Jan. 6

NPR's A Martinez talks to Zachary Cohen, CNN's nation security correspondent, about people close to Donald Trump being among dozens of those who recently received grand jury subpoenas.
moredonald-trump
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United given positive Raphael Varane injury news after derby

Earlier today, we covered the latest in regards to Raphael Varane injury news, with the Frenchman thought to have suffered a sprained ankle.
Understandably, we all began to fear the worst.
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