Starmer has restored Labour's strength on national security, says former aide
Keir Starmer has been forced to restore Labour's credentials as a pro-national security and patriotic party, his former director of communications has said, amid criticism that Jeremy Corbyn was too soft on Russia in the aftermath of the Salisbury poisoning.
Biden takes debt ceiling pitch on road amid standoff with Republicans
President Joe Biden will take his case for raising the debt ceiling without conditions on the road to Valhalla, New York, Wednesday as he seeks to ramp up the public pressure campaign on lawmakers with the threat of default and potential economic catastrophe just over three weeks away.The trip comes as the president is set to reconvene with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and congressional leaders on Friday after a one-hour meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday reinforced the monthslong standoff over the debt ceiling with each side dug in on their positions.
Biden and McCarthy to meet as debt default deadline looms
President Joe Biden is determined to hold the line on demanding a clean debt ceiling increase as he prepares to meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday, White House officials say.Biden's goal is to move spending negotiations onto a separate track, officials say, removing the threat of default while giving Republicans assurances he will engage in good-faith negotiations about federal spending.
Today, my family is whole': Cherelle Griner celebrates the release of her wife, Brittney Griner.
Cherelle Griner, the wife of basketball star Brittney Griner, stood next to President Biden at the White House during his announcement about her wife's release on Thursday and said she had endured some of the darkest moments of her life since her partner's arrest in Moscow in February.Over the months, she had steadily put public pressure on the White House not to forget about her wife and she said that today my family is whole.
Brittney Griner will appeal her prison sentence in Russia on Tuesday
Women's National Basketball Association player Brittney Griner leaves the courtroom after the verdict in Khimki, outside Moscow, on Aug. 4. A Russian court found Griner guilty of smuggling and storing narcotics.Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images MOSCOW Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner will formally appeal her conviction and sentencing on drug smuggling charges in Russia on Tuesday the latest stage in a legal drama that has shadowed a breakdown in U.S.-Russian relations over the conflict in Ukraine.
Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in Brittney Griner's drug case in Russia
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted in a court room prior to a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.
The Patriots may have swindled NFL teams with draft tactic
Mac Jones' job security with the Patriots has been the hottest topic of the offseason thus far, primarily due to Bill Belichick's lack of commitment to the quarterback on several occasions.It's not surprising, considering the poor season Jones had in 2022.But with the many contributing factors that impacted the team overall, it's difficult to accept the quarterback is worthy of sole blame for the entirety of a season.
Poland says it will be first NATO country to give fighter jets to Ukraine
Two Polish MiG-29 fighter jets take part in the NATO Air Shielding exercise on Oct. 12, 2022 in Lask, central Poland.(Radoslaw Jozwiak/AFP/Getty Images)WARSAW - Poland will deliver an initial batch of four its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Polish President Andrzej Duda said Thursday, ramping up pressure on other NATO allies to make similar commitments.
East Palestine Residents Confront Norfolk Southern at Town Hall Meeting
Residents from East Palestine and surrounding areas wait in line for the town hall event held by environmental activist Erin Brockovich on February 24, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio.Michael Swensen / Getty Images At a town hall meeting in East Palestine, Ohio Thursday night, hundreds of residents had their first chance to directly confront the rail company responsible for the train derailment that took place in the town last month, and used the opportunity to share their outrage over Norfolk Southern's failure to keep residents safe following its release of toxic chemicals from the crash site.
Godsmack's Sully Erna on Why Their New Album Is Their Last
It's not always easy to know when to let things go.That's not said in a bad way, either - not everything that once was needs to keep being.It seems as though Godsmack have reached that point, at least as far as their recording career goes.The Massachusetts rock act's newly released Lighting Up the Sky is the band's eighth album over their near 30-year career, and from all indications, their last.
NATO: Germany urges swift approval of Finland, Sweden bids DW 02/13/2023
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday she expected all NATO member-states to sign-off Finland and Sweden's joint membership bid, which has thus far been slow and complicated.Baerbock called on NATO members Turkey and Hungary to pave the way for the Nordic countries' membership "without delay."
Germany urges swift approval of Finland, Sweden NATO bids DW 02/13/2023
Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday she expected all NATO member-states to sign-off Finland and Sweden's joint membership bid, which has thus far been slow and complicated.Baerbock called on NATO members Turkey and Hungary to pave the way for the Nordic countries' membership "without delay."
Finnish President wants Finland and Sweden to be Nato members by summer
The President of Finland said he trusts his country and Sweden will be admitted into Nato by July.f the issue drags on, the entire process of admitting new members into the military alliance will become questionable, Sauli Niinisto said in an interview with the Finnish news agency STT.Lithuania is set to host a Nato summit in the Baltic nation's capital Vilnius on July 11-12.
Rwanda fires on Congo military aircraft accused of violation
Rwanda has fired on a Congolese military aircraft it alleges violated its airspace in a new escalation of tensions between the neighbors that has set off alarm across central Africa.A Rwandan government statement said defensive measures were taken against a Sukhoi-25 from Congo on Tuesday evening, and it urged Congo to stop this aggression.
More pressure on Rwanda as France condemns backing rebels
International pressure is growing on Rwanda as France is the latest party to openly accuse the country of supporting armed rebels in neighboring eastern Congo with possible repercussions for foreign aid that Kigali has long enjoyed.For months, the renewed attacks by the M23 rebels have angered Congo's government and led to talk of war in eastern Congo, a volatile region rich in minerals critical to much of the world's technology.
'The Daily' podcast looks at Brittney Griner's detention in Russia.
In a new episode of "The Daily" podcast, Michael Crowley, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the case of Brittney Griner, the American W.N.B.A. star who has been detained in Russia since February.
Key witness in trial for 2017 car crash that killed a pregnant woman and her sons now sues Will County, claiming illegal detention
Immigrants advocates and supporters rallied together in Chicago's Southeast Side in support of Norberto Navarro on Thursday morning when his lawyer filed a lawsuit against Will County saying the county violated Navarro's civil rights when he was detained for two months last year.For the past year, leaders from the United Workers' Center, also known as CTU from its Spanish translation, have been spreading the word about Navarro's incarceration, and they organized Thursday's rally, which was alsoattended by his mother and supporters from the Illinois Coalition of Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Unions discuss coordinated strike action alongside public show of support for workers
Trade unions have discussed coordinating strike action alongside a large-scale public show of support for workers in a bid to force the government to increase wages.Unions want to harness the power of public pressure as they consider how to escalate industrial action.A national day of protest will be held on 1 February, the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the umbrella body for the movement, has announced.
Harry and Meghan address tumultuous relationship with the media in Netflix doc
The Duke of Sussex said he feels it's his duty to uncover the exploitation and bribery within the media who know the full truth.The first three episodes of Harry and Meghan's tell-all Netflix documentary begin with the Duchess of Sussex accusing the media of wanting to destroy her and claiming salacious stories were planted by the press.
Airline hired by UK to remove refugees to Rwanda pulls out of scheme
The charter airline that was hired by the UK government to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda has pulled out of the scheme following a wave of public pressure.
Chris Kaba: Police watchdog to examine whether race was a factor in fatal shooting
The police watchdog will examine whether race was a factor in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man by armed officers, as a national day of protests is due to take place.
Fresh from World Cup game, France ends Morocco visa restrictions
More than 780,000 people of Moroccan origin live in France and visa restrictions had made it difficult for relatives to visit.France's foreign minister Catherine Colonna said Paris has restored normal consular relations with Morocco following a year-long dispute linked to France's decision to slash the number of visas for Moroccans visiting France.
Poll: The vast majority of Germans think Manuel Neuer is finished for Bayern Munich and Germany
Public opinion doesn't matter that much in sports, especially when it comes to injury.Whether Manuel Neuer will return to his starting spot for Bayern Munich and Germany depends on him, his doctors, and the respective teams' coaching staff.However, when a poll with over 100,000 respondents comes back with such an overwhelming response, it's something to take note of.
Barcelona president still remaining tight-lipped about Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski
Despite Bayern Munich 's clear stance that they will only accept a one time installment of 50-million euros for the sale of Robert Lewandowski, FC Barcelona has already sent in three, separate offers of less than that price tag.
English National Opera: Where next after being told to move out of London?
From the Houses of Parliament to daytime TV, a debate has been raging about the future of one of England's leading opera houses after it had its funding slashed and was told to move out of London.Manchester has been suggested as English National Opera's new home - but could that work?It's not every day that a discussion about opera pops up in between Spin To Win and a preview of Christmas telly on ITV's This Morning.
Chris Kaba: Rapper's family to be shown footage of fatal shooting incident
T he family of a rapper shot dead by police are set to be shown footage of the incident - as the staff association representing Metropolitan Police officers insisted there was nothing to hide.
Chris Kaba family to be shown police video of events that lead to his killing
The family of Chris Kaba will be allowed to watch police video of the incident that led to his killing, the Guardian has learned, as the police watchdog insisted evidence and not public pressure led it to investigate an officer for homicide offences.
Rape and other sex offences should be the biggest police priority, say public
T he number of people wanting rape to be prioritised by police is greater than for any other crime, a new survey revealed on Tuesday in a new reflection of public concern about sex attacks on women.
Workers at Alamo Drafthouse Are Joining in the Growing Labor Movement in the Mission
Workers at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema New Mission in San Francisco have announced plans to form a union, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Employees say they want the Austin, Texas-based company to address a number of concerns including those around sexual harassment and workplace safety.The Chronicle reports at least two incidents of alleged sexual harassment at the Mission location, spurring workers to demand managers at the theater participate in sexual harassment training in the next two weeks.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko: 'Please stay with Ukraine' DW 10/31/2022
17 minutes ago17 minutes ago In an interview with DW, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital said Russian forces are behaving like "terrorists" by targeting key infrastructure.He urged EU leaders not to give up their support.The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, appealed for European countries to continue their support of Ukraine in an interview with DW on Monday.
Biden pushes Modi to take a harder line against Russia over Ukraine
US President Joe Biden spoke on a video link with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, stressing the countries' shared values as the US has pushed India and others to take a harder line against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Debates and Forums Before and After Elections are Critical to Democracy
In a one-party dominated state with closed primaries like New York, debates - especially in city and state races - are critical to democracy, as are public forums held by officials once elected.Voter turnout in New York City and State is abysmally low in both primaries and general elections, and this must change if we are to have elected leaders who truly stand for the people.
Gillibrand calls on Biden to invoke Defense Production Act for more monkeypox vaccines
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference Wednesday to call on the Biden administration to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase the domestic supply of vaccines in order to halt the spread of monkeypox virus.
City Council censures De Leon, Cedillo, Martinez after police remove demonstrators
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to censure Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León, as well as former Councilmember Nury Martinez, for racist and incendiary comments made on a leaked recording.The vote appeared to mark the first time the City Council censured one of its own members - a move that carries no legal weight but adds to the public pressure on Cedillo and De León to resign.
Charlotte Bennett Sues Cuomo Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
Charlotte Bennett, a onetime executive assistant to former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York who says Mr. Cuomo sexually harassed her two years ago when she worked for him, filed a lawsuit in federal court against him on Wednesday.
"Hold Your Fire," a new documentary directed by Stefan Forbes, centers on Harvey Schlossberg, a police officer whose pioneering negotiation techniques helped end one of the longest hostage sieges in the history of the New York City Police Department.
NFL offers key update on Tua Tagovailoa concussion investigation
In a matter of days, the NFL and NFLPA have taken swift action to address the serious concerns regarding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in regards to his neurological health.
As streamers threaten boycott, Twitch takes action on some gambling content
Amazon-owned streaming platform Twitch announced late Tuesday that it will start cracking down on streams that promote certain types of gambling sites in the coming weeks.
Under pressure, security firm Cloudflare drops KiwiFarms website where stalkers organize
Reversing course under growing public pressure, major tech security company Cloudflare Inc. announced Saturday that it would stop protecting the Kiwi Farms website, best known as a place for stalkers to organize hacks, online campaigns and real-world harassment.
Google brought its ad business in Russia to a halt, joining a growing number of companies that were partially or fully pulling out of the country after it invaded Ukraine.
Rob Pelinka has been very active in trying to make a trade
Despite checking LeBron James' contract extension off of his to-do list this summer, Rob Pelinka still remains focused on retooling the Lakers' roster.
New Google site begs Apple for mercy in messaging war
Google has been unable to field a stable, competitive messaging platform for years and has thoroughly lost the messaging war to products with a long-term strategy.
Trea Turner Reacts to Juan Soto Recruitment Question
Baseball is at times a game of odd coincidences that aren't just limited to what's happening in between the lines.Juan Soto trade rumors have encapsulated the league for the last several weeks.
European parliament votes to ban 'fly shooting' fishing in part of Channel
The European parliament has voted to ban "fly shooting" fishing in French territorial waters in the Channel, following reports that the technique, also known as demersal seining, was having a "devastating" effect on local fishers.
Protesters Surround Sri Lankan President's Home as Crisis Escalates
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Thousands of protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the capital, Colombo, on Saturday, some of them surrounding the president's residence, as anger grew over his government's inability to address a crippling economic crisis.
Ron Rivera fines Jack Del Rio $100,000 for his comments on the January 6th Capital attack and George Floyd protests
Ron Rivera has issued a statement condemning the statements Jack Del Rio made about the January 6th Capital attack and the protests the followed the murder of George Floyd while in police custody.
Prince Harry speaks out at 'critical moment' for children's online safety
The Duke of Sussex has urged world leaders to prevent social media companies from using children as "digital experiments to make money", as he supported calls for legislation to rein in tech firms.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six years of bewilderment and injustice
In White Torture, a book about the horror of solitary confinement in Iranian jails, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe recalled her first night in jail following her arrest at Tehran airport on 3 April 2016.
MPs' pension fund drops Russian-linked investments in protest
Trustees of the pension fund for members of parliament have agreed to sell all investments linked to Russia after a cross-party group of more than 60 MPs raised concerns about connections to Russian oil and gas companies.
Mothercare and owner of KFC pause business in Russia
The owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, along with the UK babywear chain Mothercare, have become the latest companies to pause business in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.