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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

As police fire teargas in Tbilisi, the EU must show Putin it means business | Observer editorial

Unchecked power can lead to governments ignoring public wishes - seen in Georgia's actions against EU accession despite public support. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Hundreds of Navalny supporters pay tribute at his grave

Supporters pay tribute to Navalny demonstrating massive public support post his death.
Navalny's death sparks widespread mourning and affection for his anti-corruption activism. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Why the U.S. Has the Most to Gain From Supporting Ukraine

Donald Trump is pressuring House GOP members to kill the $60 billion funding bill for Ukraine.
There is flagging public support for Ukraine and skepticism about continuing U.S. support. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
Europe news

Here's How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low
Public support for Ukraine is showing some cracks [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Europeans grow more open to Ukraine joining the EU poll DW 12/13/2023

Support for EU enlargement is growing in the bloc, with public support increasing in almost all member states since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders who were previously hesitant about enlargement have changed their tone and now support the idea. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Europeans open to Ukraine joining the EU poll DW 12/13/2023

Support for EU enlargement is growing in the bloc, with more people in 24 out of the EU's 27 member states favoring the idea of the bloc growing in size.
Leaders of countries that previously showed little enthusiasm for enlargement, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, have changed their tone and now welcome EU expansion. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 day ago
Boston

Alleged armed sexual assault by masked man under investigation in Cambridge

Law enforcement investigating assault incident in Cambridge, seeking public's help in gathering information. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago
London

Search for woman after poster stand crushes victim's foot at Waterloo

Police seek woman after assault at Waterloo station led to severe injury. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Man arrested after Rijkaard Salu Siafa stabbed to death in Croydon

The death of Rijkaard Salu Siafa has caused immense pain to his family, and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information related to the incident. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

First picture of woman after remains found in Croydon park

Human remains found in a park in Croydon, victim identified as 38-year-old Sarah Mayhew.
44-year-old man and 48-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of Ms Mayhew's murder, known to the victim. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Pro-Palestinian protests could foreshadow a summer of upheaval

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations causing traffic disruptions may escalate into a challenging summer of protests for President Biden, potential impact on public support. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Will Gaza be safer if Netanyahu quit as Israel PM? Likely not, say analysts

Criticism of Israeli leader Netanyahu doesn't diminish public support for the ongoing war with Gaza. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Assisted dying: Could new Scottish bill bring legal suicide to the UK?

Scotland may become the first country in the UK to permit assisted dying for terminally ill adults.
Current legislation in the UK prohibits assisting in the suicide of another person, resulting in people seeking help from organizations like Dignitas in Switzerland. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

People warned to avoid water where boy, 2, vanished more than a week ago

Police urge public to stay out of the water where 2-year-old vanished over a week ago.
Rescue efforts hampered by heavy rain as search for missing toddler continues. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Media industry

When Local Government Bullies the Press

News media vulnerability to abuse in financially weak and unsupported times.
Local officials interfering with and harassing reporters in various communities. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Messaging About Vision Zero Matters - Here's How To Do It Better - Streetsblog USA

Advocates need to convince communities that structural reform is necessary for traffic safety.
Messaging should focus on concrete solutions rather than technical terms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Conservative MP tells parliament of attempt to take his own life

Conservative MP Elliot Colburn shared his personal experience of attempting suicide and encouraged others to seek help.
Colburn emphasized the importance of mental health support and urged the prime minister to send a message that help is available. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Canada news

A Russian Dissident's Fraught Path to Canadian Citizenship

Maria Kartasheva, a Russian dissident, faced a seven-month struggle to become a Canadian citizen due to criminal charges in Russia for criticizing the war in Ukraine.
Kartasheva's case gained public support and she eventually took her oath in a virtual ceremony, avoiding the possibility of an eight-year prison sentence in Russia. [ more ]
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