Author: staff

The outspoken vice president even resisted the chance to criticize laws governing freedom of speech and belief in the U.K., of which he has been damning in the past. He acknowledged he had “raised some criticism, concerns about our friends on this side of the Atlantic” but specified that “many of the things that I worry most about were happening in the United States from 2020 to 2024.” “I just don’t want other countries to follow us down what I think was a very dark path under the Biden administration,” Vance said, insisting that his concerns about free speech are…

The FBI arresting Barack Obama in the Oval Office. The devastated Gaza Strip turned into a luxury seaside resort. Donald Trump as the next Pope, a jedi, Superman or in Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans. If you have been online in recent months (chronically or no), chances are that you have come across these AI-generated images. More often than not, the images are not only posted by obscure social media accounts with 12 followers but also by the president and his closest allies. Even the White House’s official accounts, which are passed down from one administration to the next, are…

The bridge attack prompted fears that Russians are planning to retake Kherson. Russia seized the city of 300,000 in the early days of its full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022, but was driven out later that year. Holding the city, located on the far side of the massive Dnipro River from its main forces, proved to be very difficult for Russia, and any returning forces would face the same challenges. “An attempt to land troops in the Korabel area after the bridge was destroyed looks like suicide — it will be difficult to expand the bridgehead and hold it. The…

The fast-paced format, with only minutes for each player to complete their moves, ended with victory for Duda, one of the world’s top-ranked players and the first Pole to surpass the 2700 Elo “super grandmaster” mark. Speaking ahead of the game, Duda described chess as a lifelong passion combining logic and psychology. Interest in chess is surging in Poland, with over 40,000 registered players and growing school programmes, including classes now offered in half of Katowice’s primary schools.

From the get-go, writer-director Zach Cregger aims to get under your skin. A child narrator sets up the “true story,” in which “a lot of people die in a lot of really weird ways.” The unseen youth is not wrong. Before we get to those deaths, we’re presented with Weapon’s central mystery through enduring imagery: 17 children in the small town of Maybrook wake up one night at precisely 2:17am. They all rush out of their bedrooms and run off into the night, arms outstretched in a particularly eerie fashion – as if they were flying off to Neverland. They are…

Germany has long emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense and reiterated Friday that “the disarmament of Hamas is essential.” However, Merz sharply criticized the humanitarian consequences of Israel’s planned offensive, urging the government to allow “full access for aid deliveries, including for U.N. organizations and other non-governmental institutions.” “The Israeli government carries greater responsibility than ever for the civilian population’s supply,” Merz said. Germany is one of Israel’s closest defense partners in Europe. The freeze affects only new arms export approvals. Deliveries from past deals can still go ahead — but if the weapons could be used in Gaza, those shipments may…

The hills of Atapuerca in Burgos, Spain, have long been a treasure trove for scientists. However, their latest revelation pushes the boundaries of what we thought we knew about our prehistoric past. Dating back roughly 5,700 years, skeletal remains found in El Mirador cave bear chilling signs of cannibalism: precise cut marks, controlled burning, evidence of cooking – even human bite marks. According to Antonio Rodríguez-Hidalgo, researcher at the Institute of Archaeology-Mérida (IAM-CSIC) and co-author of the study published in Scientific Reports, while recorded examples of prehistoric cannibalism are “relatively few,” in Neolithic Iberia the practice was “more frequent than…

She called the allegations “a targeted and slanderous attack with false claims” and also insisted in her resignation letter that her activities were “transparent and legal.” The Greek office of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, or EPPO, is now awaiting findings from the Anti-Money Laundering Authority, which raided the offices of OPEKEPE on Wednesday. The raid sought information regarding EU subsidies received by individuals from the Thessaly region — including Semertzidou, according to officials involved in the investigation. The authorities say that if they find evidence of illicit wealth or a lifestyle that does not align with declared income, they…

Keir Starmer on Friday led international condemnation of Israel over a major military escalation in the Gaza Strip in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to take over Gaza City.“The Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong, and we urge it to reconsider immediately,” the British Prime Minister said in a statement. “This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed,” he said. Britain and its allies are working on a long-term plan to secure peace in…

Published on 08/08/2025 – 12:43 GMT+2 •Updated 12:51 The EU’s landmark Media Freedom Act (EMFA) entered into force today, with the aim of providing better protection for the press and making media ownership more transparent. The law also aims to limit the use of spyware against journalists, enhance the transparency of state advertising, and strengthen the independence of public media. The new rules also increase protection for journalists and for their sources. Social media platforms should also refrain from arbitrarily deleting or restricting content from independent media under the new regime. The law was drafted by the European Commission and supported…