U.S. Coast Guard Is Pursuing an Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela
U.S. forces had boarded a different tanker on Saturday. The actions signaled a crackdown on such vessels.
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Who and what are in the Epstein files?
High-profile figures, including Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson, can be seen in the long-awaited files.
Australia Mourns Bondi Beach Shooting Victims
A week after gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration, hints of political divisions and anti-immigration rhetoric emerge in Australia.
Latest Epstein images shine a light on access seemingly granted by ‘useful idiot’ Andrew
Photos suggest former Duke of York served as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s pass to British high societyThe former Prince Andrew at Sandringham lying across the laps of five elegantly dressed women as Ghislaine Maxwell looks on; Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein on a shoot near Balmoral; the three of them peering down from the royal box at Ascot.The images are just some of the “Epstein files” released by the US Department of Justice on Friday. Continue reading...
One in eight of 14- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain say they have used nicotine pouches
Survey adds to experts’ concern about addiction risk and highlights support for plan to ban sales to under-18sOne in eight teenagers aged 14 to 17 have used nicotine pouches, a survey has found, adding to health experts’ concern about their growing popularity.Users hold the small sachets, which look like mini-teabags and are often flavoured, in their mouths to enjoy the release of the nicotine they contain. They are also known as “snus”. Continue reading...
Officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice fired from West Virginia ranger position
Timothy Loehmann’s firing is fourth known time in seven years that he left a department following public backlashThe former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 was fired from his post as a ranger at a West Virginia resort community, the fourth known time in seven years that he left a small department following public backlash.Timothy Loehmann was fired on Friday from his position at the Snowshoe Resort Community District (SRCD). The district’s board announced Loehmann’s firing in a statement following their emergency meeting. Continue reading...
9 Killed in Mass Shooting at Tavern in South Africa
Around a dozen gunmen opened fire at bar patrons, the police said. A manhunt for the unknown assailants was underway.
Israel approves 19 new Jewish settlements in occupied West Bank
Israel has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank in a fresh blow to the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Removing photos from Epstein files release ‘nothing to do’ with Trump, deputy AG says
Todd Blanche says 16 removals came at request of victim advocacy groups and says images would likely go back upDeputy US attorney general Todd Blanche said on Sunday that removing photos from Friday’s Jeffrey Epstein files release, including one of Donald Trump, has “nothing to do” with the president – and maintained the images would likely go back up after it is determined whether they need redactions.Blanche said the 16 removals came at the request of victim advocacy groups. “We don’t have perfect information,” Blanche told NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. “And so when, when we hear from victims-rights groups about this type of photograph, we pull it down and investigate.” Continue reading...
Kremlin renews criticism of Europe’s efforts to amend US plan to end Ukraine war
Putin’s top foreign policy aid says proposals could prolong conflict as talks with US negotiators are held in MiamiRussia has renewed its criticism of efforts by Europe and Ukraine to amend US proposals to end the war in Ukraine, saying they did not improve prospects for peace.Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, told reporters on Sunday that the proposed tweaks to Washington’s plan could prolong the conflict. Continue reading...