Warning that companies that claim to protect national security are the “greatest danger” to it, Edward Snowden has urged the dismantling of this ‘Insecurity Industry’ by banning trade in intrusive software andRead More…
Olympics in shock as US star Simone Biles PULLS OUT of gymnastics team final in Tokyo
American gymnastics icon Simone Biles has been pulled out of the final of the artistic all-round team event in Tokyo, with conflicting reports on the health of the 24-year-old star. Four-time OlympicRead More…
1 dead and at least 16 injured after HUGE explosion rocks German chemical park
One person has died and at least 16 are injured after a blast occurred at a disposal center in Leverkusen’s Chempark. Locals have been told to stay inside and close doors andRead More…
Every fourth pedophilia suspect in Poland is a priest, state commission reveals
Nearly 30% of all sexual offences against minors in Poland are linked to representatives of the clergy, the State Commission on Pedophilia revealed in its first report. The commission, which was establishedRead More…
Scottish government will ask staff to put gender pronouns in emails, despite overwhelming opposition – media
The Scottish government is reportedly preparing to ask civil servants to put their gender pronouns at the end of emails in an effort to boost inclusivity – despite the majority of employeesRead More…
EU on track to fully vaccinate 70% of its population by end of summer
The European Commission (EC) has announced that it is on course to meet its target of vaccinating 70% of its member states’ citizens by the end of summer, after reaching a milestoneRead More…
End of the lane? Russian breaststroke star Efimova ponders retirement after ‘worst performance’ at Tokyo Olympics
Russia’s Yulia Efimova is considering hanging up her swimming cap after a disappointing fifth-place finish in the 100m breaststroke final at the Tokyo Olympics, with countrywoman Evgenia Chikunova coming home fourth. ARead More…
Final death toll from June’s Florida apartment complex collapse at 98 after last body recovered
The remains of the last person listed as missing after the deadly apartment complex collapse in Florida last month have been recovered, bringing the final death toll to 98. “The last remainingRead More…
Hong Kong convicts first person for inciting secession and terrorism under national security law
A Hong Kong court convicted Tong Ying-kit on Tuesday after a 15-day trial, marking the first time a person charged under the city’s national security law has been found guilty of incitingRead More…
UFC champion Usman to settle rivalry with bitter foe Covington in November rematch
UFC welterweight champion Kamara Usman and bitter rival Colby Covington will do battle for the 170lbs strap once more, with a potential meeting at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden this NovemberRead More…