The head of climate change policy at the United Nations has warned against political games stymieing the COP28 climate conference still under way in Dubai. “We all know the scale of the climate crisis,” Simon Stiell, head of the UN Climate Change Secre…
Intelligence service in German state Saxony confirms AfD as extremist
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been categorized as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization in the eastern German state of Saxony, the domestic intelligence service there announced on Friday. “There is no longer any doubt about the ri…
Keeper Lehmann can’t ‘remember’ using chainsaw on neighbour’s garage
Former Germany and Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann told his trial over allegations he attacking a neighbour’s garage with a chainsaw that he believes he is the victim of a character assassination. “I just went in to see what he was actually doing there…
Moscow Bans QR Codes in Billboards Over Navalny’s Anti-Putin Campaign
Authorities in Moscow have banned billboards containing QR codes after allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny used the matrix barcodes to conceal their newly launched anti-Putin campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Navalny on Thurs…
Graves of Nepali migrant soldiers in Russia shocked their family members
Rupak Karki was killed on June 30 after joining the Russian Army to fight on the Ukraine front. A photo appearing to show is grave has been published on a memorial site. Image via Nepali Times. Used with permission. This article by Jibraj Chalise was o…
Reps reject CBN, Customs representatives, demand Head’s appearance
The objective of the engagement is to provide highlights on some key issues in relation to the preparation, enactment, and implementation of the 2024 budget. The House of Representatives has rejected representatives of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Gov…
Sophie Turner confirms romance with aristocrat on romantic walk after Joe Jonas split
By Mia O’Hare Sophie Turner has confirmed she is an a relationship with a British aristocrat following her split from Joe Jonas. The Game of Thrones actress, 27, stepped out with her boyfriend Peregrine Pearson this week. It follows news she is current…
Markets Today: Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Jump on a Strong U.S Payroll Report
Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.35%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.67%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower as bond yields jumped after the monthly U.S. payroll report showed…
No quick EU path to give Ukraine profits on sanctioned Russian assets
By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union’s executive is due to approve next week a legal proposal on using proceeds from Russian assets frozen under sanctions, but doubts in France, Germany and Belgium mean Ukraine would not get the…
Erik ten Hag issues challenge to Marcus Rashford after crisis talks with Man Utd star
By Jacob Leeks Erik ten Hag has challenged Marcus Rashford to rediscover his form from last season if he is to retake his place in Manchester United’s starting line-up. Rashford starred in Ten Hag’s first season as United boss, scoring 30 goals in all …