Seven years after its last instalment, the “Alien” franchise is set to get a new film in August promising to be particularly gory. Even by the standards of the films that brought us the indelible image of a deadly parasitic alien bursting out of a huma…
“Refrain from promoting offshore betting, gambling platforms”: Centre to social media influencers
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory, asking all endorsers and influencers on social media to refrain from promoting or advertising, including surrogate advertisements, of offshore onlin…
Activist Sammi Baloch blames Pakistan for alleged atrocities on Baloch people
Geneva [Switzerland], March 21 (ANI): Baloch rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch virtually participated and presented her views in the 38th meeting of the ongoing 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday. Sammi spoke on Pakista…
For the Grenfell community, the trauma cannot be ‘sued’ away
Earlier this month, 33 Metropolitan police officers who attended the scene of the Grenfell fire \- 27 currently employed and 6 former officers – are suing the force over their ‘trauma’ for personal injuries and losses, with some claiming they are too t…
US unveils draft UN resolution seeking immediate ceasefire
The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages” in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. The diplomat made his announcement whilst on a tou…
Düsseldorf have 90,000 ticket requests for third free admission game
Fortuna Düsseldorf have received 90,000 ticket applications for their third and final home match of the season with free admission for fans. The second division club said on Thursday that the ticket request phase has been completed for the April 7 enco…
German investigation under way after child pornography raids
Police in Germany were examining “vast quantities” of digital media on Thursday after carrying out a series of searches relating to child pornography in the eastern city of Halle. A police spokesman said that that a large haul of computer media had bee…
German naval frigate departs for UN mission off Lebanese coast
The German Navy’s frigate Brandenburg has set off from the North Sea coast to join a United Nations mission in the eastern Mediterranean. The warship departed from the Wilhelmshaven naval base as planned on Thursday morning with a crew of about 200 on …
Irish PM: Austria, Czech Republic resist EU push for Israel ceasefire
Austria and the Czech Republic are preventing the European Union from calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said. Varadkar – who announced his resignation on Wednesday and is staying on as premier only u…
Estonia pledges further military aid to Ukraine
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has promised Ukraine further military aid during a visit to Kiev. The Baltic EU and NATO country will support the Ukrainian army with weapons and equipment worth €20 million ($21.8 million) in the fight against R…