Reem Hamdona (2025-01-23). Lucy the cat leads fight against food-plundering mice. electronicintifada.net Devastation of genocide seeped into the simplest details of our daily lives and even rodents became a threat to survival.

Roba Almadhoun (2025-01-23). Against all odds: Conceiving under genocide. electronicintifada.net Numbers of people wishing to have children started returning to normal the longer Israel's aggression continued.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-01-23). Hastings 3 found not guilty in arms company anti-genocide protest case. skwawkbox.org Three men prosecuted for participating in a peaceful protest at arms manufacturer General Dynamics in Hastings were found not guilty of all charges at Brighton Law Courts on Wednesday. Laurie Holden, 72, Clem McCulloch, 33, and Thomas Delves, 25 — collectively known as the 'Hastings 3' — were arrested for aggravated trespass on 29 February …

newarab (2025-01-23). Tabkha: The cookbook written from a tent amid the Gaza genocide. newarab.com Before October 2023, Palestinian chef and mother, Israeli airstrikes devastated homes and buildings, driving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to evacuate their neighbourhoods, with

newarab (2025-01-23). Swiss prosecutors examine complaints against Israel president. newarab.com Swiss prosecutors said Wednesday they were examining several complaints against visiting Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as reports suggested NGOs were accusing him of "incitement to genocide" in The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) confirmed it had received "several criminal complaints" against Herzog, who was at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos this week. | "The criminal complaints are now being examined in accordance with the usual procedure," the OAG said in a…

Ed Sykes (2025-01-23). Leonard Peltier's 50-year ordeal exposes the US settler-colonial project. thecanary.co Far-right settler violence, repression of local resistance, ethnic cleansing, and genocide are not just the preserve of the modern Israeli state. Because the superpower ally fuelling its atrocities also has a long history of settler-colonial genocide against Native Americans. And political prisoner Leonard Peltier's release after 50 years of unjust incarceration brings into focus the …

The Canary (2025-01-23). Leaked documents reveal Microsoft is instrumental in Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Leaked documents show that Microsoft has significantly increased its operations with Israel's military since 7 October 2023. Independent media outlet Drop News Site obtained documents relating to Microsoft's support of Israeli military operations. Israeli-Palestinian outlet +97 Magazine, Hebrew language-based Local Call, and the Guardian have reported together on the sum of the leaked documents. The …

The Canary. (2025-01-23). Palestine Action Are Occupying The Offices Of Aviva. popularresistance.org From 7.30am on Wednesday 22 January, Palestine Action begun occupying 'The Aviva Centre' in Bristol over its ongoing complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. | One activist is on top of the overhang of the 'UK's largest insurer': | Another spray painted the front glass of the building. Messages painted on the building include 'Pal Action' and 'Elbit Out.' Aviva provides the mandatory employers liability insurance for UAV Engines in Staffordshire, a drone engine factory owned by Israel's biggest weapons manufacturer, Elbit Systems. | Recent disclosures show the company no longer holds direct shares in Elbit Syst…

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Trump to relist Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorist' organisation. aljazeera.com US president orders aid agency to cut ties with entities that have paid rebel group or opposed efforts to counter it.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Crew of hijacked ship Galaxy Leader freed by Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader vessel that they seized in November 2023.

David Cronin (2025-01-23). Is Germany incapable of learning from its past? electronicintifada.net Lobby courts lawmaker who focuses on EU aid programs.

Shrooq Hijazi (2025-01-23). Requiem for a nurse's lonely cold death. electronicintifada.net Doctor mourns colleague, despairs at a world that allows Israel to kill without consequence.

Dmitri Kovalevich, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-01-23). Ukraine Attempting To Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War In 2025. popularresistance.org Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains entirely speculative as to whether he would act on that and how. Meanwhile, in the here and now, the outgoing administration of President Joseph Biden is flooding Ukraine with money and weapons so that the unelected regime in Kiev headed by Volodymyr Zelensky ma…

Earthjustice. (2025-01-23). Court Strikes Down Federal Rule That Would Have Allowed 'Bomb Trains'. popularresistance.org A federal court today struck down a 2020 rule that would have allowed trains to travel the country filled with an unprecedented amount of explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG). | The liquefied natural gas from just one rail tank car — without even considering a whole train — could be enough to destroy a city. | "We're pleased that the court saw the danger this rule posed to our nation's communities," said Earthjustice attorney Bradley Marshall. "As we pointed out, it would only take 22 tank cars to hold the equivalent energy of the Hiroshima bomb." | The federal effort to cut critical safeguards for l…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2025-01-23). The Imperial Presidency Marches On. popularresistance.org Donald J. Trump in his second inaugural address left little doubt that he will seek to expand America's global empire and reverse what he sees as its recent decline, boldly declaring that a "golden age" of U.S. supremacy had begun. | Trump has been seen before ripping the mask from America's true global intentions and on Monday made clear the U.S. has been an empire for centuries, which he aims to enforce in a super-charged, imperial presidency. | "America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world," he procl…

Jean Lantz Reisz, The Conversation. (2025-01-23). Trump Promises To End Birthright Citizenship And Shut Down The Border. popularresistance.org During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on immigration that would make it harder for refugees, asylum seekers and others to try to enter the U.S. — and for some immigrants to stay in the country. | On Monday night, Trump signed executive orders that included declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and pausing refugee admissions for at least four months. Migrants trying to enter the U.S. at the border also found that CBP One, an app they used to schedule asylum application appointments, was shut down.

global.ilmanifesto.it (2025-01-23). Israel and the betrayal of the memory of Auschwitz. global.ilmanifesto.it For far too long, Israeli politics has instrumentalized the singularity of Auschwitz for unrelated political purposes.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Google worked 'directly' with Israel on AI services in Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir Google has worked "directly" with Israel and provided the regime with more access to AI services since the start of the Gaza war, says a report.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Tehran welcomes Yemen's release of Israeli-linked ship's crew. presstv.ir Iran welcomes Yemen's recent measure to release the crew of an Israeli-linked cargo vessel that was confiscated shortly after the Tel Aviv regime waged the Gaza war.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Hamas commander's reappearance on video belies Israeli claim of killing him. presstv.ir The reappearance of a high-ranking Hamas commander in a video clip has belied the Israeli military's claim of killing him.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-23). Gaza Civil Defense: Two Palestinians martyred as Israeli tank targets a group of citizens in the Tal Al-Sultan neighborhood, west of Rafah. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-01-23). The Israeli genocidal war on Gaza caused 32,152 children to lose their fathers, 4,417 others to lose their mothers, and 1,918 children to lose both parents. english.almanar.com.lb

Yael Freidson (2025-01-23). Top justice rejects ministers' call to withdraw Supreme Court presidential candidacy, denounces 'smear campaign'. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin says the appointment process should resume only after the panel reviews claims that Justice Amit oversaw cases with conflicts of interest; Amit denies the allegations, saying, 'I do not intend to succumb to the organized campaign against me'…

newarab (2025-01-23). Challenging 7 Oct. 'Hamas massacre' in Israel punishable by jail. newarab.com The Israeli Knesset enacted a law on Tuesday criminalising the denial, minimisation, or celebration of the 7 Proposed by Yisrael Beiteinu Member of Knesset Oded Forer, the legislation passed its final reading with unanimous support, 16-0, according to the Times of Israel. | Inspired by Israel's 1986 Holocaust denial law, the new measure stipulates that anyone who denies the events of 7 October in verbal or written form, with the intent to defend or sho…

newarab (2025-01-23). Did Google sell AI tools to Israeli military during war on Gaza. newarab.com

bwitanek (2025-01-23). CAIR Strongly Opposes Planned Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship, Other Sensitive Locations — Newark Raid, ACLU Advice on Raids. fightbackbetter.com CAIR Strongly Opposes Planned Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship, Other Sensitive Locations The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the…

tn.ai (2025-01-23). FM Slams UN Chief's 'Audacious' Remarks about Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi slammed "audacious" remarks by the UN secretary general about the country's peaceful nuclear activities.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Neo-Nazi junta plans chemical and nuclear terrorist attacks, former SBU agent says. infobrics.org "For the sake of personal gain and his own ambitions, [Zelensky] continues to destroy the Ukrainian people and is ready for any tricks (including nuclear false flags) to make Trump's peace initiatives untimely and inappropriate against the background of yet more 'atrocities' of Russia", Vasily Prozorov concluded.

The Onion Staff (2025-01-23). SATIRE: Surgeon General Recommends Adding Cancer Warning To All Nuclear Bombs. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Pointing to the mounting scientific evidence showing the risks of using such explosive devices, outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory this week in which he recommended adding cancer warning labels to all nuclear bombs. "Nuclear bombs can cause cancer anywhere they are detonated, yet far too few Americans understand the dangers of …

A A (2025-01-23). Trump knows Ukraine conflict means nuclear WWIII, gives peace a chance with Russia's Putin. strategic-culture.su At least Trump is willing to give peace a chance with Russia over Ukraine, Peter Kuznick says. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran slams UN chief's 'audacious' call to 'renounce nuclear weapons'. presstv.ir Araghchi denounces "audacious" remarks by the chief concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran says Oct 7 attack 'destroyed' chance for US nuclear talks. newarab.com Iran, which provides some support to

David Andersson (2025-01-23). The Non-Discrimination Roundtable at the World Humanist Forum. pressenza.com On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the first Assembly of the At this meeting, various Thematic Tables will be put into dynamics that will have an international and intercultural character. | Context and framework of the Non-Discrimination Roundtable: : The first crucial step in solving any problem is acknowledging that a problem exists in the first place | Discrimination is the greatest threat facing humanity—surpassing even climate change and nuclear weapons—because discriminatory pr…

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Yemeni Resistance Derides US Terror Label, Reaffirms Backing for Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Ansarullah rebuked the recent US decision to label the resistance group a "terrorist organization", describing it as a misguided attempt to undermine Yemeni resistance.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). US re-designates Yemen's Ansarullah as foreign terrorist organization. presstv.ir Trump has officially designated Yemen's Ansarullah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: 'Being on US list of friends far more provocative'. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah says a recent decision by the US to label it a terrorist organization poses a greater threat than terrorism itself.

Arnaud Natal, Isabelle Guérin, Sébastien Michiels, Timothée Narring (2025-01-23). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2025-01-23). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org

Elsadig Elsheikh (2025-01-23). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |

Patrick Bond (2025-01-23). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2025-01-23). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Iran's President Stresses Nat'l Unity in Face of Enemies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran underlined the need to maintain unity in the country as the enemies seek to take advantage of internal disputes.

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Swiss National Who Died in Iranian Jail Arrested for Photographing Military Site: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A Swiss national who took his own life in an Iranian prison earlier this month had photographed military sites before being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Brazilian Development Bank increases its financing of country's agribusiness sector by 26 per cent in 2024. tvbrics.com According to the President of the financial institution, Aloizio Mercadante, in this way the bank promotes the adoption of low-carbon technologies in the sector…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Chinese scientists unveil advanced terahertz wave polarisation modulator. tvbrics.com This new technology to enhance material property research and improve quality monitoring in biopharmaceuticals…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Iran utilises advanced photogrammetry to preserve cultural heritage. tvbrics.com The project to create high-resolution 3D models, gigapixel imagery, and ororthophotos…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). More than 100 experts to discuss Russian language and literature at international conference in India. tvbrics.com The meeting will be held in both online and offline formats…

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Vietnam police announce dismantling of $1.2bn money laundering ring. aljazeera.com Police in Da Nang say bust is biggest money laundering case ever exposed in the central coastal city.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-01-23). As Trump vows to end war, Ukraine's deep strikes weaken Russia. aljazeera.com Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and war production with increasing success.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after Donald Trump's Paris exit. aljazeera.com Bloomberg pledges financial support to UN climate body following Trump's exit from the Paris Agreement.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Jubilation as Thailand's marriage equality law comes into effect. aljazeera.com Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). New US 'Hughes' wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles. aljazeera.com Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). One killed in Ukraine as Trump threatens Russia with sanctions. aljazeera.com Exchange of fire intensifies as Moscow and Kyiv vie for advantage in early days of Trump's new term.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,064. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). South Korea's anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon. aljazeera.com Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to 'disrupt the constitutional order'.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Sudan's army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum. aljazeera.com Fighting also reported in el-Fasher after RSF issued ultimatum to army to leave its last stronghold in the country.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Trump administration promises 'ironclad' support for Philippines' security. aljazeera.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China's 'dangerous' actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Why is Donald Trump pivoting to fossil fuels? aljazeera.com The president says he is unleashing oil in a dramatic U-turn in US energy policy.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Video: Thai same-sex couples marry as equality law takes effect. aljazeera.com Hundreds of gay couples have married in Thailand as a new law took effect that allows same-sex unions.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Omar Marmoush signs with Man City on transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. aljazeera.com After weeks of speculation, Marmoush agrees to a deal with the Premier League champions that runs until 2029.

Basit Mahmood (2025-01-23). Gordon Brown takes apart Trump's reasons for leaving the World Health Organisation. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has taken apart Donald Trump's reasons for pulling out of the World Health Organisation (WHO), as he warned that it was only a matter of time before the next pandemic breaks out. | On his first day in office, Trump signed an order to remove the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing its perceived mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and "unfair" payments as a driving force for doing so. | However, former Prime Minister Brown has blasted the decision to do so, writing a piece in the Guardian where he dismantled Trump's reasoning. | Brown took on Trump's claims tha…

Staff (2025-01-23). Leading Gaming Trends: What's Next for the Gaming Industry? moguldom.com Is gaming just entertainment these days? We honestly think not. As the years have been coming and going, the industry has become dynamic and ever evolving. It has actually grown bigger than anybody anticipated for it. The game industry has witnessed so many breakthroughs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, particularly with the mobile game sector …

WSWS (2025-01-23). 10 deaths from record-breaking winter storms across US Gulf Coast. wsws.org Deadly low temperatures and snowstorms across much of the entire US reached into Southern US Gulf states on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing areas of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida to a standstill and killing at least 10 people.

newarab (2025-01-23). Turkey: More than 70 dead at Bolu ski resort fire disaster. newarab.com As flames tore through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel, in Kartalkaya, in the Koroglu mountains in Bolu province, on Tuesday left at least 76 people dead and 51 injured. It came near the start of a two-week winter break for schools when hotels in the region are filled to capacity. | "There…

infobrics (2025-01-23). Trump criticizes US spending $200 billion more in Ukraine aid than other NATO members. infobrics.org As US pressure alleviates on Russia, it will increase on China.

Basit Mahmood (2025-01-23). Danish MEP tells Trump to 'f*ck off' over his threats to take Greenland. leftfootforward.org A member of the European Parliament has told Donald Trump to "f**k off" following his words about Greenland, after the Republican President refused to rule out using military force to take over the autonomous Danish territory. | Trump has said that the U.S. should acquire Greenland for "international security," reasons due to threats from Russia and China. | Trump has repeatedly said that the U.S. should take control of Greenland, calling an American acquisition of the Arctic island an "absolute necessity". | He told reporters in the Oval Office: "Greenland is a wonderful place. We need it for international se…

WSWS (2025-01-23). Rednote the #1 download in app store as TikTok "refugees" join Chinese-owned app in protest of US government ban. wsws.org In protest of the anti-Chinese banning of TikTok, hundreds of thousands of users have flocked to Rednote, a TikTok-like app available in both China and the US with a substantial Chinese user base.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Sri Lanka Should Redouble Efforts to Join BRICS – Dr. Saman Weerasinghe. infobrics.org Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe shared his views with the Daily Mirror on the importance of being a member of BRICS (acronyms for its founder states -Brazil, Russia ,India, China and South Africa). Sri Lanka has now applied to join the international organisation in the Global South…

Craig Holman (2025-01-23). Corporations and Billionaires Flooded the Trump Inauguration With Cash. counterpunch.org Shattering all records, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc. raised and spent over $200 million in special interest moneycelebrating the 2024 election victory. (The all-time previous record was $107 million for Trump's first inauguration in 2017. By contrast, Biden's 2021 inauguration raised and spent nearly $62 million.)

Eamonn Fingleton (2025-01-23). Here Comes the Trump Bump. counterpunch.org Fifty years as a financial journalist tells me that trying to predict Wall Street's movements is a fool's errand. But things really are different now: for better or worse, traditional U.S. stock investors and financial institutions no longer set the agenda. Rather the agenda is set by a handful of foreign financial bureaucrats, most of whom hang their hats

Joseph G. Ramsey (2025-01-23). Bad Insurance Blues. counterpunch.org I got to tell somebody I got the bad insurance blues. I got to tell somebody I got the bad insurance blues. It's got me feeling desperate: Like I got nothing to lose . Baby won't stop coughing, Keeps us up for half the night. Baby won't stop coughing, Keeps us up for half the

Peter Bach (2025-01-23). Letter from London: Formed of Frailty and Error. counterpunch.org Against a backdrop of continued change in the world, the artist here in London has come to the end of another large piece. It is challengingly good, intricate, not easy. Beautiful. Maintaining a careful distance while trying to film it, I'm reminded yet again of Charles Dickens' visit to John Ruskin's studio when a new

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2025-01-23). Tom Cotton As New Head of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Is Frank Church's Worst Nightmare. covertactionmagazine.com The arch neo-conservative wants the CIA to become "bolder and more innovative in covert action" The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was established in the late 1970s as a watchdog designed to ensure greater transparency for CIA operations in the wake of the 1975-76 Church Committee hearings. The Church Committee had alerted the public …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2025-01-23). Tom Cotton As New Head of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Is Frank Church's Worst Nightmare. covertactionmagazine.com The arch neo-conservative wants the CIA to become "bolder and more innovative in covert action" The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was established in the late 1970s as a watchdog designed to ensure greater transparency for CIA operations in the wake of the 1975-76 Church Committee hearings. The Church Committee had alerted the public …

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Pfizer used a ghostwriter to explain away the "hot lots," the deadly batches of covid vaccines. expose-news.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-01-23). Bahamas government ready to sign deal with medical guild. plenglish.com Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis said he respects the work of health workers and wants the best for them. | I respect the sacrifices you make every day. I see them up close: my daughter is a doctor and I know the dedication required. | "When I was fighting Covid-19, it was our doctors who saved my life. That's why I'm ready to sign a deal. I'm ready for this and moving forward together," Davis said. | We can't see signing in and out of the hospital as an act of distrust, it's about assuring everyone is in our hospitals and clinics at the required time. | It's vital to know who's there, and the hours our docto…

Staff (2025-01-23). "A Terrifying Moment": Son Who Tipped Off FBI Fears for His Life After His Father Receives Jan. 6 Pardon. democracynow.org Upon returning to the presidency, Donald Trump has granted presidential pardons to over 1,500 of his supporters involved in the violent January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including members of far-right, anti-government militias like our guest's father. Guy Wesley Reffitt helped lead the crowd that stormed the Capitol, just weeks after his then-18-year-old son Jackson attempted to warn the FBI about his plans. Jackson Reffitt now believes that Trump's pardons will embolden far-right extremists to commit further political violence, including potential backlash against those close to them. &#822…

Staff (2025-01-23). Ex-FBI Agent: Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons Send Dangerous Message Encouraging More Far-Right Violence. democracynow.org Former FBI special agent Mike German, whose new book Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within chronicles his experience working undercover in far-right, white nationalist militias and warns of the unchecked danger they pose to American society, responds to Trump's mass pardons of January 6 insurrectionists, many of whom were members of or affiliated with far-right militias. "The pardons definitely send a message both to the far-right militant movement that political violence against Trump's enemies will be rewarded … [and] sends a message to law enforcement that there's no value in inv…

Staff (2025-01-23). "Attack on Science": Trump's Exit from WHO Could Make Next Pandemic More Likely, More Deadly. democracynow.org In one of his first executive orders after taking office, President Trump ordered the United States to withdraw from the U.N.'s World Health Organization, putting numerous WHO programs at risk, including efforts to tackle tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health law at Georgetown University, says the move is a "grave mistake for American national interests and our national security," as well as "an attack on science, public health and public health institutions." He warns that the U.S. will likely fall behind on public health innovation and disease pre…

newarab (2025-01-23). Over 61,000 dead in Gaza as recovered bodies add to war toll. newarab.com Gaza's media office (GMO) has updated the death toll from The enclave's officials have now set the toll at 61,182 Palestinians killed or missing after thousands of bodies were recovered and later brought to hospitals, and after several remains were uncovered. | The media offic…

newarab (2025-01-23). UK lawyers urge review of police conduct at Gaza protests. newarab.com

Josiah Mortimer (2025-01-23). 'If I Die, So Be It': Mother of British-Egyptian Prisoner Alaa Abd El-Fattah Speaks Out on Hunger Strike. bylinetimes.com The mother of imprisoned British-Egyptian writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah has vowed to continue her hunger strike despite deteriorating health and warnings from doctors, saying she is prepared to die in her campaign to free her son. | Speaking outside Downing Street in Westminster, where she has maintained a vigil, Professor Laila Soueif revealed she is "feeling weaker" after — when we spoke — 110 days without food. The 68-year-old academic said she should be "teaching Gazan students online" rather than protesting, but sees no alternative as diplomatic efforts have yielded nothing so far. | Abd El-Fatta…

Contributing Writers (2025-01-23). Canada's Sovereignty in Jeopardy: "51st State", Déjà Vu: The Militarization of North America under President Donald Trump/ By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: www.globalresearch.ca/canada-s-sovereign… By Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, January 23, 2025 17 August 2007 Last December at Trump's luxury Mar a — Lago residence, President Elect Donald Trump intimated that Prime Minister Trudeau should become Governor of the 51st state of the United States of America. This was no joking matter. Canada described as the 51st State of …

infobrics (2025-01-23). Orban hopes Trump's election will have positive effects in Europe. infobrics.org According to the Hungarian leader, it is time for Europe to have conservative, patriotic politicians.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Will the BRICS Grain Exchange Mean Deeper Integration. infobrics.org The Declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan from October 22—24, 2024, emphasized that the heads of state and government of BRICS countries endorsed Russia's initiative to establish a grain trading platform, or a BRICS Grain Exchange, within the bloc…

infobrics (2025-01-23). India-Russia Economic Partnership: Strengthening Ties Across Trade and Investment. infobrics.org India and Russia established a Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2000, which was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010. Strengthening trade and economic relations has been a priority for governments in both countries, with targets set to boost bilateral investment to US$50 billion and bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2025…

infobrics (2025-01-23). Trump bent on ending Ukrainian war – false flag attack could be on the way. infobrics.org The idea of a false flag attack to stop Trump from withdrawing American support to Ukraine is not so wild and should not be taken as "sacred victim" provocation. In fact it seems a possible and even likely scenario. This has been the wildest presidential transition in US history, with a divided "deep state", and there is no reason to assume the turmoil has ended already.

DikelediM (2025-01-23). Employment and Labour to recruit 10 000 inspector interns. sanews.gov.za Employment and Labour to recruit 10 000 inspector interns | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced the recruitment of 10 000 inspector interns who will be recruited from end of January. | The Minister was addressing the NEDLAC Annual Labour School taking place at Kievits Kroon, Pretoria. | Noting the inadequate inspectorate capacity of the department, Minister Meth made an announcement of the intention to recruit 20 000 interns to bolster the inspectorate wing of the department so that all corners of the country are covered and ensure that employers are complying with labour legislation…

alithia zamantakis, Kamran Siddiqi (2025-01-23). ICE threatens immigrants across Chicago, but the people fight back. liberationnews.org Trump wants to make an example of Chicago, a progressive, working-class city of immigrants.

Estevan Hernandez, Maristella Tuazon, Victor Urquiza (2025-01-23). Racist Laken Riley Act would lead to anti-immigration crackdown. liberationnews.org The premise that people need to be protected from undocumented "criminal aliens" is completely false.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-01-23). The Visible Cracks of the Invented Worlds. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos L. Garrido Reflection on the Cost of Maintenance of Lies Truth is cheap. Not in the sense that it is worthless. But quite literally, it just is there. All that an understanding of truth requires is our ability to comprehend the world; to see how things are connected to each other, how they exist…

Victoria Torres (2025-01-23). Venezuela to Set Date for First Constitutional Elections of 2025. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Elvis Amoroso, reported that the institution remains in permanent session planning the numerous elections scheduled for 2025. | The CNE has determined the date of the first Constitutional elections, and this information will be released shortly, wrote Amoroso in a press release. | Despite the election date not being release, the CNE's announcements set the tone for the upcoming elections constitutionally scheduled for 2025. Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, during his Annual Message to the Nation mentioned that he would prefer h…

Editor (2025-01-23). American Troops as Migrants. scheerpost.com

Dan Williams (2025-01-23). Trump threats of immigration raids strike fear in many in Chicago. america.cgtn.com Immigrant communities in the U.S. are on edge, bracing for promised raids by federal authorities looking to round up and deport undocumented immigrants. | U.S. President Donald Trump has made immigration a top priority of his new administration. | And while officials say undocumented migrants who've committed serious crimes will be targeted first.
| All those without proper papers have been put on notice. | CGTN's Dan Williams has more now from Chicago, a city identified as a starting point for Trump's mass deportation goals.

Editor (2025-01-23). American Troops as Migrants. scheerpost.com

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran should be introduced as role model in hosting refugees: UNHCR official. presstv.ir A senior UNHCR official says Iran serves as a role model in the world when it comes to hosting refugees.

Alexandra Jacobo (2025-01-23). Trump attacks Bishop for plea of mercy, calling for LGBTQ+ and immigrant compassion in viral sermon. nationofchange.org "In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now."

Brant Roberts (2025-01-23). President of Mexico Responds to US Threat of Deportations. orinocotribune.com The Mexican government responded to threats of mass deportation by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, by stating that Mexico will support its fellow citizens through the program "Mexico Embraces You." | Secretary of the Interior of Mexico Rosa Icela Rodríguez announced that President Claudia Sheinbaum will assist the migrants deported by Trump; since Trump's victory was announced, Sheinbaum's administration has been planning strategies to aid Mexicans in the US or returning from the US. | "Mexico will do everything necessary to defend, care for, and allocate whatever is needed to receive those who…

Andrea Mazzarino (2025-01-23). Donald Trump's War on Migrants. fpif.org

Staff (2025-01-23). Donald Trump dice que podría cortar fondos federales a "las ciudades santuario de inmigrantes" cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, sugirió que "tal vez" corte la distribución de fondos federales a las ciudades que no entreguen al Gobierno a los inmigrantes indocumentados que se hallen en sus jurisdicciones. Envía 1 500 soldados en servicio activo para blindar la frontera sur.

Ed Sykes (2025-01-23). Led By Donkeys target Elon Musk over his Nazi salute. thecanary.co Following Elon Musk's Nazi salute and establishment attempts to whitewash it, activists at Led By Donkeys have targeted the Musk's Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin. "The world's richest man", the group warned, "is promoting the far right in Europe". The world's richest man @elonmusk is promoting the far right in Europe. Don't buy a @Tesla.Location: Tesla …

Brant Roberts (2025-01-23). Venezuela Rejects US Reinstatement of Cuba on List of Sponsors of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com

Misión Verdad (2025-01-23). Trump, Venezuela's Economy, and the Shadow of Oil Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for a second term and, just hours after being sworn in as president, he began signing dozens of executive measures in the area of domestic US policy. | The president was Trump replied: "We'll find out later. We're probably going to stop b…

Editor (2025-01-23). There Will Be No 'Trump Effect' When It Comes to U.S. Policy Toward Palestine. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2025-01-23). "Talking about (the Silencing of) Palestine" conference defies boycott by Frankfurt's Goethe University. wsws.org The conference hosted over 60 speakers from universities in ten countries and several hundred participants, with a further 2,000 or so people participating online.

The Canary (2025-01-23). The #Hastings3 are free — and already planning another pro-Palestine protest. thecanary.co Three men prosecuted for taking part in a peaceful protest at arms manufacturer General Dynamics were found not guilty of all charges at Brighton Law Courts on Wednesday 22 January. Laurie Holden, 72, Clem McCulloch, 33, and Thomas Delves, 25 — collectively known as the #Hastings3 — were arrested for aggravated trespass on 29 February …

Amy Goodman (2025-01-23). Trump's Exit From WHO Could Make Next Pandemic More Likely — and More Deadly. truthout.org In one of his first executive orders after taking office, President Trump ordered the United States to withdraw from the U.N.'s World Health Organization, putting numerous WHO programs at risk, including efforts to tackle tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Lawrence Gostin, a professor of global health law at Georgetown University, says the move is a "grave mistake for American national interests and our… |

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). Panama and Peru to strengthen bilateral relations. plenglish.com According to a report from the Palacio de las Garzas (Herons' Palace), the seat of the Executive Branch, both presidents met as part of their agenda while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, which ends on Friday. | Mulino and Duarte also advocated for enhancing cooperation in strategic areas such as security and the historical ties between the two countries. | Panama and Peru have 32 bilateral agreements in several spheres, such as agriculture, science, culture, tourism, trade, and security. | Additionally, they have 121 years of diplomatic relations, during which they have fostered a solid and fruitful…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). Peru: Trump's aggression against Cuba is arrogant and imperial. plenglish.com Lima, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Hugo Cabieses, today described as arrogant and imperial the decision of US President Donald Trump to include Cuba again in an arbitrary list of pro-terrorist countries.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-01-23). Opposition in Germany to the deployment of US missiles. plenglish.com Berlin, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Public figures in Germany signed an open letter against the deployment of US medium-range missiles in the territory of this European nation, the NTV network reported today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). French organizations reject Cuba's reinstatement in SSOT list. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) French political and solidarity organizations denounced on Thursday Cuba's reinstatement in Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list. They demanded the end of the US blockade on the island.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). Mexico seeks to promote sustainable economy at Davos Forum. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Alicia Barcena, will exchange perspectives and action lines for a sustainable economy as part of her activities at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a city in Switzerland, on Thursday.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). New energy matrix arrives to Cuba's hydraulic system. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The hydraulic sector of Cuba's largest region continues today with the transformation of its energy matrix in water pumping stations, as part of a national policy.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). Russia not worried by Trump's sanction rhetoric. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, assured that they do not observe anything new in the declarations of the US president, Donald Trump, who threatened to impose sanctions if an agreement on Ukraine was not reached.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). South Sudan temporarily suspends connection to social networks. plenglish.com Juba, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) For three months, the Government of South Sudan suspended the connection to social networks in the country, after accusing them of disseminating violent content from neighboring Sudan, it was known here today.

Juan M. Garcia (2025-01-23). Silvio Rodriguez's song to Jose Mujica has repercussions in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan media has highlighted and disseminated the song that the renowned Cuban singer songwriter Silvio Rodriguez dedicated to former President Jose Mujica, who is fighting cancer.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Bastión 2025 en Villa Clara. radiohc.cu Como parte de la preparación del país para la defensa ante la creciente hostilidad del imperialismo yanqui y la inclusión otra vez de Cuba en la lista de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo inició en Villa Clara al igual que en toda la nación el Ejercicio Estratégico Bastión 2025.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Segundo mandato de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu En su segundo mandato, el presidente, Donald Trump, no se conforma con el poder de la primera magistratura de EEUU. Quiere ser emperador absoluto, un modo de ejercer el poder, sin división entre Estados, esferas o poderes y asegurar que la persona a cargo del poder, será la única responsable de tomar las decisiones.

María Candela (2025-01-23). "La sociedad Espeleológica de Cuba es de todos y para todos los espeleólogos cubanos" (+Fotos). radiohc.cu "La Sociedad espeleológica de Cuba es de todos y para todos los espeleólogos cubanos" expresó el Msc Divaldo A. Gutiérrez Calvache, presidente de la Sociedad Espeleológica de Cuba. Aquí tenemos como delegados dignos ejemplos de espeleólogos cubanos que residiendo fuera de Cuba durante años son dignos representantes de esa hermandad y de apoyo a la espeleología cubana. Con ese concepto recibimos a José Luis Gómez, y otros más".

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Selección femenina sub-17 de fútbol topará con las dominicanas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (JIT).- Con dos partidos amistosos culmina la preparación del equipo cubano de fútbol que participará en el Torneo Femenino Sub-17 de Concacaf 2025, clasificatorio para el mundial de la categoría.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). En Nicaragua avanzada de Cuba para Serie de Béisbol de las Américas. radiohc.cu Managua, 23 ene (PL).- El primer grupo de peloteros cubanos que representará a la isla en la Serie de las Américas de béisbol ya se encuentra en Nicaragua y hoy se espera el arribo de la segunda parte de la delegación.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Serie de las Américas: Aplazado partido Colombia-Curazao. radiohc.cu Managua, 23 ene (PL).- El partido entre las selecciones de Colombia y Curazao, previsto para el día inaugural de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol Nicaragua 2025 fue aplazado, según un comunicado oficial de la entidad que auspicia el torneo.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Imprecaciones de Trump también para América Latina. radiohc.cu En su segundo mandato, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, no inició acertadamente la alusión a América Latina, al afirmar que la potencia del Norte no la necesita.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Indefiniciones en comienzo del año electoral en Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) A 10 meses de las elecciones presidenciales en Chile, aún existen hoy pocas definiciones de lo que será la carrera hacia La Moneda, y aunque algunos sectores ya anunciaron candidatos, en otros el panorama es difuso.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Convocan desde Holguín al Festival Nacional Por Primera Vez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) El Festival Nacional del Audiovisual Por Primera Vez, a sesionar del 19 al 23 de febrero en Holguín, estará dedicado en su edición 17 a la promoción y visualización de la creación de jóvenes cineastas cubanos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Jóvenes cubanos ratifican compromiso con la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba (UJC) ratificó hoy su compromiso con la Revolución y edificar una mejor nación con todos y para el bien de todos, ante las nuevas medidas de la administración estadounidense.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Cubanos caen en Copa Presidente de Balonmano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (JIT).- Una derrota ante Baréin con marcador de 26 goles por 39 marcó el debut del equipo cubano en la Copa Presidente de Balonmano de Croacia 2025.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Desde Venezuela, colaboradores rechazan decisión de reincorporar a Cuba en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela rechazan decisión del gobierno de Estados Unidos de reincorporar a Cuba a la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo, según trascendió en el balance anual del trabajo de la Misión Cultura, Corazón Adentro.

The Sirius Report (2025-01-23). Russia is on a collision course with the US over Ukraine. thesiriusreport.com Paul assesses why the US is not listening to Russia and how this could seriously undermine negotiations to end the war with consequences Paul outlines in this podcast.

Staff (2025-01-23). 'Dialogue Works' edition of 23 January: Russia & Iran Brace as Trump Reshapes U.S. Policy. gilbertdoctorow.com

Staff (2025-01-23). RN News: 'Sixty Minutes' now available in English voice-over. gilbertdoctorow.com As readers of these pages know, I make extensive use of Russia's leading news programs and political talk shows directed at their domestic audience for my presentations of what the country's political elites are thinking. At times I have received reader comments asking me to provide links to given programs that I found especially worthwhile, …

A A (2025-01-23). Caro signor Musk, non abbiamo bisogno che tu ci venga a dire come fare grande l'Europa. strategic-culture.su America O Russia? Le riflessioni di Lorenzo Maria Pacini sul tema della "rinascita" Dell'Europa. | Segue nostro Perdonate sin da subito il tono di questo articolo — che sarà meno geopolitico e strategico e più politico — perché voglio che sia chiaro fin da ora: non spetta a Musk dirci come far tornare ad essere grande l'Europa | Un consiglio non richiesto | Era chiaro che prima o dopo sarebbe successo: il nuovo (o vecchio ma oc…

Michael Corbin (2025-01-23). Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed an historic 20-year strategic agreement that a

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.

boothdw (2025-01-23). Say You Want an Evolution. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). As Trump II Begins, Bezos Swaps Scrutiny for 'Storytelling'. scheerpost.com By Julie Hollar / Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting As the Washington Post faces a staff rebellion and plummeting subscription rates, billionaire owner Jeff Bezos has introduced a new mission statement: "Riveting Storytelling for All of America." The new path forward, as introduced in a slide deck to staff by Suzi Watford, the paper's chief strategy officer, demands that the …

Editor (2025-01-23). JOHN KIRIAKOU: Pardon Me for Being Angry. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). New Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says Ukraine War Needs To End. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). "Profoundly Dangerous": Public Citizen Sues Trump over Legality of Elon Musk-Led DOGE. scheerpost.com By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! The Trump administration is facing four lawsuits over the formation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a new government advisory committee headed by the world's richest man, Elon Musk. One of these lawsuits is being brought by the watchdog organization Public Citizen, which says DOGE fails to comply with …

Editor (2025-01-23). As Trump II Begins, Bezos Swaps Scrutiny for 'Storytelling'. scheerpost.com By Julie Hollar / Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting As the Washington Post faces a staff rebellion and plummeting subscription rates, billionaire owner Jeff Bezos has introduced a new mission statement: "Riveting Storytelling for All of America." The new path forward, as introduced in a slide deck to staff by Suzi Watford, the paper's chief strategy officer, demands that the …

Editor (2025-01-23). JOHN KIRIAKOU: Pardon Me for Being Angry. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). New Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says Ukraine War Needs To End. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). "Profoundly Dangerous": Public Citizen Sues Trump over Legality of Elon Musk-Led DOGE. scheerpost.com By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! The Trump administration is facing four lawsuits over the formation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a new government advisory committee headed by the world's richest man, Elon Musk. One of these lawsuits is being brought by the watchdog organization Public Citizen, which says DOGE fails to comply with …

Editor (2025-01-23). Trump Says Schools, Churches, Hospitals Aren't Off-Limits to Immigration Police. scheerpost.com

____ (2025-01-23). It Is Becoming Downright Boring. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

____ (2025-01-23). Let's Face It … smoothiex12.blogspot.com Melania is not just the class act, she is an amazing woman, mother and First Lady. Perfection as a woman and a political figure. She is the finest woman to grace the White House in generations. And don't give me this Camelot and Jacqueline, with her grotesquely wide set eyes and dubious "beauty", BS when compared to Melania.

____ (2025-01-23). Nima and Me. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com In about 35 minutes, live.

Mike Ludwig (2025-01-23). Betrayed by US Again, Afghan Evacuees Stranded After Refugee Program Suspension. truthout.org Back in 2020, President Donald Trump inked a deal with the Taliban for the eventual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The deal was noteworthy for a variety of reasons, among them Trump's bypassing of the U.S.-backed Afghan government at the time. Many critics — including top U.S. military brass — would later say the deal set conditions for a botched U.S. withdrawal in 2021 and the… |

Leonid Savin (2025-01-23). Sur la question de la sécurité pan-eurasienne. thealtworld.com Il y a quelques jours, le ministre russe des affaires étrangères, Sergei Lavrov, a déclaré que la Russie était prête à discuter de garanties de sécurité pour un pays ´ aujourd'hui appelé Ukraine ª, mais que le contexte eurasien serait déterminant pour la conclusion d'un accord. | Le haut diplomate a clairement indiqué que ´ la partie occidentale du continent [de l'Eurasie] ne peut pas s'isoler de géants comme la Chine, l'Inde, la Russie, le golfe Persique et l'ensemble de l'Asie du Sud, le Bangladesh et le Pakistan. Des centaines de millions de personnes peuplent cette région. Nous devons dévelop…

Chris Walker (2025-01-23). Report: Average Net Worth of Trump's Top 10 Economic Advisers Tops $500 Million. truthout.org Super rich individuals in President Donald Trump's economic policy team will not have the interests of working-class Americans in mind when they make important decisions, a new report from Americans for Tax Fairness warns. The report examines the net worth of Trump's economic policy advisers, which includes nominees to lead the Treasury and Commerce Departments and individuals who will serve… |

Emma Lee (2025-01-23). UAW President Is "Ready to Work With Trump" Weeks After Calling Him a Scab. truthout.org United Auto Workers (UAW) president Shawn Fain went quiet for a few weeks after Trump was re-elected in November. Just a few months ago at the Democratic National Convention, Fain was calling on workers to rally behind Kamala Harris to "defend democracy" and deriding Trump as a "scab" (though Trump is a capitalist billionaire who would more likely repress a picket line than cross one). Then… |

Freddy Brewster (2025-01-23). Group Pushing Crypto Plan Is Tied to Project 2025, Fossil Fuel Operatives. truthout.org A Bitcoin advocacy group pushing President-elect Donald Trump to stockpile massive amounts of cryptocurrency and state-level efforts to do the same is run by fossil fuel operatives fighting to eliminate environmental regulations, including the author of the Project 2025 proposal to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency. If the group has its way, governments will use taxpayer dollars… |

Chris Walker (2025-01-23). Big Oil Spent $445 Million to Influence 2024 Elections. truthout.org A new report details how fossil fuel executives helped finance President Donald Trump's 2024 election win, spending millions of dollars to influence the race in his favor. The report from Climate Power, a progressive group dedicated to "winning the politics of climate," suggests that Big Oil's donations to Trump — coupled with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on lobbying Congress over… |

Sharon Lerner (2025-01-23). Trump's Pick for Key EPA Role Represented Companies Accused of Pollution Harm. truthout.org The man tapped by President Donald Trump to be second-in-command of the federal agency that protects the public from environmental dangers is a lawyer who has represented companies accused of harming people and the environment through pollution. David Fotouhi, a partner in the global law firm Gibson Dunn, played a key part in rolling back climate regulations and water protections while… |

WSWS (2025-01-23). 20 years since the death of Oury Jalloh in a Dessau police cell. wsws.org The years of cover-ups and denials by the German judiciary in this and other cases represents a serious warning. Justice will not come from these forces.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Aggressive Hughes Fire erupts in Southern California two weeks after catastrophic Los Angeles fires. wsws.org Santa Clarita, the area affected by the Hughes Fire, is a densely populated community predominantly comprising workers and middle-class families.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Cultural, architectural destruction in the Los Angeles fires. wsws.org Southern California, in addition to being a center of the film and television industry, is a major focal point of cultural creation and exhibition. It is also home to remarkable recreational sites, tourist attractions and parks.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Australia: Mass resignations no way forward for psychiatrists as NSW Labor government steps up attack. wsws.org Far from pressuring the government to concede, the mass resignation of staff psychiatrists offers the Labor government an easy opportunity to accelerate a process that is already well underway—the piecemeal privatisation of public health.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Australian educators speak on deteriorating conditions in Victorian schools after sell-out union agreements. wsws.org Members of the Committee for Public Education recently spoke with several teachers on how conditions in the schools have changed since the imposition of the last Australian Education Union sell-out in 2022.

WSWS (2025-01-23). IYSSE/SEP (Sri Lanka) campaigns against meeting ban at Peradeniya University. wsws.org The campaign at the Galaha junction, the main entrance to university premises, attracted considerable attention from students and workers, who opposed the ban and expressed their hostility to the government's IMF austerity agenda.

AW Staff (2025-01-23). ATM company ordered to pay $138 million to investors. anabaptistworld.org A Lancaster County, Pa., judge has ordered Paramount Management Group, a company that runs automatic teller machines, to pay $138 million to investors after missing revenue payments.

Eduardo Garcia (2025-01-23). NicaNotes: Nicaragua's Education Revolution: No One Size Fits All. afgj.org Register here: bit.ly/NicaJan26 * * * Nicaragua's Education Revolution: No One Size Fits All By Becca Renk (Becca Renk is originally from Idaho, USA. She has lived and worked in sustainable community development in Nicaragua since 2001 with the Jubilee House Community and its project, the Center for Development in Central America; she coordinates the…

Eileen Kinch (2025-01-23). Anabaptism at 500 anniversary event in Indiana looks back to live forward. anabaptistworld.org More than 700 people of various Anabaptist backgrounds gathered Jan. 21 at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, Ind., for MennoMedia's Anabaptism at 500 worship service. The event's livestream brought in viewers from over 1,090 accounts. Titled "Looking Back, Living Forward," the service celebrated the adult rebaptisms of the first Anabaptists on Jan. 21, 1525, and …

Eileen Kinch (2025-01-23). Rest and digest, even during emergencies. anabaptistworld.org January's post has been hard to draft. Los Angeles is burning. Honestly, it's hard to think of much else. I moved to Los Angeles in 2023 and began having fun as a Metropolitan Mennonite Man. It's much less fun when whole chunks of cinema city are in cinders. I live in an area that is …

publicbooks (2025-01-23). The Costs of Having It All: On Netflix's "Dubai Bling" publicbooks.org "Dubai Bling" reveals contemporary shifts in public discourse on feminism and the patriarchal family unit.

_____ (2025-01-23). Sudanese journalist Yahya Hamad Fadlallah dies after army arrest. alaraby.co.uk

APR editor (2025-01-23). Standing for decency: The sermon the President didn't want to hear. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nick Rockel People get ready There's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no ticket You just thank the Lord Songwriter: Curtis Mayfield READ MORE: Trump's reaction as bishop pleads for protection of minorities You…

editor (2025-01-23). Green aluminium? Tell Albo he's dreaming. onlineopinion.com.au There's no limit to what the Labor Government will do in an attempt to achieve the unachievable.

editor (2025-01-23). Ecologists effectively advocating destruction of Australian forests. onlineopinion.com.au Denial, ignorance and ideology lie behind dangerous thinking on fire management.

Jake Bittle (2025-01-23). What Trump can (and can't) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid. grist.org

Jim Spellman (2025-01-23). Trump begins controversial agenda with major program shakeups. america.cgtn.com Only a few days in office, U.S. President Donald Trump has already used a long list of executive orders to try to reshape the government. | Now, he is starting to follow through on some of the goals laid out in those controversial orders. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

Joseph Winters (2025-01-23). Trump leaving the Paris Agreement is 'mostly symbolic.' What does it actually mean? grist.org

Lucrecia Franco (2025-01-23). Brazil braces for dengue epidemic after 2024 surge. america.cgtn.com With the re-emergence of a potentially more severe dengue strain, Brazil is bracing for the possibility of another epidemic in 2025. | Last year was the worst on record for Dengue in Brazil, with 6.4 million probable cases and 6,000 deaths recorded. | So far in the first three weeks of 2025, 87,000 probable cases and eight confirmed deaths have been reported. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco reports.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2025-01-23). Dangerous snowstorms slam American South. america.cgtn.com The American South is experiencing an unusual winter storm, covering typically warm regions in snow and causing widespread disruptions. Residents are marveling at the rare sight, capturing moments of snowfall in areas like Florida. | However, this unprecedented weather has also resulted in emergencies, power outages, and fatalities. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

Paddy French (2025-01-23). Mazher 'Fake Sheik' Mahmood Off the Hook in Prince Harry Case. bylinetimes.com The settlement of Prince Harry's action against the News of the World will come as a relief to Mazher "Fake Sheik" Mahmood. Even though Murdoch's legal team were not going to call him as a witness, the trial would have been highly embarrassing for the paper's star reporter. | Prince Harry's barrister would have explored Mahmood's alleged intimidation of a key witness in the 1999 trial of the actor John Alford. More than twenty years after Alford was jailed for supplying cocaine to the Fake Sheik, the witness confessed that she gave false testimony under oath. | Byline Times has obtained new evidence that the N…

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Big Tech's Empire State: Silicon Valley seeks to run the world using technocracy. expose-news.com Technocracy, a system of scientific management of society, is rising to power, with Silicon Valley as its hub and Big Tech as its driving force. Key figures such as Elon Musk, Peter …

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Canada: 'Woke' ideology is on its way out. expose-news.com In Canada, several major corporations, including Walmart, Starbucks and Ford Motor Company, have moved away from diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") practices in 2024. Walmart announced sweeping changes to its DEI policies, …

The Onion Staff (2025-01-23). SATIRE: Ram Will Stop Headbutting Things When Headbutting Things Stops Working. theonion.com DUBOIS, WY—Saying the one-size-fits-all approach had yet to let him down, a local ram told reporters Thursday that he would stop headbutting things when headbutting things stopped working. "Say what you will about it, there's pretty much no problem in my life that can't be solved by lowering my head, charging forward, and smacking my …

The Onion Staff (2025-01-23). SATIRE: Report: Best Pickup Technique Remains Approaching Woman And Saying 'Ditch This Zero And Get With A Hero'. theonion.com NEW YORK—Describing the time-tested method as a nearly guaranteed way of attracting a mate's interest, a report released Thursday by Columbia University's Department of Social Psychology found that the best pickup technique remained approaching a woman and saying "Ditch this zero and get with a hero." "Our findings suggest this short phrase has an almost …

The Onion Staff (2025-01-23). SATIRE: What To Know About The Jan. 6 Pardons. theonion.com President Donald Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 rioters who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Here is everything you need to know about the pardons and commutations: Q: Who is celebrating the pardons? A: All the nonviolent marijuana offenders who no longer have to share their cells with insurrectionists. Q: Do the …

Michelle Begue (2025-01-23). Colombia sees rash of deadly rebel fighting. america.cgtn.com Fighting between armed rival groups in Colombia over the past week has left at least 100 dead and thousands fleeing to nearby Venezuela. | In response, the Colombian government has halted peace talks with one of the rebel groups. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.

Owen Fairclough (2025-01-23). Bidders make their offer for TikTok as app's fate hangs in limbo. america.cgtn.com TikTok bidders are lining up to buy the U.S. version of the Chinese social media app whose fate hangs in the balance. | Some have gone public with their interest. | They include a wide cast of tech titans and social media stars. | But acquiring TikTok would be complicated. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-23). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-23). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org

Guest Blogger (2025-01-23). UK Worse Place in World to Put Solar Power. wattsupwiththat.com When everything is taken into account, there is no case for solar power.

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-23). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-23). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the ICC is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org

A a (2025-01-23). DOGE, aka the Deep State made official? strategic-culture.su

A a (2025-01-23). God save us all from the Pax Americana. strategic-culture.su

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended. sanews.gov.za Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, on Wednesday said operations at the Groblers Bridge port of entry into Botswana are still temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall, which caused significant flooding at the various operational areas. | "We are pleased to announce that the floodwaters have now subsided, allowing for an assessment of the port infrastructure," Masiapato said. | Masiapato said a thorough inspection was conducted by experts from various engineering disciplines to determine the extent of the damage…

Mark Thompson (2025-01-23). The Pentagon continues its sloppy shopping spree. responsiblestatecraft.org Responsible Statecraft will today begin regularly republishing, with permission, The Bunker, a weekly newsletter written by long-time Pentagon correspondent Mark Thompson and produced by the Project on Government Oversight, where this latest edition originally MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK: | Assuming you're not the Pentagon: Five years ago, The Bunker splurged and bought himself a state-of-the-art, 65-inch 4K OLED (don't ask) television for $4,000. You know, to watch Defense Department briefings…

NEOB (2025-01-23). Rape accused Pastor Omotoso and co-accused to learn fate in April. sanews.gov.za Rape accused Pastor Omotoso and co-accused to learn fate in April | The racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual assault case against controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa Sitho, has been adjourned to April for judgement. | Judgement is expected to be delivered nearly eight years after the initial arrest of the accused. | According to Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, Omotoso and his two South African co-accused are facing at least 32 counts in the court. | "It is alleged that Omotoso, who w…

Staff (2025-01-23). How Technology Democratizes Financial Markets For Investors. moguldom.com Much has changed in the financial markets compared to a decade ago. With the growth of technology, assets like stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies are now more accessible to the public. Investors no longer need to go through a series of documentation and high fees, and anyone of legal age with an internet connection and a …

Staff (2025-01-23). What Are the Best Things to Buy with Crypto. moguldom.com One common hang-up that people have with cryptocurrency is that they don't know what to do with it. This can prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin because they aren't sure what comes next. However, the truth is that crypto can be used to purchase a lot of items the same as fiat currency. …

Staff (2025-01-23). Social Trading in Forex: Is Copy Trading the Future. moguldom.com In this modern investment environment innovations have been the tradition for traders. From technological advancement to market experiments, trading is more exciting than ever. If you are willing to take care of the situation with forex trading you need to understand all investment opportunities and obstacles on your way. However, only a seasoned investor can …

Staff (2025-01-23). How Progressive Jackpot Slots Work: A Guide for Slot Enthusiasts. moguldom.com Slot machines with progressive jackpots are among the most thrilling games available at online casinos. With the potential to win amazing prizes, these games attract both seasoned players and newcomers alike. However, what distinguishes progressive slots from standard slots? What should you know before playing for growing jackpots, and how do they grow? In this …

Stavroula Pabst (2025-01-23). Once ridiculed Space Force ready to blast off with Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Trump ignites fears for EU economy. presstv.ir The return of Donald Trump to the White House has sparked fresh concerns among EU leaders about the potential fallout from a trade war with the US.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Saudi Crown Prince pledges $600bn in investments to Trump. presstv.ir Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has pledged $600 billion in investments during a call with Trump.

Abdullah Jallow (2025-01-23). Ruling on the statement of a person: "Yaa Rasulal lah" salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Question: A Muslim testifies that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the Messenger of Allah, but when standing up or sitting down, he says, "Yaa Rasulal lah -O …

Abdullah Jallow (2025-01-23). What motivates Irfan Fard — at Jerusalem Post — to repeat his slander against the term Islamic? salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah said: ŸàŸéŸÑŸéÿß ŸäŸéÿ£Ÿíÿ™ŸèŸàŸÜŸéŸÉŸé ÿ®ŸêŸÖŸéÿ´ŸéŸÑŸç ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸéÿß ÿ¨Ÿêÿ¶ŸíŸÜŸéŸ∞ŸÉŸé ÿ®Ÿ&ecir…

Alexis Sterling (2025-01-23). Private prisons poised to reap billions as Laken Riley Act passes Congress. nationofchange.org Corporate interests dominate immigration policy under new legislation.

Cam Fenton (2025-01-23). Should climate activists target fossil fuel subsidies? nationofchange.org It's hard to imagine Sanders and Musk actually agreeing on much, but the message from Sanders got me wondering about another area of wild government overspending: fossil fuel subsidies.

Reynard Loki (2025-01-23). States are doing a terrible job enforcing laws meant to protect farmed animals. nationofchange.org Lack of law enforcement leads to needless suffering for sentient beings.

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran judiciary says verdict still not final on singer Tataloo. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Italy's Meloni under fire over release of wanted Libyan general. newarab.com The controversial move has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the

newarab (2025-01-23). 'Negligence played key role' in Turkey fire which killed 78. newarab.com Negligence played a role in the deaths of 78 people who perished when a huge fire gutted a luxury ski resort hotel in northern There were safety failures on multiple levels at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya, the head of the Ankara Chamber of Architects told AFP late on Wednesday. | "We can't single out just one culprit, unfortunately. Many people weren't doing their jobs properly," Derya Basyilmaz said. | She is in Kartalkaya with a delegation of experts to prepare a report on the tragedy. | Ang…

newarab (2025-01-23). South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of Sudan killings. newarab.com South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in The block was to be implemented at midnight on Wednesday, Napoleon Adok, director general of the National Communications Authority, wrote in a letter dated Wednesday to internet service providers. | "This is culminating from the recent upheaval in Sudan, that has exposed the…

newarab (2025-01-23). Spotted hyena found in Egypt for first time in 5,000 years. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). UK teen interrupts sentencing for Southport murders of 3 girls. newarab.com A British teenager on Thursday repeatedly interrupted the start of his sentencing for murdering three young girls at a Axel Rudakubana, 18, on Monday admitted carrying out the killings in the northern English town of Southport, an atrocity that was followed by days of He also pleaded g…

newarab (2025-01-23). Composer Hans Zimmer pursued for Saudi musical projects. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). France arrests Algerian influencer accused of inciting violence. newarab.com Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested. | The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence…

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran arrests 10 Bahai women in 'shocking' raids: group. newarab.com "Security forces arrested ten Bahai women, without arrest warrants or prior notification, in a series…

newarab (2025-01-23). Iraq parliament passes disputed laws, could allow child marriage. newarab.com The legislati…

newarab (2025-01-23). Elon Musk and the racist myth of Asian grooming gangs. newarab.com

The Independent (2025-01-23). üü•PLE : Candidates struggled with problem-solving skills. independent.co.ug UNEB Reports Drop in Distinctions, First-Grades, While Science Tops for Third Consecutive Year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a decline in the first-grade passes in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), despite an overall improvement in the pass rate. During the presentation of the results at …

The Independent (2025-01-23). 2024 PLE: UNEB directs schools to clear arrears to access results. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has directed all schools with outstanding invoices to clear their balances to access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. Speaking to our reporter ahead of the official release of the examination results this morning, UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule revealed that the UNEB …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Deputy IGG accused of environmental degradation, torturing police officer. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government is under the spotlight for alleged environmental degradation, abuse of power, and torture following an incident involving Alex Katungi, a police officer from the environmental police unit. In a complaint addressed to Inspector General of Government Beti Olive Kamya, Katungi's …

The Independent (2025-01-23). FULL TEXT: The Sun finally apologises to Prince Harry and Tom Watson. independent.co.ug London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Prince Harry has accepted an apology from the publisher of the Sun, News Group Newspapers (NGN), for intrusion into his private life — alongside currently undisclosed but "substantial" damages. He has now settled his high court legal action against the publisher. The case, brought by Harry and former Labour deputy …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Kawempe North MP seat attracts more than 10 aspirants. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North constituency parliamentary seat has attracted more than ten aspirants. The seat fell vacant earlier this month following the death of the area member of parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya. The aspirants include Moses Ali Jjemba, an NRM carder, and resident of Mbogo Village; Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, a renowned city lawyer …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Pader Court remands two men over violence, property damage. independent.co.ug Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pader Grade One Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded two men to Pader Government Prison, Kineni, on a separate criminal charges involving violence and property damage. David Okello, a resident of Lwala B' Cell, Pader Town Council, admitted while appearing before the court to threatening violence with intent to …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Public Service Ministry scraps 4149 from payroll. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In an ongoing effort to streamline the public service payroll, the Ministry of Public Service has deactivated 4,149 employees across various ministries, entities and local governments. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service said that this action follows a second round of validation and headcount exercises conducted from …

The Independent (2025-01-23). UNAIDS urges Donald Trump to continue HIV funding. independent.co.ug Washington, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | UNAIDS has urged President Donald Trump to continue funding HIV. This comes a day after the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organisation. "Under President Trump's leadership, the United States of America has the opportunity to accelerate the global HIV response and end AIDS by 2030," …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Elon Musk, Sam Altman fight over Stargate on social media. independent.co.ug SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | The xAI owner Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are fighting on X about Stargate, the enormous infrastructure project to build data centers for OpenAI across the United States. OpenAI said on Tuesday that it would team up with SoftBank and Oracle to build multiple data centers for artificial …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Museveni blames poverty on reluctance to embrace gov't programs. independent.co.ug Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has attributed the poverty in the country to the failure of people to embrace government programs. While inspecting different enterprises of farmers under the parish development Model-PDM program across the Busoga sub-region on Wednesday, Museveni said that he started economic empowerment programs in 1989 by steering the …

The Independent (2025-01-23). UPE: Head teachers want automatic promotion policy reconsidered. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of head teachers in Kasese District is urging the government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, to reconsider certain aspects of the policy that allows for the automatic promotion of pupils under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. Automatic promotion was implemented in 2005 as part …

Ed Sykes (2025-01-23). Keir Starmer gets ratioed as he attacks activists and regulations. thecanary.co Labour Party PM Keir Starmer is trying to show Britain how right-wing he is. But that's not making him any more popular. And his performance on social media right now is a perfect representation of that. Keir Starmer: roasted, rounded upon, and ratioed The prime minister has been writing for disgusting corporate rags like the …

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2025-01-23). DWP rolls out yet another piece of clickbait for the MSM. thecanary.co Another week, another absolutely bullshit story about what the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to subject benefits claimants to. The DWP are coming for your… DRIVING LICENCES This week, "benefits cheats could lose driving licences". In amongst the launch of the government's new proposals in their latest CRACKDOWN on benefits fraud, DWP boss …

The Canary (2025-01-23). The Lord Walney 16's appeal is a battle for justice — for all of us. thecanary.co Over two days on 29 and 30 January, the Court of Appeal will review the jail sentences imposed on 16 supporters of Just Stop Oil between July and September 2024: the Lord Walney 16. The sentences include the five-year prison sentence imposed on Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, for taking …

The Canary (2025-01-23). £18m in compensation to rape survivors in ONE YEAR — yet charging rates still at 5%. thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains discussions around rape and sexual violence which some readers may find distressing The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has paid out more than £18m in compensation to survivors in the last year. Yet of the hundreds and thousands of rape and sexual offences reported to UK police forces in the …

The Canary (2025-01-23). Labour just gave crumbs to desperate leaseholders: a 'drop in the ocean'. thecanary.co In November 2024 Labour Party housing minister Matthew Pennycook made the promise to leaseholders. It was that he would put into force a part of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 by the end of this month. On Wednesday 22 January he finally fulfilled this — posting on X (formerly Twitter) that he has …

The Canary (2025-01-23). New: PFI for schools has made OFFSHORE companies £1 BILLION profit. thecanary.co Private Finance Initiative (PFI) continues to have a legacy in the education sector, with repayment costs being 3.3 times larger on average than the value of the infrastructure they built, according to new research by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). The news comes just as the Labour Party government has been …

Olivia Barber (2025-01-23). Suella Braverman says Tories should team up with Reform and copy Trump. leftfootforward.org The former Tory home secretary has said the Tories and Reform UK should form a pact, Speaking from Washington following Donald Trump's inauguration, Suella Braverman said there is no room for two conservative parties in British politics and that she likes Nigel Farage. | Braverman also praised the "raw and unfiltered conservatism" of Trump's administration, and said the Tories should emulate his success at making the "unsayable mainstream"

John Mitchinson (2025-01-23). The Upside Down: Vegetable Leather. bylinetimes.com This article was originally published in the February 2025 print edition of Byline Times | To stay ahead of the curve, The story of rubber is an early example of how the forces of imperial ambition, technological innovation and unfettered capitalism came together to deliver the modern world. Sometimes known as 'white gold', the scale and impact of its cultivation, production, and exploitation is only matched by that of oil. | The story begins in Brazil in 1735, when the poet, mathematician, and friend of Voltaire, Charles Marie de la Condamine, s…

Hendrik Sybrandy (2025-01-23). Respiratory viruses increase across the U.S. america.cgtn.com The respiratory virus season is in full swing in the U.S. | Fever, sneezing and coughing are the order of the day, forcing many Americans to stay home from work and school and keeping hospitals busy. And it looks like these viruses will stick around for a while. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

Ediz Tiyansan (2025-01-23). Additional wildfires burn in Southern California, putting region on edge. america.cgtn.com Two additional wildfires that erupted on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 22, have put Southern California on edge. | 30,000 residents have come under mandatory evacuation orders, where extreme winds and dry weather conditions are fueling the flames. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyanşan reports.

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the department's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a controversial R800 million Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | The investigation follows the IDT's admission last year that three companies were awarded the tender despite two lacking the necessary registration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). | According to the department, the indepen…

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the department's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a controversial R800-million Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | The investigation follows the IDT's admission last year that three companies were awarded the tender despite two lacking the necessary registration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). | According to the department, the indepen…

APR editor (2025-01-23). Northern Mariana Islands advocates hit back at Trump diversity directives. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Two LGBTQIA+ advocates in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are up in arms over US President Donald Trump's executive order rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government. Pride Marianas founder Roberto Santos said Trump's…

cameron orr (2025-01-23). Cuba's return to terror list belies Trump's pro-peace claims. cpusa.org Days after the Biden administration removed Cuba from the so-called State Sponsors of Terrorism list, Trump rescinded the decision through executive order on his first day in office. The Communist Party USA condemns the continuation of this aggressive policy aimed at overturning the Cuban Revolution. | The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that the Trump administration plans to impose additional restrictions on the island nation. The economic warfare against the Cuban people waged by the U.S. government and condemned by the United Nations represents an illegal and inhumane attack on Cuban sovereig…

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Trending on Twitter: Evil Southport murderer says "I'm glad they're dead" and is removed from the dock. expose-news.com Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old who admitted to killing three young girls in Southport, UK, has been involved in a tumultuous court session. During the sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court, Rudakubana refused to …

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Larry Ellison has created a media storm about his proposal for AI-generated mRNA cancer vaccines. expose-news.com President Donald Trump has announced a major AI investment programme involving Softbank, OpenAI and Oracle, with the initial investment being $100 billion and plans to expand to $500 billion over the next …

Staff (2025-01-23). Accidente en Ciego de àÅvila: Autoridades actualizan sobre estado de salud de los lesionados. cubadebate.cu Salvar las vidas de dos mujeres que permanecen en estado crítico, tras el accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido el lunes último en la vía de Morón a Turiguanó, constituye máxima prioridad para los trabajadores de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital Provincial General Docente Capitán Roberto Rodríguez Fernández.

Staff (2025-01-23). Comienzan en La Habana celebraciones por 20 años de la consagración de la Sacra Iglesia Catedral Ortodoxa. cubadebate.cu "Hoy comienza la celebración de un evento histórico, de intercambio cultural, de conocimiento y sensaciones. Cuba es un lugar de ecumenismo" como pocos en el mundo, dijo en La Habana el eminentísimo arzobispo de Australia, Makarios, en un acto que inició las celebraciones por los 20 años de la consagración de la Sacra Iglesia Catedral Ortodoxa de San Nicolás de Myra.

Staff (2025-01-23). De una chispa prenderá el fuego. cubadebate.cu Sabemos que la lucha por momentos puede parecer despiadada, pero siempre será justa, porque en el gran mundo que forma parte de la Revolución, no hay espacio para pensar en egoísmos o tragedias personales. No lo hay para el individualismo. Pero este es el que está en todo el planeta, incluso en los lugares donde tus fieles se empeñan en reforzar un espíritu colectivo y de trabajo.

Staff (2025-01-23). Canciller de Colombia: Inclusión de Cuba en la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo fue "una decisión incorrecta e injusta" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El canciller de Colombia, Luis Gilberto Murillo, afirmó que la reincorporación de Cuba a la lista de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo fue "una decisión incorrecta e injusta". Insistimos al gobierno de EE.UU. que reconsidere este tipo de decisiones, subrayó, al rechazar la aplicación de políticas unilaterales y extraterritoriales.

Staff (2025-01-23). Donald Trump afirma en Davos que le gustaría poder reunirse "pronto" con Putin y terminar la guerra (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, declaró este jueves que le gustaría reunirse "pronto" con su homólogo ruso, Vladímir Putin, para poner fin al conflicto armado en Ucrania. "Es una guerra que nunca debería haber comenzado, si yo hubiese sido el presidente, esto nunca habría comenzado", dijo Trump en su discurso.

Staff (2025-01-23). La gran alineación planetaria: Fenómeno astronómico de febrero que no se repetirá hasta dentro de 400 años. cubadebate.cu Los aficionados a la astronomía podrán disfrutar de un espectáculo poco común en febrero cuando ocurra el alineamiento más exacto de siete planetas en el cielo. Durante enero ya son visibles en el cielo nocturno seis planetas: Venus, Marte, Júpiter, Saturno, Urano y Neptuno. Pero el 28 de febrero, durante una sola noche, se les unirá Mercurio.

Staff (2025-01-23). Marco Rubio viajará a Panamá en su primer viaje oficial al extranjero. cubadebate.cu Marco Rubio viajará a Panamá en su primer viaje oficial al extranjero tras juramentar este 21 de enero como el nuevo secretario de Estado de EE.UU., destacando que la agenda en el lugar podría llevarse a cabo ya la semana que viene. La visita se produciría después de reiteradas amenazas de Trump de "recuperar" el canal de Panamá.

Staff (2025-01-23). Musical de Netflix "Emilia Pérez" encabeza las candidaturas a los premios Oscar (+ Listado). cubadebate.cu "Emilia Pérez", la historia de un narcotraficante mexicano que se transforma en mujer y comienza una nueva vida, obtuvo 13 nominaciones. "The Brutalist", sobre un superviviente del Holocausto que persigue el sueño americano, y "Wicked", precuela de "El Mago de Oz", obtuvieron 10 nominaciones cada una.

Staff (2025-01-23). Los àÅngeles: Incendio Hughes avanza sin control en plena alerta por fuertes vientos. cubadebate.cu El incendio Hughes, el más virulento de una ola de fuegos que arrasa desde hace dos semanas el condado de Los àÅngeles, en Estados Unidos, sigue su feroz avance este jueves, forzando la evacuación de miles de residentes en medio de una alerta por fuertes vientos que amenazan con complicar las tareas de contención.

Staff (2025-01-23). Proyecto IRES en Villa Clara: Un impulso para el campo y su gente (+ Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu El proyecto aspira a la restauración productiva de más de 35 mil hectáreas hasta el año 2027. De ellas, más de 15 mil están inutilizadas por la presencia de marabú, mientras en otras aspiran a rescatar el uso de especies forestales, frutales, forrajeras, pastos, cultivos diversos, árboles de sombra y otros elementos que fomentan la producción de alimentos, carne y leche.

Staff (2025-01-23). Cojímar, el pueblo que inspiró a Hemingway. cubadebate.cu Cojímar, ubicado en el municipio Habana del Este, es un pequeño pueblo costero con una historia profundamente ligada al mar. Su malecón y su bahía han sido el sustento de generaciones de pescadores, que aún hoy lanzan sus redes al agua. Este lugar es conocido, además, por haber sido fuente de inspiración para Ernest Hemingway, quien inmortalizó su esencia en El viejo y el mar.

Staff (2025-01-23). Médicos en la Isla de Java, una página inolvidable de solidaridad entre Cuba e Indonesia. cubadebate.cu Cuba e Indonesia arriban a 65 años de relaciones diplomáticas. Entre los principales hitos de amistad, respeto mutuo, y cooperación, se destaca la encomiable labor realizada por una brigada del Contingente Henry Reeve en el año 2006. Quienes tuvimos el privilegio de testimoniar tamaña obra lo recordamos como una página imprescindible de la historia de la solidaridad entre dos pueblos.

Staff (2025-01-23). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Universidad de Guantánamo en sus 45 años. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Académicos y líderes estudiantiles de la Universidad de Guantánamo comparecerán este jueves en la Mesa Redonda para dialogar sobre el presente y el futuro de esta institución académica. Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional y Radio Habana Cuba transmitirán este programa a las 7 de la noche. El Canal Educativo la retransmitirá al cierre. Además, estará disponible en las redes sociales Facebook y YouTube.

Staff (2025-01-23). Operativo en Matanzas enfrenta delitos e indisciplinas: Se imponen más de dos mil multas por violaciones de la ley. cubadebate.cu Durante la ofensiva se realizaron más de 13 000 acciones, de ellas 10 986 por los órganos impositores, quienes aplicaron poco más de dos mil multas por un valor superior a cinco millones de pesos. También se identificaron deudas con el fisco ascendentes a casi siete millones de pesos. Se controló a 337 actores económicos.

Staff (2025-01-23). Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional visita Mayabeque en Ejercicio Estratégico Bastión 2024. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó en la tarde de este jueves el Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Mayabeque, donde conoció como se le ha dado cumplimiento al Ejercicio Estratégico Bastión 2024.