EU Blacklists Russian Penal Colonies in Response to Navalny’s Death: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18597-eu-blacklists-russian-penal-colonies-in-response-to-navalny-s-death
End of airmail: Post will no longer fly letters through Germany: The post no longer has to be as fast, but it does have to be more climate-friendly: From now on ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Post-fliegt-keine-Briefe-mehr-durch-Deutschland-article24836831.html
Quick Glance: End of Airmail: Post Ceases Domestic Flights
- After 62 years, Deutsche Post discontinues domestic airmail transport by airplanes to cut costs and improve environmental impact.
- CO2 emissions per letter decrease by approximately 80% as letters are now transported by land.
- The era of German airmail ends due to changing communication habits and digitization, leading to a significant reduction in flights.
- Recipients of letters from distant regions in Germany may experience longer delivery times as the Post discontinues domestic transport flights.
How Faeser wants to combat disinformation: Federal Interior Minister Faeser has decided to do more to combat disinformation. An early detection unit is to be set ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/faeser-desinformation-100.html
Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Nancy Pelosi, Alejandro Mayorkas: DOJ
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man-sentenced-voicemail-threats-pelosi-mayorkas/story
#ArvindKejriwalArrested | The US State Department had said on Monday that it is closely following reports on Kejriwal’s arrest and encouraged a “fair ... Show more
State Dept. human rights staffer quits over Biden’s Gaza policy: The protest resignation of Annelle Sheline, a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/27/gaza-state-department-resignation-dissent/
Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/three-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-calls-for-more-weapons
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ pleads the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
axios.com/2024/03/27/hunter-biden-dismiss-tax-charges
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve: China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago ...
apnews.com/article/australia-wine-china-tariffs-penalties-ac155e732d4b882dce4f1663a01ae4c4
Schools to close early as cash crunch persists: With early closure, some schools have lost up to two weeks of learning time which could see a rush against time ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001492123/schools-to-close-early-as-cash-crunch-persists
U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/us_state_dept_we_have_not_found_israel_to_be_violating_international_law_in_gaza
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has accused UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese of having "a history of antisemitic ... Show more
Lauterbach now has to explain €45 million problem due to vaccination campaign: An expensive vaccination campaign by the Ministry of Health under Karl Lauterbach ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/auch-verwirrung-um-agentur-wegen-impfkampagne-muss-lauterbach-jetzt-45-millionen-euro-problem-erklaeren_id_259801273.html
Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Moscow attack: Russia blames West and Kyiv for jihadist massacre: Ukraine accuses the Kremlin of lies, after it alleges Kyiv and the West were involved in the ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68663043
Peggy is a stout and muscular Staffordshire bull terrier and Molly is a magpie. In the four years since their unlikely bond was posted online ... Show more
Quick Glance: Queensland Authorities Take Action Against Molly the Magpie: Instagram Sensation
- An Instagram sensation, Molly the magpie, who garnered a significant following by befriending an English staffy, was seized by authorities in Queensland.
- Juliette Wells, a photographer on the Gold Coast, discovered the baby chick in September 2020 after it had fallen from its nest and made the decision to rescue it.
- The bond between Molly and Peggy, an English staffy, went viral on social media, resulting in a notable increase in followers on their respective pages.
- Despite their efforts to maintain a stable and safe environment for Molly, the owners had to relinquish her as complaints were lodged with the authorities, leading to the magpie being placed in captivity.
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry: The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4554133-the-cosmic-ineptitude-of-house-republicans-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
Investigative journalist: RKI files on corona without scandal: Journalist Markus Grill cannot recognize any political influence on the RKI during the pandemic in ...
deutschlandfunkkultur.de/corona-protokolle-im-detail-viel-wissenschaft-wenig-politik-dlf-kultur-d25e4c27-100.html
Pentagon presents alternative to Israel’s plan to assault Rafah: At the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented an alternative vision to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/pentagon-presents-alternative-to-israels-plan-to-assault-rafah
2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse: A 26- and 35-year-old from Guatemala are missing, the foreign ministry said.
abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-bridge-collapse-missing-construction-workers/story
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Congestion charges proposed in new transport strategy: Moving Together plan also suggests removing parking spaces at public sector buildings and reducing car ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362501.html
Biden finalizes rule to prevent methane emissions and wasted gas from public lands drilling
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4560449-biden-finalizes-rule-prevent-methane-emissions-wasted-gas-public-lands-drilling/
Michigan's Palisades plant on track to become nation's 1st reopened nuclear facility
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/27/palisades-nuclear-plant-nuclear-power-energy/73115767007/
Some schools advise students to wear PE attire amid Singapore's blistering heat
asiaone.com/singapore/some-schools-advise-students-wear-pe-attire-amid-singapores-blistering-heat
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun: Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun
Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids: A day after Homeland Security Investigations officials descended on Sean Combs' Miami and Los ...
npr.org/2024/03/26/1241103298/diddys-lawyers-say-feds-used-military-level-force-in-home-raids
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762: As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-762
Poland dismisses Eurocorps commander amid couterintelligence probe: Poland has dismissed a top general from his position as commander of a European military body ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-dismisses-eurocorps-commander-amid-couterintelligence-probe-2024-03-27/
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
Granholm unveils new training program for battery plant jobs at Lansing stop: The Battery Workforce Initiative is aimed at connecting new groups to good-paying ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/26/energy-jennifer-granholm-training-program-pilot-battery-jobs-lansing-uaw-holland-michigan/73103712007/
Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Kate Middleton, Experts Say: A Kremlin-linked group known for online campaigns to sow falsehoods and distrust among ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-russia-conspiracy.html
ACLU sues Ohio over ban on gender-affirming care for minors: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the state of Ohio on Tuesday over a law set to take ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4558192-aclu-sues-ohio-over-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/
2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse: A 26- and 35-year-old from Guatemala are missing, the foreign ministry said.
abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-bridge-collapse-missing-construction-workers/story
MPs rebuke PSST Ramadhan Ggoobi for his media utterances that Parliament does not have the right to appropriate the budget ... Show more
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
A Supreme Court Justice Sounds a Warning: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer says in a new book and interview that conservative justices’ approach can’t ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/26/stephen-breyer-supreme-court-interview-00148948
Eight construction workers who were fixing potholes on the bridge plummeted into the frigid water as the bridge collapsed early Tuesday, officials said ... Show more
School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir: The initiative aims at addressing malnutrition, especially of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001492163/school-feeding-programme-boosts-enrollment-in-wajir
There are no funds to meet your demands, Amoth on doctors' strike: As the doctors’ strike enters its second week, unions have vowed to continue with the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492229/there-are-no-funds-to-meet-your-demands-amoth-on-doctors-strike
China's WZ-7 High-Altitude Drone Makes First Known Flight Over Sea Of Japan: The WZ-7 joined-wing drone very possibly flew through Russian or North Korean ...
twz.com/air/first-known-chinese-wz-7-high-altitude-drone-flight-over-sea-of-japan
Israel’s largest land seizure since Oslo Accords deals fresh blow to Palestinian statehood
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240326-israel-s-largest-land-seizure-since-oslo-accords-deals-fresh-blow-to-palestinian-statehood
Taiwan's foreign ministry said it believes US support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for ... Show more
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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12 Palestinians drown while trying to retrieve airdrops: At least 12 Palestinians in Gaza drowned Monday while trying to reach humanitarian airdrops ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4558085-12-palestinians-drown-gaza-air-drops/
Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/26/texas-geothermal-energy-oil-and-gas/
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday wondered why the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was probing former prime minister Imran Khan and foreign minister ... Show more
Some New England universities and colleges break $90,000 barrier for total cost in upcoming school year
cnn.com/2024/03/27/business/college-tuition-new-england-ninety-thousand/
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Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency as the number of dengue fever cases continues to rise.
So far this year ... Show more
LIVE: View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel
View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel.
At least 32,490 Palestinians have been killed and ... Show more
'Collapse of Political Ambition': EU Shelves Nature Restoration Law: "To let this go now means we go into European elections saying the European system is ...
commondreams.org/news/eu-nature-restoration-law
Diddy's electronics seized in Homeland Security raid: HSI agents raided the rap mogul's homes in Los Angeles and New York.
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/diddys-electronics-seized-homeland-security-raid-108510979
Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Milei calls Petro 'terrorist': Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean ...
reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-expels-argentine-diplomats-after-milei-calls-petro-terrorist-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Port Royal Museum to open in May: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The long-awaited Port Royal Museum is expected to be opened in May, with the first exhibit set to be ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/26/port-royal-museum-open-may/
Home Office gave 275 care worker sponsorship visas to home that didn't exist
news.sky.com/story/home-office-gave-275-care-worker-sponsorship-visas-to-home-that-didnt-exist-13102185
North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers: The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68664644
Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
In Beijing, Dutch PM raises cyberespionage with China's Xi: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he had discussed an incident of cyberespionage the Netherlands ...
reuters.com/world/beijing-dutch-pm-raises-cyberespionage-with-chinas-xi-2024-03-27/
Reggae Girl Khadija “Bunny” Shaw netted her 18th goal in all competitions to become Manchester City’s all-time goalscorer in the Women’s Super League era ... Show more
France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-france-evacuates-more-than-170-french-nationals-from-haiti
5 key moments from Supreme Court arguments on the abortion pill case: The high court asked about who can challenge the FDA, the safety of the pill and whether ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/26/moments-supreme-court-arguments-abortion-pill/
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet sunk or crippled’: Poland warns Russian missiles coming too close may be shot down; how Ukraine has ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/27/ukraine-war-briefing-third-of-russias-black-sea-fleet-sunk-or-crippled
Opposition spokesman on health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is suggesting a probe by the Auditor General's Department into the health ministry's contract with The Phoenix ... Show more
Germany braces for Russian influence operations: Germany's interior minister has warned of new efforts by Moscow to sway public opinion ...
dw.com/en/hybrid-warfare-germany-braces-for-russian-influence-operations/a-68670972
How much UK content is found in Boeing military aircraft?: Have you ever wondered how much British content can be found in aircraft like the P-8 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/how-much-uk-content-is-found-in-boeing-military-aircraft/
When the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered a case against former prime minister Imran Khan for withholding the copy of a diplomatic cipher ... Show more
The U.S. Military’s Investments Into Artificial Intelligence Are Skyrocketing: Driven by the Department of Defense, the US government's investments into ...
time.com/6961317/ai-artificial-intelligence-us-military-spending/
Corona campaign for SPD-affiliated agency: Lauterbach's ministry receives reprimand
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/corona-impfkampagne-fuer-spd-nahe-agentur-lauterbachs-ministerium-geruegt-li.2200177
Carrier has ‘no permanent damage’ after fire: It has been confirmed that no permanent damage was caused to HMS Queen Elizabeth after a recent fire.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/carrier-has-no-permanent-damage-after-fire/
PM says UK approach to China 'more robust' than allies, as senior Chinese diplomat summoned
itv.com/news/2024-03-26/pm-says-uks-approach-to-china-is-more-robust-than-allies
Authorities in Colombia say they seized about 1.7 tons of cocaine concealed inside a shipment of avocados bound for Europe. abcnews.go.com/
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
2 Guatemalans, 1 Salvadoran among missing from Baltimore bridge collapse: A 26- and 35-year-old from Guatemala are missing, the foreign ministry said.
abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-bridge-collapse-missing-construction-workers/story
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Diddy's electronics seized in Homeland Security raid: HSI agents raided the rap mogul's homes in Los Angeles and New York.
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/diddys-electronics-seized-homeland-security-raid-108510979
Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
Middlemen Push Up Prices As Gazans Struggle To Survive - OCCRP: A broken and exploited system where money is skimmed at every point in the commercial supply ...
occrp.org/en/investigations/middlemen-push-up-prices-as-gazans-struggle-to-survive
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