Posts by Amelia Frost
US Vice President Vance In Israel To Shore Up Gaza Deal
[ad_1] US Vice President JD Vance landed in Israel on Tuesday to shore up a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, after President Donald Trump warned Hamas it would be wiped out if it breached the truce. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were already in Tel Aviv, where they met Israeli hostages released…
Read MoreJapanese Man Jailed After Rare Public Accusation Of Rape
[ad_1] A Japanese court handed down an eight-year jail sentence Tuesday to the father of a woman who publicly accused him of rape, a rare case in the country where many victims stay anonymous. Koji Daimon was convicted of raping his daughter Riho Fukuyama in 2016, when she was in high school. He admitted to…
Read MoreEuropean Airlines Drop Vague Promises On Carbon Offsets
[ad_1] European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators. Dutch airline KLM in March last year lost a case about greenwashing — a practice in which companies are regarded as claiming to be more environmentally responsible than they really are.…
Read MoreVirginia Giuffre Shines Light On Epstein Ordeal In New Memoir
[ad_1] A memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s main accusers whose claims led to the downfall of Britain’s Prince Andrew was released Tuesday, promising to keep Epstein’s ties to President Donald Trump in the spotlight. While Trump features minimally in Virginia Giuffre’s book, pre-publication publicity has refocused attention on the Epstein saga in the United…
Read MoreNigerian Monarch Takes On Oil Giant In Search Of Environmental Justice
[ad_1] Growing up in southern Nigeria during the 1970s, Bubaraye Dakolo would easily catch 20 kilograms of fish within minutes. These days, a fisherman casts nets all night, only to bring back just about three kilograms. Now Dakolo, the monarch of Ekpetiama, a kingdom in the southern coastal state of Bayelsa, a custodian of peace…
Read MoreIndonesia To Repatriate British Grandmother On Death Row: Govt Source
[ad_1] Indonesia will sign an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother, languishing on death row for drug-related crimes, an Indonesian government source told AFP. “The practical arrangement will be signed today. The transfer will be done immediately after the technical side of the transfer is agreed,” the source said, identifying…
Read MoreTrump Warns Hamas Not To Breach Gaza Deal As Vance Heads To Israel
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice President JD Vance travelled to the region Tuesday to bolster the fragile Gaza truce. The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to cement the fragile Gaza peace agreement it helped to broker, after Israel accused Hamas…
Read More‘Enhancing The Game’: Football Manager Includes Women’s Clubs
[ad_1] Women’s leagues will feature in the new Football Manager video game released next month, a first in the decades-long history of the popular series that simulates team tactics and transfer drama. “Football Manager 26” reflects the fast-rising profile of women’s football, with Euro 2025 and the last World Cup both drawing record crowds. “It’s…
Read MoreNepal’s ‘Hidden’ Mountains Draw New Wave Of Climbers
[ad_1] Nepal’s mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring hidden summits promising solitude and the chance to be first to the top. The Himalayan nation is home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of climbers every year, making mountaineering a…
Read MoreAthletes Swap Skis For Skates In A Glimpse Of Winter Sport’s Future
[ad_1] Many of the world’s best biathletes swapped skis for skates at an exhibition event in Munich on the weekend, offering a glimpse into the future of winter sports in a warming world. Biathlon, the mix of cross-country skiing and target shooting that is one of Scandinavia’s most popular winter sports, is one of several…
Read MoreRand Paul Again Slams Trump Over Military Pressure On Venezuela: ‘Regime Change Isn’t Always What You Expect’
[ad_1] Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed President Donald Trump over the administration’s military pressure campaign on Venezuela, which, according to different reports, ultimately seek to oust the Caracas regime. Speaking on NBC News’ Meet The Press, Paul was asked if he believed Trump wants to go to war with Venezuela. “I don’t know what…
Read MoreCrisis-hit Argentina Inks $20 Bn Rescue With US
[ad_1] Argentina and the United States signed off on a $20 billion financial lifeline Monday, hoping to avert economic meltdown and boost President Javier Milei ahead of tough legislative elections. President Donald Trump has plied Argentina with political and economic support ahead of the October 26 vote, which will decide whether his close ally Milei…
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