Chinese Authorities Seek Out COVID Protesters
“We are all desperately deleting our chat history,” said one Beijing protester who declined to be identified.
US Coaches Bryan, Fish Sanctioned Over Gambling Advert
Because the pair were on the US Davis Cup coaching team in 2022, they are considered ‘covered persons’ and thereby banned from such activities.
White House Announces Int’l ‘Summit for Democracy’ in March
The second Biden democracy summit was announced as speculation grows over whether the 80-year-old president will seek a second term or bow out at the 2024 elections.
Singapore Lifts Gay Sex Ban, Blocks Marriage Equality
The law had long been criticised as discriminatory and stigmatising to the LGBTQ community.
Hawaii Volcano, World’s Largest, Erupts for First Time in Decades
The Hawaiian islands are home to six active volcanoes. Mauna Loa, the largest on Earth, has erupted 33 times since 1843, according to USGS.
Cameroon Fight Back to Draw World Cup Thriller with Serbia
Cameroon have a tough task ahead as they play Brazil in their final match
Comoros Ex-president Sambi Jailed for Life for ‘High Treason’
He betrayed the mission entrusted to him by the Comorians,” public prosecutor Ali Mohamed Djounaid told the court last week as he requested a life sentence.
China Arrests BBC Journalist Covering Covid Protests
The BBC is extremely concerned about the treatment of our journalist Ed Lawrence, who was arrested and handcuffed while covering the protests in Shanghai.
World Cup Riots in Brussels After Morocco Beat Belgium
Dozens of fans smashed shop windows, threw fireworks and torched vehicles.
Cuba Holds Local Elections as Opposition Deplores Pressure
More than eight million Cubans aged 16 and older (of a population of 11.2 million) are eligible to cast secret ballots to select more than 12,400 municipal delegates
40 Burundi Rebels killed in East DR Congo
The enemy “suffered a heavy loss of men and equipment: 40 attackers neutralised (killed)
Libya Expels Over 200 Migrants Across Land Borders
Libya is regularly criticised for its treatment of migrants, with rights groups alleging horrific treatment at the hands of smuggling gangs
Anwar Ibrahim Sworn in as Malaysia’s Prime Minister
“I will not tolerate corruption and abuses … None should be marginalised under my administration,” Anwar told a news conference.
Ronaldo Scores in Fifth World Cup as Portugal Squeeze Past Ghana
The 37-year-old set the record when he smashed home his spot-kick in the 65th minute at the 974 Stadium in Doha
EU Frets Over Twitter Job Losses as Hate Speech Grows
Tech entrepreneur Musk moved to cut around half of Twitter’s 7,500 workforce
Nigerian Governors Drag FG to Court Over 10 National Integrated Power Projects
They say they remain resolute in exploring all legal options in $418m Paris Club refund.
Spain Thrash Costa Rica 7-0 in World Cup Opener
Ferran Torres scored in each half
Saudi Arabia Declares Public Holiday after Stunning Argentina at World Cup
Celebrations erupted throughout the capital Riyadh after the final whistle blew, with fans forming impromptu dance circles
Top US Diplomat Criticizes FIFA Armband Threat at World Cup
No player wore the “One Love” armbands Monday though seven European teams had planned to wear them.
Zelensky Says Russia Using Cold as ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
Moscow has been deliberately targeting energy infrastructure, leaving millions of homes across the country without electricity as temperatures plunge.
