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‘I use cannabis as medicine’: the US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies
Unlike his fellow basketball player Brittney Griner, Jarred Shaw has received scant attention after being arrested for a drugs offence overseas When Jarred Shaw, an American basketball player in Indonesia, stepped down to the lobby in his apartment complex earlier this year to collect a package containing illegally imported cannabis gummies, he thought that the…
Starmer facing leadership questions after Mandelson sacking
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within the Labour party over his handling of the sacking of the US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Labour MPs are expressing public and private frustration with the prime minister’s leadership, as he prepares to welcome US President Donald Trump on a state visit this week. Lord Mandelson was…
Starmer facing fresh questions after Mandelson sacking
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing questions over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, after he was sacked over his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir fired Mandelson after reviewing emails that showed the Labour peer sent supportive messages to Epstein as he faced…
High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws
Curbs on LGBTQ+ rights and a halt to US funding may reverse decades of progress in fight to end Aids epidemic, warns UNAids People at higher risk of HIV, such as gay men and people who inject drugs, are facing record levels of criminalisation worldwide, according to UNAids. For the first time since the joint…
University of Toronto agrees to host Harvard students facing Trump visa restrictions
Pact will help international students finish their studies amid Harvard’s legal battle with Trump administration Harvard University and the University of Toronto and have announced a plan that would see some Harvard students complete their studies in Canada if visa restrictions prevent them from entering the United States. The pact between the two schools reflects…
John Cena Got Hair Transplant After Facing “Bullying” Over Bald Spot
John Cena said he got a hair transplant in November 2024 after being ripped “to shreds” by wrestling fans over his thinning hair: “Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement.” You can’t see John Cena‘s hair right now. That’s because the WWE icon is waiting for it to grow out after undergoing hair…
Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.
Russia-Ukraine War There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe. By Constant Méheut Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine The antagonistic messaging President Trump has delivered to Ukraine since taking office has presented…
Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma
Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification After Table Mountain, the candy-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap have become one of Cape Town’s most iconic images, a key stop in any tourist’s visit to the South African city and a must-have for Instagram feeds.…
A&E patients facing up to 50 hour wait times in Liverpool
Patients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital’s accident and emergency unit are facing waits of up to 50 hours. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has declared a “critical incident” due to “exceptionally high demand” on services and urged people to only go to A&E in a genuine medical emergency. The hospital said it was “extremely…
Welby to formally leave Archbishop role with Church facing seismic questions
By the end of Monday, Justin Welby will have symbolically laid down his ceremonial staff and relinquished his role as Archbishop of Canterbury. After spending little time in public since his resignation, Mr Welby is expected to spend his final day leading the Church of England privately at his London base of Lambeth Palace. His…
Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed?
Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed? A planned octopus farm is facing opposition. Here’s why By Rachel Blaser & The Conversation US Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water, Hawaii. The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. We named him Squirt – not because he…
Travelers face disruptions as foggy weather affects UK airports
Travelers to and from the U.K. are facing disruption and delays with foggy weather affecting some of the country’s airports LONDON — Travelers to and from the U.K. faced disruption and delays Friday with foggy weather affecting some of the country’s airports. Nats, the U.K.’s main air traffic controller, said restrictions were in place at…