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Future of Maradona trial in doubt as judge steps down over TV show role
Julieta Makintach accused of behaving ‘like an actress’ after shooting documentary about trial of footballer’s medical team A key judge in the trial of the late Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona’s medical team has stepped down after it emerged she had been shooting a racy miniseries about the months-old trial, potentially breaking a string of ethics…
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country’s ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the military escalation in Gaza as “morally unjustifiable”. The move follows warnings of starvation in Gaza after Israel launched a new military operation over the weekend.…
Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries. They even derided a report on Tuesday that said the president was considering a 90-day pause – news that triggered a brief stock market surge. But now that…
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
Juliana Kim British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday laid out a framework for a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine — one where Europe will lead the charge for securing peace — while still relying heavily on U.S. backing. The proposal is the result of emergency talks held by European leaders in London…
Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back
Russia-Ukraine War European leaders visited Kyiv to mark the war’s third anniversary. The show of solidarity in Ukraine on Monday comes at a head-spinning moment for the continent. By Kim BarkerJeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger Kim Barker reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, while Jeanna Smialek reported from Brussels and Steven Erlanger reported from Berlin. President Trump…
Emboldened Kremlin Steps Up Efforts to Seize Businesses in Russia
Russia-Ukraine War The legal onslaught on Moscow’s second-largest airport has been seen as part of the Kremlin’s wartime drive to seize control of key assets still in private hands. By Nataliya Vasilyeva Reporting from Istanbul After the fall of Communism, Russia ushered in capitalism by selling off billions of dollars in state assets. Now, 30…
Allison Holker Steps Out Amid Rift With Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Family
Allison Holker stepped out in Los Angeles on Jan. 16 after facing criticism from her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ family over her upcoming memoir This Far. It looks like Allison Holker is shaking off recent criticism. The So You Think You Can Dance alum was in good spirits while stepping out in Los Angeles…
UK charity steps up campaign against child hygiene poverty
The Multibank, founded by Gordon Brown, receives boost with Amazon-led drive for 250,000 items this month A charity founded by the former prime minister Gordon Brown is to increase its campaign efforts against child hygiene poverty this year. The Multibank, which was founded by the former Labour leader, is working with a number of sports…
Race to replace Justin Welby begins as archbishop formally steps down
Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal Justin Welby will relinquish his role as archbishop of Canterbury at midnight on Monday, formally starting the firing gun in the search for a new de facto leader of the Church of England and the global Anglican church. The process…
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
By Ronnie Cohen Feeling down? Taking a walk could help, new research shows. The more steps we take, the less likely we are to feel depressed, according to a JAMA Network Open paper published in December. Researchers analyzed 33 studies examining the movements of nearly 100,000 adults using smartphones, pedometers and other fitness trackers. Those…
Offset Steps Out With Model in Dubai Amid Cardi B Divorce
Five months after Cardi B filed for divorce from her ex Offset, the Migos rapper was spotted enjoying a shopping spree with model Melanie Jayda in Dubai on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps Offset will be ringing in the new year with a new romance. Amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Cardi B, the Migos…
Syria’s New Government Steps Up Pursuit of Assad Loyalists
Syria’s Civil War Finding the remnants of the old dictatorship and bringing them to justice has emerged as a top priority for the new administration in Syria. By Adam Rasgon Syria’s new administration has stepped up its campaign to track down and arrest members of the ousted Assad dictatorship, signaling that it would act with…