The BBC is adept at conspiracy theories in its detective shows and political dramas. But now there are suspicions that it may be indulging in real-life plotting of its own. As with any serious conspiracy, the story goes back a number of years, specifically to November 1995. And it involves …
Read More »‘Fundamentally UNSAFE for women’: French rugby chiefs slammed as they ALLOW transgender players despite recommendations
French rugby officials announced in a statement that they had voted unanimously in favor of a move to allow transgender players to play alongside and against their cisgender peers after recommendations from the organization’s Anti-Discrimination and Equal Treatment Commission. However, the move to do so is a controversial one. World …
Read More »Russian spy chief hints SolarWinds cyberhack on US government may have been done by Western agencies, denies Moscow’s involvement
In an interview with British state-broadcaster the BBC, published on Tuesday, the spy chief also revealed that his agency had resumed correspondence with London’s MI6, and noted that he hoped to meet face to face with his British counterpart. When asked about the SolarWinds attack, Naryshkin denied his agency had …
Read More »Duterte vows to stay strong on South China Sea, continuing maritime patrols, despite gag order on his ministers
In a statement on Tuesday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said Manila would not “waver” in its position on the South China Sea and vowed to continue maritime patrols in the disputed waters, despite Beijing’s protestations. Duterte also clarified that his gag order, which stops ministers from talking publicly about issues …
Read More »Terrified onlookers flee as Chinese skyscraper wobbles, triggering evacuation (VIDEOS)
At 984 feet (300 meters), SEG Plaza is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Shenzhen, but the impressive building appears to have suffered from unexplained structural issues on Tuesday. The tower houses a large electronics market, as well as numerous offices. Several videos posted to social media show parts of …
Read More »Foreign minister blaming Gulf states for ISIS was ‘his personal opinion’, says Lebanese president
Speaking on Tuesday, President Michel Aoun talked of the “the depth of the brotherly relationship between Lebanon and the Gulf countries,” notably Saudi Arabia, and sought to repair any damage done by caretaker Foreign Minister Wehbe. The president’s remarks followed a volley of criticism aimed at the foreign minister, who, …
Read More »Woke Twitter gets mad as Joe Rogan says giving into cancel culture equals ‘straight white men’ losing their right to speak
Rogan has courted controversy multiple times since migrating his podcast from YouTube to Spotify, with several of the company’s employees threatening to quit unless they were given editorial oversight on his show and its, at times, controversial content. While discussing whether it is possible to make edgy comedy anymore with …
Read More »Pentagon uses world’s largest ‘secret army’ of 60,000 undercover operatives to carry out ‘domestic & foreign’ operations – media
After a two-year investigation, the outlet reported that the undercover army consists of around 60,000 people, many of whom use fake identities to carry out their assignments. The Pentagon’s agents operate in real life and online, with some even embedded in private businesses and well-known companies. The massive program, unofficially …
Read More »Wife of Belgian envoy who slapped Seoul shop worker claims diplomatic immunity to avoid charges
Xiang Xueqiu, the spouse of Ambassador Peter Lescouhier, made headlines last month after assaulting an employee at a clothing shop. The altercation reportedly occurred after the worker followed Xiang as she left the store to ensure that she hadn’t stolen the jacket that she was wearing. After realizing that the …
Read More »In this age of narcissism, political activism is all about the activist, not about the cause
While house hunting recently, I strolled through an upscale, though approachable neighborhood full of younger residents – the millennials and post-millennials who define and drive much of today’s political debate. The leanings of the locals was made clear enough between the proliferating collage of lawn signs, bumper stickers and fluttering …
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