Premier League giants Chelsea’s ticket sales from their FA Cup semifinal against Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium in April should go to Ukraine, the head of the UK government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) has urged in the aftermath of the club’s Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, being sanctioned. The …
Read More »UFC prodigy Pimblett calls out UK government, Facebook’s Zuckerberg (VIDEO)
MMA sensation Paddy Pimblett earned a submission win over Kazula Vargas at UFC London on Saturday – then explained what he will do if he becomes as wealthy as former champion Conor McGregor and took aim at UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Tory party and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Newcomer Pimblett has …
Read More »Ofcom ‘a tool of the government,’ RT says after being suspended by UK regulator
British media watchdog Ofcom informed RT on Friday that it has withdrawn its broadcasting license in the UK. The supposedly independent British media regulator has proven itself to be a tool of the government, RT deputy editor-in-chief Anna Belkina has claimed. With its decision Ofcom “has shown the UK public, …
Read More »Moscow explains ‘unidentified’ government flight from Russia to US
The Russian Foreign Ministry has laughed off speculation surrounding an “unidentified” government flight from St. Petersburg to Washington, leading some to suggest that “secret negotiations” were taking place between Russia and the US. However, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova explained on Saturday that the plane was simply sent to pick up …
Read More »Government accused of ‘effectively’ lowering age of consent to 13
Family advocates are up in arms against a new guideline issued by the Scottish government which they say promotes – or at least condones – underage sex among children as young as 13, local media reported on Sunday. The policy states that if a young person is in a “safe …
Read More »Russian government rolls out plan to regulate cryptocurrencies
The Russian government has adopted a framework for laws regulating cryptocurrencies. One goal of the new policy is to integrate digital tokens into Russia’s financial system while ensuring the rights of private investors and preventing digital assets from being used to finance crime. “The government has determined the future of …
Read More »CNN’s Tapper slams government for ‘trust us or ISIS’ message
CNN anchor Jake Tapper has condemned the Biden administration’s suggestion that journalists who don’t trust their claims are siding with terrorists and foreign powers. The US government, he said, has a long history of “lying to the American people.” Two separate incidents sparked Tapper’s condemnation. On Thursday, White House Press …
Read More »How unrest in Bedouin villages poses a threat to Israel’s government
The Negev’s Bedouin demonstrations first re-erupted on January 9 in opposition to an afforestation (tree planting) project by the quasi-governmental body called the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in what Israel calls “disputed lands.” They quickly turned violent as Bedouin residents of nearby villages confronted what they saw as a drive to …
Read More »Prince Harry takes UK government to court
Prince Harry has filed a claim against the Home Office’s decision to prevent him from paying for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK, saying it is currently too dangerous for them to return home. The request for a judicial review into the decision by the …
Read More »Americans should avoid travel to Canada, government advises
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now advises Americans against going to neighboring Canada due to the rising number of Covid cases in the country. The agency updated its guidance on Monday, and now says that “because of the current situation in Canada, even fully vaccinated travelers …
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