Human Rights Watch: Egyptian Court Punishes Activists for Challenging President al-Sisi
On February 6, an Egyptian court sentenced prominent politician Ahmed Tantawy and 21 supporters to a year in prison for alleged offenses associated with his…
England WAGs told ‘don’t flash your bling’ & stars install panic rooms after spate of horror raids at footballers’ homes
ENGLAND WAGs have been told "don't flash your bling" and stars have installed panic rooms after a spate of horror raids. Some members of Gareth…
Ange Postecoglou slams plan for blue cards in football, says it will ‘destroy’ the game
In short: Ange Postecoglou says football can do without the introduction of a third card for dissent.FIFA says no decision has been made about the card…
West African bloc meets as troubled states test unity
West African foreign ministers convened emergency discussions on Thursday to discuss Senegal’s political turmoil and the three coup-hit countries’ exit from the regional organization. The…
Recent movies reanimate ‘Frankenstein’ with women in charge
Screenwriter Diablo Cody has been in Hollywood long enough that she doesn’t believe in coincidences. “Not to get woo-woo, but having worked in this industry…
Nawaz Sharif tells crowds in Lahore he will seek to form a coalition | Elections
NewsFeedFormer Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he’ll speak with coalition partners to form Pakistan’s next government, as results continue to come in. Days earlier, Sharif…
Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war? | Israel War on Gaza News
European organisations have no plan to ban Israel, unlike swift action that was taken against Russia. European organisations have no plans to ban Israel from…
How trans strip nights are creating spaces for themselves everywhere
What does it take to produce your own queer strip night? These events are certainly a labor of immense love via their organizers. “Once you…
S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for first time
Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in April 2022. On Friday, the S&P 500 closed above 5,000 for the first time ever. File…
Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final | AFC Asian Cup News
Who: Jordan vs QatarWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 finalWhen: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar After nearly a month of…
ITV2 Love Island All Stars fans slam Chris Taylor's 'childish' response over new Arabella twist
Love Island fans have hit out at Chris Taylor for being 'childish' as he's partnered with ex flame Arabella Chi after Joanna Chimonides and Joe…
Rapid adoption of wind farms in WA’s Goldfields a sign of resource sector’s embrace of renewables
In short: WA's Goldfields is on the frontline of the mining industry's embrace of renewable energy to lower emissionsThis week massive wind turbine blades were…
PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end | Elections News
Candidates linked to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party are in the lead in Pakistan’s election, ahead of two dynastic parties believed to…
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta makes Saka selection decision, Gunners ‘eye move for wonderkid’, Tomiyasu contract
Arsenal ‘not in title race’ Mark Lawrenson has suggested that Arsenal are not in the title race despite their win over Liverpool. Mark Lawrenson was…
Protesters and security forces clash in Senegal over election delay | Elections News
Parliament voted to push the polls back to December after President Macky Sall announced a postponement last week. Security forces in Senegal have clashed with…
Senegal’s Political Crisis: a test for West Africa’s pillar of democracy
In a surprising turn of events that has sent shockwaves through West Africa, Senegal, long celebrated as a pillar of stability and democratic governance in…
‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘American Fiction’ and more to watch now
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who’s ready to get back to class. In Screen Gab No. 118, TV critic Robert Lloyd welcomes…
As gang violence grips Ecuador, U.S. announces support, security aid
The United States on Thursday announced a series of funds to provide Ecuadorian military and police with critical infrastructure and equipment as the country (Guayaquilis…
U.S. aid for Ukraine dried up at the end of last year
After the breakout of the Israel-Hamas war in October, Biden asked Congress for a $106 billion package to support Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific and to…
‘We deserve a government that respects the needs of the trans community’
I’ve answered questions about the intersectionality of disability and queerness, talked about the nuances of the word queer, and engaged in dialogues about religion and…