Ragazza romana arrestata a Teheran: “Vi prego, aiutatemi”
Read More Detenuta a Teheran da cinque giorni, dal giorno del suo trentesimo compleanno, senza riuscire a dare notizie fino alla telefonata ai suoi genitori di ieri mattina: “Vi prego, aiutatemi”. È la storia di Alessia Piperno, romana, spirito libero, viaggiatrice solitaria, nomade digitale arrivata luglio in Iran dopo aver vissuto in giro per il […]
Activist Launches Twitter Campaign Calling for Attention to China’s Political Prisoners
Read More A former Chinese human rights lawyer now based in the United States has launched a Twitter campaign to bring international attention to the situation of China’s political prisoners, following the brutal prison assault and death of the father of “ink girl,” known for inking over public posters of Xi Jinping. Lawyer Wang Qingpeng told The […]
As crusaders for accountability journalists cannot fly under the ethics radar
Read More “In the age when humanity is crying for facts, truth-telling, fair reporting and accountability, sometimes ethical journalism seems to be on the ropes. While there is a growing movement to strengthen the craft of journalism and recognition of how journalists committed to accuracy are doing good work and connecting with news consumers, there […]
Blockchain and the battle for the future of business
Read More The “new normal” is unsettling chief executives and business executives everywhere. A post-lockdown global survey by the Gallup Group shows that only 21% of employees are engaged in their jobs. By contrast, start-ups are promising purpose and flexibility — and with funding boosted by Covid-era stimulus packages, they are attracting top talent away […]
Subaru Forester has versatility in spades
Read More The Subaru Forester is the bread-and-butter and staple of the Japanese brand and continues to be the bastion of its entire range. It remains a global bestseller, particularly in the US, and Mzansi is no exception. The Fozza, as it’s affectionately known among aficionados, is a middle-order product that competes in one of […]
Russia-Ukraine war latest updates: Zelenskiy says Kyiv in ‘full control’ of Lyman; US would act if Moscow uses nuclear weapons, Petraeus warns – live
Read More From 1h ago Welcome back to our live coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At 7.30am Kyiv time, these are the latest developments: The US and its allies would destroy Russia’s troops and equipment in Ukraine and sink its Black Sea fleet if Russian president Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons, former CIA director […]
Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of control – study
Read More More than a third of young people feel their life is spiralling out of control, according to findings released to the Guardian ahead of a nationwide campaign that highlights Covid’s impact on the younger generation. The Prince’s Trust Class of Covid research also found that more than 60% of 16-25-year-olds said they were […]
Brazil election: ex-president Luiz In?cio Lula da Silva to face Jair Bolsonaro in run-off
Read More Brazil’s acrimonious presidential race will go to a second round after the former president Luiz In?cio Lula da Silva failed to secure the overall majority he needed to avoid a run-off with the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. With more than 99.5% of votes counted the leftist veteran had secured 48.3% of the vote, […]
Farm Vehicle Packed With People Overturns in India; 26 Dead
Read More A farm tractor fallen in a pond in Ghatampur area of Kanpur, 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Lucknow, the state capital of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo) LUCKNOW, India—A farm tractor pulling a wagon loaded with people overturned and fell into a pond in northern India, […]
Torna il Partito della Bomba. Anzi, non se n’è mai andato
Read More Quando me ne andai, nelle strade dell’Avana i giovani cantavano “Nikita, mariquita, lo que se da, no se quita”, “Nikita, f…, non si tolgono i regali”…”: così lo scrittore peruviano premio Nobel Mario Vargas Llosa ricorda l’ottobre 1962 quando, inviato a Cuba per una tv francese, seguiva la crisi dei missili fra il […]