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 […]

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 […]

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 […]