Why Zelensky Backtracked on His Controversial Law

Facing growing pressure amid nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine backtracked on controversial legislation that would have weakened the country’s independent anticorruption institutions. Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer, and Marc Santora, an international news editor for The New York Times, explain the events that led to the reversal. Source link

‘Never’: Trump denies being told his name was in Epstein files; downplays case as ‘not a big thing’

Donald Trump (AP file photo) US president Donald Trump on Friday said he was never informed that his name appeared in files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender. Speaking to reporters in Scotland, Trump denied a report by The Wall Street Journal which claimed that the attorney general had briefed him in May. […]

Brain in a box: Philadelphia couple sues funeral homes; say dead son’s brain handed over as remains

A grieving couple from Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit against two funeral homes, one in Pennsylvania and another in Georgia alleging they say they were handed their son’s brain in a leaking, unmarked box. Their son, 56-year-old Timothy Garlington, died in Georgia on 15 November 2023. Though he was from Philadelphia, he had been living […]

What’s thrifting like in UAE? Is secondhand shopping catching on in a country known for luxury? | World News

Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end […]

‘Chuck E, come with me’: Pizza outlet mascot arrested in Florida; charged with credit card fraud

Representational AI image A Chuck E Cheese mascot in Florida was arrested mid-shift for allegedly using a stolen credit card, stunning customers who witnessed the unusual scene unfold. Jermel Jones, 41, was in full mouse costume entertaining families at the Tallahassee outlet on Sharer Road on Wednesday evening when police walked in and addressed him […]

Outrage in China as thousands of private pictures of girls posted online

This is a representative AI image Beijing: Thousands of men allegedly shared intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent on the Telegram app, Chinese media reported, sparking widespread outcry against secret filming and calls to better protect women.Pornography in China is illegal, and conservative social attitudes towards women remain the norm. It comes […]

US-led forces kill IS commander in Syria’s Aleppo

Damascus: A raid by US-led forces in northwestern Syria Friday killed a senior member of Islamic State militant group, the US military said. US Central Command said it had killed IS member Dhiya Zawba Muslih al-Hardan and his two adult sons, who were also affiliated with the group, early Friday in a raid in the […]

Finland breaks 50-year heat record with 14 days over 30C

People enjoy the warm weather at the Ounaskoski Beach in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. (Pic credit: AP) Helsinki: Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30C, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said on Friday.As Parikkala in eastern Finland hit 30.3 Celsius before midday, this meant […]

Dhaka court sends former CJ to jail in murder case

This is a representative image Dhaka: A Dhaka court on Thursday sent Bangladesh’s former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque to jail in connection with a murder case during the July uprising in Jatrabari.The decision came hours after Haque, 81, was detained from his residence in Dhaka.TV footage and media pictures showed Haque was led into […]

Haven’t considered clemency for Maxwell: Trump

President Trump said Friday he has not considered granting a pardon or commutation for Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who is back in the news amid a furore over the case. “It’s something I haven’t thought about,” Trump said when asked about the possibility of a pardon for Maxwell. “I’m […]