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Pope Francis criticised for supporting Ukraine-Russia peace talks
As Russia gained ground on the battlefield, Pope Francis stated that Kyiv had no reason to be embarrassed to communicate with Moscow. The Pope's supplications regarding Ukraine's engagement in negotiations with Russia to end the conflict have drawn criticism, including the condemnation of his statements by a prominent Polish politician and a prominent Ukrainian cleric.
Construction ship for Gaza port leaves US base
A U.S. military vessel transporting materials to construct a makeshift pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has left the country. Its purpose was to circumvent Israeli obstruction of aid operations while the Israeli military continued to bombard the Gaza Strip. A little more than a day after U.S. President Joe Biden's announcement, General Frank S. Besson departed its base in the United States on Sunday, "carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies," according to the Central Command (CENTCOM) of the military.
Prince Edward appointed by King to new duty on 60th birthday
The photographs depict the youngest sibling of the King smiling while donning a dark buttoned waistcoat over a red jumper and holding three canines: Teal, a labrador puppy; Mole, a cocker spaniel; and Teal, a labrador puppy. In addition to anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black, distinguished advocate Baroness Helena Kennedy, and Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, the King has bestowed the Order of the Thistle upon his brother.
Man bailed following Buckingham Palace gate crash
A man was arrested following a vehicle accident at the entrance to Buckingham Palace in the heart of London. At the scene, armed Metropolitan Police officers apprehended an individual on suspicion of causing criminal damage; he was subsequently transported to the hospital and placed under sectioning under the Mental Health Act. According to the force, no injuries were reported, and the offender has been released on bail.
Earl Spencer reveals childhood abuse at boarding school
Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's younger sibling, has disclosed experiencing childhood sexual abuse. The 59-year-old has elucidated on the sexual assaults and physical abuse he endured at the hands of a female staff member during his boarding school years at Maidwell Hall. In his memoir, he recounts how, at the age of eleven, an assistant matron subjected him to abuse, which caused him such trauma that he engaged in self-harm in fear that she would withdraw from the school.
At least two died in Peshawar motorcycle blast
Police officials report that a motorbike explosion in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar has claimed the lives of at least two individuals. One individual was injured in the explosion near the city's Board Bazaar and has since been transported to Lady Reading Hospital. It is anticipated that his condition is critical. When the motorbike detonated in the city, it was carrying between 4 and 5 kilogrammes (9 to 11 pounds) of explosives, according to Kashif Abbasi, senior superintendent of police operations in Peshawar.
US investigates Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout
US media reports indicate that prosecutors in the United States have initiated a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight explosion involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft. The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post reported on Saturday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has interviewed witnesses, including aircrew, as part of its investigation into the January 5 incident in which a portion of the fuselage blasted off mid-flight.
London is a ‘no-go zone for Jews every weekend’ says adviser
During weekend pro-Palestinian marches, London has become a "no-go zone for Jews," according to the government's counter-extremism commissioner. When addressing extremism, Robin Simcox urged ministers to "be more audacious and willing to assume greater legal risk." A week ago, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a speech warning of "forces attempting to tear the country apart."
Why are fatalities among refugees at an all-time high?
The preceding tally was 8,064 fatalities in 2016. During that period, the Mediterranean witnessed an increase in refugee fatalities due to the large number of individuals attempting to flee from conflict zones such as Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Numerous refugees seeking sanctuary in European nations have tried to escape from violent regions.
US port proposal to increase Gaza aid delivery slammed as ‘distraction’
During Thursday's State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden issued the following directive: "Lead an emergency mission to establish a pier off the Mediterranean coast of Gaza to receive ships carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters." The operational strategy, originally intended to be executed from Cyprus, does not include the deployment of United States military personnel in the Gaza Strip.
Hong Kong plans harsher national security penalties
After Chief Executive John Lee stated that the draft of a new national security law for the Chinese territory should be enacted "at full speed," the Legislative Council of Hong Kong began debating the matter. Officially referred to as the Safeguarding National Security Bill, deliberations on Friday commenced at 11 a.m. (03:00 GMT) and were postponed until March 11th, less than fifteen minutes later.
TikTok user rebellion in the United States over its sales strategy
Calls to American legislators are pouring in from dissatisfied TikTok users who are outraged by the company's parent company's intention to sell the social media application. On Thursday, a U.S. congressional panel approved a measure mandating the sale of TikTok within six months, or the platform could be banned. Prior to this, app users had been prompted with a notification to "take action to prevent a TikTok shutdown."