Twenty years after the theft, two notebooks of the famous British scientist Charles Darwin were returned to the Cambridge University Library. They were in an abandoned bright pink bag, with a little message for the librarian: “Happy Easter.” The bag, containing two boxes and a printed letter, was left on the fourth floor floor of […]
Brussels announces a fifth package of sanctions against Russia: “banning the import of spirits” | the interior
Moreover, the commission wants to impose a complete ban on transactions for four Russian banks, including VTB, the second largest. In addition, there will be an export ban for quantum computers and semiconductors, among other things. In order to hit the oligarchy hard, wood, cement, seafood and spirits, among others, will no longer be welcome […]
Who is the Algerian who was imprisoned without trial in Guantanamo Bay for 20 years?
Reporter Lucas Wagmeister: “Of the nearly 800 detainees held at the height of the Guantanamo Bay prison, it has become clear that many of them had nothing to do with al-Qaeda or terrorism. They were held on vague suspicions, without charge or a proper trial against them. They are.” That’s why, according to Wagmeister, many […]
Zelensky slams Merkel for her treatment of Putin
Merkel speaks with Putin during a meeting on the war in Syria on October 27, 2018.Statue of Ozan Kos / AFP After heavy criticism, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke on Monday for the first time in a month about the war in Ukraine. Through a spokesperson, she defended her decision, in 2008, to oppose […]
EU prepares for new sanctions against Russia after Bhutia massacre | the interior
It is almost certain now that after the horror pictures from the suburbs of Kyiv, new punitive measures will be taken against Putin’s Russia. According to the EU’s foreign affairs coordinator, Josep Borrell, member states will look into this “urgently”. According to another EU diplomat, it is now “inevitable” to massacre hundreds of civilians. The […]
“29-year-old L. from Rotterdam deliberately infects women with HIV”
Archive photo for clarification In Rotterdam, three women recently reported that LP De Rotterdammer, a 29-year-old of Surinamese origin, allegedly infected his bed partners with HIV. The women took their story to RTL and explained that six women have now contracted HIV through L. because, according to his former partners, he is keeping silent about […]
Fun Climate Activist: “Does your hand hold the microphone now?”
Just Stop Oil spokesperson Nathan McGovern spoke with LBC presenter Tom Swarbeek about how the radio station handled a message from the working group. While McGovern was speaking, he took a tube of glue from his pocket, smeared it on his hand, and grabbed the microphone. “The platform is not used enough” “For those of […]
Pakistani PM evades movement by calling for new elections
No prime minister in the history of Pakistan has been able to serve his entire term in office. Often this had to do with the military, which largely controls the governance of the country – and on several occasions it has seized all power in a coup. Imran Khan’s coming and going comes in parallel […]
Mudslides caused by storms killed 14 people in Brazil
In southeastern Brazil, 14 people were killed in mudslides caused by torrential rains. The victims were in Baixada Fulmenez, Rio de Janeiro state. The state has been plagued by severe weather for weeks, accompanied by floods and landslides. About 240 people were killed in February north of Rio de Janeiro. This time it has been […]
Macron promises a purchasing power bonus in his grand campaign rallies
A week before the first round of the French presidential election, President Macron held his first and perhaps only election rally. At the big rugby stadium in Nanterre, near Paris, he promised support for purchasing power and more social justice. “Workers should not spend their entire salary on fuel and shopping, it is unfair,” said […]