The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, accusing him of war crimes over the invasion of Ukraine. Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, are both wanted by the ICC for unlawfully deporting and transporting Ukrainian children to Russia.The arrest warrants mark the first international charges to be brought since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and the first against a leader of a country with a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.“This is an important moment in the process of justice,” the ICC president, Judge Piotr Hofmański, said…
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Steve Kerr benched Jayson Tatum for Team USA’s 95-91 win over Serbia in the Olympics semi-final on Thursday. It was the second time the Boston Celtics star had received a DNP-CD during the tournament, with the first occurring during the opening group-stage game, also against Serbia. When speaking to the Boston Globe, Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy pulled no punches in his assessment of Kerr’s decision to bench one of the best players in the world. “When Kerr did it last week, he was in no danger of losing the game, but in this case, they got down by 17 points, and…
Earning extra money can buy you freedom in more ways than one. If you’re looking to pay down debt faster, fund a vacation, or enjoy going out with friends more, working a side gig can help. Sometimes, picking up additional work on the side sounds exhausting. But by using your phone, it is possible to make money texting. How to Make Money Texting You text every day anyway. You might as well get paid for doing a little more of it. Not all work from home opportunities are legit, but that’s why we’re here. To help with weeding out scams…
Pantonic Steel Orchestra announced they will return to Notting Hill Carnival after a twenty-year break. Led by Lynette Yearwood, granddaughter of co-founder Ezekiel ’Biggs’ Yearwood, the orchestra promises an unforgettable performance as Lynette continues her grandfather’s legacy of musical excellence.The Hackney-based band, which has 40 members aged 11 to 18, is reaching out to the community and local businesses for support to raise £2,500 to cover their essential costs.The funds raised will cover transportation, uniforms, decorations, equipment, and food and drink for rehearsals and on the road. Your support will enable them to make a memorable impact at the Notting…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decries ‘sad news’ and offers condolences to families of victims.A plane carrying 61 people has crashed outside the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, killing all onboard, local officials have said. The Brazilian airline Voepass had confirmed on Friday that the plane crashed northeast of the city of Sao Paulo. “The company regrets to inform that all 61 people on board flight 2283 died at the site,” Voepass said in a statement. “At this time, Voepass is prioritising provision of unrestricted assistance to the victims’ families and effectively collaborating with authorities to determine the…
Another sustainable, climate-resilient residential initiative in the “nature island” of Dominica is set to welcome its new homeowners — the Scotts Head Housing Development. The Citizenship by Investment Programme provided the complete funding for the development of this project, in which local contractors constructed thirteen (13) three-bedroom standalone homes and two (2) buildings consisting of four (4) one-bedroom units. Minister of Housing Melissa Poponne Skerrit and Member of Parliament for the Soufriere Constituency Denise Charles and Cal Murad, Project Director of MMC Development Ltd, visited the site on Friday for inspection. Melissa Poponne Skerrit referred to the site as the…
The dream of being able to swim in a pool in the East River floated a little closer to reality on Wednesday, as officials unveiled filtration testing at a site just off the Lower East Side. The project dubbed “+POOL” is set to have a permanent location along the Manhattan waterfront next to Pier 35, with three months of operation funded by the city and the state. The location comes months after Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams pledged $16 million for a dry-run of the pool — which was first proposed in 2010 by a group of New…
Dee Koala Teases Upcoming Single “Medi Yase Khayelitsha.” Dee Koala’s musical journey has been nothing short of transformative. Emerging from the vibrant streets of Khayelitsha and making her mark in the heart of Jozi, Dee is now basking in the rewards of her unwavering dedication and resilience in the fiercely competitive hip-hop scene. Dee Koala Teases Upcoming Single “Medi Yase Khayelitsha” In her quest to cement her legacy in South African hip-hop, the renowned rapper continuously releases music that strikes a chord with her fans, especially those from her hometown of Khayelitsha. As it stands, Dee Koala has not revealed…
In September 2022, the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman who died in police custody after she was detained by the morality police for wearing a hijab “improperly,” sparked widespread protest around Iran. Authorities claimed Amini died of a heart attack while in custody, while her family said she was beaten. The demonstrations over her death quickly morphed into wider discontent with the regime.In the six months since, Iranian security forces have routinely used draconian tactics to try to suppress protests, going so far as to arrest children. In a report released Thursday, Amnesty International found children arrested during…