Italian judges on Friday again denied the government’s request to hold asylum seekers in Albania while their cases are being processed, dealing another major setback to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s anti-immigration policy.It was the third ruling against the policy since Ms. Meloni’s right-wing government began carrying out the plan in October, which has become a flagship of her administration. The decision by a court of appeals in Rome denied the government’s request to keep the asylum seekers off shore pending a review of the practice in February by the Court of Justice of the European Union.The decision concerned 43 migrants…
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The Golden Knights have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with winger Brandon Saad after he officially clears unconditional waivers and became a UFA at 1 p.m. CT, per a team announcement. It’s worth a prorated $1.5M for the remainder of the season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.Saad fills the veteran scoring winger need that Vegas wanted to address before the trade deadline. That need has been exacerbated recently with long-term injuries to William Karlsson and Cole Schwindt, forcing players like Raphael Lavoie and Keegan Kolesar into top-nine roles. They fill the hole without giving up, except for cap space, which they…
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would ‘immediately and decisively’ to an US or Israeli attack.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told Al Jazeera that any attack by Israel or the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities would plunge the region into an “all-out war”. In an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic during a visit to Qatar, Araghchi warned that launching a military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities would be “one of the biggest historical mistakes the US could make”. He said Iran would respond “immediately and decisively” to any attack and that it would lead to…
WASHINGTON – Officials say no survivors are expected after an American Airlines flight with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with a military helicopter Wednesday evening. 41 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage, according to officials. Photos of victims following the collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter (Getty Images) List of victims in DC plane crash What we know: 67 people on board the American Airlines flight and the Blackhawk helicopter are presumed dead. Below is a list of confirmed names of people on board the flight or the helicopter. Everly LivingstonAlydia LivingstonDonna LivingstonPeter…
President Wavel Ramkalawan welcomed European bodybuilding champion Wallace Dorasamy to State House this morning, celebrating his outstanding victory at the National Physique Committee (NPC)/International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) European Championships last year 2024. Dorasamy, who secured gold in the middleweight category, shared his inspiring journey with the President, highlighting the discipline, consistency, and mental resilience required to achieve excellence in the sport. He also expressed deep gratitude to President Ramkalawan and the government for their steadfast support throughout his competitive career. Known for his strong spiritual foundation, Dorasamy credited his success to unwavering determination and a dedicated support…
Asake has unlocked a new milestone or record on the Spotify Nigeria Albums chart with his debut album, ‘Mr Money With The Vibe.’Nigerian music sensation Asake has achieved a remarkable milestone with his debut album “Mr Money With The Vibe,” on the Spotify Nigeria Albums chart. The album has set a new record for the longest charting top 10 albums on the Spotify Nigeria Albums Chart, having spent an impressive 114 weeks in the top 10.Since its release on September 8, 2022, “Mr Money With The Vibe” has captivated listeners with its infectious beats and catchy lyrics. The album features…
“We are very happy you are here,” Mr. Sibanda said to our group.In 2022, Mr. Butcher teamed up with Ngamo’s leaders for a pilot project that introduced a different pair of white rhinos into a sanctuary that was much smaller than Mlevu’s: the 420-acre Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary. The goal was to prove that villagers could protect the animals and engage with travelers.A few years later, the project has accomplished both, with more than 2,500 foreign visitors arriving in total, each of whom paid up to $180 to see and hike with the rhinos. So far, those fees have pumped about…
Free agency won’t begin until March 12, and the draft in Green Bay follows on April 24, so teams have significant roster moves to make before the 2025 season begins in September. But that hasn’t stopped Yardbarker NFL writers from evaluating the Super Bowl potential of AFC teams for the 2025 season. (2024 regular-season records are in parentheses.)Here’s a way-too-early rundown:AFC EastBUFFALO BILLS (13-4) | Kansas City still has a team, right? | Andy Reid’s Chiefs will continue to keep Sean McDermott’s Bills away from the NFL’s biggest game. Reid gave McDermott his first NFL job while head coach of the…
Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.Myanmar’s military regime has lost significant territory over the last year and a patchwork of anti-military groups now control different parts of the country. What’s happening? Who are the groups fighting against the military? And could the regime actually fall? Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains. This episode features: Chris Sidoti | Co-founder of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar Kyaw Win | | Executive director, Burma Human Rights Network Khin Omar | Burmese democracy and human rights activist Richard Horsey | Senior adviser…
A New York woman was aboard the American Airlines jet when the plane collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River, Mayor Eric Adams revealed Friday. Melissa Jane Nicandri, 28, was identified two days after the tragic crash by the mayor in a social media post. “Today, we learned that one of the 67 victims of the heartbreaking crash on Wednesday was a fellow New Yorker, Melissa Jane Nicandri. At just 28 years old, her life was tragically cut short,” Adams posted on X. “My heart and my prayers go out to her loved ones.” It wasn’t immediately…