Climate activist groups such as Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have recently been marked by increased disruptive and destructive protests. This escalation in intensity has been met with stronger policing, and according to experts, some of the harshest penalties ever for non-violent activism. The case of the ‘Sunflowers’ appeal […]
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Trump reinstates policy of holding migrant families with kids in detention
The Trump administration is reintroducing the contentious policy of detaining migrant families with children in the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This move is part of the administration’s endeavor to execute a deportation initiative that the president has pledged will be the most expansive in American […]
Engage with the Power Players Attracting Australian Voters – The Diplomat
In the upcoming Australian federal election, while online influencers may not directly influence voting patterns, they are likely to significantly impact the narrative of political events and their coverage in the news. In Australia, a considerable percentage of users on popular platforms like YouTube and TikTok get their news from […]
Dunstone, Gushue, and Carruthers secure spots in Pool A playoffs at Montana’s Brier event
Reid Carruthers had a busy Thursday night at the Montana’s Brier, despite it initially being a day off for him. Carruthers, the Manitoba skip, secured the last playoff position in Pool A. This occurred when Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone narrowly outperformed Canada’s Brad Gushue in a close 7-6 game, securing the […]
Google is experimenting with search results solely generated by Artificial Intelligence and broadening its AI Overviews. This aims to enhance SEO performance and boost rankings on RankMath.
Google is intensifying its efforts to incorporate AI-generated search results, with the tech titan declaring an expansion of its AI overviews for more complex search queries, including advanced mathematics, coding, and multimodal searches. This advancement has been made feasible by Google’s improved Gemini 2.0 model, which now powers these AI […]
States governed by Democrats unite in legal battle against Trump’s extensive dismissal of federal employees
“States Governed by Democrats Join Legal Battle Against Trump’s Large-Scale Dismissal of Federal Employees” States under Democratic leadership have taken a stand in the legal dispute regarding the sweeping termination of federal workers under the Trump administration. This issue has sparked significant interest amongst the investment community, although the primary […]
The U.S. Formally Sets Up a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
U.S. President, Donald Trump, has positioned the United States as the world’s leading country in terms of Bitcoin holdings. This was achieved through an executive order he signed recently, paving the way for the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This reserve is projected to hold around 200,000 BTC, underlining […]
Trump Instructs NATO Partners to Boost Expenditure or Risk Losing US Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently expressed regret over the strained meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Despite this, he emphasized his willingness to cooperate under Trump’s robust leadership to inaugurate lasting peace. Zelenskyy expressed his views on a social media post, following an unexpected pause in […]
UK waives ETA requirement for Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders prior to journey
“Those hailing from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) passports can now travel to the UK without the need for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). The UK government has expanded the original exemption, previously applicable only to BN(O) visa holders. The shift in policy was revealed in a letter penned […]
Understanding Why Trump is Keen on Canada’s Essential Minerals – A National Perspective
US President Donald Trump is focusing his efforts on the race for vital minerals, with Canada’s abundant reserves being a significant target. This comes as these minerals increase in global trade, used in various technologies like smartphones, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and modern military equipment. The US has been striving […]