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Ukraine war briefing: Trump set to ease oil-related sanctions following Putin call

[ad_1] Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump said the US will waive oil-related sanctions on “some countries” to ease the shortage sparked by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Trump told reporters in Florida on Monday: “So we have sanctions on some countries. We’re going to take those sanctions off until the strait […]

Video: Stevie Wonder Lectures White People to ‘Overcome the Mindset of White Supremacy’

[ad_1] Pop legend Stevie Wonder told white people to “overcome” their “hate” and “white supremacy” during his time at the mic during Reverend Jessie Jackson’s public funeral on Friday. The “Isn’t She Lovely” singer appeared during Jackson’s “homecoming” event and told the crowd that “Rev. Jackson and I had a long and strong history.” “It […]

Government announces new definition of anti-Muslim hostility

[ad_1] The government has announced a new definition of anti-Muslim hate that includes violence, harassment and prejudicial stereotyping – as it insisted the move will not curtail free speech. Ministers say it is a working definition and a “tool for government and organisations to better understand, measure, prevent and address anti-Muslim hostility”. Crucially, the definition is […]

Iran war: Is Trump trying to end it because he’s over a barrel?

[ad_1] Words are cheap, but the price of oil is brutally honest. Donald Trump’s claim that the war could be over “soon” will grab headlines. Iran war: Follow live updates But traders don’t trade on soundbites. They trade on risk. That explains the sudden urgency from the commander-in-chief. Ten days ago, he warned that the […]

First Nation-owned mine in Manitoba gets green light to begin production | CBC News

[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A critical mineral mining project owned by a First Nation is closer to its goal of positioning Manitoba as the […]

Overhaul of rape inquiries threatened by lack of courtroom awareness, says expert

[ad_1] An overhaul of the way police investigate rape is being put at risk by a lack of awareness in courtrooms in England and Wales, the government’s independent adviser on rape has warned. Prof Katrin Hohl said legal experts were concerned progress would stall or reverse if the conviction rate for rape dropped significantly because […]

Alexander brothers found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial

[ad_1] A jury has found the Alexander brothers guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. Jury deliberations began Thursday for the former real estate titans, Oren and Alon Alexander, 38-year-old twins, along with their brother, Tal Alexander, 39, who have denied sexually assaulting anyone or running a sex […]

Israel Expands Lebanon War Front with Airstrikes in Beirut

[ad_1] The Israeli military said on Sunday that it targeted commanders from the Quds Force, the elite foreign espionage unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with airstrikes on Beirut. “The IDF conducted a precise strike targeting key commanders in the IRGC’s Quds Force’s Lebanon Corps who operated in Beirut,” said a statement from […]