Tue 28 May 2024: Pope Francis reportedly used a homophobic slur during a meeting with Italian bishops, reaffirming his stance that gay men should not be allowed to become priests, as reported by Italian media. The newspapers La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera stated on Monday that the 87-year-old Pope made the derogatory comment during […]
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Mon 27 May 2024: For the first time in about 40 years, the number of Americans who use marijuana almost daily has surpassed those who drink alcohol with the same frequency. This shift reflects the growing mainstream acceptance and legalisation of recreational marijuana in nearly half of US states. In 2022, an estimated 17.7 million […]
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Mon 27 May 2024: NATO countries bordering Russia, including the Baltic states, Finland, Norway, and Poland, are planning to develop a coordinated “drone wall” system to enhance border defense amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and recent “provocations.” Officials from Finland, Norway, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have discussed creating this system to jointly defend […]
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Sun 26 May 2024: Britain’s Conservative Party, if victorious in the national election on July 4, plans to implement mandatory national service for 18-year-olds, encompassing military or community service, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Sunday. Sunak stated that young adults could either volunteer one weekend a month for a year or join 30,000 available […]
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Sat 25 May 2024: Paris city hall on Friday voted to increase the Eiffel Tower adult admission price by 20 percent from next month to help pay for urgent renovation work. Visitors currently pay 29.40 euros ($31.90) for a ride by lift to the top of the Eiffel tower, a price tag that is set to […]
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Sat 25 May 2024: Metal detectorists have discovered a trove of coins in the mountains of south-central Poland, believed to have belonged to a notorious 17th-century charlatan. This 300-year-old hoard of gold and silver coins was linked to Antoni Jaczewski, a known con artist who deceived people in Kielce by claiming to have healing powers, […]
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Sat 25 May 2024: In a significant move, the government of England has proposed that gender identity will not be included in school curriculum for children up to the age of 18. This comes amidst growing concerns surrounding transgender issues in the UK and beyond. The decision follows a notable review that emphasized “extreme caution” […]
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Fri 24 May 2024: Head of the Russian Federal Security Service Aleksandr Bortnikov on Friday accused Ukraine of direct involvement in the April 22 terrorist attack on Crocus City concert hall in the Moscow region. “The investigation is underway, but it is already safe to say that the military intelligence of Ukraine is directly involved […]
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Fri 24 May 2024: Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has announced he will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming UK general election on July 4, posing a potential challenge for Labour in his long-held north London seat. Corbyn, who has represented Islington North for over four decades, stated he aims to be […]
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Fri 24 May 2024: The UN on Thursday passed a resolution to designate July 11 as Srebrenica genocide remembrance day, with overwhelming support from the General Assembly. The resolution, spearheaded by Germany with co-sponsorship from more than 40 countries, calls for July 11 to be declared “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 […]
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