Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells stripped of CBE over Horizon IT scandal

February 24, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has been stripped of her CBE for "bringing the honours system into disrepute", according to the Cabinet Office.

Alabama Hospitals on Life Support as Dozens Face Closure Amid Pandemic-Related Losses

February 24, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

More than a dozen rural hospitals in Alabama are at immediate risk of closing, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment and Reform’s annual study on the topic.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador defends disclosing a reporter's phone number, saying the law doesn't apply to him

February 24, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president on Friday defended his decision to disclose a reporter’s telephone number, saying a law that prohibits officials from releasing personal information doesn’t apply to him.

9.5 weeks into Milei’s presidency, Argentina sees first monthly budget surplus in 12 years

February 21, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

BUENOS AIRES - The Argentine government in January 2023 saw its first monthly budget surplus in nearly 12 years, as new President Javier Milei continues pushing for strong spending cuts, the Economy Ministry announced.

Wrongfully Imprisoned Tampa Man Awarded $14m Settlement After Spending Nearly Four Decades in Prison

February 17, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

A Tampa man who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly four decades in prison has been authorized to receive a compensation of $14 million.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison, blames Putin for his death

February 17, 2024 - Reading time: 5 minutes

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny - a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, according to the country's prison service.

Russia's Hunt for Elon Musk’s Starlink Systems in Arab Countries, Ukraine Claims

February 14, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Russian forces are buying Starlink satellite internet terminals in "Arab countries" for use on the battlefield, Ukraine's military spy agency said on Tuesday.

Unraveling the Russian Disinformation Campaign in Europe: How France Takes a Stand Against Fake News Strategies

February 14, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Russia has been at the forefront of internet disinformation techniques since at least 2014 when they pioneered the use of bot farms to spread fake news about their invasion of Crimea.

Labour Revises Ambitious Green Investment Strategy Amid Economic Pressures

February 9, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

In a bold move, Sir Keir Starmer has announced a significant shift in Labour's approach to its previously declared £28bn annual investment in green initiatives, signaling a pragmatic adaptation to the current economic landscape.

Historic Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland as Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Takes Helm

February 5, 2024 - Reading time: 9 minutes

Belfast, February 5, 2024 - After a protracted two-year political impasse, Northern Ireland is on the verge of restoring a functional government, marking a significant moment in its history.