‘Ignoring real war crimes’: Netanyahu blasts International Criminal Court for claiming jurisdiction over Palestinian territories

The International Criminal Court has claimed jurisdiction over the Palestinian territories of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, meaning it could probe war crimes there. Israel has objected to the move. … Read More >‘Ignoring real war crimes’: Netanyahu blasts International Criminal Court for claiming jurisdiction over Palestinian territories

Beijing accuses Britain of ‘double standards and political suppression’ after CGTN news network banned by UK regulator

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said that it “firmly opposes” the decision of the British regulator to strip Beijing-based English-language news channel, CGTN, of its license to broadcast in the UK. … Read More >Beijing accuses Britain of ‘double standards and political suppression’ after CGTN news network banned by UK regulator

New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

The infection rate in France is too high to avoid another national lockdown, a top infectious diseases expert has said. She’d earlier said she was “baffled” by President Macron’s decision against more restrictive measures. … Read More >New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

US Senate overwhelmingly votes to make embassy in Jerusalem permanent – Sanders, Warren among three nay votes

The US Senate overwhelmingly voted to ensure the continued funding for the operation of the US embassy in Jerusalem, sealing Donald Trump’s snub to Palestinians that made a two-state solution even more elusive. … Read More >US Senate overwhelmingly votes to make embassy in Jerusalem permanent – Sanders, Warren among three nay votes

Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

A blast has occurred at the German Red Cross building in Memmingen, leaving five in need of medical attention. Police say another explosion cannot be ruled out, and have evacuated the surrounding area. … Read More >Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Turkey’s interior minister has accused the United States of orchestrating a coup attempt that rocked the country in 2016, prompting a denial from Washington, which blasted the claim as unbefitting of a NATO partner. … Read More >Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

While peace activists cheered the news that the US will be ending its support for Saudi-led “offensive operations” in Yemen, that’s a far cry from actually ending the six-year war that began with Barack Obama’s tacit blessing. … Read More >Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients

Researchers in Austria’s Klagenfurt Clinic are reporting promising results from CBD trials on Covid-19 ICU patients that show reduced inflammation and quicker recovery times. … Read More >‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients