Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

With Twitter banning Donald Trump, there has been an odd backlash from international politicians. The upcoming battle between the political class and Silicon Valley may be the only chance to restore some semblance of free speech. … Read More >Twitter has found an unlikely enemy in an angry political class that doesn’t want to be silenced

North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

Scores of military hardware, including what is said to be a new version of North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile, touted as the world’s most potent, were shown off in a grandiose military parade in Pyongyang. … Read More >North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

France only has enough Covid jabs to vaccinate 2.4 million people by end of February, says Health Minister

The French Health Minister has given a further damning assessment of the nation’s inoculation program against Covid-19, noting that, at best, only four million people will be offered a vaccine before the end of February. … Read More >France only has enough Covid jabs to vaccinate 2.4 million people by end of February, says Health Minister

Pfizer reducing Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to Europe while it steps up production, Norway says

Drug manufacturer Pfizer will temporarily cut deliveries of its Covid-19 vaccine to Europe so it can upgrade production capacity from 1.3 billion doses a year to 2 billion, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) has said. … Read More >Pfizer reducing Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to Europe while it steps up production, Norway says

US blacklists tech giant Xiaomi & major oil producer CNOOC in Trump’s final push against Chinese firms

The outgoing Trump administration is using its final days to further escalate tensions with Beijing as it blacklists more Chinese firms, including one of the biggest global smartphone makers, Xiaomi, and oil giant CNOOC. … Read More >US blacklists tech giant Xiaomi & major oil producer CNOOC in Trump’s final push against Chinese firms

Russia’s Nord Stream 2 is ‘part of a reliable gas supply system’ for Europe for years to come – German MP

Allegations that the Nord Stream 2 project’s implementation could lead to Europe’s over-reliance on Russian energy supplies are groundless, says a member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Jochen Schulte. … Read More >Russia’s Nord Stream 2 is ‘part of a reliable gas supply system’ for Europe for years to come – German MP