ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has asked judges to investigate the killings of thousands of people in the Philippines as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.” … Read More >ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killings

Putin-Biden summit & interview with new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett’s chief strategist

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to George Birnbaum, former chief of staff to former Israeli PM Netanyahu and chief strategist and pollster for new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett. He discusses the summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s push for NATO membership … Read More >Putin-Biden summit & interview with new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett’s chief strategist

Another Pr**k in the Wall? Roger Waters chews out Mark Zuckerberg for wanting to use Pink Floyd protest song in Instagram ad film

Denouncing Facebook’s “insidious” operating practices, iconic Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters did not mince words in rejecting the social media giant’s request to use his song ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)’ in an ad campaign. … Read More >Another Pr**k in the Wall? Roger Waters chews out Mark Zuckerberg for wanting to use Pink Floyd protest song in Instagram ad film

Surprising US hasn’t blamed Russia for starting BLM movement that shook nation, Putin jokes, while backing African-American rights

Russia is sympathetic to the cause of black rights in the US, but is wary of extremism, President Vladimir Putin has said, joking that Washington could have done more to try to pin the blame on Moscow for the recent protests. … Read More >Surprising US hasn’t blamed Russia for starting BLM movement that shook nation, Putin jokes, while backing African-American rights

Russia complains to YouTube after US tech giant blocks MP’s video accusing West of discriminating against Sputnik V Covid-19 jab

Russia’s media regulator Roskomnadzor has sent a complaint to Google after the US tech giant blocked a video published by a politician, who claimed that the West is discriminating against the Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V. … Read More >Russia complains to YouTube after US tech giant blocks MP’s video accusing West of discriminating against Sputnik V Covid-19 jab

The Biden-Putin summit is a chance to strike a blow for peace & stability – if Washington can leave domestic politics at the door

Showdowns between Russian and American leaders quickly become a media storm. Despite both sides playing down the chances of a breakthrough, high hopes and unrealistic expectations mean many observers are still expecting a miracle. … Read More >The Biden-Putin summit is a chance to strike a blow for peace & stability – if Washington can leave domestic politics at the door