German-language news agencies to ‘push back’ gendered language – but fail to make a gender-neutral policy announcement

Eight major producers of German-language news content are to use a bag of linguistic tricks to make their products more gender-neutral. Critics view the policy change as ridiculous catering to identity politics. … Read More >German-language news agencies to ‘push back’ gendered language – but fail to make a gender-neutral policy announcement

French police fire tear gas at protest march in Nantes, break up crowds at street music festival in Paris (VIDEOS)

Police have dispersed a march in memory of a young man who died during a 2019 raid in the western French city of Nantes on Monday. Officers have also broken up crowds at a music festival in Paris one day after a curfew was lifted. … Read More >French police fire tear gas at protest march in Nantes, break up crowds at street music festival in Paris (VIDEOS)

As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

Scientists at Britain’s University of Sussex have discovered that an ancient part of Siberia’s permafrost is far more resilient to heat than once thought, having survived temperatures as much as 4–5°C (39–41°F) warmer than today. … Read More >As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

Germany’s Merkel & France’s Macron to propose revival of collective EU-Russia relations & broad meeting with Putin – media report

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly wants the EU to invite Russia’s Vladimir Putin to a summit and consider “selective engagement” with Moscow on issues of common interest. … Read More >Germany’s Merkel & France’s Macron to propose revival of collective EU-Russia relations & broad meeting with Putin – media report

‘Would plunge into greater disappointment’: Kim Yo-jong warns US not to get hopes up for return to dialogue with North Korea

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, shot down the United States’ hopes for a return to dialogue between the two countries, warning that such an expectation would leave the US disappointed. … Read More >‘Would plunge into greater disappointment’: Kim Yo-jong warns US not to get hopes up for return to dialogue with North Korea

With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA

Russia can refuse to host the last two remaining EURO 2020 soccer games due to take place in Saint Petersburg if the country’s authorities believe the situation with Covid-19 is getting out of control, amid a rising caseload. … Read More >With Covid-19 cases increasing rapidly in Russia, country’s authorities can refuse to host remaining EURO 2020 games, says UEFA