July 29, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Disgruntled Australians scuffle with police at banned ‘Freedom’ marches as Covid-19 lockdown extended in Sydney (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Thousands of anti-lockdown activists marched through major Australian cities on Saturday, following an extension of Covid-19 restrictions. Multiple people were arrested and dozens charged with offenses after brawls broke out. … Read More >Disgruntled Australians scuffle with police at banned ‘Freedom’ marches as Covid-19 lockdown extended in Sydney (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Massive column of smoke visible for MILES as huge fire rages through warehouse in northern France (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Enormous plumes of black smoke have been billowing into the skies of northern France after a huge blaze broke out in a large warehouse in Bondues, not far from Lille. … Read More >Massive column of smoke visible for MILES as huge fire rages through warehouse in northern France (VIDEOS)

Asia & Pacific

Beijing sanctions several Americans, including former US commerce secretary, in first use of new law against anti-China penalties

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

The Chinese government has announced counter-sanctions against several Americans, including current and former officials, marking the first time that Beijing has used its newly passed legislation on such action. … Read More >Beijing sanctions several Americans, including former US commerce secretary, in first use of new law against anti-China penalties

Shows

Coronavirus no longer just affecting the old & frail – SAGE committee member

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Professor Calum Semple, a member of the SAGE Committee that advises Boris Johnson. He discusses the changing pattern of hospitalisations with younger people including children filling up hospitals rather than the elderly, the growing threat of ‘long Covid’ causing additional health problems … Read More >Coronavirus no longer just affecting the old & frail – SAGE committee member

French hospital goes on INDEFINITE strike to protest Covid-19 vaccination mandate

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

The staff of the hospital in Montelimar, in the French department of Drome, have gone on indefinite strike to protest the new rules demanding they take a vaccine against Covid-19 by mid-September or face losing their jobs. … Read More >French hospital goes on INDEFINITE strike to protest Covid-19 vaccination mandate

Shows

CrossTalk: Secession anyone?

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Much of history is about patterns. There are ebbs and flows of political passions. Most of the time these passions are negotiated through compromise. Other times there is upheaval and violence, and even separation. The idea of secession today is not far-fetched. We are witnessing a cultural secession and separation. Could it go even further? … Read More >CrossTalk: Secession anyone?

Middle East

Over 140 Palestinians injured as Israeli forces use rubber bullets and tear gas to break up West Bank protest (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Scores of Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Beita, medics said. Protests there have been ongoing for several months, since Israel installed an outpost settlement in the area. … Read More >Over 140 Palestinians injured as Israeli forces use rubber bullets and tear gas to break up West Bank protest (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Asia & Pacific

India’s opposition demands inquiry into alleged govt ‘treason’ over use of Pegasus spyware

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

A key opposition figure in India has called for an investigation into the use of the Pegasus spyware software and accused PM Narendra Modi’s government of “treason” for its alleged deployment of the surveillance tech. … Read More >India’s opposition demands inquiry into alleged govt ‘treason’ over use of Pegasus spyware

Slovak police unleash tear gas as anti-Covid demonstrators push into parliament in Bratislava

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Slovakian riot police launched tear gas on demonstrators in the capital of Bratislava after some of those protesting against Covid restrictions managed to force their way into the parliament building. … Read More >Slovak police unleash tear gas as anti-Covid demonstrators push into parliament in Bratislava

Hungary demands money Norway ‘owes’ after Nordic nation suspends financial aid over NGO funding row

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021By Editor

Hungary’s government has criticized Norway after the Nordic country announced on Friday that it will refuse to pay €220 million ($259 million) in financial aid, due to Budapest’s failure to resolve a disagreement over NGO funding … Read More >Hungary demands money Norway ‘owes’ after Nordic nation suspends financial aid over NGO funding row

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