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Venezuela in legal battle to get its gold back from Bank of England

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020By Editor

The UK’s High Court is set decide this week on the fate of Venezuela’s gold held by the Bank of England, with the Venezuelan government and the opposition fighting for the overseas bullion reserves. … Read More >Venezuela in legal battle to get its gold back from Bank of England

USA

New US indictment of Assange accuses WikiLeaks founder of ‘conspiring with Anonymous’ hackers… in FBI sting op?

Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020By Editor

A superseding US indictment of Julian Assange broadens the charges against the WikiLeaks founder by accusing him of conspiring with a hacker affiliated with the groups Anonymous and LulzSec – who turned out to be an FBI informant. … Read More >New US indictment of Assange accuses WikiLeaks founder of ‘conspiring with Anonymous’ hackers… in FBI sting op?

Op-ed

Rethinking Canada’s relationship with the British monarchy will do more to right past wrongs than toppling statues

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020By Editor

Many of the ugliest episodes in Canada’s history can be traced back to the British royals. Now is the right time for the country to consider turning its back on the Crown. … Read More >Rethinking Canada’s relationship with the British monarchy will do more to right past wrongs than toppling statues

Business

Coronavirus crisis pushes poorer UK households further into debt… while rich get richer

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020By Editor

Lower-income British workers have been hit hard by the Covid-19 outbreak, forced to borrow more money to make ends meet, while wealthy families have mostly improved their fortunes, a new study shows. … Read More >Coronavirus crisis pushes poorer UK households further into debt… while rich get richer

When pee-pee tape fails: Top ‘Russiagate’ spy Christopher Steele returns with zany new tale of Kremlin conspiracy

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020By Editor

Disgraced spy Christopher Steele has emerged from the shadows with a new tall tale, this time alleging that the British government knew about Vladimir Putin’s “likely hold” over Donald Trump. Why would anyone trust him? … Read More >When pee-pee tape fails: Top ‘Russiagate’ spy Christopher Steele returns with zany new tale of Kremlin conspiracy

Immunity for US diplomat’s wife involved in teen’s death branded ‘absurd,’ critics blast UK double standards over Assange

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020By Editor

A former British ambassador has called US and UK claims that Anne Sacoolas – the wife of a US intelligence officer – had immunity, as “a palpable absurdity.” Sacoolas is accused of killing Harry Dunn last year in a car crash. … Read More >Immunity for US diplomat’s wife involved in teen’s death branded ‘absurd,’ critics blast UK double standards over Assange

Stabbing in Reading now declared terrorist incident – UK counter-terrorism police

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020By Editor

The deadly stabbing spree in the English town of Reading is now being investigated as a terrorist incident, police said. The attack left three dead and three wounded, while the suspect is currently in custody. … Read More >Stabbing in Reading now declared terrorist incident – UK counter-terrorism police

‘No Intention of Coming Back’: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reportedly Part Ways With Queen’s Lawyers

Posted on June 21, 2020June 21, 2020By Editor

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also reportedly ended up choosing a different legal firm to represent their not-for-profit organization Archewell. … Read More >‘No Intention of Coming Back’: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reportedly Part Ways With Queen’s Lawyers

World

Australian Government Must Do More to Bring Assange Home, Human Rights Lawyer Says

Posted on June 21, 2020June 21, 2020By Editor

The Australian government must do more to bring Julian Assange to his home nation because his extradition to the United States would threaten freedom of speech around the world, Australian human rights lawyer Jen Robinson said in a virtual meeting of the “Don’t Extradite Assange” campaign on Saturday. … Read More >Australian Government Must Do More to Bring Assange Home, Human Rights Lawyer Says

US Air Force F-15C fighter jet crashes in North Sea off UK coast, pilot killed

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020By Editor

A US Air Force pilot has been found dead after their jet plummeted into the North Sea during a routine training mission. The plane’s wreckage was found hours after the crash by the UK’s coastguard service … Read More >US Air Force F-15C fighter jet crashes in North Sea off UK coast, pilot killed