A judge in Tunisia sentenced a journalist and political commentator to six months in prison in the country’s latest assault on members of the media who criticize the government. Mohamed Boughalleb, who had been charged with insulting a public official, was sentenced
Russian authorities have issued more arrest warrants for exiled anti-war activists as its crackdown against dissent reaches unprecedented levels. In the latest move, the Kremlin has issued a new wanted list in the Interior Ministry’s database of individuals wanted on criminal charges,
Prince William has taken to social media to thank Lioness footballer Rachel Daly for “unforgetable” career on the international stage. But the heir to the throne doesn’t appear too upset by the news however, and joked that she will be able to
Ronnie O’Sullivan was gracious in defeat and cracked a joke to “part-time” snooker player Mark Williams after losing in the Tour Championship final. The Rocket led 5-3 going into the evening session, but lost each remaining frame to the Welsh Potting Machine
The Russian elections have got underway today, as voters have headed to the polls in what is widely understood to be a sham affair. The election unfolds amid a harsh crackdown on dissent, with independent media and rights groups stifled, consolidating Vladimir
Belarusian authorities reportedly detained at least 12 lawyers during mass raids last month. The raids targeted people accused of assisting the nation’s numerous political prisoners, according to rights groups. “Pressure on the legal community through mass arrests and raids … is a
ROGACA, Serbia (AP) — When Elena Koposova signed an open letter against Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she didn’t expect a backlash in her newly adopted home state of Serbia. After all, Serbia is formally seeking to join the European Union while
Dozens of clergy in Belarus have been jailed, silenced or forced into exile for protesting the 2020 election that gave authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term. The pro-Kremlin Lukashenko has targeted church officials siding with the protesters. Last month, he signed
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly opposed the idea of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen being appointed to the top post at NATO. Mr Scholz, who much like his predecessor Angela Merkel has been criticised for his cautious approach to the
In a desperate move to connect with younger voters, President Joe Biden has officially joined TikTok, unveiling the Biden-Harris HQ account during the NFL’s Super Bowl. The decision to use the popular short-form video app comes amid widespread suspicion in Washington regarding