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White House backs Biden not facing reporters for NINE DAYS

‘The president never shies away from taking questions’: White House defends Biden not facing reporters for NINE DAYS during the Afghanistan fiasco and now insists he knew Kabul’s rapid collapse was possible The president avoided reporters’ questions after remarks about COVID-19 Wednesday He spoke to the nation Monday but did not face reporters Biden held […]

Staggering £12m of lotto money unclaimed as players urged to check tickets

You could be sitting on a life-changing sum of money without even realising as £12million worth of National Lottery prizes is yet to be claimed. There are two jackpots up for grabs, the £11 million Lotto Jackpot and the £1 million EuroMillions prize. It has been revealed that there are two missing winners yet to […]

Navalny marks year after poisoning with anti-corruption call

MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marked the anniversary of a poisoning attack against him by urging global leaders Friday to put more attention on combating corruption and to target tycoons close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an article published in three European newspapers, Navalny chided Western leaders for relegating the fight […]

Defiant Afghans protest Taliban by marching through street with 200m flag

Brave Afghans have protested against the Taliban for the second day in a row – despite violent attacks from the militant group. Protesters chanted ‘long live Afghanistan’ as they defiantly carried a 200-metre national flag in Kabul today. Many women have been seen protesting on the streets of the capital this week, despite heartbreaking reports […]

Climate impact of coal sales from U.S. lands scrutinized

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. officials launched a review Thursday of climate damage and other impacts from coal mining on public lands as the Biden administration expands its scrutiny of government fossil fuel sales that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The review also will consider if companies are paying fair value for coal extracted from public […]

Ella French funeral: Thousands mourn fallen Chicago police officer in Thursday service

Brothers charged in fatal shooting of Chicago officer Ella French Former Dallas police officer C’mone Wingo speaks about the ‘defund the police’ movement after officer Ella French was killed in Chicago. Thousands of mourners were expected to attend or watch the funeral service on Thursday for fallen Chicago police officer Ella French, who was shot […]