Andy Burnham to accelerate prison space creation after early release scandal
The controversy surrounding Burnham echoes a similar backlash to Starmer’s plans to release prisoners in the early days of his tenure in 2024.
Swiss government opposes stricter interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum
Currently, the Swiss constitution does not contain a clear definition of neutrality.
Lebanon abolishes death penalty, becoming first Middle Eastern country to do so
“The bill aimed at abolishing the death penalty in Lebanon was approved after amendments were made to it,” the speaker of parliament’s office reported.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong leads in Wisconsin governor primary
Senate primary in Michigan and the influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the congressional elections.
China to hold first joint military exercises with a foreign country east of Taiwan
China to conduct joint military exercises with Indonesia east of Taiwan, increasing regional tensions.
Latvia discovers secret tunnel for migrants on the border with Belarus
Latvia discovers a 10-meter tunnel used by 15 migrants to illegally cross the border from Belarus.
Swedish Prime Minister calls legalization of migrants in Spain a ‘very bad idea’
Swedish Prime Minister criticizes Spain’s decision to legalize migrants, warning of potential migration crisis.
American woman outraged by doctor wearing Meta glasses during examination that required undressing
This sparked heated discussions about patient confidentiality and the use of camera-equipped technologies in medical facilities.
Ebola outbreak in DRC threatens to become the largest in history, with over 2,000 dead and 4,381 confirmed cases
Many medical workers have gone on strike to protest the non-payment of their salaries since the start of the outbreak.
Colombia reports over 2,700 missing after earthquake
Amid intensive searches for the missing after the earthquake in Colombia, the number of people about whom there is no information has exceeded 2,700.