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UK Media Bill Eyes Prominent PSB Content on YouTube and TikTok
international-news17 days ago

UK Media Bill Eyes Prominent PSB Content on YouTube and TikTok

Britain's government is drafting a Media Bill that would require platforms such as YouTube and TikTok to promote public-service broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Paramount-owned Channel 5) content more prominently in feeds and search results, with a 10-week industry consultation to follow; ministers say the move aims to boost trusted news and PSBs online amid misinformation, while platforms warn it could distort discovery; a separate plan would guarantee free access to major sports events.

via Deadline|
#bbc#international-news#itv
Indiana mother of seven found dead in Mexico after months-long disappearance
us-news1 month ago

Indiana mother of seven found dead in Mexico after months-long disappearance

An Indiana mother of seven, Makala Pendley, who had been missing in Mexico since February, was found dead. Mexican authorities say her partner has been detained and her children's father was arrested; Pendley’s relatives say she faced a very toxic relationship, and her children were briefly taken into custody in Mexico but were later returned and placed under protection.

via NBC News|
#domestic-violence#family#international-news
Sean Penn Seen in Kyiv With Zelenskyy During Oscar Night
international-news3 months ago

Sean Penn Seen in Kyiv With Zelenskyy During Oscar Night

Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, was in Kyiv on November 8, 2022, spending time with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instead of attending the Oscars. Zelenskyy later posted on X thanking Penn as a true friend of Ukraine, noting his support since the 2022 invasion. Penn has spent considerable time in Ukraine, including directing the 2023 documentary Superpower about Zelenskyy’s leadership.

via Deadline|
#friendship#international-news#oscars
European Nations Reevaluate Syrian Refugee Policies Amidst Changing Conditions
international-news1 year ago

European Nations Reevaluate Syrian Refugee Policies Amidst Changing Conditions

Austria is preparing to deport Syrian migrants following the fall of the Assad regime, as Syrian rebels have reportedly stormed into Damascus and claimed that President Assad has fled. The Syrian government, with the prime minister stating its readiness to cooperate with the opposition, is considering transitioning power to a new government.

via POLITICO Europe|
#assad-regime#austria#deportation
Ukraine Denies Kursk Operation Linked to US Politics Amid Intense Battle
international-news1 year ago

Ukraine Denies Kursk Operation Linked to US Politics Amid Intense Battle

Ukraine has denied reports that its military was ordered to hold the Kursk region in Russia until Donald Trump's potential inauguration. Andriy Kovalenko, from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, called the claims false, stating that Ukrainian forces are conducting missions aligned with strategic goals. Reports had suggested Ukrainian soldiers were instructed to maintain territory for future negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine and South Korea have claimed North Korean troops are aiding Russia, though Ukrainian soldiers have not confirmed their presence.

via Kyiv Post|
#donald-trump#international-news#kursk
California Man Arrested for Alleged North Korea Weapon Smuggling Plot
international-news1 year ago

California Man Arrested for Alleged North Korea Weapon Smuggling Plot

A Chinese national, Shenghua Wen, residing illegally in California, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to send $2 million worth of weapons and ammunition to North Korea. Prosecutors claim Wen believed the arms were intended for a potential attack on South Korea, as directed by Kim Jong-un's regime. Charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Wen faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The arrest has been highlighted as a significant prevention of illegal arms shipment and intelligence gathering for the U.S. and its allies.

via Axios|
#arms-smuggling#california#international-news
Europe Probes Baltic Sea Cable Incidents Involving Chinese Ship
international-news1 year ago

Europe Probes Baltic Sea Cable Incidents Involving Chinese Ship

Finland's transport agency reported that fiber-optic cables connecting Finland and Sweden were accidentally cut during construction work, contradicting earlier suspicions of sabotage by Swedish authorities. The cables have since been repaired, and the incident affected around 6,000 households in Finland without impacting Swedish users. This event occurs amid heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via BBC.com|
#accident#fiber-optic-cables#finland
Stowaway on Delta Flight to Paris Faces Charges After Asylum Denied
international-news1 year ago

Stowaway on Delta Flight to Paris Faces Charges After Asylum Denied

A Russian national managed to board a Delta flight from New York's JFK Airport to Paris without a ticket, bypassing security checks. Upon arrival in Paris, the individual was detained for lacking a visa and will be returned to the US, where they hold a valid residence permit. Both Delta Airlines and the TSA are investigating the security breach.

via KARE11.com|
#aviation#delta-airlines#international-news
international-news1 year ago

UAE and Turkey Collaborate in Capture of Rabbi's Murder Suspects

The United Arab Emirates has expressed gratitude to Turkey for assisting in the arrest of three Uzbek suspects accused of murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli and Moldovan national, in the UAE. The suspects were captured in Istanbul during a covert operation by Turkish intelligence and police and have been extradited to the UAE. The motive for Kogan's murder remains unclear, but Israeli officials have labeled it an antisemitic attack. The investigation is ongoing with cooperation from Uzbek and Israeli authorities.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#arrest#international-news#murder
Methanol Poisoning Crisis in Laos: Arrests and Travel Warnings Issued
international-news1 year ago

Methanol Poisoning Crisis in Laos: Arrests and Travel Warnings Issued

The families of two Australian teenagers who died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos are calling for answers as eight people have been detained in connection with the incident. The victims, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, were among six foreign tourists who died after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol. The detained individuals were staff at the hostel where the victims stayed. The incident highlights ongoing issues with methanol poisoning in Southeast Asia, particularly in party towns like Vang Vieng, and has prompted international warnings about consuming spirits in Laos.

via BBC.com|
#bootleg-alcohol#international-news#laos