The Catholic Church sold around 30,000 children to adoptive parents without their mother's consent or knowledge, new testimonies reported by Het Laatste Nieuws reveal.
France, Italy, Finland, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Sweden aim to undermine the first European law aimed at protecting freedom and independence of media in Europe. According to documents obtained by Disclose, in partnership with Investigate Europe and Follow the Money, these seven countries actively advocate for authorizing...
In addition to mentioning the Nazi death camp, David Azoulai said in a radio interview that Israel should forcibly send Palestinians to refugee camps in Lebanon.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States and Europe about the future of Ukraine if they wanted to, but that Moscow would defend its national interests. Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has repeatedly said he would be prepared to...
Comcast Cable Communications, doing business as Xfinity, disclosed on Monday that attackers who breached one of its Citrix servers in October also stole customer-sensitive information from its systems.
Chinese President Xi Jinping asks authorities on Tuesday morning to ‘make every effort’ to treat the injured, repair infrastructure and resettle affected residents.
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 allows the government to take over telecom services and intercept messages in the interests of national security and in case of emergencies. Here's exactly what the regulation says on the subject.
The suspensions come as both houses saw repeated adjournments amid calls from opposition MPs for a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Parliament on December 13.
Although Turkey and Hungary are the only countries blocking Sweden's NATO membership they did not address the subject in remarks. Instead, the two leaders highlighted closer defense and energy ties.
CAIRO/DUBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Fighters from a paramilitary force locked in conflict with Sudan's armed forces on Monday entered Wad Madani, a city packed with displaced people and an aid hub over eight months of war, witnesses and fighters said....
Anas Hassan Deserves Unconditional Release From Prison (goodmenproject.com)
Why are atheists persecuted with religious or theocratic law when they do not even believe in the religion or God's Law, so called?
Catholic Church put up 30,000 children for adoption without mothers' consent (www.brusselstimes.com)
The Catholic Church sold around 30,000 children to adoptive parents without their mother's consent or knowledge, new testimonies reported by Het Laatste Nieuws reveal.
France and six European states unite to authorise the spying on journalists (disclose.ngo)
France, Italy, Finland, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Sweden aim to undermine the first European law aimed at protecting freedom and independence of media in Europe. According to documents obtained by Disclose, in partnership with Investigate Europe and Follow the Money, these seven countries actively advocate for authorizing...
Israeli Official Suggests Gaza Be ‘Flattened Completely, Just Like Auschwitz Today’ (www.huffpost.com)
In addition to mentioning the Nazi death camp, David Azoulai said in a radio interview that Israel should forcibly send Palestinians to refugee camps in Lebanon.
Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine (www.yahoo.com)
MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States and Europe about the future of Ukraine if they wanted to, but that Moscow would defend its national interests. Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has repeatedly said he would be prepared to...
Nasa beams cat video from deep space with laser (www.bbc.com)
The ultra HD footage of Taters the cat was sent as the agency tries to improve space communications.
Xfinity discloses data breach after recent Citrix server hack (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
Comcast Cable Communications, doing business as Xfinity, disclosed on Monday that attackers who breached one of its Citrix servers in October also stole customer-sensitive information from its systems.
NASA’s GUSTO balloon telescope will map part of the Milky Way (www.theverge.com)
The first to be funded as part of the Explorers Program, GUSTO will spend at least 55 days floating above Antarctica.
Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma (www.theverge.com)
Under pressure from regulators, Adobe calls off its plans to acquire a leading competitor....
Over 100 dead and hundreds hurt after earthquake strikes Gansu in northwestern China (www.scmp.com)
Chinese President Xi Jinping asks authorities on Tuesday morning to ‘make every effort’ to treat the injured, repair infrastructure and resettle affected residents.
2023 was the year the economics of tech caught up with reality (www.engadget.com)
We're about to see what happens when an industry built on failed bets suddenly has to pay back its debts.
Telecom Bill 2023: What powers it gives the government for ‘national security’ (indianexpress.com)
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 allows the government to take over telecom services and intercept messages in the interests of national security and in case of emergencies. Here's exactly what the regulation says on the subject.
'Bulldozing Opposition': 78 MPs Suspended From Parliament On Monday, 92 In Total (thewire.in)
The suspensions come as both houses saw repeated adjournments amid calls from opposition MPs for a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Parliament on December 13.
Erdogan and Orban pledge closer ties in Budapest meeting (www.dw.com)
Although Turkey and Hungary are the only countries blocking Sweden's NATO membership they did not address the subject in remarks. Instead, the two leaders highlighted closer defense and energy ties.
Hamas is now recruiting in Lebanon. What will that mean for Hezbollah? (www.aljazeera.com)
Mainstream Lebanese politicians have criticised the Hamas move. But it will likely help Hezbollah.
Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi re-elected with 89.6% of vote (www.hindustantimes.com)
Over 39 million had cast their ballots for Sisi, a former army chief who has ruled the most populous Arab country for a decade.
A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran (apnews.com)
Iran’s state TV says nearly 70% of the nation’s gas pumps are out of service after possible sabotage — a reference to cyberattacks.
Sudan's RSF enters Wad Madani, aid hub where many were displaced (www.reuters.com)
CAIRO/DUBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Fighters from a paramilitary force locked in conflict with Sudan's armed forces on Monday entered Wad Madani, a city packed with displaced people and an aid hub over eight months of war, witnesses and fighters said....
Flipboard is pivoting to ActivityPub and the fediverse (www.theverge.com)
Another walled garden is opening up to the new social web.
EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation (www.bbc.com)
The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.
Indian government ignored repeated warnings from scientists before massive tunnel collapse (www.science.org)
Huge Himalayan road project has sidestepped adequate technical reviews, researchers say
An update regarding m/Atheism
I have taken over the ownership of this magazine/community as it was classified as abandoned....