Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Dr. Sam Martin, Political Communication Scholar at Boise University. As a scholar of conservative movements, she is deeply concerned with how power obscures harm. In the Epstein case, what unsettles her most, in addition to the horrific abuse itself, is the way media and political systems pivot our attention […]
Continue ReadingSitting in the stands, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton made their first major public appearance together, after weeks of speculation about their romance. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion and the reality TV star were spotted chatting and smiling together during the game, and were caught on video by NBC News.
Continue ReadingThe Epstein scandal has shaken both the government and the royal family in Great Britain. Feb 9, 2026, 3:57 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 4:58 p.m The office of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who appointed an Epstein confidant as ambassador to the USA, is now hanging by a thread. For the royals, the involvement of King Charles […]
Continue ReadingThe Epstein scandal has shaken both the government and the royal family in Great Britain. Feb 9, 2026, 3:57 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 3:57 p.m The office of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who appointed an Epstein confidant as ambassador to the USA, is now hanging by a thread. For the royals, the involvement of King Charles […]
Continue ReadingKeir Starmer should quit, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party has said in a blow to the British Prime Minister’s fragile authority. Anas Sarwar used a press conference to call for Starmer to resign as the British Prime Minister battles to remain in No 10 following the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment to Washington […]
Continue ReadingThe IOM says that almost 500 people have been reported dead or missing off Libya so far this year.
Continue ReadingFeb 9, 2026, 3:45 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 3:45 p.m British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has to accept the next setback in the scandal surrounding the Epstein contacts of the former British ambassador to the USA, Peter Mandelson. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Image: AP Downing Street communications chief Tim Allan announced he would be stepping down from […]
Continue ReadingFeb 9, 2026, 3:43 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 3:43 p.m From July 19th, large fashion companies in the EU will only be allowed to destroy unsold clothing and shoes under very specific conditions. There are exceptions for damaged goods, for example. The rule will apply to medium-sized companies from 2030, as the EU Commission announced. In […]
Continue ReadingThe message comes as leaders prepare for a working retreat at Alden Biesen castle in the Belgian countryside on Thursday, during which they will discuss the EU’s competitiveness in the face of rivals such as China and the U.S. Top of the agenda is how to integrate its single market and leverage the size of […]
Continue ReadingAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as the former prince is now called, lost his title of prince and countless royal privileges because of his involvement with Epstein.Image: keystone Feb 9, 2026, 3:35 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 3:35 p.m The Epstein files reveal further problematic information about British ex-Prince Andrew. British media discovered emails that suggest that the former trade […]
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