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⚡️Russia expels UK embassy’s military attache in protest of the same move by London late last week
Transgenderism a mental illness, Peru declares
The Peruvian government has officially categorized transgender and non-binary people as “mentally ill,” triggering fears that LGBTQ citizens will be more stigmatized and potentially lose freedoms in the conservative South American country.
The revision was approved in a decree by President Dina Boluarte last week, defining ‘transsexualism’ and ‘gender identity disorder in children’ as mental illnesses.
Also included in that category are ‘dual-role transvestism’, ‘fetishistic transvestism’, and ‘other gender-identity disorders’.
The Peruvian government has officially categorized transgender and non-binary people as “mentally ill,” triggering fears that LGBTQ citizens will be more stigmatized and potentially lose freedoms in the conservative South American country.
The revision was approved in a decree by President Dina Boluarte last week, defining ‘transsexualism’ and ‘gender identity disorder in children’ as mental illnesses.
Also included in that category are ‘dual-role transvestism’, ‘fetishistic transvestism’, and ‘other gender-identity disorders’.
Biden tanks approval with Democrats over Israel support – poll
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals deep divisions among Democrats regarding President Biden's handling of the Gaza conflict and related campus protests.
Approximately 44% of Democratic voters disapprove of Biden's response, which could impact his electoral prospects, given the tight rematch with Trump.
Despite criticism, Biden has continued arms shipments to Israel, drawing heavy criticism from within his own party. This unrest has provided fodder for Trump's campaign, who is capitalizing on disaffected voters' dissatisfaction with Biden's performance.
The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals deep divisions among Democrats regarding President Biden's handling of the Gaza conflict and related campus protests.
Approximately 44% of Democratic voters disapprove of Biden's response, which could impact his electoral prospects, given the tight rematch with Trump.
Despite criticism, Biden has continued arms shipments to Israel, drawing heavy criticism from within his own party. This unrest has provided fodder for Trump's campaign, who is capitalizing on disaffected voters' dissatisfaction with Biden's performance.
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Racoon runs rings around MLS stars
American 'soccer' has a new star after a racoon dodged players, security and staff for 161 seconds on the pitch as Philadelphia took on New York City FC in the MLS.
The furry substitute was eventually sent for an early bath after the less-energetic security guard finally landed a trash can over its head.
American 'soccer' has a new star after a racoon dodged players, security and staff for 161 seconds on the pitch as Philadelphia took on New York City FC in the MLS.
The furry substitute was eventually sent for an early bath after the less-energetic security guard finally landed a trash can over its head.
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have an informal conversation after their official meeting in Beijing
⚡️US Justice Department moves forward with easing federal restrictions on marijuana - DOJ
Zelensky blames ‘whole world’ for Ukraine’s failures in Kharkov
The whole world is to blame for Ukraine’s failure to stop Russia’s recent advances in Kharkov Region and must now help Kiev to change the situation, President Vladimir Zelensky told ABC News in an interview on Thursday.
It comes after Russian forces managed to capture several settlements near Ukraine’s second-largest city over the past week. Top military officials in Kiev have admitted that the situation is now “extremely difficult,” and that Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold ground due to being outgunned and outnumbered.
Asked if he believes Ukraine’s failures on the battlefield to be the fault of the US, Zelensky told ABC reporters that “it’s the world’s fault,” and accused the international community of giving “the opportunity for Putin to occupy.”
The whole world is to blame for Ukraine’s failure to stop Russia’s recent advances in Kharkov Region and must now help Kiev to change the situation, President Vladimir Zelensky told ABC News in an interview on Thursday.
It comes after Russian forces managed to capture several settlements near Ukraine’s second-largest city over the past week. Top military officials in Kiev have admitted that the situation is now “extremely difficult,” and that Ukrainian troops are struggling to hold ground due to being outgunned and outnumbered.
Asked if he believes Ukraine’s failures on the battlefield to be the fault of the US, Zelensky told ABC reporters that “it’s the world’s fault,” and accused the international community of giving “the opportunity for Putin to occupy.”
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Man who vanished at aged 17, discovered 27 years later
He was in a hole after being held captive by his neighbor for 27 years, footage shows the moment the Algerian is found under stacks of hay. His family feared he died in the country's decades long civil war - Omar Bin Omran (or Imran) said to be one of nine children, he is believed to have disappeared in the city of Djelfa in Algeria.
A 61-year-old is now in police custody after Omar, now 45, was rescued on May 12.
He was in a hole after being held captive by his neighbor for 27 years, footage shows the moment the Algerian is found under stacks of hay. His family feared he died in the country's decades long civil war - Omar Bin Omran (or Imran) said to be one of nine children, he is believed to have disappeared in the city of Djelfa in Algeria.
A 61-year-old is now in police custody after Omar, now 45, was rescued on May 12.
❗️The damage from the riots in New Caledonia amounted to about 200 million euros in three days — French media report
More than 100 stores and businesses were burned or looted in one province alone, according to BFMTV.
France said on Wednesday night that it was sending troops to its overseas territory, with footage of French security forces on the ground.
More than 100 stores and businesses were burned or looted in one province alone, according to BFMTV.
France said on Wednesday night that it was sending troops to its overseas territory, with footage of French security forces on the ground.
❗️Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee have just voted to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt
Garland declined to comply with a subpoena demanding he provide audio tapes from Special Counsel Hur’s investigation into Biden.
Jim Jordan, argued that releasing the recordings of Joe Biden's interview with Hur was necessary because the previously released transcripts cannot be trusted.
Garland declined to comply with a subpoena demanding he provide audio tapes from Special Counsel Hur’s investigation into Biden.
Jim Jordan, argued that releasing the recordings of Joe Biden's interview with Hur was necessary because the previously released transcripts cannot be trusted.
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❗️Fico shooter faces 25 years for attempted premeditated murder - TV Noviny.sk Slovak police have accused the shooter who targeted PM Robert Fico of attempted premeditated murder out of revenge. According to local media, Juraj C faces from 25 years to life…
Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on PM
Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate PM Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack. Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok asked journalists to “reflect” on how they had covered Fico’s policies. He referred to the suspect — who was charged with premeditated murder — as a “lone wolf” who did not belong to any political groups, though he said the attack itself was politically motivated.
“I can confirm that this person is not a member of any right-wing or left-wing radicalized party,” Estok said.
Slovak authorities charged a man Thursday with attempting to assassinate PM Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack. Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok asked journalists to “reflect” on how they had covered Fico’s policies. He referred to the suspect — who was charged with premeditated murder — as a “lone wolf” who did not belong to any political groups, though he said the attack itself was politically motivated.
“I can confirm that this person is not a member of any right-wing or left-wing radicalized party,” Estok said.
Former head of ‘Civil Initiative’ party Yulia Aleshina from Altai territory announced that she is going back to being a ‘HE’
Roman Aleshin in 2020, came out as transgender, received a new passport with a female gender and a new name, Yulia. From October 2021 to October 2022, Yulia Aleshina headed regional branch of the "Civil Initiative", and in 2023 planned run for governor of the region, but could not get enough signatures for nomination, after the adoption of the law banning LGBT propaganda.
“I went through the old albums of my ancestors, prayed for them, and it helped me to become ingrained in the idea that I am a guy, “ he said.
Roman Aleshin in 2020, came out as transgender, received a new passport with a female gender and a new name, Yulia. From October 2021 to October 2022, Yulia Aleshina headed regional branch of the "Civil Initiative", and in 2023 planned run for governor of the region, but could not get enough signatures for nomination, after the adoption of the law banning LGBT propaganda.
“I went through the old albums of my ancestors, prayed for them, and it helped me to become ingrained in the idea that I am a guy, “ he said.
Far-right activists mistaken commercial truck for Gaza aid convoy, attack driver - local media
Two suspected extremists apprehended a truck, dumped all the contents and left the Palestinian driver laying there. It was a regular commercial truck traveling in the West Bank mistakened for a convoy carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Video from the scene showed the driver lying on the street, bloodied.
Two suspected extremists apprehended a truck, dumped all the contents and left the Palestinian driver laying there. It was a regular commercial truck traveling in the West Bank mistakened for a convoy carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Video from the scene showed the driver lying on the street, bloodied.
Dutch woman, Zoraya ter Beek, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering — The Guardian
She has chronic depression and her case has caused controversy as assisted dying in the Netherlands remains unusual, but is increasing. In 2010, there were two cases involving psychiatric suffering; in 2023, there were 138: 1.5% of the 9,068 euthanasia deaths.
She received the final approval last week after a three-and-a-half-year process under a law passed in the Netherlands in 2002. After 10 years of contemplating suicide, she says “I knew I couldn’t cope with the way I live now.”
She has chronic depression and her case has caused controversy as assisted dying in the Netherlands remains unusual, but is increasing. In 2010, there were two cases involving psychiatric suffering; in 2023, there were 138: 1.5% of the 9,068 euthanasia deaths.
She received the final approval last week after a three-and-a-half-year process under a law passed in the Netherlands in 2002. After 10 years of contemplating suicide, she says “I knew I couldn’t cope with the way I live now.”
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