Ulbricht, sentenced to life in prison in 2015, given ‘full and unconditional’ pardon by president Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had granted a “full and unconditional” pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the illegal online drug marketplace the Silk Road. Ulbricht has been incarcerated since 2013 and […]
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New Zealand former prime minister says A Different Kind of Power promotes her belief in ‘empathetic leadership’ and will be released in June Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her memoir – billed as a “deeply personal” book chronicling her leadership – will be released in June. […]
Palestinian health ministry says at least eight killed in operation launched day after Donald Trump lifted sanctions on violent settlers Israeli security forces have launched an operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, a day after bands of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, smashing cars and burning property and the […]
President pardons 1,500 rioters, launches immigration crackdown, pauses TikTok ban and orders US withdrawal from WHO among other actions What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? ‘Tale of two cities’: Martin Luther King Jr honored as Trump is sworn in nearby Trump embraces role of demagogue on divine […]
President makes good on campaign promise and issues pardons and commutations over deadly 2021 insurrection Donald Trump inauguration – live updates What executive orders did Trump sign on day one? Donald Trump on Monday issued “full, complete and unconditional” presidential pardons for about 1,500 people who were involved in the […]
Tech billionaire wades into controversy after shooting right arm on upwards diagonal during celebrations of Trump Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Elon Musk waded into controversy on Monday when he gave back-to-back fascist-style salutes during celebrations of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. “I just want to say thank […]
While the first lady seemed less than keen to pick up the traditional fashion baton, Ivanka was happy to step in Donald Trump inauguration – live updates In the Capitol rotunda, the incoming first lady was nowhere to be seen. Technically, Melania Trump was in attendance, but she chose to […]
In his inaugural speech Trump claimed the Panama Canal was a ‘foolish gift’ that should never have been made and vowed to take it back Newly sworn in US president, Donald Trump, has doubled down on his pre-inauguration pledge to “take back” the Panama Canal. During his inaugural address, Trump […]
Prisoners speak of their joy as they are greeted by thousands of people in occupied West Bank despite Israeli attempts to prevent ‘public displays of joy’ Gaza ceasefire – live updates About 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released in exchange for three Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas to Israel, […]
The deal has made it possible to hope that the nightmares of the Israeli hostages and the people of Gaza can begin to end Israel-Gaza war – live updates From a ridge on the western edge of Sderot, the ruins of Gaza loom. Less than a kilometre separates the Israeli […]