Posted by Daxton LeMans On 29 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
The UK government demanded answers from the BBC after rapper Bobby Vylan led 'Death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury, aired live on national TV. Police are investigating if laws were broken, while controversy swirls over festival performances and editorial oversights.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
A socialist artist calling herself 'Ana Key MP' posed as a Member of Parliament for a made-up constituency, complete with a website and official paperwork. After she was reported by the genuine MP, police and the House of Commons launched investigations into the identity fraud.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 15 Jun, 2025 Comments (0)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims Dr. Anthony Fauci's funding of research at Wuhan lab led to the COVID-19 outbreak. Kennedy's book alleges lab safety failures, while officials and experts continue to dismiss these claims as lacking evidence and fueling misinformation.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 11 May, 2025 Comments (0)
DOGE's new Workforce Reshaping Tool is gearing up to automate layoffs across federal agencies, with the Department of Veterans Affairs and IRS in the crosshairs. Over 260,000 federal employees have already left since January 2025. The tool's rollout, minus Elon Musk's involvement, has sparked legal and ethical questions.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 2 May, 2025 Comments (0)
Wiltshire's 2025 local elections are set for May 1, covering all 98 Unitary Council seats and numerous parish council positions. Voters must bring photo ID. With 47 parish areas contested and nomination forms due by April 2, officials expect costs to rise compared to 2021. Full results will be posted online.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 1 May, 2025 Comments (0)
Universal Credit deductions will be capped at 15% of the standard allowance from April 2025, raising annual incomes by £420 for 1.2 million UK households. The change follows court challenges and is part of cost-of-living relief, though issues like advance loan repayments remain.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 30 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
Canada’s 2025 election saw Mark Carney’s Liberals claim 169 seats for a minority government, narrowly missing a majority. The Conservatives ended at 144 seats, with Pierre Poilievre losing his own riding. The campaign turned dramatic amid U.S. sovereignty threats. Nearly 19.6 million voters participated, with final results pending.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 8 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
Donald Trump announces a broad tariff initiative affecting over 150 countries, to be enacted by April 2025. Aimed at bolstering domestic industries, these tariffs impose varying rates, with Vietnam and Sri Lanka among the highest at 46% and 44% respectively. While some hail the economic boost and job creation, others caution about potential disruptiveness to global trade flows.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 1 Apr, 2025 Comments (0)
The newly-formed Patriots for Europe group catapults to being the European Parliament's third-largest political bloc with 84 Members of European Parliament from 13 national parties. Led by Jordan Bardella, the group is rooted in far-right ideologies advocating for national sovereignty and opposing EU federalism. It displaces Renew Europe and faces potential isolation despite its growing influence.
Posted by Daxton LeMans On 20 Mar, 2025 Comments (0)
Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, has called for the group to disarm, dissolve, and integrate into Türkiye, potentially ending a conflict that's taken over 40,000 lives. This paradigm shift, emerging from secret talks, could drive legal reforms and redefine regional geopolitics. Yet, success hinges on internal and external cooperation and addressing Kurdish issues within Türkiye.