Biden pardons thousands of marijuana offenders, gives clemency to 11 people | Drugs News

Biden pardons thousands of marijuana offenders, gives clemency to 11 people | Drugs News

The US president says the actions are meant to address disparities in sentencing that have long taken a toll on the Black community. US President Joe Biden has pardoned thousands of people convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, says…

Top India wrestler to return honour in protest against sport body’s new chief | Women’s Rights News

Top India wrestler to return honour in protest against sport body’s new chief | Women’s Rights News

Bajrang Punia says he will return state award to protest election of new president backed by predecessor accused of sexual assault. A top Indian male wrestler says he is returning one of the country’s highest civilian awards in protest against the election of a president to the sport’s ruling body…

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in state secrets case ahead of key election | Imran Khan News

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in state secrets case ahead of key election | Imran Khan News

The ex-PM is granted bail in the cypher case, but no clarity on his release as the country prepares for February 8 polls. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted bail in a case alleging he leaked state secrets, but he remains in jail on other charges ahead…

UN Security Council passes resolution on increased Gaza aid delivery | Israel-Palestine conflict News

UN Security Council passes resolution on increased Gaza aid delivery | Israel-Palestine conflict News

BREAKINGBREAKING, The US abstains on resolution that it lobbied to weaken over the course of several days, allowing it to pass. The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, following several delays over the last week as the United States lobbied to weaken…

UK police probe alleged abduction of teen found in France after six years | Crime News

UK police probe alleged abduction of teen found in France after six years | Crime News

Alex Batty disappeared while on holiday with his mother and grandfather, living an off-grid life before he was found last week. Police in the United Kingdom have launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of a British teen found in France after going missing abroad for six years. Greater…

Marianne Williamson on her US presidential campaign, the economy and Gaza | Elections News

Marianne Williamson on her US presidential campaign, the economy and Gaza | Elections News

Washington, DC – Marianne Williamson says she is not merely running a protest campaign. A spiritual author who is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential race, Williamson believes someone needs to stand up to the growing corporate influences in the United States government. “And I’m…

Four Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir amid uptick in attacks on troops | Conflict News

Four Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir amid uptick in attacks on troops | Conflict News

Thursday’s attack is the latest in a series of incidents in which armed fighters have killed Indian soldiers. Four Indian soldiers were killed, and three others were wounded after suspected rebels ambushed Indian military vehicles in the southernmost border district of Rajouri in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said on Friday. An…

Prague university shooting: What we know the day after | Gun Violence News

Prague university shooting: What we know the day after | Gun Violence News

EXPLAINER A gunman killed 14 people and injured 25 in the Czech Republic’s deadliest shooting. The Czech Republic has declared a day of mourning after a shooting in the capital city, Prague. World leaders have offered condolences, and police have boosted security in schools and other public facilities. Here is…

‘The Fat One’ sings: Spain’s Christmas lottery rolls out millions in prizes | News

‘The Fat One’ sings: Spain’s Christmas lottery rolls out millions in prizes | News

Known as ‘El Gordo’, the world’s richest lottery is set to pay out close to $3bn in prizes. People across Spain have been tuning in to watch the televised draw of the Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo” (‘The Fat One’), as pupils from Madrid’s San Ildefonso school began singing…