At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine
The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.
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Series of tourist deaths in Laos sheds light on methanol poisoning
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 22: We look at reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language press after the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Also: a series of deaths linked to methanol poisoning in Laos sheds light on bootleg alcohol practices. Finally: a … Read more
Surge of guns and ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean, fueling conflict
Authorities have seen a surge of guns and ammunition flowing from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean, fueling conflict in regions already struggling with violence and unrest. Last week, U.S.-based airlines were struck by gunfire while flying over Haiti’s airspace. While the origin of the firearms remains uncertain, Haiti has no domestic … Read more
ICC arrest warrants: Netanyahu is certainly a criminal, but … | Israel-Palestine conflict
Yesterday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, “for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024”, as per the ICC press release. An arrest warrant was also issued for … Read more
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Twitch star rants against Israel, calls for another 9/11
Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. TOP 3:– Twitch star called for new 9/11, dismissed horror of Oct 7– Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Senate office building– Families of American Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims sue Iran for ‘crucial role’ in massacre Piker … Read more
S&P correction could happen if GDP or earnings growth slows, says asset manager
In an environment of high valuations, one of two “catalysts” could cause a market correction. That’s according to Brian Arcese, portfolio manager of the Singapore-based Foord Asset Management, who said markets have been “expensive for quite a while” — the S&P 500 is up about 23% in the year to date. It has a price-to-earnings … Read more
Katy Perry wins trademark appeal against designer Katie Perry
Singer Katy Perry has successfully appealed a trademark decision over her name, after being sued by an Australian designer who sells clothes under her birth name Katie Perry. Three appeals judges on Friday overturned a court decision last year that favoured Katie Taylor over merchandise sold by the pop star during a 2014 tour of … Read more
Israel Rally Around Netanyahu Over I.C.C. Warrant, for Now
An I.C.C. arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza spurred outrage across Israel’s political spectrum. But in the long term, it’s not a good look for a prime minister.
Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro for alleged attempted coup, threatening his political career
Police indicted Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for allegedly attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 election. Already barred from running again in 2026 for a different case, he could now land in jail and see his influence further diminished. Story by Charlotte … Read more
Police carry out controlled explosion after suspicious package found near U.S. Embassy in London
Police in London carried out a controlled explosion Friday after finding a suspicious package near the U.S. Embassy in the British capital. They blocked off at least one road near the embassy compound, which sits on the south side of the Thames river in the Nine Elms neighborhood. “We can confirm that the ‘loud bang’ … Read more