Day: 10 January 2023
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Greek trial of 24 rescuers who saved migrants in Med begins
The 24 volunteers are accused of several misdemeanours in a trial that has prompted uproar.
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Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana’s presidential palace
The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country’s presidential palace.
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Dr Dre forces US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove promo video
The star complained after the right-wing politician used his song Still D.R.E. without permission.
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China blocks S Korea and Japan visas over Covid
Beijing called S Korean restrictions on Chinese visitors unacceptable and has now retaliated.
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Zhao Lijian: China reassigns combative ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomat
Controversial Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian has been moved to another department
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai’s UK lawyers call for meeting with Rishi Sunak
In a letter they say the Hong Kong media tycoon’s upcoming national security trial is “deeply concerning”.
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Ukraine war: Russia controls most of pounded salt mine town, Soledar, says UK
There has been fighting near entrances to 200km-long tunnels, which could be used for infiltration.
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Peru protests: Many dead in new clashes
At least 17 people are killed as anti-government protesters try to seize an airport, officials say.
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Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week
From the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday to Thursday.
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Proud Boys face seditious conspiracy trial for Capitol riot
The case includes some of the most serious charges yet against those held for the Capitol riot.