LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak escalated his war of words with the leader of Greece on Wednesday, accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “grandstand” over the disputed Parthenon Marbles and breaking a promise to the U.K. government. Mitsotakis, meanwhile, said the dispute had helped draw international attention to Greece’s longstanding claim … Read more
RAFAH, Egypt — The Israeli government said Friday it would summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on the war between Israel and Hamas. The announcement came after the two leaders criticized Israel for the suffering of Palestinian civilians under Israeli … Read more
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Nearly simultaneously, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Media Matters for “potential fraudulent activity.” Musk posted the news on his X account, stating that “fraud has both civil and criminal penalties.” Musk had previously responded to a tweet by former Trump advisor Stephen Miller that suggested conservative attorneys general (like Paxton) look … Read more
Jordan’s foreign minister offered blistering criticism Saturday of Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, describing it as “blatant aggression” against Palestinian civilians that threatens to engulf the wider Middle East. Ayman Safadi’s harsh assessment, alleging Israel was committing “war crimes” by besieging the Gaza Strip and cutting off food, medicine and fuel shipments, … Read more
GENEVA — Western countries on Monday repeatedly called on Russia to end domestic repression of dissident voices and end its war in Ukraine — and human rights violations related to it — as Russia came under a regular review at the U.N.’s top rights body. A delegation from Moscow, led by State Secretary and Deputy … Read more
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins argues with official Derrick Collins after the ejection of forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball in-season tournament game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman) NEW YORK — Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins was fined $25,000 … Read more
SNL faces criticism from Britney Spears’s manager for ‘Pathetic’ parody The latest Saturday Night Live (SNL) show was hosted by the actor Timothee Chalamet, though the show was loved and praised by many, the critique has emerged as well. Britney Spears’s manager, Cade Hudson, expressed her distaste over the pop sensation’s parody. Britney’s manager slams pop … Read more
Lauryn Hill claps back at fans’ criticism over tardiness Lauryn Hill, an American singer-songwriter, had some egoistic remarks for her fans during her recent show in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The rapper, who often appears late at her shows, addressed the fan’s concerns by firing back at them. Lauryn celebrates her iconic album Lauryn … Read more
ORLANDO — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was loudly booed by a crowd of GOP activists in Orlando Saturday after criticizing Donald Trump, further demonstrating the former president’s popularity with the GOP base. “As a party we must support the rule of law, we can not win as a country without integrity… ” Hutchinson said. … Read more
Organisers of the Paris Masters are facing heavy criticism over their scheduling after Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament following a late-night finish. The fourth seed did not conclude his second-round victory over Mackenzie McDonald until gone 2.30am on Thursday morning and was then scheduled to play Alex de Minaur at 5pm. Sinner, one of … Read more