Voters are finally gearing up for Thailand’s general election, set to take place on May 14, after months of speculation. On Monday, Thailand’s parliament was dissolved, setting the stage for a showdown mainly between military-backed conservatives and their pro-democracy opponents. As 52 million eligible voters head to the polls in May, they’ll be voting in […]
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Greek Parliament votes in controversial bill on energy


A controversial bill aimed at restructuring the energy regulatory authority to include water and waste management was voted in the Greek Parliament on Tuesday. The Communist Party of Greece and PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) called for roll-call votes on the bill as a whole, and on a series of articles related to the transfer of… […]
French Senate Passes Controversial Pension Reform Raising Retirement Age Despite Mass Protests


The pension reforms suggested by President Emmanuel Macron have received approval from the upper house of the French parliament. Many segments of society have vehemently opposed the plans, which include raising the retirement age. According to AFP, 195 senators supported the ideas late on Saturday, while 112 opposed them. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called the […]
What Is SkyCop? The Controversial Camera That Caught Cops Beating Tyre Nichols


At first, the camera that captured Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating panned too far to the right. Then, it corrected back to the left. Finally, the camera, mounted on top of a pole above the scene, zoomed in on the Memphis police officers brutalizing the young Black man. If it seemed like a person in some […]
Watch: Chaos in Brazil, Prince Harry’s controversial memoirs and a row over coal in Germany


Watch: Chaos in Brazil, Prince Harry’s controversial memoirs and a row over coal in Germany Source
Making France work until 65: PM to unveil controversial new pension reform


It is expected that the retirement age will be raised from 62 currently, to 64 or 65. Source
Are the Controversial Elgin Marbles Finally Destined for Athens?


For over a decade, staff at The British Museum refused to even discuss returning the controversially procured Elgin Marbles to Greece. Now, they’re sitting around a table with Greek heritage officials. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source
Israeli Enemy Seizes More Controversial Territories on Lebanon’s Border: UNIFIL Troops Just Watching


December 17, 2022 In a new violation of the Lebanese sovereignty, the Israeli occupation army erected a barbed wire fence off the Lebanese border town of Adaisseh, seizing more controversial territories. Upon the Zionist enemy’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon due to the Lebanese Resistance attacks, the United Nations demarcated the Lebanese-Palestinian borders without observing Lebanon’s […]
Aggravated Trump lashes out after controversial dinner with controversial figure Nick Fuentes who came with Kanye West


(NaturalNews) (Natural News) Former President Donald Trump has reportedly responded to another burgeoning controversy after he dined with Nick Fuentes at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate late last month.According to the New York Post, Fuentes accompanied rapper and mega-fashion guru Kanye West, who now goes simply by “Ye,” to the dinner, leading Trump to … [Read More…] Source
Montgomery County embraces controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism despite community pushback


Maryland’s Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to adopt a resolution that embraces the controversial IHRA working definition of antisemitism despite months of community protest. Source
Judge Strikes Down Controversial Clause in NY’s New Election Laws


A New York state court judge on Friday struck down one controversial sentence in New York’s new election laws. New York Supreme Court Justice Dianne Freestone said the sentence deprived the rights of courts to rule on disputed ballots. The last sentence in Article 9-209(8)e of the 2022 Election Law—which has been amended recently by […]
From TUT: New and Controversial Glimpse Into Israel’s Biological Warfare Arsenal


October 16, 2022 By tuteditor New article indicates that Israel attempted mass poisoning of Arab Gentiles during the war in 1948 ed note–As usual ladies and Gentile-men, LOTS of important protocols associated with this one… First and foremost is the following– For years, and years, and YEARS, the OBLIGATORY response on the part of Israel’s defenders/worshipers when […]
UN agency approves controversial deep-sea mining tests


A UN agency has granted permission for a Canadian-based company to test out deep-sea mining. The Metals Company (TMC) announced on September 7 that the International Seabed Authority (ISA) had given its subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) the go-ahead to gather 3,600 tonnes of polymetallic nodules from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, beginning later this […]
Manchin Side Deal Would Fast-Track Controversial Pipeline


The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16, is the biggest investment the U.S. government has made to date in fighting the climate crisis. Yet in order to persuade West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin to support the landmark legislation, party leaders made a side deal with the pro-fossil-fuel Senator to pass additional legislation […]
Controversial Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb & Mughal Wars of Succession


An old man sits hunched over his prayer mat as dawn breaks over the horizon, his white beard soaked from tears shed through the night. Read more Section: News History Important Events Famous People Read Later Source
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Revealed, Modernizing the Controversial Anti-Blasphemy Laws


The newest draft of the Indonesian Government’s Criminal Code Revision has been revealed, reinforcing its anti-blasphemy laws, and creating new provisions which will disproportionately impact Christians and other religious minorities. 07/13/2022 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern… Source
Prince William Says He ‘Learnt So Much’ From Controversial Caribbean Royal Tour


Prince William addressed he and Kate Middleton’s controversial tour of the Caribbean in a speech on Wednesday, calling the trip “an opportunity to reflect.” He spoke at the unveiling of a statue to mark Windrush Day, which honors Afro-Caribbean immigrants who came to England in the years after World War II. The day of observance […]
Walmart Apologizes for Controversial ‘Juneteenth’ Ice Cream After Backlash


Walmart has apologized for its controversial “Juneteenth” ice cream as pictures began to circulate over the weekend, and it plans to remove items “as appropriate” in response to the backlash.
Mastercard introduces controversial biometric payments that require a face scan


Amid privacy concerns, payments giant Mastercard is rolling out the controversial biometric payment systems, allowing users to pay with the wave of a hand or a smile at a camera.
Controversial Blackboy Statue Set for Removal


After more than a year-and-a-half of study and contemplation, the District Council that governs Stroud, Gloucestershire, England has voted to seek the removal of a controversial statue from its perch above a historic 18th-century clock. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later
Bronze Age Orkney Welcomed Female Migrants, Claims Controversial Paper


A new DNA study is shining light on Bronze Age Orkney. The results show how an influx of mostly women affected family traditions and spiritual customs on the island. However, some scientists are having none of it. Around 4,500 years ago, Bronze Age farmers on Orkney, the island group off the north coast of Scotland, […]
Iowa governor signs bill targeting Ben & Jerry’s over Israel, adopts controversial antisemitism definition in state


This week Iowa’s GOP Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law related to Israel. One targets companies outside the United States that “boycott” Israel. The other adopts the controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism across the state. It was an honor to host Yinam Cohen, Israeli Consul General to the […]
Controversial Anti-Conversion Law Introduced in Haryana, India


Haryana is 11th Indian State to Introduce the Law 03/09/2022 India (International Christian Concern) –The BJP-led State Assembly in the state of Haryana has introduced an anti-conversion bill which if approved by the governor, would make Haryana the 11th state in India to introduce an anti-conversion law. The bill’s language prohibits religious conversions effected through […]
HEMP: A controversial crop that’s been demonized for at least 80 years


hemp has run the proverbial gauntlet in the U.S. due to political dissent, special interests and downright suspicion.1 Nevertheless, every bit of this ancient plant is useful and valuable, and not just for rope,2 but for auto parts,3 cosmetics, textiles and medicine as well.4 In ancient China, hemp was used as food and medicine.5 Today, […]
Mercedes withdraws appeal against controversial Formula 1 season finale


Mercedes has withdrawn their appeal against Formula One over the controversial finish that saw Max Verstappen crowned world champion. Decisions over the use of a safety car on the final lap of the race allowed Verstappen — the Netherlands and Red Bull driver — to triumph while denying Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton a record […]
NYPD Implements Controversial ‘Stop And Forcibly Vaccinate’ Policy


NEW YORK, NY—New Yorkers are having mixed feelings about the NYPD’s new stop-and-forcibly-vaccinate policy. The controversial policy would be the first in the nation to allow police officers to inject the COVID-19 vaccine into any motorist or pedestrian they choose to profile based on their appearance. “Some people say it infringes on their right to […]
DeSantis Introduces Controversial Proposal To Grow Personal Army Of Uruk-Hai


TALLAHASSEE, FL —Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stirred up controversy this week after he proposed allocating state funds to grow his own personal army of Uruk-Hai orc warriors. “Frankly, the federal government is terrible at everything, including the Army, which has been taken over by wimpy-dimpy pink-haired SJWs,” said DeSantis. “It’s time for Florida to breed its own Uruk-Hai […]
India To Repeal Controversial Farm Laws That Led To Protests


NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government will withdraw the controversial farm laws that prompted year-long protests from tens of thousands of farmers who said the laws will shatter their livelihoods. Modi made the surprise announcement during a televised speech on Friday that was broadcast live. The laws were passed […]
Libertarians Propose Controversial New ‘Do Whatever You Want’ Mandate


CONCORD, NH—Pro-compliance activists are on high alert following a proposal by Libertarians that some have described as catastrophically reckless. The Libertarians’ inflammatory new proposal, ostensibly titled the “Do Whatever You Want Mandate” calls for the mandatory freedom to do whatever you want. “This forced liberty is appalling and un-American,” said a staffer for Senator Bernie […]
Swedish Educators Recommend Students Learn The ‘Controversial’ Facts That Cause So Many People To Doubt The Holocaust™


(JTA) Sweden’s National Agency for Education have recommended that teachers should make students try to prove that the Holocaust never happened, as part of a push to help them better understand conspiracy theories: The recommendation came in a recently published handbook for high school teachers that the government’s institution in charge of scholastic issues had […]