Zimbabwe introduces ZiG, a new currency backed by gold
Zimbabwe Introduces New Gold-Backed Currency, ZiG By Shingai Nyoka, BBC News, Harare Published: 5 April…
Zimbabwe introduces ZiG, a new currency backed by gold
Zimbabwe Introduces New Gold-Backed Currency, ZiG By Shingai Nyoka, BBC News, Harare Published: 5 April 2024, 13:52 BST Updated: 2 hours ago Zimbabwe has taken a bold step in its economic reform efforts by introducing a new gold-backed currency named ZiG, short for “Zimbabwe Gold”. This move comes as the country strives to stabilize an…
New lead in Guildford pub bombings sparks criticism of police handling
A lawyer representing four individuals wrongfully accused in the 1974 Guildford pub bombings has criticized Surrey Police for withholding new evidence related to the attack. Alastair Logan, the lawyer, condemned the timing of the police’s revelation, stating it was an attempt to avoid public scrutiny on the Guildford Four case. The new evidence, which could…
McDonald’s Plans to Repurchase Israeli Restaurants Despite Controversial Boycotts
On April 4, 2024, McDonald’s announced plans to buy back all of its Israeli restaurants following a boycott campaign triggered by perceived support for Israel. The fast food giant faced criticism after its Israeli franchise provided thousands of free meals to Israeli soldiers, sparking widespread protests and a decline in sales. McDonald’s has reached a…
Melton Mowbray: Baby with only 20% heart function set to celebrate first birthday
The parents of a baby with a severely compromised heart function have shared their daughter’s incredible story of survival and resilience as she approaches her first birthday. Willow, who suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy, faced a life-threatening cardiac arrest at just three weeks old and was resuscitated for nearly an hour. Doctors initially feared she would…
Report says Tory MP William Wragg gave MPs’ contact details to dating app
A senior Tory member, William Wragg, recently admitted to sharing the personal contact numbers of fellow MPs with someone he met on a dating app, as reported by the Times. Wragg expressed fear that the individual had compromising information on him, leading him to make the regrettable decision. He acknowledged his mistake and apologized for…
Oklahoma carries out execution of man found guilty of committing double murder in 2002
Oklahoma Executes Death Row Inmate Convicted of Double Slaying in 2002 McAlester, Okla. – After more than two decades since the heinous act, Michael Dewayne Smith was executed Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Smith, who was convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City, received a lethal injection and…
Live: Day 4 of Nicolae Miu’s Apple River stabbing trial highlights bodycam footage
The trial of Nicolae Miu for the deadly stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin entered its fourth day in Hudson, Wis. Miu, from Prior Lake, Minnesota, is accused of killing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring four others on July 30, 2022. The prosecution is working to prove that Miu, 54, was the aggressor, while…
Legal experts call for an end to UK arms sales to Israel
Three former Supreme Court justices have joined more than 600 legal experts in urging the UK government to halt weapons sales to Israel, citing concerns over potential violations of international law in Gaza. In a letter to the prime minister, they emphasized the risk of genocide and called for immediate action. The call to end…
Lord Cameron refuses to deploy Western troops in Ukraine
Lord Cameron, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, has stated that Western troops will not be sent into Ukraine in order to avoid giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a clear target. This statement was made during a two-day NATO summit in Brussels, where 32 foreign ministers gathered to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While acknowledging the…
Israeli Minister Refutes Claims that Gaza Aid Convoy Air Strike was Intentional
Israeli Minister Denies Deliberate Targeting of World Central Kitchen Aid Workers in Gaza An Israeli cabinet minister has rejected allegations that Israeli forces intentionally targeted seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza. WCK founder José Andrés has accused Israel of systematically targeting his workers, referring to the attack as a deliberate act….
