On his first full day in jail, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told a judge on Sunday he had violated his ankle monitoring the day before at his house arrest because of a nervous breakdown and hallucinations caused by a change in his medication. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the 70-year-old leader’s preemptive jailing Saturday for he is considered a flight risk. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison in September for attempting a coup to remain in the presidency after his 2022 electoral defeat. “(Bolsonaro) said he had ‘hallucinations’ that there was some wire tap in...
The G20 Summit In South Africa Ends With The Glaring Absence Of The US After Trump’s Boycott
The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world’s richest and top developing economies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, in a G20 tradition. The gavel would normally be handed over to the leader of the next country to hold the rotating presidency, but no U.S. official was there to...
Houthi Court In Yemen Hands Down Death Sentences To 17 People Accused Of Spying
A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen’s capital convicted 17 people of spying for foreign governments and sentenced them to death in the latest development in a yearslong Houthi crackdown on local staff from foreign agencies. The Specialized Criminal Court in Sanaa handed down the verdict on Saturday, according to the Houthi-run SABA news agency. The people convicted were part of “espionage cells within a spy network affiliated with the American, Israeli and Saudi intelligence,” said the court, which handed down a death sentence by firing squad in public. The court also sentenced a man and a woman to 10 years in prison, while...
Slovenians Reject In A Referendum A Law On Assisted Dying For Terminally Ill Patients
Slovenians on Sunday rejected in a referendum a law that allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives, according to preliminary results released by the election authorities. The near-complete count showed that around 53% voted against the law while around 46% supported it. The no-votes also represented more than 20% of 1.7 million eligible voters in Slovenia, which is requested by the election rules. Turnout was nearly 41%, the State Electoral Commission said. “Compassion has won,” declared Ales Primc, a conservative activist who led the campaign against assisted dying. “Slovenia has rejected the government’s health, pension and social reform based...
Japan’s First Female Leader Faces A Taboo Over Entering The Male-Only Sumo Ring
Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the sumo ring. The winner of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ends Sunday will be presented with the Prime Minister’s Cup. Some of her male predecessors, including former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, have entered the ring to hand over the cup. Takaichi, a staunch conservative who supports Japan’s traditional gender and paternalistic values, may not break the taboo. In any case, she won’t face a decision on whether to enter the sumo ring...
Gunman Who Killed A Florida Deputy Dies From Injuries
A gunman who killed a Florida deputy last week died on Saturday from injuries received in the confrontation, authorities say. Michael Halberstam, 37, shot two Indian River County deputies and a locksmith on Friday when they were serving an eviction notice at a home near Vero Beach where Halberstam’s mother was trying to evict him, officials said. Officers returned fire, striking Halberstam multiple times and he succumbed to his injuries Saturday afternoon, the county’s sheriff’s department said in a post online. One of the deputies, Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, was killed and another is recovering from a shoulder injury. The locksmith was...
Guatemalan Woman’s Body Returned Home After She Was Killed Going To Wrong Home In Indiana
The body of a Guatemalan woman who was killed earlier this month when she went to clean the wrong home in Indiana in the United States was returned to her native country on Sunday. María Florinda Ríos Pérez, 32, a mother of four, was killed on the front porch of a home in Whitestown, outside Indianapolis, on Nov. 5. Late Sunday, her mother Vilma Pérez and other relatives received her body at the capital’s international airport and planned to transport it to her hometown of Cabrican, some 125 miles west of Guatemala City. Prosecutors charged Curt Andersen of Whitestown last week with voluntary manslaughter in connection...
BREAKING NEWS: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reportedly survived an assassination attempt early this morning
BREAKING NEWS: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reportedly survived an assassination attempt early this morning, just days after handing down the life-sentence to Nnamdi Kanu. He was immediately rushed to a hospital as security forces scrambled to secure the area. A source said, “This is an outrage. A judge cannot be silenced for simply doing his job.” Another insider added, “If justice is under attack, then the very foundation of law is being threatened.” This alleged attack comes amid growing tensions since the conviction. For now, details remain murky — authorities are yet to...
Southwestern Style: Embracing Desert Hues And Earthy Charm In Home Decor
The Southwestern interior design style draws its inspiration from the vast, sun-soaked landscapes of the American Southwest. Think warm desert hues, natural textures, handcrafted elements, and rich Native American prints, all merging to create a space that feels grounded, soulful, and inviting. COLOR PALETTE: EARTHY AND RADIANT At the heart of Southwestern décor is a warm and earthy color palette. Terracotta, burnt orange, sandy beige, clay red, and sun-faded yellows echo the natural tones of desert landscapes. These shades are often balanced with pops of turquoise or teal, a nod to traditional Native American jewelry and art. MATERIALS: RAW AND...