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North Korea condemns Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as act of terror

North Korea condemns Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as act of terror

Seoul, South Korea —  North Korea condemned Ukraine’s incursion into Russia as an unforgivable act of terror backed by Washington and the West, adding it would always stand with Russia as it seeks to protect its sovereignty, state media said Sunday. Ukraine’s drive into Russia is a product of the anti-Russia confrontational policy of the United States, which is pushing the situation to the brink of World War III, KCNA news agency said. The U.S. handed “astronomical” sums of lethal weapons to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the report said. “We strongly condemn the armed attack against the Russian territory by the Zelenskyy puppet regime under the control and support of the United States and the West as an unforgivable act of aggression and terror,” North Korea’s foreign ministry said in a statement, according to KCNA. North Korea has dramatically upgraded its ties with Russia in the past year with two summit meetings by their leaders who pledged closer cooperation in all areas. In June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin …

Humanists UK condemns far-right violence

Humanists UK condemns far-right violence

The surge in far-right demonstrations and racist violence across our country, targeting Muslims, asylum seekers, and others on account of their ethnicity or identity is contemptible and has no place in an open and democratic society. The violence started after lies were spread online that the perpetrator of murders in Southport was a Muslim asylum seeker. In fact, this was not the case – the accused is a British citizen, born in the UK. But this shouldn’t matter. Nothing justifies the violence that has followed. It is worrying seeing how easily misinformation has spread across social media, and how easily the far right has been able to organise. This reflects both a failure by social media platforms and the state to tackle misinformation and incitement online, and by the state to effectively counter the growth of far-right networks. Urgent action is needed on both fronts. Intimidation and violence directed at asylum seekers on the streets and in their own homes is particularly shocking. Asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable people in our society, often …

Leeds council conducting ‘urgent review’ of ‘family matter’ that appeared to spark riots as home secretary condemns ‘audacious criminality’ | UK News

Leeds council conducting ‘urgent review’ of ‘family matter’ that appeared to spark riots as home secretary condemns ‘audacious criminality’ | UK News

Leeds City Council has said it is conducting an “urgent review” of a “family matter” that sparked rioting in the Harehills area. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the scenes of violence that were shared widely on social media on Thursday evening. She warned that perpetrators of the “audacious criminality” would “face the full force of the law”. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:30 Home secretary: Leeds riots ‘unacceptable’ On Friday, representatives of the Roma community met with Leeds City Council to “express concerns about a family matter” that took place on 18 July. Previously, police said officers had been called out around 5pm on Thursday “after social workers reported being met with hostility when dealing with a child protection matter”. They said responding officers were attacked, and helped social staff withdraw “to a place of safety”. Image: Vehicles were set on fire and a police car was overturned. Pic: PA Following this, disorder escalated into the riots and violence that left a bus burning and a police car flipped over. …

White House condemns ‘racist’ taunting of Black protester in Mississippi | Newsfeed

White House condemns ‘racist’ taunting of Black protester in Mississippi | Newsfeed

NewsFeed The White House says the behaviour of a student at the University of Mississippi taunting an anti-Gaza war protester was ‘undignified’ and ‘racist.’ The student, who was part of a large group of counter-protesters, was seen making monkey noises directed at a Black woman. He has been expelled from his fraternity. Published On 8 May 20248 May 2024 Source link

Olaf Scholz condemns attacks on politicians after third assault in a week | Germany

Olaf Scholz condemns attacks on politicians after third assault in a week | Germany

Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has strongly condemned a rash of attacks on politicians after a senator and former mayor of Berlin was struck over the head in a public library in the third assault on an elected official in less than a week. Franziska Giffey, a member of Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic party (SPD) was slightly injured and briefly hospitalised after a man hit her from behind with a bag containing an unidentified hard object on Tuesday. Police have arrested a 74-year-old male suspect. “The attacks on Franziska Giffey and other politicians are outrageous and cowardly,” Scholz said on Wednesday. “Violence does not belong in a democratic debate. Decent and reasonable people are clearly standing against it – and they are the majority.” The German government condemned a “growing number of despicable attacks”, adding that a “climate of intimidation, of violence” could not be accepted. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, said perpetrators must be brought to justice. “We must protect from attacks all who stand up for our democratic society, no matter …

EU’s top diplomat condemns assault on Rafah as Israel halts aid routes – POLITICO

EU’s top diplomat condemns assault on Rafah as Israel halts aid routes – POLITICO

Held-up cash The European Commission announced in March that it would continue to fund UNRWA, the U.N. relief agency for Palestine refugees, after Israel claimed in January that UNRWA staff were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks. However, parts of the financial support for the Palestinian territories and member countries’ contributions to the agency are still being held up. Borrell told reporters that “time has come” to restart full payments to UNWRA after a U.N.-commissioned review led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna found more than two weeks ago that the aid organization has established mechanisms and policies to ensure neutrality and “rapid and adequate responses to allegations.” The report stressed the lack of evidence provided by Israel to back the claims of staff involvement in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks. Spanish, German and Belgian ministers have also supported the call to reintroduce full funding of the U.N. agency. “We are talking about civilians […] who may suffer more hunger due to the totally wrong decision of a government,” said Eva​ Granados Galiano, State Secretary …

Biden condemns surge of antisemitism since Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

Biden condemns surge of antisemitism since Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

President Biden arrives to speak at the annual Days of Remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on May 7. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Biden arrives to speak at the annual Days of Remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on May 7. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Biden condemned antisemitic incidents on college campuses in a speech during a solemn event at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday: the Days of Remembrance for the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Biden drew a line from the atrocities in the Holocaust to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, and said what has followed that day has been despicable. “We’ve seen a ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world,” Biden said. He described Jewish students facing harassment, and posters and slogans “calling for the annihilation of Israel” as well as efforts by some to deny what happened on Oct. 7. “We know hate never goes away. It only hides and given a …

Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters; Israel condemns them

Gazans thank U.S. campus protesters; Israel condemns them

BEIRUT —  People across the Gaza Strip sent messages of appreciation to demonstrators on U.S. campuses, thanking them for their protests against the Israel-Hamas war. Children, parents and medical staff assembled in the courtyard before Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza on Wednesday, with many of them unfurling banners carrying university insignia with “Thank you for supporting our cause.” Others brandished signs that said, “Your voices pierce the wall of silence and reach the victims in Gaza,” “The killing of children in Gaza must stop” and “Palestine is everywhere.” In recent days, as protests and encampments have spread on dozens of U.S. campuses, people in Gaza have taken note of the outpouring of solidarity, both in the United States and abroad. They in turn have responded — on social media, in rallies, in videos, by words scribbled on tents — with messages of support of their own. Many view the protests as a positive omen in a time of unrelenting bleakness in Gaza. At another event, in Deir al Balah, others hoped for similar protests …

Biden condemns campus violence: ‘Order must prevail’

Biden condemns campus violence: ‘Order must prevail’

President Joe Biden on Thursday urged that “order must prevail” amid pro-Palestinian protests that are roiling college campuses across the country, emphasizing that violent protests are not protected under the law. In brief remarks to the press at the White House, Biden emphasized that “peaceful protest is in the best tradition of how Americans respond to consequential issues” and that the U.S. is not a “lawless country.” Biden made clear that “violent protest is not protected” under the law. “Violent protest is not protected — peaceful protest is,” he said. “It’s against the law when violence occurs. Destroying property is not a peaceful protest.” The president also said that antisemitism, threats of violence against Jewish students, hate speech or violence of any kind have no place on any campus. “Whether it’s antisemitism Islamophobia, or discrimination against Arab Americans are Palestinian Americans, it’s simply wrong,” he said. “There’s no place for racism in America. It’s all wrong, it’s un-American.” “I understand people have strong feelings and deep convictions,” he added. “In America, we respect the right …

FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone – but condemns unauthorised deepfakes | Ents & Arts News

FKA Twigs reveals she has created an AI clone – but condemns unauthorised deepfakes | Ents & Arts News

FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion. The British singer-songwriter and dancer gave details of the project as she addressed a US Senate intellectual property hearing regarding the No Fakes Act, which aims to crack down on unauthorised replicas. FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, confirmed she had been developing her own AI – but condemned unauthorised deepfakes, saying they leave her feeling “raw and vulnerable”. The hearing was held in Washington on Tuesday, just hours before the release of a UK report which found that most of the public want regulation to prevent deepfakes of big-name artists such as Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. Speaking at the US hearing, FKA Twigs said she had been developing a digital clone of herself over the past year, revealing that it can speak multiple languages. “I’ve done this to be able to reach more of my fans and to be able to speak to them in the nuance of their language,” …