More UK prisoners transferred to less secure jails to ease overcrowding
The UK Prison Service's perfect solution includes adjusting criteria so that even prisoners resisting rehabilitation may qualify to get cozy in open prisons.
Under the proposals, moved inmates would not only participate in work or educational programs outside the facility, but also become eligible for early release after serving as little as 40% of their sentence.
Or maybe just don't jail people for memes?
#UK
SpaceX successfully launches India’s most advanced satellite
India's most sophisticated GSAT-20 comms satellite launched via SpaceX's Falcon 9 from Florida, marking a major milestone for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Equipped with 32 user beams, it aims to enhance broadband in remote areas and provide in-flight internet.
The successful launch was confirmed by ISRO’s commercial arm.
#SpaceX #India
Official logo celebrating 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War unveiled
It was shown at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Hill, the Kremlin reported.
#Russia #VictoryDay
Macron ‘sought out’ Lavrov handshake - Bloomberg
French President Emmanuel Macron made certain to greet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 summit family photo, exchanging a few words as (most) G20 leaders prepared for the camera.
You’ll never guess who missed the photo shoot.
#G20 #France #Russia
'Great news': Flopped ex-PM celebrates escalation
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also says Kiev will be 'amply able to repay' a $500 billion lend-lease style loan.
More weapons, more long-term debt?
Translation: To the last Ukrainian.
#Ukraine
❗️President Putin approves the foundations of Russia's state policy on nuclear deterrence.
#Russia
⚡️Norwegian royal arrested on rape suspicion
Police confirmed Tuesday the arrest of Marius Borg Hoiby, the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
#Norway
Fickle pickle pandemonium: Viral clip captures sore loser’s kick after defeat
A video shows a pickleball player nailing the winning point, only to get kicked in the face by a sore loser in pink shorts.
After getting his paddle accidentally knocked out of hand, ‘Pinky’ decided a UFC-style kick was the best way to settle the score.
The recipient reportedly was not seriously injured.
#Pickleball
Dnepr Group of Forces' Kornet ATGM crew scores direct hit on enemy UAV command post across the Dnepr–Bug estuary, video shared by the Russian MoD shows
#SMO
Multiple students were injured after an SUV plowed into a crowd outside a Changde, China, primary school; the driver is in custody
#China
If body language could speak, what story would it tell about the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the UK's Keir Starmer?
#G20
Russia begins production of mobile nuclear shelters
The shelter is designed to protect citizens from various threats, including light radiation from nuclear explosions and radioactive contamination.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations hailed this as a significant step toward increasing public safety, resulting from years of research in emergency protection.
#Nuclear
US Senate may block some weapons sales to Israel — Reuters
A vote is looming Wednesday that would block arms to Israel, after they obstructed desperate aid shipments to Gaza.
None other than Bernie Sanders presented the "resolutions of disapproval”, but obviously the strong support for Israel makes it unlikely for Democrats to get it passed. Gaza health officials say more than 43,922 Palestinians have been killed since the Israeli invasion.
#US #Israel - Boost
Facebook users can claim free cash over data breach — German court
Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled claimants would only have to prove that they were victims of the incident, and do not need to prove that their data was later misused. The court said victims also do not need to provide evidence that they are now affected by the data thefts.
The claims relate to an April 2021 incident involving around 533 million users’ data in 106 different countries online.
#Germany #Meta - Boost
US tight-lipped: WH STILL won’t confirm letting Ukraine use long-rage weapons against Russia
#Russia #Ukraine #US - Boost
Nuclear Retaliation: Russia's nuclear doctrine update explained
Moscow has reserved the right to strike if attacked with weapons of mass destruction by a non-nuclear state backed by a nuclear power.
RT’s Oumaima Ichchar and Marina Kosareva report.
#Kremlin
Lebanon, Hezbollah accept US ceasefire proposal - Reuters source
The agreement is expected to align with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which mandates that Hezbollah move its fighters and weapons north of the Litani River.
While discussions have advanced, key details remain to be finalized, and it is also unclear whether the Israeli side will agree to such terms.
#Israel #Lebanon
Berlin Jews & gays warned: Be careful
Berlin police chief Barbara Slovik claimed Arabs living in some areas of the city may not react well to Jewish or homosexual people in their neighborhoods.
"I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly gay or lesbian to be more attentive," she said.
#Germany #Jew #DontSayGay
❗️Ukraine's use of Western non-nuclear missiles against Russia could trigger a nuclear response under Moscow's new doctrine - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
#Russia #Ukraine
❗️Russia nuclear deterrence policy among 'highest state priorities'
Moscow's updated nuclear doctrine also indicates that aggression of any state from a military coalition against Russia or its allies will be considered as aggression of this coalition as a whole.
#Russia #nuclear
Indigenous Kiwis rally against equal rights bill
Around 42,000 New Zealanders rallied in front of Parliament on Tuesday, with hundreds performing a haka war dance, in one of the country's largest ever protests – against a bill that would, ironically, give everyone equal rights.
The bill seeks to reinterpret the 184-year-old treaty signed between the British and the indigenous Maori, by stripping the latter of their special status that granted preferential rights and privileges.
The protest seems to have worked as it is confirmed the bill will not get enough support to pass.
#NewZealand #Maori
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) detains two in Sevastopol over the November 13 car bombing of a Black Sea Fleet captain, alleging ties to Ukraine's security services
A second explosive device was reportedly uncovered during the operation.
#Russia #FSB
❗️In a joint declaration, G20 leaders reaffirm commitment to a world without nuclear weapons
#G20
Comedian Jon Stewart calls the election a rejection of America's overly regulated, ineffective bureaucracy
#DailyShow
Georgian special forces cleared a Tbilisi protest camp challenging election results; the previous day, opposition supporters blocked roads and erected barricades in a declared indefinite protest
#Unrest
Several people were injured in the Tel Aviv area as a result of rocket fire from Lebanon, police said
Videos from the city after the attack are being published on social media.
#Israel
Kim Jong-un says Pyongyang-Moscow relations at ‘new strategic level’
Kim met with Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov; he emphasized the need to expand intergovernmental trade, economic, scientific, and technical exchanges and cooperation to promote joint prosperity and development.
#DPRK
Scholz to address drones for Russia with Xi — Reuters
Germany’s Scholz said on Monday he will discuss the delivery of dual-use goods with Chinese President Xi. Following a report that a Chinese factory is producing military drones for Russia, according to Reuters.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Chinese drone aid "must and will have consequences". EU has repeatedly urged all countries, including China, not to provide Russia with weapons after the start of the SMO.
Well, you can't have your cake and eat it too...
#Germany #China #Russia - Boost
Spiderman detained: South Korean tarantula smuggler nabbed
A 28-year-old South Korean man smuggled 320 Amazonian tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants out of Peru.
In a joint operation between Peru's National Police, SERFOR and customs personnel, he was caught.
What would Peter Parker do?
#Peru #Tarantulas - Boost
⚡️Trump taps Fox News contributor and former US Congressman Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation
#TrumpPicks - Boost
