Illinois law will release those charged with second-degree murder without bail
An Illinois law taking effect in the new year will release those charged with second-degree murder, aggravated battery and arson without bail.
Italy turns to candles amid energy price hikes
Stores in Italy are turning off their lights and opting for candles candles amid a massive increase in energy bills.
UK prohibits vaccine boosters for pregnant mothers
The UK government has released a report stating that pregnant and breastfeeding women should under no circumstance get the Pfizer COVID vaccine due to a lack of trial data on the vaccine’s effect on reproductive health.
Belgian farmers break into Hoogstraten city hall over nitrogen policy
Much like the Netherlands and Canada, Belgium is targeting farmers over their supposed nitrogen footprint, and Belgian farmers are not taking it lying down.
#BoycottStarbucks trends after Starbucks announces it’s going cashless
A Starbucks store with a sign declaring that it will be going cashless has sparked widespread outrage and more than a little speculation, with many believing that this will apply to every store in the UK.
Protesters descend on Baghdad palace, 15 killed
Hundreds of protesters have descended on the Iraqi government’s palace in Baghdad after an influential Shiite cleric announced his resignation.
EU plans “emergency intervention and structural reform” of the electricity market
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that a major reform is coming to the EU electricity market in the wake of skyrocketing energy prices and foreboding predictions of rolling blackouts.
Brits told to get used to drinking recycled sewage
British Environment Agency CEO James Bevan says that Brits should get used to the idea of having to drink recycled sewage in times of water uncertainty.
Kenney launches costly junket in the final days of his office
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a vanity junket to Seoul, South Korea, with less than two months left in his premiership.
Scottish demonstrators burn energy bills in protest
Scottish demonstrators have been recorded burning energy bills in protest of an 80% price cap increase on annual energy bills.