He may have made a name for himself in light-hearted British rom-coms like “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, “About a Boy” and “Notting Hill”, but Hugh Grant has undergone a startling transformation over the last decade, rebranding himself as a character actor in darker roles. His latest outing in “Heretic” is certainly in that vein; … Read more
Several cryptocurrency companies, including Ripple, Kraken and Circle, are competing to win a position on the Digital Asset Advisory Council that the government of Donald Trump will have, who will take office as president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The group of advisors will have among their tasks the responsibility of making … Read more
The Kremlin has publicly declared that a strike on Ukraine using a newly-developed hypersonic ballistic missile was designed to warn the West that Moscow will respond to moves by the US and Britain to let Kyiv strike Russia with their missiles. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Putin’s war on Ukraine and the … Read more
Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said in her final testimony that it was time for a “macho” society to change its attitude on rape. Will this trial change the way rape is viewed in France? Details with … Read more
Some 200,000 homes remain without power in France, and many roads are severely disrupted due to poor traffic conditions caused by storm Caetano. Details by Elitsa Gadeva. Source link
The Kremlin said that a strike on Ukraine using a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile was a message to the West that Moscow will respond harshly to any “reckless” Western actions in support of Ukraine. Analysis by FRANCE 24’s Andrew Hilliar. Source link
French President Emmanuel Macron is “very concerned by the disappearance” of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, his office said. Known for his strong stance against both authoritarianism and Islamism, the 75-year-old writer was arrested on Saturday at Algiers airport after returning from France, according to several media reports. Source link
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday denounced the International Criminal Court’s issuing of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he would defy it by inviting him to Hungary. Details by Eliza Herbert. Source link
What is the reason for this wave of BTC rises? US Policies Drive Bitcoin to New Highs In 2024, the United States released a series of positive signals in the field of cryptocurrencies: June: Trump publicly supported “American-made Bitcoin” on Truth Social. July: The Republican Party first proposed a series of policies to support the … Read more
On Access Asia this week, we bring you the latest on the fallout after US officials announced they had charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and others with bribery and fraud. Billions have been wiped off the group’s market value on the Indian stock market, and the opposition is calling for Adani’s arrest. We also speak … Read more