📰 Farage slams secret Afghan refugee resettlement to UK, claims sex offenders among arrivals
Nigel Farage criticized the Conservative and Labour parties for secretly resettling thousands of Afghan refugees in the U.K., alleging some are sex offenders. The total cost of the Afghan resettlement operation is estimated to be £7 billion, with 6,900 Afghans expected to be relocated. Farage’s claims sparked a dispute with the Labour Party, which denied the allegations. The British government revealed the resettlement program after a data breach exposed nearly 19,000 applicants who had worked with U.K. forces in Afghanistan. U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey denied allowing known sex offenders into the country and emphasized thorough security checks for all individuals entering under government schemes.
📰 At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes during violent thunderstorm in Vietnam
A tourist boat named Wonder Seas capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden thunderstorm, resulting in at least 34 deaths. The boat was carrying 48 passengers and 5 crew members, with 11 people rescued and the rest missing. Video footage showed the rough sea conditions and the rescue of survivors, including a 14-year-old boy trapped in the overturned hull. Divers searched for victims and survivors, with reports of extreme weather conditions during the incident. Ha Long Bay is a popular tourist destination known for its limestone islands and islets, with local folklore attributing their formation to a dragon’s tail. The State Department is investigating if any U.S. citizens were affected by the tragedy.
📰 Slovenia approves law to legalize assisted dying for terminally-ill adults
Slovenia has become the first Eastern European country to legalize medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults, following a parliamentary vote with 50 in favor, 34 against, and 3 abstaining. The legislation was passed after a national referendum where 55% of voters supported end-of-life autonomy. The law requires candidates to be mentally competent, have exhausted treatment options, and be experiencing unbearable suffering with no hope of improvement. The implementation of the law will not be immediate as procedures and oversight mechanisms are still being developed. Other countries like Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands have also legalized assisted dying, with 11 U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying and others considering similar legislation.
📰 Rubio announces visa revocations on Brazilian judge for ‘political witch hunt’ against ex-president Bolsonaro
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed visa restrictions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his allies and family members after search warrants were issued against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Rubio criticized the actions as a “political witch hunt” against Bolsonaro, with Trump’s administration vowing to hold accountable those responsible for censorship in the U.S. Bolsonaro faced restrictions such as not contacting foreign officials or using social media, with police raiding his home and placing an ankle monitor on him. Trump attempted to pressure Brazil to help Bolsonaro, announcing a tariff on Brazilian goods and calling for an end to the trial against Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro denied plans to flee the country but expressed humiliation over the court orders, while Trump and his spokesperson condemned the actions against Bolsonaro as unjust. The court’s decision cited concerns of Bolsonaro seeking interference from Trump, leading to restrictions to protect national sovereignty.
📰 Russian lawmakers claim WhatsApp is a national security threat, should prepare to leave the country
Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin warned that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market as it may be put on a list of restricted software. He mentioned that the state-backed messaging app MAX could gain market share if WhatsApp, owned by Meta, exits the country. This comes after Facebook and Instagram, also owned by Meta, were banned in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian President Putin recently signed a law to develop MAX to reduce dependence on foreign platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Lawmakers in Russia approved legal amendments proposing fines for accessing online content deemed extremist, including on Instagram and Facebook, sparking criticism for limiting investigative journalism. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that all services must comply with Russian law, hinting at WhatsApp’s potential departure. Russia aims for digital sovereignty by promoting homegrown services, with concerns raised about user privacy and potential speed throttling to boost adoption of state-backed apps like MAX. Putin’s directive to introduce more restrictions on software from “unfriendly countries” by September 1 could impact communication services like WhatsApp in Russia.
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