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Georgian government drops 'Russian law' after days of protests

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Georgian government drops 'Russian law' after days of protests In many ways they're seen as just kind of looking at how to look after themselves to maintain their grip on power And these kinds of tools they're borrowing from the Kremlin playbook because it's effective at quelling dissent So they're you could argue that they're they're not exactly pro-russian They're just behaving in a way that will in an authoritarian way that will enable them to hold Sure. Well last night was actually the second night of Mastery protests that we've been seeing here in Tbilisi And before that even people were coming out in crowds to protest against this legislation That the government's been trying to push through and again last night we had police in riot gear using water cannon and tear gas and pepper spray to Dispel to get rid of the protesters who were o...

The Killers Criticized for Insensitive Act During Georgia Concert

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Summary: The Killers faced criticism for inviting a Russian fan on stage during their concert in Georgia, given the historical tensions between the two countries. Georgia has a history of anti-Russian sentiment due to past conflicts and the ongoing occupation of its territory by Russian military forces. The influx of Russian refugees into Georgia has both economic benefits and social resentments, as many are avoiding conscription rather than protesting against Russian actions. Georgia's government is accused of moving closer to Moscow despite claims of a Western orientation, raising concerns about its alignment with Russia and ...

Jurors Threatened Over Indicting Former President Trump in Georgia

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Summary: Law enforcement in Georgia investigates threats against jurors who voted to indict former President Donald Trump . Former President Trump indicted on 13 charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Georgia 's transparency practice of sharing grand jury member names raises concerns about safety, particularly in high-profile cases. Continued support for Trump despite legal challenges, impacting media attention for other Republican candidates. ...

Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex video without consent | 5 News

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Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex video without consent | 5 News In this country, it should be innocent until proven guilty. Refusing to accept has been found guilty. Reality TV personality Stephen Bear posed for a selfie. Lady in red!.and sang to reporters before being sentenced for sharing a sex video of him and his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison online without her permission in so-called revenge porn. At Chelmsford Crown Court, he was given 21 months in jail and put on the sex offender's register for 10 years. This shows the moment Bear was arrested by Essex police after he shared footage in which he and Georgia had consensual sex to his only fan's sight. He had denied all charges but in December was found guilty of voyeurism and of two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress. Georgia says she made it clear she did not wan...

'Am I not your brother?': The Killers booed in Georgia for inviting Russian fan on stage

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Summary: The Killers faced backlash during a concert in Georgia for inviting a Russian fan on stage. The audience's reactions were mixed, with both boos and cheers. The incident brought up discussions about recognition and separation between nations. The situation underscores the challenges artists face in navigating political issues during their performances. ...

When will Donald Trump go on trial? - BBC News

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Summary: Dates have been proposed for Donald Trump 's court appearance and trial over allegations of interfering in the outcome of a presidential election in Georgia . Arraignment is scheduled for early September, and the trial proper is set for March of next year. Donald Trump 's legal battles extend to other cases in New York and Florida, adding to his challenges. The political context and timing of the trial s raise questions about their potential impact on Trump's political aspirations. ...

Donald Trump Mugshot Released After Surrendering on Charges

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Summary: Former President Donald Trump 's mugshot has been released after he surrender ed at Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The mugshot is a significant symbol of Trump's legal challenges and his political aspirations. Trump's intense expression in the mugshot stands in contrast to the demeanor of other defendants in similar photos. Aides are using the mugshot for fundraising and portraying Trump as a persecuted figure. Trump, facing his fourth indictment , arrived in Atlanta and was taken to the Rice Street Jail facility. Trump'...

England Secures 1-0 Win Over Haiti in Women's World Cup Opener

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Summary: England's Lionesses secure a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the Women's World Cup. Georgia Stanway's second-chance penalty kick secures England's first goal of the tournament. Haiti, ranked 53rd in the world, puts up a stiff competition, but England's defense prevails. England fans express unwavering confidence in the team's ability to win the World Cup. The Lionesses will face Denmark in their next match as they progress through the tournament. ...

Rudy Giuliani Released on Bail from Georgia Jail in Trump Election Case

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Summary: Rudy Giuliani , former Mayor of New York City and lawyer for ex-President Trump, has been released on bail following his indictment related to the 2020 election . Giuliani criticized the indictment , viewing it as an attack on himself and the American people, emphasizing his history as a prosecutor and mayor. The charges stem from his defense of an American citizen during the post-election period, leading to indictment s against him and five other lawyers. Giuliani expressed gratitude for supporters and highlighted the significance of safeguar...

Donald Trump Lashes Out Over Fresh Criminal Charges

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Summary: Former President Donald Trump faces new criminal charges related to an alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Evidence includes digital captures of attempts to manipulate the voting system, illegal data access from voting machines, and coercive tactics by Trump. Over 160 criminal actions are detailed in the indictment, highlighting a coordinated effort to undermine the election process. Racketeering charges are brought against 19 accused individuals, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani. The legal proceedings raise questions about the potential for encouraging violence and the consequences for...

Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia

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Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia Denied the opportunity to address Eurovision on Saturday, Vladimir Zelensky has nevertheless been granted audiences with some of Europe's most powerful leaders in the last few days. A warm embrace between the Ukrainian President and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday morning at Chekars. British admiration meeting with Ukrainian gratitude. Winston Churchill made many of his famous speeches in World War Two from this room. And in the same way today, your leadership, your country's bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all. You did a lot. Your government and His Majesty, the King and of course your people, your society where we're a temple from all our hearts from Ukrainians. The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drums, in addition to the storm shadow long range ...

Trump town hall: 'He's making light of rape and sexual assault'

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Trump town hall: 'He's making light of rape and sexual assault' I won twice and I did much better the second time than I did the first. Getting millions and millions more votes in 2020 than we got in 2016. I think we saw what everyone expected we would see, which is Donald Trump unfiltered, which is, you know, his default position. And I think there is no journalist at CNN that really could have stopped him when he starts filibustering on these issues. I'm, you know, I'm not sure why CNN decided to do this. They could have just as easily covered one of his, you know, rally's live. I think it would have been the exact same result in the same content. So I'm not sure that this is really a town hall in the way that American voters have come to expect town halls to be. What else can you expect from a Trump hating Clinton appointed judge who went out of his wa...