A judge on Wednesday suspended Britney Spears’ father from the consevatorship that has controller her life and money for 13 years.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Air Show China
Visitors look at the Chinese military’s J-16D electronic warfare airplane during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospece Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2021 in Zhuhai, Guangdong.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Russia records worst Covid death toll
A health worker walks past an ambulance at Moscow's Novomoskovsky medical
center for Covid-19 patients on September 23.
Russia reported its highest Coivid-19 death
toll in a single day yesterday (Tuesday) with 852 coronavirus related deaths
recorded in the past 24 hours. The head of Russia's public health watchdog
Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova, said last week it was hard to determine when
cases would slow, with less than 50 million Russians having received a first
dose of a vaccine.
New James Bond movie Time To Die
TIME TO SHINE: English actor Daniel Craig walks
on the red carpet at the much-delayed world premiere of the latest James Bond
007 film No Time to Die at the Royal Albert Hall in London 28 September 2021.
Photograph: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty
Gabby Petito's parents display their tattoos
All four of Gabby’s parents proudly show their tattoos. “Let it Be” is what Gabby had on her arm and now they do too. Both parents remarried.
General Mark Milley defends China phone call
General Mark Milley Photo: PATRICK SEMANSKY/AP
General Mark Milley has defended making secret
phone calls to China during the Trump presidency, insisting that he acted to
defuse tensions and assure counterparts that Washington had no plans to attack
Beijing.
Covid in Israel
A patient in Beilinson Hospital's COVID ward in
Petah Tikva, last week. Credit: Moti Milrod
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
German Election Winners
CENTRE-RIGHT WIN: From left are Franziska
Giffey, top Social Democratic Party (SPD) candidate for mayor of Berlin; Olaf
Scholz, top SPD candidate for chancellor, and Manuela Schwesig, SPD member and
governor of the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, at the party HQ
in Berlin, Germany. The centre-left party won the biggest share of votes in
Germany's election. Photograph: Michael Sohn/AP Photo
AcandÃ, Colombia
A group of Haitians cross the jungle on their way to Panama as they attempt to
reach the US. From Acandà they embarked on foot – carrying lanterns, machetes
and tents – on the dangerous five-day trek to Panama through the Darien jungle,
battling snakes, steep ravines, swollen rivers, tropical downpours and
criminals often linked to drug trafficking
Rolling Stones concert in Missouri
Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood perform during the
Rolling Stones No Filter 2021 North American tour at the Dome, at America’s
Center stadium, St Louis
Photograph: Kamil Krzaczyński/AFP/Getty Images
Duke and Duchess of Sussex called hipocrites
The Duke and
Duchess of Sussex have been called hypocrites for attending a concert urging
action on climate change before leaving on a private jet. The Sussexes were photographed after landing
in a Dassault Falcon 2000 as they returned to their £11 million mansion in
Montecito, California. They have previously been criticized for “devaluing”
their status as environmental role models by using private jets. Source:
The Times
John Hinckley granted Unconditional Release
John Hinckley was
suffering from acute psychosis when he tried to assassinate the US president. (AP:
Evan Vucci
A US judge, Paul Friedman says he will grant "unconditional
release" to John Hinckley, who wounded former US President Ronald Reagan
and three other people in a 1981 assassination attempt. In 2016, Friedman allowed Hinckley to move
out of a Washington DC psychiatric hospital, where he had lived for three
decades, but imposed restrictions on his travel and internet usage.
Monday, September 27, 2021
Siberia, Russia
A pack of Siberian wolves is captured by a camera trap in a nature reserve
Photograph: Russia President Press Office/President Press Office/Tass
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jesus Taborda and Sabrina Amuchastegui compete in the final round of the Tango
World Championship stage category
Photograph: Natacha Pisarenko/AP
Lyon, France
Italian team members celebrate with gusto after winning first prize in the
pastry competition of the Bocuse d’Or, a biennial world chef championship. The
Japanese and French runners-up look on
Photograph: AFP/Getty Images
Sunday, September 26, 2021
American lawyer who has Prince Andrew in his sights
80 year old David Boies
His humiliating cross-examination of Bill Gates almost led to the dissolution of Microsoft; a few years later, a pioneering case he fought and won in California helped pave the way for marriage equality in America. In the commercial world, he became known as a lawyer who could save your company: nine times he has secured settlements of more than $1 billion.
Source:
The Times
Saturday, September 25, 2021
The drug Carfentanil is for elephants not humans
The amount of each drug that is enough to kill an adult human.
A highly potent opioid found in a recent drug
seizure in Canada is designed for sedating large animals such as elephants and
rhinos, not for use by humans, Chief Health Officer, Dr Paul Kelly, said today.
The ACT Government’s Analytical Laboratory has discovered the potentially
deadly drug Carfentanil the region for the first time, raising a red flag for
medical and law enforcement personnel. “Fentanyl and its various analogues
(including Carfentanil) are highly potent synthetic opioids which, similar to
morphine and heroin, have abuse potential,” Dr Kelly said.
Brian Laundrie likely headed to Appalachian Trail
As the FBI continues its
manhunt for Brian Laundrie near his home in Florida, it is possible the
experienced outdoorsman has an almost two-week headstart into the wilderness. There is a suspicion as to where he has
headed – the Appalachian Trail, or AT. It’s a renowned 35000 km trail between
Georgia and Main in the eastern US……
Nauru Detention Centre to continue indefinitely
Nauru
detention centre. Photograph: AP
Australia
will continue its policy of offshore processing of asylum seekers indefinitely,
with the home affairs minister signing a new agreement with Nauru to
maintain “an enduring form” of offshore processing on the island state.
Prince Andrew confirms papers were served
The issue of whether or not Andrew had been notified about the case – known as service of proceedings – was contested during the first pre-trial hearing of the civil case last week in New York.
But it has now been confirmed the papers were served on 21 September. The duke has until 29 October to provide a response. Court documents show that lawyers for both sides spoke on 21 September and the time for the duke to respond was extended.
Regeneron Monoclonal Antibody approved by WHO
Reuters / Thursday, September 23, 2021
A registered nurse attempts to find a vein to administer the Regeneron
monoclonal antibody to Cathy Hardin, who was vaccinated prior to testing
positive for the coronavirus, at the Sarasota Memorial Urgent Care Center in
Sarasota, Florida. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleto
Yesterday, the World Health
Organization recommended Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment for Covid-19. The
global body says the combination treatment can be used in COVID-19 patients who
are at high risk of severe disease as well as in severe and critically ill
COVID-19 patients who have not yet developed antibodies.
Friday, September 24, 2021
Body Modifier Brendan Russell charged with Manslaughter
Brendan Russell is on trial for charges including manslaughter, female genital mutilation and causing grievous bodily harm. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley
A mother has recalled the horror at seeing a gaping “yellow and
green” wound on her daughter’s hand after she had a silicon snowflake implanted
under her skin by a NSW body modifier.
Just three days later the young woman was dead, allegedly from
septicaemia. “Her left ear was blue, her lips were blue and her right hand, her
fingers were nearly black.” ………………
Gaza City
A Palestinian man rides his donkey cart past a building that was destroyed during the recent 11-day war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement, in Gaza City, on 23 September, 2021. AFP
Milton Keynes, England
A resident picks up a delivery from an autonomous robot delivering
groceries from a nearby Co-op supermarket.
Photograph: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty
Hong Kong, China
Pro-democracy activist Alexandra Wong demonstrates outside West Kowloon
court where 47 pro-democracy defendants appear charged with conspiracy to
commit subversion
Photograph: Isaac Lawrence/AFP/Getty
Angela Merkel on lead up to the election
Marlow, Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts while feeding
Australian lorikeets at Marlow Bird Park. Photograph: Georg Wendt/dpa.
Germans vote on Sunday in elections that will ultimately bring down the curtain on Angela Merkel’s final term as chancellor of Germany, after 16 years in power.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Rhino horns set on fire
Bokakhat, India
Seized rhino horns are set on fire near Kaziranga national park on World Rhino
Day
Photograph: Anuwar Hazarika/Reuters
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
University shooting in Russia
Perm, Russia
Perm State University after a
shooting on campus
Photograph: Dmitri Lovetsky/AP
Ghaziabad, India
Coronavirus? Third Wave? Masks?
Commuters cling onto a crowded train as it leaves a railway station in
Ghaziabad, 21 September 2021.
Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters
Connemara, Ireland
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Britain’s nuclear submarines to use Australia as base for Indo-Pacific presence
Britain’s
nuclear-powered submarines are to use Australia as a base so that they can have
a more persistent presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Senior government sources said that the AUKUS pact could lead to the Royal Navy’s £1.4 billion Astute-class attack submarines undergoing deep maintenance in the region so they can stay deployed for longer rather than returning to the Faslane naval base in Scotland.
The plans would materialize once the Australians start building their own fleet of at least eight nuclear-powered submarines over the coming years with the help of the British and Americans.
Source: The Times
Melbourne, Australia
Construction workers clash at a protest at the Construction, Forestry,
Maritime, Mining and Energy Union headquarters. The workers are protesting
against mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations
Photograph: James Ross/AAP
Monday, September 20, 2021
Haitian migrants cross into US
Haitian migrants use a dam
to cross into the US from Mexico, 18 September 2021 in Del Rio, Texas
Day Without Cars, Paris
People walk along the Camps
Elysees Avenue in Paris during the “day without cars”.
Noah's Violin, Venice
Venice, Italy
Noah’s Violin, a giant floating artwork by the Venetian sculptor Livio De
Marchi, makes its maiden voyage on the Grand Canal. The makers said it
symbolised the rebirth of Venice through art, culture and music
Photograph: Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
Viking long boat burning ceremony
Hampshire, UK
Members of the Herigeas Hundas living history group watch the burning of a
ceremonial Viking long boat during the equinox at Butser Ancient Farm
Photograph: Andrew
Matthews/PA
A Cossack votes in Russia
Rostov, Russia
A Cossack casts his ballot at a polling station on the last day of three-day
parliamentary elections in the settlement of Krasny Kolos in the Rostov region
Photograph: Sergey
Pivovarov/Reuters
On August 3, 1941 70,000
Cossacks went over to fight for the Germans. Another 50,000 joined them by
October 1942.
Kabul, Afghanistan
Photograph: Bulent Kilic/AFP/Getty Images
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —
Female employees in the Kabul city government have been told to stay home, with
work only allowed for those who cannot be replaced by men, the interim mayor of
Afghanistan’s capital said Sunday, detailing the latest restrictions on women
by the new Taliban rulers.
Sunday, September 19, 2021
James Selby arrested for child sexual abuse material on mobile phone and laptop
James Selby, a senior Rugby Australia executive has
appeared in court after federal police seized a laptop and mobile phone
allegedly containing videos of beastiality and young children being sexually
abused.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Russia goes to the polls
People cast their ballots during the State Duma, the Lower House of the
Russian Parliament and local parliaments elections at a polling station in St.
Petersburg, Russia, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Russia has begun three days of
voting for a new parliament that is unlikely to change the country's political
complexion. There's no expectation that United Russia, the party devoted to
President Vladimir Putin, will lose its dominance in the State Duma. (AP
Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky) Source: AP
Alex Murdaugh in court
Alex Murdaugh arriving at
court in Varnville, South Carolina. He was granted bail to allow him to
continue treatment for his opioid addiction
MIC
SMITH/AP
A prominent South Carolina lawyer has been arrested
after he admitted trying to stage his own murder. Alex Murdaugh, 53, gave himself up to police
for allegedly ordering a hit on himself so his surviving son could collect a
$10 million life insurance policy. He was charged with insurance fraud,
conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and filing a false police report in
connection with the scheme.
His life began to unravel after the murders of his wife Margaret, 52, and son Paul, 22, near their home. He maintains he had no involvement in the fatal shootings, which remain unsolved.
World's largest log cabin
Sequoia House, Ridgefield, Washington, USA, 1938. Built in 1905, burned down in 1960.
Friday, September 17, 2021
Al Capone feeds the unemployed in 1930
A soup kitchen sponsored by Al Capone during great
depression, Chicago, Thanksgiving 1930
America’s most notorious
gangster sponsored the charity that served up three hot meals a day to
thousands of the unemployed—no questions asked…..
https://www.history.com/news/al-capone-great-depression-soup-kitchen
Freud Museum, London
London, England
A curator displays international driving permits that belonged to Muriel
Gardiner, an American who fought fascism in the 1930s, saving many lives, and
whose own life put her at the centre of a circle that included Sigmund and Anna
Freud. ‘Code Name Mary: The extraordinary life of Muriel Gardiner’ opens at the
Freud Museum London today, 18 September 2021
Elon Musk poses before SpaceX launch into space
SpaceX founder Elon Musk, centre, poses with the all-amateur crew before departure to Launch Complex 39A for a launch into space, at Kennedy Space Center, in Cape Canaveral. AP. 16 September 2021.
SpaceX’s first private flight has been launched into orbit with two contest winners, a healthcare worker and their rich sponsor on board, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Bruce Lehrmann will plead not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins
Bruce Lehrmann is accused
of raping fellow staffer Brittany Higgins in an office in Parliament House in
Canberra.
The man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany
Higgins in Parliament House in 2019 has indicated he will fight the charge. The case has been adjourned for four weeks
before it is committed for trial.
Traditional Jewish Malkot Ceremony
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man whips a member of
his Hasidic dynasty with a leather strap as a symbolic punishment for his sins
last year, during the traditional Malkot (whipping in Hebrew) ceremony, ahead
of Yom Kippur that begins at sunset, in the city of Beit Shemesh, near
Jerusalem, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Yom Kippur is Judaism's day of atonement,
when devout Jews ask God to forgive them for their transgressions and refrain
from eating and drinking, attending intense prayer services in synagogues.
Armored vehicles left behind in Afghanistan
Armored vehicles with the Taliban flags are parked inside a deserted U.S. military camp at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 14, 2021.
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