Category: news
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Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen
Tourists will be rewarded with free food and activities if they participate in environmentally friendly tasks while visiting Copenhagen, the city’s tourist board has announced. The trial scheme, which begins on 15 July, will see tourist attractions in the Danish capital offer rewards for activities such as litter-picking, travelling by public transport or biking around…
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Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around one in five people live on…
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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism
Australia has appointed a special envoy to combat antisemitism and preserve Australiaz“, amid rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced lawyer and businesswoman Jillian Segal would consult with community leaders and discrimination experts to advise the government. It follows in the footsteps of countries like the US, Canada, Greece and…
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White House fights back against doubts on Biden fitness
The White House has pushed back on questions about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, with the US president daring doubters in the party to either challenge him or unite behind his candidacy. Mr Biden, 81, took the highly unusual step of calling in to a cable news show, saying: “I am not going anywhere.” In a…
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Russian court jails theatre figures over IS wives play
A Russian playwright and a theatre director have been found guilty of “justifying terrorism” by a military court in Moscow. Director Yevgenia Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petrichuk were sentenced to six years each for the production of their play The Brave Falcon Finist. Loosely based on true events, the play tells the story of Russian…