Asylum Road by Olivia Sudjic review inside the mind of a survivor

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  969 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Anya takes her boyfriend to Sarajevo so he can finally meet her ‘distended’ family. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesAnya takes her boyfriend to Sarajevo so he can finally meet her ‘distended’ family. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesBook of the dayBooksReviewA young woman is haunted by memories of Sarajevo in this powerful study of trauma and psychological disintegration In 2018, Olivia Sudjic spent two months alone in Brussels. Her debut novel, Sympathy, had been published to critical acclaim and she hoped to make progress with a second. [Read More]

David Cameron blocks EU treaty with veto, casting Britain adrift in Europe | European Union

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1240 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

European Union This article is more than 12 years oldDavid Cameron blocks EU treaty with veto, casting Britain adrift in EuropeThis article is more than 12 years oldEU leaders poised to line up 26-1 in support of Franco-German blueprint, but PM had apparent blessing of Nick CleggDavid Cameron plunged Britain's position in Europe into the greatest uncertainty in a generation as he used his veto to block a new EU-wide treaty and left at least 23 other countries to forge a pact to salvage the single currency. [Read More]

Every US president listed | News

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1166 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Barack Obama is sworn in for a second term as president. Photograph: Rex Features US president, Barack Obama was officially sworn in at noon Sunday for a second term in a small ceremony at the White House. The main public event will be held on Monday, with Obama being sworn in again at noon, on the steps of Congress. Below is a complete list of US presidents since George Washington, with party and year inaugurated. [Read More]

The rape of men: the darkest secret of war | Rape and sexual assault

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2886 words  |  Christie Applegate

The ObserverRape and sexual assaultInterviewThe rape of men: the darkest secret of warWill StorrSexual violence is one of the most horrific weapons of war, an instrument of terror used against women. Yet huge numbers of men are also victims. In this harrowing report, Will Storr travels to Uganda to meet traumatised survivors, and reveals how male rape is endemic in many of the world's conflictsOf all the secrets of war, there is one that is so well kept that it exists mostly as a rumour. [Read More]

Why did Edwin Poots resign as DUP leader and who will replace him? | Northern Irish politics

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  643 words  |  Delta Gatti

Northern Irish politicsAnalysisWhy did Edwin Poots resign as DUP leader and who will replace him?Rory Carroll Ireland correspondentAnalysis: the leader of the DUP in Northern Ireland has quit after just 21 days in the job Edwin Poots has resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist party after just 21 days in the job. What has prompted the latest dramatic development in the leadership of Northern Ireland’s biggest party? Why did Poots resign as DUP leader? [Read More]

Emily Blunt: Women are still pressured to be warm and likable. Men are not | Emily Blunt

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2747 words  |  Christie Applegate

‘I know so many women who are angry at their lives being defined by being someone’s mummy or someone’s wife’ … Emily Blunt. Photograph: Marco Grob for Universal PicturesThe star of Christopher Nolan’s nuclear epic Oppenheimer discusses sexism in cinema, her support for the strikes and speaking a secret language with her sister by Catherine ShoardWhen Emily Blunt was 13, she was in the chorus of the school play. Then the lead fell ill. [Read More]

Englands Under-17s dumped out of World Cup by Uzbekistan as coach sees red | Football

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  291 words  |  Christie Applegate

Football This article is more than 2 months oldEngland’s Under-17s dumped out of World Cup by Uzbekistan as coach sees red This article is more than 2 months oldAsian side win 2-1 against 2017 champions in IndonesiaJamoliddin Rahmatullayev sent off for kicking ball awayEngland’s Under-17s were dumped out of the World Cup by Uzbekistan despite the Asian country’s manager being shown a red card for deliberately kicking the ball into the stands. [Read More]

Iowa caucuses 2024: Republican results in full | US elections 2024

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  816 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

US elections 2024Iowa caucuses 2024: Republican results in fullFull results as Iowa Republicans chose their candidate for the US elections Trump wins big in Iowa – US politics live The Republican race for the 2024 presidential nomination began with a surprisingly large field but rapidly winnowed down. Voters flocked to the Iowa caucuses – the first contest in the process – on Monday. In a US election, Republican and Democrats hold contests in each state to decide who their nominee will be in the presidential election in November. [Read More]

Liechtenstein for hire at $70,000 a night | Liechtenstein

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  332 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

Liechtenstein This article is more than 12 years oldLiechtenstein for hire at $70,000 a nightThis article is more than 12 years oldLiechtenstein rental scheme includes customised street signs, temporary currency and accommodation for 150Executives with cash to burn traditionally hire luxury yachts, secluded villas or expensive hotel suites to impress clients. Now they can take corporate hospitality to a new level by hiring an entire country, albeit a small one. [Read More]

Rise of the Holmies: the merch inspired by the Theranos girlboss | Theranos

 Posted on May 25, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  794 words  |  Brenda Moya

Theranos This article is more than 2 years oldRise of the Holmies: the merch inspired by the Theranos ‘girlboss’This article is more than 2 years oldHundreds of listings on online marketplaces sell merchandise venerating disgraced CEO Elizabeth Holmes There are posters, stickers and coffee mugs, flags, T-shirts and masks – all celebrating Silicon Valley “girl boss”, Elizabeth Holmes. The fraud case of the Theranos founder has given way to a burgeoning cottage industry for merchandise venerating the disgraced CEO. [Read More]