Other actresses who have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and abuse have also spoken out. Oscar winner Mira Sorvino wrote that she was “shocked” and “disgusted by a justice system that leans towards predators and not victims”. Actress Rose McGowan says in a video: “No matter what they take away, they can’t take away who … Read more
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says he does not want to speculate about the attack. “The situation is still developing,” he said in a speech. “It would not be right for me to speculate until the facts become clearer. We are working with allies to find out the details. Egypt responds … Read more
King Charles’ presence at Easter celebrations is seen as a hopeful sign. According to the British public broadcaster BBC However, this does not mean Charles’ return to public life. It would be more about “a first cautious step” in public. The diagnoses of both Charles and Kate put pressure on the agenda of the still … Read more
China is currently the largest market for electric cars, due to, among other things, significant government subsidies. Many Chinese car manufacturers are fighting with each other for the top positions on the Chinese market. Most sales are domestic, but Chinese car makers are increasingly looking abroad. There they can market their electric models at a … Read more
Sing along to a song into the microphone while only the music plays and you see the lyrics in front of you. That’s karaoke, in a nutshell. It is also a popular activity here, although not everyone is a huge fan. And while most people know that karaoke originated in Asia, the answer to the … Read more
1,100 jobs to be eliminated over a period of 3 years. That is the harsh verdict after the special works council at bus builder Van Hool in Koningshooikt, near Lier. This makes the great fears of many employees come true. They have been fearing layoffs for months. Rudy Winnepenninckx from Rotselaar, who has been working … Read more
On Saturday, the ship departed on its maiden voyage from Miami, Florida, on a seven-day “island hopping” trip in the Caribbean. A glorious moment for society, but there is still a lot of criticism. Cruise ships do not have the best reputation when it comes to ecology, fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Royal … Read more
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the death in a statement. “After more than 30 years, and attempt after attempt to cripple the system, Mr. Smith has paid for his terrible crimes. I pray that Elisabeth Bennett’s family can experience a sense of closure after all these years.” Attorney General Steve Marshall said it has proven … Read more
Since December 11, the Beijing Weather Observatory has recorded more than 300 hours of freezing temperatures. Never before since measurements began in 1951 have there been so many, writes the state newspaper Beijing Daily. According to the newspaper, it was colder than -10 degrees Celsius in Beijing for 9 days in a row. Several areas … Read more
Like other royal heads of state, British King Charles also gives a Christmas speech every year. This year the speech comes with a scoop: for the first time, a real Christmas tree will be on display. It is in line with the importance that Charles attaches to the environment and climate. And that real Christmas … Read more