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- The Independent
Far-right Proud Boys leader condemns Capitol rioters but says he 'won't cry' about politicians
‘I'm not going to worry about people that their only worry in life is to be re-elected,’ says Enrique Tarrio
- USA TODAY Opinion
Immunization not ammunition: School safety means fewer guns
New research shows that armed guards inspire more schoolyard bloodshed.
- The Independent
CPAC: Gaetz says media ‘biased’ over Ted Cruz’s Cancun trip and should have focused on ‘caravans’ of migrants instead
Outspoken GOP congressman complains ‘the left and the media’ were less concerned about ‘caravans going through Mexico’ than Texas senator visiting
- Raleigh News and Observer
A night filled with Warriors dunks screamed it: Hornets must acquire another center
With Cody Zeller injured, the Hornets gave up a season-high 72 points in the paint.
- Associated Press
Morikawa's late stumble gives Workday contenders a chance
PGA champion Collin Morikawa went from feeling he could do no wrong to wondering if he could do anything right, and that was just over the final hour Saturday in the Workday Championship. What mattered at the end of the third round was he had a two-shot lead as he goes for his first World Golf Championship title, even knowing it could have been a lot bigger. Morikawa walked off the 12th hole with his seventh birdie in eight holes, stretching his lead to five shots with two par 5s still to play.
- The Independent
Republicans cite ‘public health emergency’ for skipping Covid relief votes while speaking at maskless CPAC
Lawmakers due to attend conservative conference where crowds booed hosts for asking guests to wear masks
- Reuters
Asylum-seekers, children among Myanmar deportees from Malaysia: rights groups
At least nine asylum-seekers and two unaccompanied children were among a group of Myanmar nationals deported by Malaysia this week, despite a court order halting the plan, rights groups said on Friday. Malaysia on Tuesday sent 1,086 Myanmar nationals back on three navy ships sent by Myanmar, a move the groups said could endanger the deportees' lives. The Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN) said in a statement it had confirmed that two children were separated from their families and deported back to Myanmar alone on the ships.
- Reuters
Explainer: What is love? Beijing desires unconditional loyalty from Hong Kong
Chinese officials have signalled that Beijing plans sweeping electoral changes for Hong Kong, possibly as soon as next week, when China's parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC), opens in Beijing. WHAT IS BEIJING PLANNING? Xia Baolong, director of China's Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, has said the electoral system in the global financial hub needs to be changed to allow only "patriots" to govern.
- Reuters Videos
UK top court says IS schoolgirl can't return
The UK’s top court has unanimously ruled that a British-born woman who went to Syria as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State should not be allowed to return.The Supreme Court said on Friday (February 26) Shamima Begum cannot come back to Britain to challenge the government taking away her citizenship because she poses a security risk.She left London in 2015 when she was 15 years old and went to Syria via Turkey with two school friends, where she married an IS fighter. Since that time she gave birth to three children, all of them died.Now aged 21, Begum is being held in a detention camp in Syria.President of the UK Supreme Court Robert Reed said on Friday "The right to a fair hearing does not trump all other considerations, such as the safety of the public".It was stated that Begum can still pursue her appeal against the revoking of her citizenship, but she cannot do that in Britain.This decision overturns a ruling made by the Court of Appeal last year saying she could only have a fair appeal if she were allowed back to the UK.The case has provoked heated debate in Britain, pitting those who say she gave up her right to citizenship by traveling to join IS against those, including Human Rights groups who argue she should not be left stateless but rather face trial in Britain.
- Reuters Videos
Norwegian Air books $1.5 bln charge
Norwegian Air booked a charge of $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter as it seeks a fresh start. The charges were a result of plans to cut its fleet and cancel aircraft orders.The budget airline received protection from bankruptcy late last year in both Norway and Ireland, where most of its assets are registered.It wants to emerge from the restructuring with fewer aircraft and less debt.Norwegian's CEO said on Friday (February 26) that "as soon as Europe begins to reopen, we will be ready to welcome more customers on board."That will involve focusing on its Nordic and European network, as it's already said it will end long-haul services.The airline has warned that it risks running out of cash by the end of March if it fails to restructure its debt and liabilities.The company has agreed order cancellation terms with Airbus.But a deal with Boeing is unlikely before the restructuring is completed.The company said it would present a detailed plan for its future next week.And was preparing to increase its operating fleet from 10 aircraft now, depending on demand and travel restrictions.
- Associated Press
Auckland COVID outbreak hits cricket, sailing, rugby
The fourth Twenty20 cricket international between New Zealand and Australia has been shifted and the first weekend of racing in the America’s Cup sailing match has been postponed after new COVID-19 cases were reported in Auckland on Saturday. Auckland was placed in limited lockdown for seven days from 6 a.m. Sunday with travel restrictions into and out of New Zealand’s largest city, strict limits on public gatherings, and a ban on sports events. The third Australia-New Zealand T20 is due to be played in Wellington on Wednesday and the fourth match of the five-match series will also be played in that city on Friday, both without crowds.
- Reuters Videos
Karim Allah cattle ship awaits inspection at port
The agriculture ministry said the information collected would be analysed and measures will be taken accordingly. The Karim Allah docked at the port of Empedradas in Cartagena southern Spain on Thursday (February 25) after drifting for months due to concerns over the disease. The Karim Allah left the Mediterranean port of Cartagena on December 17 carrying 895 cattle destined for sale in Turkey. A second ship, the Elbeik, set sail the next day from Tarragona with a cargo of nearly 1,800 cows.
- Associated Press
France to play All Blacks in opener of 2023 Rugby World Cup
Three-time champion New Zealand and three-time runner-up France will square off in a blockbuster opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The teams have combined to deliver some of the most storied matches in the tournament's history, including the 1987 and 2011 finals, both won by the All Blacks. Host France and New Zealand were confirmed on Friday in the schedule release as the first game of 48 on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at Paris' Stade de France.
- The Independent
CPAC: What is the convention Trump, Pence and Farage are speaking at and why is it so influential?
Republican gathering began in 1974 and sees American conservatives debate social worries but has struggled with position on 'alt-right' in recent years
- LA Times
Albert Pujols says he hasn't decided if he'll retire at end of season
A week after his wife indicated on Instagram this would be Albert Pujols' final season, the Angels slugger says he hasn't decided when he'll retire.
- Reuters
Biden weighs path forward for $15 minimum wage after Senate roadblock
President Joe Biden is still committed to raising the U.S. minimum wage to $15 after a key Senate referee ruled the provision could not be included in the COVID-19 relief bill, a top White House economic adviser said on Friday. White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, in an interview on MSNBC, said the administration was disappointed by the Senate parliamentarian's Thursday ruling and would consult with congressional leaders about the path forward.
- CBS News
L.A. restaurant closes after high-tech "dine and dash" scheme
"I just felt so incredibly helpless and frustrated," said Spoon by H owner and chef Yoonjin Hwang.
- Business Insider
Ted Cruz said the Republican Party is 'not just the party of country clubs' but CPAC is fixated on Donald Trump - a man who literally lives at one
Trump, who lives at his private Mar-a-Lago club, has already stolen the show at CPAC and will deliver his own speech on the last day of the conference.
- INSIDER
Jonah Hill slams the media for body-shaming photos: 'I'm 37 and finally love and accept myself'
After the Daily Mail posted photos of a shirtless Jonah Hill, the actor clapped back at "public mockery of his body" and said it "doesn't phase" him.
- TODAY
Jonah Hill shares inspiring message for ‘kids who don’t take their shirt off at the pool'
The actor says his childhood insecurities were “exacerbated” by years of public mockery, and he doesn’t want kids to endure the same fate.