Tag: Controversy
Bangladesh: Following deadly floods, Indian dam relief sparks controversy
In Bangladesh, it is a very difficult situation. Flash floods have killed at least 15 people and left tens of thousands homeless, as the country emerges from a period of…
“Never Again”: Why is this film about domestic violence, based on a bestseller, causing controversy?
News Published on 08/20/2024 at 5:21 p.m. updated on 08/20/2024 at 5:21 p.m. Reading 3 min. in collaboration with Johanna Rozenblum (clinical psychologist) On the bill since August 14, the…
Tennis: controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, cleared after positive anti-doping tests
World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice in March 2024 for the anabolic steroid clostebol, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Tuesday, August 20. An…
Japan: controversy over Israel’s absence from Nagasaki commemorations
In Japan, it is the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. On August 9, 1945, three days after the first atomic bombing in history in Hiroshima, Nagasaki suffered…
Comoros: controversy over strengthening of powers of President Assoumani’s son
In the Comoros, a decree signed on 6 August has sparked heated controversy. It reorganises the responsibilities of the Secretary General of the Government, a position now held by Nour…
Controversy in Germany over the release of Vadim Krasikov
The release of Vadim Krasikov, the Russian secret service agent sentenced in Berlin to life in prison for the murder in Germany of an opponent of Vladimir Putin’s regime, was…
How the Italian far right is riding on controversy – L’Express
In this Olympic summer, Italy is more interested in the behind-the-scenes of the competitions than in the sporting performances. In one week, no less than three controversies have risen to…
Imane Khelif: why is the Algerian boxer causing controversy in these 2024 Olympics?
Due to a controversy surrounding a testosterone test, the boxer is under fire from critics. New controversy in boxing with Imane Khelif, present in a female category in these Paris…
the controversy affecting the aspiring Prime Minister – L’Express
A controversy to launch the month of August by Lucie Castets. This Wednesday, July 31, the Chained Duck revealed that the Director of Finance and Purchasing at Paris City Hall,…
Controversy over the election of the new president of the national football federation
In Burkina Faso, the election of the next president of the football federation is scheduled for August 31, but tensions are already arising around the process. Two candidates are provisionally…