Wednesday, January 15, 2025

CEO killer Luigi Mangione becomes cosplay icon for Chinese-American RedNote users January 15, 2025 at 01:40AM

With TikTok facing a potential ban in the US, many American users are migrating to RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu. Unexpectedly, they have found a shared interest with Chinese users in Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO. This fascination is helping TikTok refugees transition to RedNote, potentially making it the new global social media hub.

Zelenskyy visits Poland as sides reach deal on exhuming Polish victims of WWII-era massacres January 14, 2025 at 11:18PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Poland to address long-standing tensions over the exhumation of Polish victims of WWII massacres. Both nations have agreed to start exhumations, signaling improved relations. Poland, currently holding the EU presidency, has keen interest in the matter, especially ahead of upcoming presidential elections. The exhumations would provide proper burials for the victims.

China blasts US forced labour claims as 'groundless' after import ban January 14, 2025 at 11:04PM

China condemned US import bans on 37 additional Chinese companies, calling the forced labour allegations 'malicious' and 'groundless.' The US Department of Homeland Security's move targets firms involved in mining and processing minerals, textile manufacturing, and solar module production in Xinjiang, where Beijing is accused of detaining Uyghurs. China vows to protect its firms' rights and interests.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Dutch delve into family pasts as names of accused Nazi collaborators released January 13, 2025 at 11:40PM

Dutch Openness Day has stirred controversy with the release of a database of 425,000 names linked to Nazi collaboration, causing individuals like Peter Baas to question family histories. Privacy concerns have limited access to full records, prompting calls for more transparency.