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European Commission reacts to video with execution of Ukrainian PoW

Pravda Ukraine The European Commission emphasised that the video of the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, if it is to be proved real, once again shows the Russian Federation’s contempt for international law, and that those involved in it should not go unpunished. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397540/

‘Alarming’ decline in Hong Kong’s black-faced spoonbill population amid record-high global numbers for endangered bird species, group warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Bird Watching Society reports first time local population fell below 300 in eight years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216814/alarming-decline-hong-kongs-black-faced-spoonbill-population-amid-record-high-global-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence calls to stop sharing video of execution of Ukrainian PoW

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Defence calls on fellow citizens to stop spreading the video of the execution of a Ukrainian defender by Russian invaders. The Ministry also asks Ukrainians to refrain from making assumptions about the identity of the deceased. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397536/

Russian crew on ISS extends Cosmonautics Day greetings

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Petelin, who is also a TASS special correspondent on board the ISS, expressed his gratitude to everyone in Russia’s rocket and space industry, especially those who he said have been operating the ISS safely on a 24/7 basis https://tass.com/science/1603053

The 60-40 Investment Strategy Is Back After Tanking Last Year

Wall Street Journal The recovery has emboldened investors who didn’t stray from the approach—60% invested in U.S. stocks and 40% in bonds—during 2022’s market tumult. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-60-40-investment-strategy-is-back-after-tanking-last-year-16d88042

Russia monitors situation around Trump, but does not give assessments — senior diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The presidential election will be held in the United States in November 2024 https://tass.com/politics/1603043

Chinese supreme court judge jailed for 12 years for corruption

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Meng Xiang, a former director of the court’s enforcement bureau, admitted to taking the equivalent of US$3.3 million in bribes over almost 20 years https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216812/chinese-supreme-court-judge-jailed-12-years-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed

White House Designates Animal Sedative as an ‘Emerging Drug Threat’

New York Times Officials said the formal designation was a sign of the grave danger posed by xylazine, which can cause horrific wounds and, when mixed with fentanyl, increase the likelihood of overdose. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/health/tranq-dope-xylazine.html

Jayland Walker: Ohio Grand Jury Weighs Evidence in Death of Akron Man

New York Times Nine jurors in Ohio will decide whether there is probable cause to charge eight Akron police officers involved in the fatal shooting last year of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man. https://www.nytimes.com/article/jayland-walker-grand-jury-akron.html

Digital Ad Revenue Grew Again in 2022, but Much More Slowly

Wall Street Journal Headwinds from the economy and privacy protections were offset by growth in areas such as retail ad networks and streaming TV, executives and analysts say. https://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-ad-revenue-grew-again-in-2022-but-much-more-slowly-41485957