Keywords: Controversy


BDS France criticizes Jamel Debbouze’s restaurant for serving Israeli wines

France’s chapter of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has sharply criticized “Dar Mima,” the upscale Moroccan restaurant co-founded by Moroccan-French actor Jamel Debbouze in Paris, for including Israeli wines on its menu. The controversy highlights the restaurant’s......

US judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) request to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, citing that the government already possesses extensive investigative materials it could disclose if it chose to. Judge Berman’s ruling Judge......

Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee......

Real Madrid challenges La Liga’s Miami match plan over competition integrity

Real Madrid has formally opposed La Liga's plan to stage a December fixture between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, arguing that the move undermines the integrity of the competition and sets a dangerous precedent. The Spanish football giant has escalated the dispute to FIFA, UEFA, and the Spanish......

Ex-FBI officials condemn Kash Patel over controversial dismissals

A coalition of former FBI, intelligence, and national security officials has criticized FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino for dismissing several agents, accusing them of undermining the bureau's independence and turning it into a tool of political loyalty. Allegations of political......

Trump demands Intel CEO's resignation over Chinese investments

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, labeling him "highly conflicted" due to his extensive ties to Chinese firms. The demand raises questions about Intel's leadership as the company navigates a strategic overhaul amidst mounting challenges. Allegations......

Virginia school system investigates claims of staff arranging student abortions without parental consent

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system in Virginia has initiated a comprehensive investigation into allegations that staff at Centreville High School arranged and funded abortions for students without informing their parents, as reported by local news outlet WJLA. These claims, dating back to......

Ministry addresses controversy over dismissal of Figuig religious council leader

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has clarified its decision to dismiss the head of the local religious council in Figuig, addressing widespread speculation and criticism surrounding the issue. In a formal statement, the Ministry emphasized that the dismissal adhered to established legal......

Trump fires labor official after weak jobs report, escalates investigations into opponents

President Donald Trump dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, following a disappointing July jobs report showing only 73,000 new jobs created. The move, which has sparked criticism from economists and political analysts, comes amid a broader wave of investigations......