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Brittney Griner is going to a penal colony after a Russian court dismissed her appeal

A Russian court has dismissed Brittney Griner’s appeal, dashing any hopes the U.S. basketball star had of escaping the nine-year jail sentence early.

Griner will now be sent to a Russian penal colony as Washington labels the whole case a “sham”.

President Joe Biden said his administration will not let up efforts to bring Griner and her fellow American detainee, Paul Whelan, home.

State Department spokesperson Ned Price confirmed America will continue to push for the basketball player’s release.

“At the very least they should engage seriously and constructively and in good faith”.

The worsening relationship between Russia and the West has further complicated talks to secure her release.

In a final statement, Griner said how stressful her eight-month detention and two trials had been.

“I was barely over the significant amount [of cannabis oil] … [There are] people with more severe crimes have gotten less than what I was given.”

The verdict will be upheld “without changes”.

What are Russian penal colonies like?

Many consider Russian penal colonies as some of the worst prisons in the world.

This follows high-profile anti-government protestors, including Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny, giving firsthand accounts of their experiences.

Navalny says it’s like a “friendly concentration camp”, with prisoners constantly monitored. The jailed critic says guards often into his cell to harass him and film him sleeping.

Almost all of Russia’s prisons are set up to be traditional penal colonies. They are barrack and dorm-style detention complexes, with prisoners forced to perform hard labor tasks.

A recent 100-page human rights report conducted by the U.S. Department of State, found overcrowding, poor sanitation and heating, and food shortages were common.

The report also documents instances of systemic abuses, including torture and sexual violence, continue to be ignored.

 

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.


The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

#ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #LastMileDelivery #Innovation #Australia


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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

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Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.


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Trump shocks Hollywood with 100% film tariff

Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood

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Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood


Donald Trump has rocked Hollywood with a proposal to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all movies made outside the United States.

The move, aimed at reshaping the entertainment industry, could force studios to shift production back home and disrupt international co-productions

#Trump #Hollywood #FilmIndustry #Movies #TradeWar #TickerNews


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