FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration on Friday intensified its dispute with South Africa, saying no U.S. government official will attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in protest of what it describes as state-backed discrimination against White Afrikaners. “The lives and property of Afrikaners have been endangered by politicians who incite race-based violence against them, […]
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Ukraine to boycott World Judo Championships over Belarus’s participation under national flag
Ukraine will not take part in the World Judo Championships set for June in Budapest due to Belarus’s participation in the competition, the Ukrainian Judo Federation announced on May 29. The decision came after the Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation (IJF) confirmed, following an appeal from Kyiv, that Belarusian athletes are allowed to […]
Wisconsin judge threatens courtroom boycott over Hannah Dugan arrest
A Wisconsin judge is threatening not to hold court in protest of federal authorities arresting her fellow judge Hannah Dugan last week. Judge Monica Isham made the announcement in an email to judges across the state on Saturday. Her email, titled “Guidance Requested or I Refuse to Hold Court,” made clear she had no intention […]
EU’s Kallas urges leaders to boycott Moscow’s May 9 celebrations, show support for Ukraine
The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned European leaders on April 15 against attending Russia’s May 9 military celebrations in Moscow and urged them to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine instead. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has reportedly invited leaders from China, India, and Brazil, as well as from EU member Slovakia and EU candidate […]
Ron DeSantis chirps at Canada’s ‘boycott’ of Florida, country’s Stanley Cup drought
There does not seem to be an end in sight to the tensions between the United States and Canada. Whether it is on the ice or through tariffs, the two countries are at odds with one another, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined the fray on Tuesday. DeSantis spoke in front of a crowd on […]