German police union urges fireworks ban on NYE — RT World News

The civilian use of pyrotechnics has led to dozens of injuries during recent celebrations in the country, the organization reports German police union GdP has urged the government to forbid New Year’s Eve fireworks for individual use. The move was proposed this week as the country’s officials condemned dozens of attacks with pyrotechnics on rescue … Read more

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre rolls back ban on non-essential construction and demolition work

The Centre’s air quality panel on Wednesday decided to roll back ban imposed on non-essential construction and demolition work in Delhi with air quality in the national capital remaining in ‘very poor’ category and not slipping into ‘severe’ category.  While reviewing the overall air quality parameters of Delhi-NCR and other aspects, the sub-committee for invoking … Read more

Twitter says it will relax ban on political advertising

Article content Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year. Article content The company tweeted late Tuesday that “we’re relaxing our ads policy for cause-based ads in the US.” … Read more

Qatar reviews investments in London after ad ban on buses and Tube

Qatar has launched a review of its investments in London after the city’s transport authority this week banned the Gulf state’s advertisements on the UK capital’s buses, taxis and underground train system. The move by Transport for London was prompted by concerns about Qatar’s stance on LGBT+ rights and its treatment of migrant workers. It … Read more

World Cup: England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – England fans at the Red Lion pub ahead of England v United States – Doha, Qatar – November 25, 2022. England fans at the Red Lion pub ahead of England v United States REUTERS/Lee Smith DOHA – England fans will be barred from Friday’s match in … Read more

H2O faces record €75mn fine and investment ban for chief

France’s financial regulator is seeking to fine H2O Asset Management a record €75mn and ban its chief executive from the investment industry for a decade over the asset manager’s extensive investments in illiquid bonds tied to German financier Lars Windhorst. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers set out its recommendations against the once high-flying asset manager … Read more

Marco Ghiani: Former champion apprentice jockey handed six-month ban for positive cocaine test at Newcastle | Racing News

Former champion apprentice jockey Marco Ghiani has lost his licence for a period of six months, backdated from September 5, after testing positive for cocaine. In a hearing of the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) independent disciplinary panel on Thursday, Ghiani admitted two uses of the drug, including once just two days before failing a test … Read more

World Cup: What is the ‘OneLove’ armband and why did FIFA ban it?

A woman sews Velcro on to a One Love armband, which is banned by FIFA at the World Cup Qatar 2022, in Utrecht, Netherlands November 23, 2022. REUTERS/Staff Here is what you need to know about the ‘OneLove’ armbands that the captains of seven European teams were planning to wear at the November 20-December 18 … Read more

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban

Reproductive rights advocates responded with outrage Wednesday after the Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state’s draconian law prohibiting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Fulton County Superior Court blocked the six-week abortion ban just last week, after which Georgia reverted to the status quo ante of permitting abortion care through 22 weeks of pregnancy. … Read more