Hungarian news channel mistakes Wigan football fans for ‘Ukrainians celebrating Crimea bridge attack’
A Hungarian news channel broadcast a video claiming to show Ukrainians celebrating the destruction of a Crimean bridge - but actually used footage of Wigan Athletic fans from 2016. In the original video, which has been viewed 13 million times on YouTube since it was posted seven years ago, football supporters are seen in a pub chanting “Will Grigg’s on fire” to the tune of “Freed From Desire”. On the Hungarian news channel, that video is cut alongside footage of the destroyed Kerch Bridge, which is the only direct road link between Russia and Crimea. Green MEP Daniel Freund shared the news report on Twitter, labelling it “a disgrace”.
2023-07-19 18:54
Thailand Bars Election Winner From PM Race as Tension Builds
Thailand’s parliament barred Pita Limjaroenrat from running for prime minister, in a decision that undermines the people’s choice
2023-07-19 18:52
Wildfires in Greece raze forests, spur evacuations; allies send aid
By Stamos Prousalis and Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) -Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens
2023-07-19 18:50
Edmunds compares: Kia Telluride and Mazda CX-90
The Kia Telluride has become a hit in the SUV space
2023-07-19 18:48
Russia Readies Digital Ruble Pilot as War Squeezes Economy
Russia is pressing ahead with plans to introduce a digital ruble, joining a growing list of countries to
2023-07-19 18:46
What to expect at the Women’s World Cup 2023
The Women's World Cup is about to kick off in Australia. England are coming into the competition off the back of their Euros win but injuries have blighted the team and dented their chances. So who will win the World Cup? And which players will shine at the tournament? Sports reporter Sonia Twigg answers your questions on what might happen at the World Cup and who's looking good to lift the trophy. Keep up to date with all the latest Women's World Cup news on Independent Sport.
2023-07-19 18:25
Regulator says found no animal welfare breaches at Musk firm beyond 2019 incident
By Marisa Taylor The head of the U.S. agency responsible for animal welfare has told lawmakers that it
2023-07-19 18:23
Grab’s Bank to Accept Bigger Deposits, Signaling Cap Raised
Grab Holdings Ltd.’s upstart digital bank started accepting larger deposits in Singapore, suggesting the city-state’s regulator has raised
2023-07-19 18:22
Ukraine Recap: Lula Says World Tires of War After Tense EU Meet
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has expressed ambivalence toward Russia’s attack on Ukraine, said the
2023-07-19 17:58
Hawaii governor declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Calvin threatens to deliver strong winds and torrential rain to the Big Island
Tropical Storm Calvin strengthened Tuesday as it continued to approach Hawaii's Big Island, where more than a million people are under a state of emergency and a tropical storm warning is in effect.
2023-07-19 17:55
Emhoff will become the highest-profile US official to visit Samoa as US makes a Pacific islands push
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff next week will become the highest-profile U.S. official to visit Samoa, as the Biden administration steps up its outreach to Pacific island nations
2023-07-19 17:54
China Junk Bonds Suffer Worst Slide of 2023 as Defaults Mount
China’s high-yield dollar bonds suffered their sharpest three-day selloff this year, with a fresh default from a state-backed
2023-07-19 17:51