Russia’s denial of responsibility for atrocities in Bucha recalls 50 years of lies over the Katyn massacre: Ukrainian troops entering the city of Bucha, 25km north-west of the capital Kyiv, have reportedly found evidence of what appear to be horrific war crimes committed during the month-long occupation by Russian forces. Having forced the Russian troops …
Ukraine war: how Russian denial of civilian casualties follows tactics used in Syria: US president Joe Biden has labelled Russian president Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the way the war in Ukraine is being carried out. Experts collating the numbers of casualties in Ukraine report that Russia is failing to acknowledge it has killed …
South Africa in the news: Diagnoses of doom mask denial about real problems facing SA: Hand-wringing about problems which are said to spell the doom of South Africa’s negotiated democracy is a well-established custom.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa is due to get a new chief justice: South Africa’s Constitutional Court has been a …
Diagnoses of doom mask denial about real problems facing South Africa: South African president and leader of the ruling ANC Cyril Ramaphosa. Michele Spatari/NurPhoto via Getty Images To understand South Africa today, we need to recognise that people can focus endlessly on a country’s problems but still live in a state of denial. Hand-wringing about …
‘God intended it as a disposable planet’: meet the US pastor preaching climate change denial: Reverend John MacArthur. Wikimedia Every so often you come across a piece of writing so extraordinary that you cannot help but share it. One such piece is a sermon on global warming by American pastor John MacArthur. Full of beautifully …
South Africa in the news: Head of Black policing group confronts Barr over denial of systemic racism in law enforcement: On Monday, responding to Williams, whose nearly 30 years at the Secret Service included stints in White House protective details and leadership positions in Washington and South Africa …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa …
Climate denial hasn’t gone away – here’s how to spot arguments for delaying climate action: Jambor Orsolya/Shutterstock Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The UK and many other rich countries have set ambitious targets for emissions cuts to tackle climate change, and have already made much headway in recent years. Further progress can …