WorldDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte succeeds Jens Stoltenberg as secretary general of the US-led military alliance.
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EU leaders reject Russian peace terms – Serbian President warns of major war
WorldAleksandar Vucic says Europe is "facing a real disaster" and laments that "everyone is talking about war - but no one wants peace".
Honduras to build 20,000-bed mega-prison to combat gang violence
WorldThe country is one of the most dangerous in the world, with tens of thousands of violent gang members keeping the population in fear.
300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness”
WorldNATO troops could be deployed against Russia within 30 days, according to a senior official.
Stoltenberg calls Russia’s peace plan “a proposal of more aggression”
WorldAccording to Stoltenberg, accepting Moscow's peace proposal would mean that "Russia's goal becomes a reality".
Kevin Spacey confesses to flying on ‘Lolita Express’
WorldHe admits to flying with Jeffrey Epstein, but claims they were not "friends".
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Congressman: “Every Republican has a personal Israel lobbyist”
World"It doesn’t benefit the congressman for people to know that. So they’re not going to tell you that", says Libertarian Thomas Massie.
It’s getting old: Biden confused at G7 meeting
WorldDuring a G7 meeting, President Joe Biden appeared disoriented and wandered off, prompting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to guide him back, fueling concerns about his mental health.
Ukraine in focus when Biden meets G7 leaders
WorldMigration and the proliferation of artificial intelligence are two other issues addressed at the summit.
US imposes new sanctions on Russia – targeting Chinese companies
WorldSanctions target, among others, the Moscow Stock Exchange and Chinese companies supplying semiconductors to Russia.
NATO to boost Ukraine aid as Hungary lifts block
World"Hungary has been given the guarantees we needed. We have a fair deal," Orbán said of the deal.
Far-right battalion gains access to US weapons
WorldThe notorious Azov Battalion has long been accused of war crimes and torture of civilians.
Hamas accepts UN ceasefire proposal
World"I find it hard to believe that Israel will accept this", says political scientist Anders Persson.
Internet brings challenges to Marubo tribe – addiction and laziness
WorldThe Marubo people in Brazil gained access to the internet through Starlink just nine months ago.
Israeli minister threatens West Bank with annihilation
World“We will turn your into cities into ruins like in the Gaza Strip if the terror you are afflicting on the settlements continues", promises the Religious Zionist Party leader.
Israel accused of running influence campaign targeting US politicians
WorldIsrael's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs allegedly funded the campaign with fake news sites and AI-powered social media accounts.
Ex-health chief admits Malaysia knew of AstraZeneca vaccine risks but didn’t inform public
World“There were fears about the potential for serious side effects caused by the vaccine”, confirms the Agency's former Director-General.
Safety measure: Greek ferries restrict electric vehicles to 40% charge
WorldThe new regulation is introduced after several serious incidents on ships where electric cars caught fire.
Lawyer: “We incentivized murdering patients in hospitals”
World“Instead of saying you get more money when this patient gets well, we said you get more money when they die”, explains Tom Renz.
Eric Clapton: “Israel runs the world”
World“It’s AIPAC. It’s the lobby. Israel is running the show, running the world", the guitar legend writes on Twitter/X.
MI5 Shifts focus from counter-terrorism to tackle perceived espionage threats
WorldAs usual, Russia, China and Iran are portrayed as the primary threats.
Viktor Orbán condemns EU’s war agenda
World“We must prevent Europe from entering a war that will lead to its destruction”, declares the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Blinken: “We’ll advance Ukraine’s integration with NATO”
WorldThe US Secretary of State promises to “promote Ukraine's integration with NATO”, adding that the military alliance will “build Ukraine's future strength”.
Israeli right-wing ministers threaten to dissolve government over US ceasefire proposal
World“This is a promiscuous deal, which is a victory for terrorism and a security risk for Israel,” claims Jewish Power party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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