WorldThe president is described as an "elderly man with impaired memory" and judged to have "diminished capacity".
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Stoltenberg: “We must prepare for decades of war”
WorldClaims that "Russian aggression" could spread to other countries if Ukraine loses the war.
Gina Carano sues Disney for breach of contract
WorldReports that the film company has engaged in a "bullying smear campaign aimed at silencing, destroying & making an example out of me".
Tucker Carlson meets Vladimir Putin – read the full interview here
WorldThe President discusses the historical background of the war, US involvement, the risk of global conflict, and the prospects for a lasting peace.
CNN employees: “Our coverage of Gaza is journalistic malpractice”
World– Ultimately, CNN’s coverage of the Israel-Gaza war amounts to journalistic malpractice, says one employee.
Gaza war causes McDonald’s and Starbucks to lose money
WorldThe American chains are perceived as strongly pro-Israeli and are therefore boycotted by Muslims.
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Tucker Carlson risks EU sanctions over Putin interview
WorldAllegedly a "propagandist" and "spokesman" for the Russian president, Carlson risks being subject to an EU travel ban or other sanctions.
Sources: Biden increasingly angry with Netanyahu
WorldAmong other things, he is said to have called the Israeli PM a "f*ing bad guy".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Sweden closes Nord Stream investigation
WorldThe reason given is that no suspects have been identified.
US Congresswoman in hot water after alleged pledge of allegiance to Somalia
World– I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from within the US system, Ilhan Omar allegedly proclaimed.
Canada puts euthanasia for the mentally ill on hold
World– We have heard loud and clear that the health system is not yet ready, admits Health Minister Mark Holland.
Gazans have to pay thousands of dollars to escape through Egypt
WorldA black market has emerged due to corruption among Egyptian authorities.
Washington insider: “Congressmen blackmailed after sex parties”
WorldIn a secret recording, James O'Keefe gets Capitol Hill intern Titus Warren to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in Washington DC.
Iran executes four with ties to Mossad
WorldAllegedly spying on behalf of Israel and accused of "managing a terrorist group with the aim of disrupting the country’s security".
Florida to stop banks from discriminating
World117 banks in Florida have signed a pledge not to engage in "unsafe and unsound practices", such as discriminating against customers on political or religious grounds.
UN court: “Israel obliged to prevent genocide”
WorldHowever, the ICJ did not order an immediate halt to the invasion of Gaza.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Republican House Speaker rewarded by Israel lobby group
WorldMike Johnson saw to it that Israel quickly received $14 billion for its war chest, and subsequently received nearly $100,000 from AIPAC.
Court: Trudeau’s use of martial law unconstitutional
WorldThe Canadian government's use of the Emergencies Act to stop demonstrations in Ottawa deemed unreasonable and unconstitutional.
Assessing the importance of India-Maldives ties amid growing strife
WorldExamining the diplomatic fallout from PM Modi's holiday photos and its implications for the future of India-Maldives relations.
Top EU official: “Israel funded Hamas”
World– Yes, Hamas has been funded by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Fatah-led Palestinian authority, Josep Borrell said.
UN condemns deadly attack on Donetsk market
World"Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law, are unacceptable and must stop immediately".
Ron DeSantis drops US presidential bid
WorldThe Florida governor is now giving his full support to Donald Trump.
Amazon deforestation rate halved
WorldReduced by almost 50 percent in 2023, compared to the previous year.
Davos elites warn of Disease X – The new deadly pandemic
WorldDisease X could be "20 times more deadly" than covid-19, say policymakers, calling for strategies to be developed.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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