EU chief estimates Ukraine’s military losses
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen gives estimate of the tally of losses suffered by Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:59:08 GMT
Tokyo court rules on same-sex marriage
The Tokyo District Court has confirmed the constitutionality of Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:53:16 GMT
Verdict reached in first Capitol riot conspiracy trial
Two of the five Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy linked to the January 6 riot in Washington, DC have been found guilty
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:41:03 GMT
The energy crisis is a major threat to the world. Is there a way out?
How anti-Russian sanctions, the energy transition, and the West’s thoughtless financial policy caused an unprecedented rise in energy prices
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:16:25 GMT
South Korea scrambles jets after spotting Chinese and Russian planes
The South Korean military has said it scrambled jets after Chinese and Russian warplanes entered its air defense zone
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:15:54 GMT
Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies aged 96 – state media
Jiang Zemin, former general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, has passed away, state media has said
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:57:46 GMT
Three people killed in Pakistan terror attack – media
Three people have been killed and 28 wounded in a suicide bomber attack on police in Pakistan’s Quetta, local authorities tell the media
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:49:36 GMT
US Space Force to track North Korean missiles
The US Space Force is working to create an early warning system for North Korean missile launches, according to a senior commander
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:29:39 GMT
US considering Patriot missiles for Ukraine
The US government is mulling whether to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine’s armed forces, a senior military official said
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:55:08 GMT
NATO reaffirms pledge to expand into Ukraine and Georgia, despite conflict
The NATO alliance has doubled down on its 2008 pledge to admit Ukraine and Georgia, both neighbors to Russia, into the military bloc
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:47:54 GMT
US approves billion arms sale to Qatar
President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a billion weapons sale, including armed drones, to Qatar
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:28:59 GMT
Pentagon frets over China’s nuclear program
Pentagon warns that rapidly expanding nuclear weapons program is on pace to have 1,500 warheads by 2035
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:47:53 GMT
US may declare Wagner group 'terrorist' – Bloomberg
The White House is considering declaring the Wagner Group as terrorists, to appease the hawks demanding such a designation for Russia
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:32:09 GMT
Ukrainians complain over Starlink price hike
Ukrainian Starlink customers are demanding CEO Elon Musk explain a reported price hike in their internet service
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:11:11 GMT
Kanye West says US government froze his bank accounts
Rapper Kanye West says US tax authorities froze four of his bank accounts because he allegedly owes about million
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:05:48 GMT
Canada outlines its stance on China
Canada has branded China an "increasingly disruptive global power" in its new Indo-Pacific Strategy, angering Beijing
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:51:36 GMT
Stowaways discovered after 11 days trapped on ship rudder
Spanish authorities rescue three migrant stowaways who spent 11 days stuck on the rudder of an oil tanker
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:10:16 GMT
US nuclear official and LGBTQ activist faces theft charges
A ,300 suitcase may be the undoing of top US nuclear waste official – and outspoken trans and LGBTQ activist – Sam Brinton
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:52:22 GMT
Twitter quietly changes Covid-19 policy
Elon Musk’s Twitter has updated its stance on Covid-19, saying it will no longer enforce its policy on misleading information
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:35:10 GMT
Mental health issues rising among youth in England
Mental health issues are on the rise among teenagers in England, a new survey by NHS Digital shows
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:54:23 GMT
Christians account for less than half of England and Wales population – census
England and Wales are no longer majority-Christian nations, the Office of National Statistics’ 2021 census shows
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:48:32 GMT
Moscow lodges complaint with Vatican
Russia’s envoy to the Vatican has filed a complaint over Pope Francis accusing Chechens and Buryats of “cruelty” in Ukraine
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:40:53 GMT
Is it time for US teachers to get ‘armed and dangerous’?
With the number of US school shootings growing every year, gun-carrying teachers may be the quickest and most effective solution
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:38:10 GMT
Australia to withdraw tens of thousands of Covid-19 fines
Australian state is going to withdraw more than 33,000 fines issued for violations during the Covid-19 pandemic
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:48:06 GMT
NATO considers Ukraine u-turn – ex-supreme commander
A former NATO supreme allied commander claims the bloc’s leaders are revisiting idea of sending MiG-29 and F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:23:49 GMT
China ‘warned away’ US warship
China's military has said that it “warned away” a US warship that had approached the Nansha islands (or Spratlys) in the South China Sea
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:54:06 GMT
UK PM proclaims new era in relations with China
The British prime minister says the “golden era” in relations with China is over, with Beijing posing a challenge to London’s interests
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:16:12 GMT
US approves arms sales to NATO applicant
The US has approved a potential 3 million deal to sell missiles and glide bombs to Finland, the Defense Department has said
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:21:26 GMT
China must press North Korea to abandon nuclear arms – Seoul
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said China should make a greater effort to pressure North Korea to get rid of its nuclear arsenal
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:05:05 GMT
NATO to boost presence in Baltics and Black Sea
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance is set to expand its presence across Eastern Europe, from the Black Sea to the Baltics
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:44:22 GMT
Elon Musk threatens ‘war’ on Apple
Elon Musk has accused Apple of “hating free speech” and pulling the plug on advertising on Twitter after his takeover
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:26:00 GMT
US-Russia ‘deconfliction’ line used only once – Reuters
The US-Russia deconfliction line set up at the start of the Ukraine conflict has reportedly been used only once
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:56:42 GMT
Thousands poised to rush southern US border – media
A would-be invading force of migrants is camped out on the US’ southern border awaiting the repeal of a Trump-era order
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:38:06 GMT
Biden’s ex-disinfo czar registers as foreign agent
The Biden administration’s former disinformation czar has registered as a foreign agent on behalf of a UK group
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:41:20 GMT
Meta fined for data leak
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined Facebook’s parent company, Meta, 5 million over a data leak
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:15:28 GMT
EU drug ‘super cartel’ taken down
A major drug trafficking syndicate has been taken down in the EU, Europol has announced
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:43:28 GMT
Westminster Hall damaged during Queen’s funeral
The Westminster Hall flooring was damaged by the excessive flow of people amid Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:06:02 GMT
Eating bugs should be the ‘new norm’, WaPo claims
Washington Post again promotes eating edible insects, saying it should be the ‘new norm’
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:35:56 GMT
New York Times leads media call for Biden to drop Assange charges
Five major news outlets, including the New York Times, have called on the Biden administration to drop charges against Julian Assange
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:46:22 GMT
Twitter cracks down on radical Antifa-affiliated accounts
Antifa militants have called for “actions” at Tesla facilities after Twitter suspended radical Antifa accounts for inciting violence
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:33:05 GMT
Monkeypox to be rebranded
The World Health Organization has come up with a new, non-offensive name for the monkeypox virus
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:44:32 GMT
EU moves to equate sanctions evasion with terrorism
The European Council has elevated sanctions violations to the same level of crime as terrorism and human trafficking
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:29:24 GMT
Poles killed in Ukraine to get ‘American’ burial – media
The growing number of Polish nationals killed in Ukraine drove the city of Olsztyn to set up an “American-style” cemetery, a newspaper says
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:11:01 GMT
Fauci lectures China on lockdowns
White House Covid-19 adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci has accused China of imposing lockdowns with no reopening strategy in mind
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:10:23 GMT
Merriam-Webster reveals ‘word of the year’
The English-language dictionary, Merriam-Webster, names ‘gaslighting’ as the word of the year for 2022
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:36:53 GMT
Erdogan hints at mending ties with Syria
Türkiye may find a path to normalize ties with Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:18:09 GMT
CERN’s Hadron Collider latest victim of energy crisis
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider is pausing for the winter season earlier than usual to save energy
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:25:29 GMT
US worried about unintended consequence of arming Ukraine –WSJ
The US’ military aid to Ukraine causes more delays of promised weapon shipments to Taiwan, the Wall Street Journal says
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:04:31 GMT
Top commander promises ‘graveyard’ for enemies of Iran
The commander-in-chief of Iran’s elite IRGC has accused foreign nations of stoking unrest in the country
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:49:52 GMT
Plane crashes into transmission tower (VIDEO)
A small aircraft with two people on board crashed and became stuck in the power lines in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Sunday night
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:39:55 GMT
UK confirms transfer of advanced weapons to Ukraine
The UK Defence Ministry has confirmed that Britain is providing modern Brimstone 2 missiles to Ukraine, despite Moscow’s repeated warnings
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 23:28:26 GMT
Politicians, police and journalists named in Greek spyware scandal – media
The Greek government spied on dozens of politicians, journalists, and businesspeople, according to Documento
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:45:32 GMT
Over half of Germans oppose boosting military aid for Ukraine – WaPo poll
Germans are concerned about their militaristic past amid the Ukraine conflict, a Washington Post survey found
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:18:59 GMT
German lawmakers feel chill at work – media
German MPs are having to bundle up as temperatures in their offices have fallen to 18 degrees C or even lower, Der Spiegel reports
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:04:16 GMT
Ex-German cyberczar cleared over Russia allegations – Bild
A German court has found no evidence of misconduct or Russian links on the part of ex-cyberczar Arne Schonbohm
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:24:31 GMT
Germany’s new naturalization plan slammed by MPs
The opposition is criticizing government plans to simplify the naturalization rules
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:16:49 GMT
Republicans downplay talk of cutting US aid to Ukraine
Two Republican US House leaders have called for greater ‘transparency and accountability’ over Washington’s aid to Ukraine to fight Russia
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:24:22 GMT
Chiang Kai-shek’s great-grandson wins key Taiwan election
Chiang Wan-an of the nationalist Kuomintang party has been elected as the youngest mayor in the Taiwanese capital’s history
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:34:37 GMT
Underage migrants detained as adults in UK – media
At least 16 underage migrants had their ages changed by British officials so they could be detained as adults, activists told The Observer
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:14:25 GMT
Anti-lockdown protests break out in China (VIDEOS)
Protests against lockdown policies have broken out in China, with some demonstrators reportedly demanding the resignation of President Xi
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:46:04 GMT
‘Hard times’ ahead for Europe – NATO
Many Europeans are about to face “hard times” due to the Western support for Ukraine, Jens Stoltenberg has said
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:18:55 GMT
Former Reagan official blasts Western hypocrisy over Ukraine
A former Reagan administration official has claimed the US is ready to let Ukraine be destroyed in its quest to weaken Russia
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:35:34 GMT
Iran moves closer to joining Eurasian bloc
Iran has ratified the protocols on joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization regional bloc
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:15:39 GMT
Jesus Christ could have been transgender – Cambridge Dean
A Cambridge University dean defended a junior scholar who said Jesus Christ might have been transgender, The Telegraph has reported
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:37:46 GMT
Former Pakistani PM explains why he canceled rally
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, who survived an attempt on his life earlier this month, has called off a protest march of supporters
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:19:33 GMT
Ex-adviser assesses Trump’s 2024 chances
Donald Trump would damage the Republican Party’s chances of winning elections, former National Security Advisor John Bolton says.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:26:06 GMT
North Korea vows to create world’s most powerful nuclear force
North Korea intends to have “the world’s most powerful strategic force,” Kim Jong-un has said
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:06:35 GMT
Most NATO members have run out of weapons for Ukraine – NYT
The weapon stockpiles of NATO countries have become strained after countless arms transfers to Kiev, the New York Times reported on Saturday
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 06:15:07 GMT
Taiwan’s ruling party suffers election defeat
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen stepped down as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party after a series of local election defeats
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:24:17 GMT
Deadly landslide strikes Italian island
One person has been confirmed killed and up to a dozen more are missing after a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:30:29 GMT
London Fire Brigade is ‘racist’ and ‘misogynist’ – report
London Fire Brigade is “institutionally misogynist and racist,” a review into the department’s culture has found
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:29:34 GMT
Thousands rally over Irish housing crisis
Thousands of protesters marched in Dublin on Saturday demanding an end to Ireland’s housing crisis
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:15:39 GMT
Cruise ship passenger rescued in ‘Thanksgiving miracle’ operation
A lost cruise ship passenger was found alive in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday after hours alone at sea, the US Coast Guard has announced
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:55:13 GMT
Frenchman defends his legal right to not be ‘fun’
A French court has ruled that an employee cannot be fired because the person is not “fun” and does not want to engage in heavy drinking
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:37:36 GMT
Most Germans do not want Merkel to return – poll
Almost three-quarters of Germans do not want to see former Chancellor Angela Merkel back in office, a survey has shown
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:01:27 GMT
As an African country kicks out French influence operations, Macron blames Russian ‘disinformation’
Mali has banned Paris-backed NGOs after almost a decade of unsuccessful French attempts to gain a foothold
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 14:46:34 GMT
Chinese tech giant responds to espionage claims
Chinese security camera maker Hikvision has denied that its products were used to spy on Britons
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:36:33 GMT
Greta Thunberg sues Sweden
Greta Thunberg has joined hundreds of young Swedes to sue the government for allegedly flawed climate policies
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:34:22 GMT
Ex-cardinal taped call with Pope Francis – media
A former senior Vatican official secretly recorded a conversation with Pope Francis, news organizations report, citing court documents
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:44:37 GMT
A third of Western howitzers sent to Ukraine out of action – NYT
A significant share of the howitzers sent to Ukraine by the West are inoperable at any given time, the NYT has reported
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:25:34 GMT
Elon Musk mulls ‘alternative’ to Apple and Google
Elon Musk said he is open to creating his own “alternative phone” if tech giants like Google and Apple remove Twitter from their platforms
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:45:18 GMT
Canada’s Trudeau defends crackdown on protests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted he was right to invoke sweeping emergency powers to quell mass protests earlier this year
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:27:37 GMT
Missiles strike US base in Syria – Pentagon
US forces stationed in northeastern Syria came under rocket attack, the Pentagon said, though did not identify any perpetrator
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 01:12:22 GMT
EU gives Serbia ‘contradictory’ demands – PM
PM Ana Brnabic pointed out the contradiction in asking Serbia to recognize Kosovo but sanction Russia over Ukraine’s territorial integrity
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:24:15 GMT
Musk reveals purpose of new checkmark colors
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that his verification system for paid subscribers would be “tentatively” rolled out next week
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:31:10 GMT
Serbia responds to border shootout
Serbian police have detained more than 800 migrants and confiscated several guns after a shootout on the border with Hungary
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:25:00 GMT
Erdogan brushes off US warnings
Turkish president Erdogan vowed to fight terrorists no matter who their allies are, after the US objected to a strike near its base in Syria
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:37:47 GMT
Macron’s electoral campaigns under investigation – media
French President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 and 2022 election campaigns are reportedly under investigation for suspected illegal financing
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:21:38 GMT
Merkel explains why she wasn’t surprised by Russia’s offensive in Ukraine
Angela Merkel says she was not surprised by the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, as Russia and the EU ran out of options for dialogue
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:15:26 GMT
China dissuaded US from Ukraine plan – Spectator
China intervened to stop the supply of Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine from Poland, a Spectator report claimed
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:48:25 GMT
Stoltenberg notes ‘horrific start to winter’ for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine is in for a tough winter and notes an energy crisis and inflation in Europe
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:21:09 GMT
The US could see its supply chain derailed
A national rail strike could ensue if a paid sick-leave deal isn’t reached
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:08:13 GMT
Chief WHO scientist reveals key Covid blunder
The WHO’s chief scientist says the agency should have designated Covid-19 as airborne “much earlier”
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:45:49 GMT
France moves closer to landmark legislation
The lower house of the French parliament has voted to enshrine abortion protections into its constitution
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 12:44:40 GMT
Kanye West reveals Trump’s reaction to his VP offer
Kanye ‘Ye’ West has claimed that Donald Trump had angrily rejected the role of vice president on his 2024 presidential ticket
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:32:24 GMT
Turkish military reacts to claims it endangered US troops
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar reacted to US allegations that airstrikes in Syria put American lives at risk
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:27:23 GMT
Germany shoots down Poland’s missile proposal
Germany has rejected Poland’s request for its Patriot air defense systems to be used in Ukraine
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:45:16 GMT
Epstein victims sue top banks – media
Civil lawsuits filed against JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank in New York reportedly accuse them of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein’s predation
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:26:16 GMT
NATO allies embroiled in nuclear dispute – The Times
The UK and Belgium are engaged in a dispute after Brussels blocked the export of crucial nuclear technology, The Times has reported
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:36:58 GMT
Saudi Arabia hit by flash floods (VIDEOS)
Two people were killed amid flash floods caused by heavy rain in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the authorities have said
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:27:24 GMT