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NATO will support Ukraine until it wins – Stoltenberg

NATO’s leadership has spent the last several days downplaying reports that it wants Ukraine to trade land for peace

Prominent Haitian gang leader vows to fight foreign armed...

Gangs have taken control of most of Haiti’s capital, prompting Kenya and the US to ramp up interventional efforts. The country’s gang...

Russian authorities open criminal investigation into leader...

A criminal investigation into Grigory Melkonyants has been opened by Russian authorities. Melkonyants is one of the leaders of an...

EU country backs away from NATO spending goal – Reuters

Germany has dropped legislation that would have required it to meet NATO’s 2% spending target

British Museum sacks employee over jewel theft

The museum has tightened security after a member of staff allegedly stole a collection of ancient gold and precious stones

How the EU is cracking down on democracy in Moldova

Brussels is using sanctions to prop up a corrupt and unpopular government

Trump must turn himself in at Georgia jail – sheriff

Former US President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants on his racketeering case are set to be booked on charges at a county jail in...

US admits ‘concern’ over Russia-China relationship

The United States views improved relations between Beijing and Moscow with “concern,” a State Department spokesman said

Lesbian speed-dating event canceled for ‘transphobia’

A weekly speed-dating event created by and for lesbians in the UK has been axed after organizers were accused of transphobia Read...

Israeli minister says ‘it’s my job’ to appoint friends

David Amsalem of Israel’s ruling Likud party had denied claims of nepotism after seeking to appoint acquaintances to official positions....

US hints at Assange plea deal

The US ambassador to Australia has said that a plea deal could be arranged for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to return to his homeland

Media mogul Murdoch dating retired Russian scientist

Rupert Murdoch is reportedly romancing Elena Zhukova, Roman Abramovich’s ex-mother-in-law, on a yacht built by Aristotle Onassis

Poland to ask voters if they want illegal immigrants

Poland’s ruling party has said it will hold a referendum asking voters if they approve of European Union migration reforms

My chances are close to 100% – Trump

Donald Trump says he has a “close to 100%” chance of defeating political rival Joe Biden at the polls next year

Cats’ home turns down British parliament – media

The UK House of Commons has reportedly been denied a request to get a cat because of a rodent infestation.

Israel Faces Repercussions for 'Unfriendly' Actions Toward...

Ukraine is considering measures against Israel over its supposedly “pro-Russian position,” the Kyiv Post reports, citing an anonymous...

Why China's South China Sea Claims Are Illegal and Dangerous

By asserting its presence in what it considers its territorial waters, Beijing plays into Washington’s hand

Ukrainians underprepared by NATO training – report

Ukrainian officers have complained that their Western instructors weren’t teaching them skills relevant to the current conflict

UK PM forgets Brexit happened

UK PM Rishi Sunak makes gaffe in touting AI investment, suggesting the country is still part of the EU

Trudeau’s split from wife reveals some shocking truths

If the opposition can’t figure out a way to compete on a level beyond rumors and personal attacks then they’re in big trouble.