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Inside the Brooklyn jail where Nicolás Maduro is reportedly being held
Reports suggesting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held in a federal detention facility in Brooklyn have triggered intense debate, though key details...
Politics
US soldier accused of using classified intel for betting profits
A US special forces soldier has been arrested after allegedly using classified military information to generate personal financial gain, in a case that has...
Europe
Starmer condemns Russian drone strike in Romania as Nato allies demand stronger response
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a Russian drone strike that crashed into an apartment building in Romania, describing the incident as a...
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UK
Why being Prime Minister of Britain may now be the hardest job in politics
Britain once exported its model of government to the world. Westminster democracy, the civil service and parliamentary tradition were viewed as symbols of political...
Balkans
EU committee backs Albania report as Schieder urges deeper reforms
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has approved its latest report on Albania, marking a key step before the document moves to a plenary...
Technology
WhatsApp tests “plus” subscription with new premium features
WhatsApp is entering a new phase in its business strategy, testing a paid subscription model that introduces premium features without altering the app’s free...
Business
Condom prices set to rise as Iran warf disrupts global supply chains
The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, is preparing to raise prices by up to 30%, as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to...
United States
The UFO debate is no longer just about extraterrestrials
The latest wave of declassified Pentagon material related to UFO investigations has sparked a debate that extends far beyond the usual question of whether...
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Mossad’s targeted killings: Inside Israel’s most controversial covert strategy
Targeted killings have, for decades, been one of the most debated instruments of Israel’s national security policy. According to international reporting and expert analysis,...
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How Iran reportedly turned reality into its strongest weapon in the AI propaganda war
In the early phase of the conflict with Iran, the battle for narrative control appeared as intense as the fighting itself. While the White...
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Trump’s stance on Nato risks weakening global security
According to recent commentary and political signals surrounding Donald Trump, concerns are growing that his approach to Nato could have consequences far beyond rhetoric....
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SERE: The training that prepares US forces for the moment everything goes wrong
When a military mission fails, the consequences are immediate and unforgiving. Aircraft go down. Units become isolated. Communication is lost. At that point, modern...
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AI in space is becoming reality—but experts warn of growing orbital risks
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is no longer just a software story. According to industry leaders and analysts, its most pressing challenges are...
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Orbán at a turning point: from disruptive insider to isolated leader in the EU
Key PointsViktor Orbán faces growing isolation within the European Union
Blocking financial support for Ukraine has deepened tensions with European leaders
A rising...
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A war beyond the battlefield
Key PointsThe conflict has moved beyond Iran, affecting global energy routes and economic systems.
Iran is leveraging asymmetric tactics to offset military losses...
Europe
Europe
Europol dismantles major Atlantic cocaine trafficking corridor
A major international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol and led by the Guardia Civil has disrupted what investigators described as a key Atlantic...
Europe
Italian lawyer Daniela Paccoi under investigation over alleged links to Albanian drug trafficking network
An Italian lawyer has come under criminal investigation after authorities alleged she may have acted as a key intermediary in a suspected international drug...
Europe
Germany warns of weaker growth as Middle East tensions weigh on outlook
Germany’s economy is expected to grow more slowly than previously forecast, with rising tensions in the Middle East weighing heavily on the outlook, according...
Sport
Sport
Wu Yize reportedly edges Shaun Murphy 18–17 in dramatic World Snooker Championship final
Wu Yize has reportedly secured one of the most dramatic victories in recent snooker history, edging out Shaun Murphy 18–17 in a deciding-frame final...
Football
Lukaku set for return after resolving issues with Napoli
Romelu Lukaku has held what are described as positive talks with Napoli, as the Belgian striker continues his recovery from injury away from the...
Formula 1
F1 introduces rule changes to address concerns over new engine regulations
Formula 1 has approved a series of rule changes aimed at easing the issues created by its new engine regulations, following growing concerns from...
Sport
Mark Allen fights back from ‘embarrassing’ start to reach last 16 at World Snooker Championship
Mark Allen staged a strong comeback at the World Snooker Championship, recovering from what he described as an “absolutely embarrassing” start to defeat Zhang...