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France
Centrist President Macron called the snap elections three years ahead of time after his forces were trounced in June's legislative elections, a gamble which many observers believe backfired.
Jul. 7
NATO
Here are some facts and figures about the organisation forged in the Cold War and re-energised by Russia's war on Ukraine.
Jul. 7
Europe
Hesitations over what to do about the Russo-Ukrainian war, so noticeable in the West in recent months, are likely to remain or even grow. They are for good reasons.
Jul. 7
Azov
Tetyana Vyshniak said that not enough people knew about the heroism of Mariupol’s last defenders at the Azovstal plant and the current fate of survivors. So she got the idea to hold weekly rallies.
Jul. 7
Top News
Law enforcement agencies, enlistment offices, and the army vie for human resources while criminal activity is on the increase.
Jul. 6
Top News
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 6
Putin
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
Jul. 6
Iran
Masoud Pezeshkian, billed as a reformist candidate, has won Iran’s presidential election, against the background of ongoing domestic and international tension.
Jul. 6
Ukraine
Historical antagonism in the past between the two nations now united against Russian aggression is undeniable. Yet in more recent times reconciliation appears to have become an unstoppable process.
Jul. 6
Zelensky
Zelensky says new British PM Starmer has reaffirmed UK's continuing strong support for Ukraine.
Jul. 6
NATO
NATO Secretary General says the most urgent issue facing next week’s Summit will be to confirm support to Ukraine for the long haul to ensure Kyiv prevails.
Jul. 6
War in Ukraine
Healing Hidden Wounds is a new initiative focusing on how to address therapeutic approaches to dealing with the trauma and sense of loss caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jul. 6
War in Ukraine
The governors of the Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk provinces reported casualties Saturday.
Jul. 6
Drones
The Shahed-131/136 drones were reportedly launched from Russian-occupied Crimea, in Ukraine and from the Kursk region, in Russia.
Jul. 6
Energy
In short, very bad. Ukraine has lost more than half its pre-war energy capacity, and with questions over the feasibility of protecting Ukraine’s power plants, alternative solutions are vital.
Jul. 6
Kyiv
The Kyiv café serves Crimean Tatar food while selling art and taking pride in its souvenirs stripped from liquidated invaders.
Jul. 6
Hospital wards are being prioritized for DPRK militants, while wounded Russian soldiers are left in worse conditions, according to a Russian nurse during an intercepted phone conversation.
Dec. 19