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Trump sanctions International Criminal Court, calls it 'illegitimate'
The Hague-based body has created a "shameful moral equivalency" between Hamas and Israel, the White House says.
Russia Welcomes USAID Cuts, Calls Agency ‘Machine for Interfering’
Russia on Thursday welcomed the new U.S. administration's decision to shutter USAID as an independent agency, calling the humanitarian body a "machine for interfering" in global affairs.
Ukraine Strikes ‘Like a Bolt From the Blue’ in New Kursk Offensive, Russian Reports Say
Russian milbloggers report that Ukrainian troops launched a surprise offensive in Kursk with 500 personnel and 50 armored vehicles, damaging gas pipelines and shaking Russian control.
Putin’s disinformation networks flood social media in bid to skew German election
A Kremlin-backed campaign is trying to influence voters ahead of Feb. 23 poll, according to government report obtained by POLITICO.
Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
Russian anti-war musician dies after falling out of window during police search
A Russian musician died after falling from the 10th floor window of his St. Petersburg apartment during a police search of his home, local news outlet Fontanka reported on Thursday.
Trump says no US soldiers needed in Gaza, US would take over after war
Finland Moves to Ban Russian Nationals From Buying Property - The Moscow Times
Finland’s government on Thursday proposed a ban on property purchases by nationals of countries that wage wars of aggression, a move that would effectively restrict real estate transactions by Russian citizens.
Elon Musk posts Russian media propaganda on X
Elon Musk shared a fake video alleging USAID funded celebrities to promote Zelenskyy, which has been refuted by the celebrities and officials.
Trump team considers demanding WHO reform, including American in charge
Argentina's president bans gender-affirming care for anyone under 18
A presidential spokesperson announced the repeal of a 2012 gender identity law provision allowing such practices with parental or guardian consent.
Colombia’s president: Legalize cocaine, it’s no worse than whiskey
Global drug trafficking could be “easily dismantled” if coke was “sold like wine,” according to the Latin American leader.
Tesla sales down 40% in Norway January
I Norge falt salget av nye Teslaer med 38 prosent i januar. – Elon Musk har gått fra å være en av verdens kuleste, sier bilentusiast Robert Næss.
Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws
The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate.
Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free
Nazi salute to be punished with jail time under Australian hate-crime laws
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine
The agency was in the midst of a probe into the billionaire's equipment at the time of Musk's assault.
Trump 'made something snap in us' - US-Canada ties frayed by tariff row
The tariffs and US President Donald Trump's '51st State' comments have made way for a surge of patriotism in Canada.