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Israel would let 150,000 Gazans return north in potential truce, officials say
Priest jailed after man collapsed from too many erectile drugs at cleric’s sex party
A Polish priest has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for sex and drug crimes after a man collapsed during an orgy at his home.
Sons and grandchildren of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Gaza airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh, who resides in Qatar, serves as the political leader of Hamas, the terrorist organization governing the Gaza Strip
‘We are out of time’: Air Force secretary warns China’s military catching up as US bungles budgets
As American politicians have repeatedly haggled over federal budgets, the Chinese have built larger, more capable forces with an eye on challenging U.S. power, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall warned senators.
Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran launches attack from its territory
Israel’s Foreign Minister has threatened that his country’s forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel
Hamas tells negotiators it doesn’t have 40 Israeli hostages needed for first round of ceasefire
EU court takes Russian billionaires Fridman, Avan off sanctions list
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Russian Oil Is Once Again Trading Far Above the G-7’s Price Cap Everywhere
Russia’s top investigative body announced Tuesday that it has launched a criminal probe into senior officials in the United States and NATO member countries who are suspected of “financing terrorism”
Russia’s top investigative body announced Tuesday that it has launched a criminal probe into senior officials in the United States and NATO member countries who are suspected of “financing terrorism.” Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said it has “established” that money from commercial organizations had been used to “eliminate prominent political and public figures” inside and outside Russia in recent years, as well as to “inflict economic damage” against the country.
UK foreign secretary fails in bid to persuade Trump on Ukraine aid
David Cameron's effort to convince former President Donald Trump to allow the U.S. Congress to advance $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine seems unsuccessful, as the U.K. foreign secretary was denied a meeting with congressional speaker Mike Johnson.
David Cameron says UK won't suspend arms exports to Israel
There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the war in Gaza.
Russia’s GPS meddling in the Baltic Sea demands NATO action, Sweden’s naval chief says
Emanations from Kaliningrad are making regional shipping and air travel more dangerous.
The Supreme Court of India recognises the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change.
In its first, the Supreme Court, through its judgment dated March 21, has recognized a right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change as a distinct right. The Court said that...
NATO: Ukrainian drones responsible for more than 65% of destroyed Russian tanks
More than two-thirds of the Russian tanks that Ukraine’s military has destroyed in recent months have been taken out using first-person-view (FPV) drones, a NATO official told Foreign Policy, possibly indicating an increased reliance on unmanned aircraft amidst Ukraine's critical ammunition shortages.
Germany presents defense at ICJ over Gaza 'genocide' claim
Nicaragua has brought Germany before the International Court of Justice on charges of facilitating genocide in Gaza. Germany has rebuked the claims.
German art museum fires worker for hanging his own painting in gallery | Germany
Staff member put work on display at Munich’s Pinakothek der Moderne ‘in hope of achieving his breakthrough’
Report: Iran flooding West Bank with arms to 'foment unrest' against Israel
Russian Orthodox Church declares holy war against Ukraine and the West
The Russian Orthodox Church has approved a remarkable new document that declares a holy war against Ukraine and the wider Western world, writes Brian Mefford.