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5-year Havana Syndrome investigation finds new evidence linked to Russian intelligence and acoustic weapons

A lead Havana Syndrome investigator believes the U.S. is being attacked by Russia, despite a government report that deemed it "very unlikely" that a foreign adversary was behind what they call "anomalous health incidents."

Families of Israeli hostages join protests calling for Netanyahu to go

The merging of two distinct protest movements — one including the families of hostages, the other led by civil society — adds to growing pressure on Netanyahu.

Russia asked Ukraine on Sunday to extradite a number of people, including its security chief, over claims they were behind "terrorist" acts on Russian territory, but Kyiv called the demand "worthless"

Unprecedented GPS jamming attack affects 1600 aircraft over Europe

A 63-hour-long marathon of GPS jamming attacks disrupted global satellite navigation systems for hundreds of aircraft flying through the Baltic region – and Russia is thought to be responsible

Israel says UN’s interim report on UNRWA allegations a ‘cover up’ of its terror ties

Putin signs decree on spring military conscription

Pakistan: Dozens of anti-Israel protesters set a KFC store on fire and were arrested

About 50 people were arrested in Pakistan after participating in a protest against Israel and setting fire to a branch of the American chain KFC.

Amid welfare cuts, Argentina's Milei announces purchase of 24 F-16 fighters

Milei government signs letter of intent with Denmark, agrees to buy 24 F-16 fighter jets in “coming years” at a cost of around US$300 million.

Israel central bank says ultra-Orthodox need to join military to help economy

Russia is rounding up more journalists a year after the arrest of Evan Gershkovich

Hamas slashes food prices as Gaza flooded with humanitarian aid

After terror group tried to amplify famine in Gaza narrative, Israel's increased inflow of aid goods led to a drop in market prices; Hamas forced to cut taxes, pleasing traders

Paris mayor says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be welcome in Paris during Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has stated that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be welcome at the Olympic Games to be held in the French capital this year.

Russia says it hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure and gas production facilities

France to provide armoured vehicles, missiles to Ukraine – France's defence minister said Paris would deliver "hundreds" of armoured personnel carriers and anti-aircraft missiles as part of a new aid package to Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders

Kremlin Reportedly Offering Money to Ukrainians to Testify About Ukrainian ‘War Crimes’

According to Artem Lysohor, the head of the Luhansk regional military administration, residents of Russian-occupied parts of Luhansk are being offered about $1,000 to disparage the Ukrainian military.

Russian network that 'paid European politicians' busted, authorities claim

Polish and Czech police say network used Russian money and popular website to push anti-Ukraine narratives.

Russia faces wave of Islamophobia after Moscow attacks

Since the attack on Crocus City Hall, Central Asian Muslims have been the target of Russian nationalists. Yet the authorities are increasingly in need of migrants, not least because of the war in Ukraine.

Woman fined for writing ‘Burn in hell’ alongside Putin’s name on ballot sheet

A court in the Tula region of central Russia has fined a woman 30,000 rubles (€300) for defacing her ballot sheet in this month’s presidential election, independent media outlet 7x7 wrote Friday, citing the regional court press service.

Prepare for Putin pivot to invade us, say Baltic states

Diplomats say Putin’s brutalisation of Ukraine has brought back darkest memories of occupation under Stalin