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Biden commits to more US forces in Europe as NATO invites Sweden and Finland to join

MADRID — Reflecting NATO’s determination to strengthen its defenses amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. would commit more troops to Europe as the transatlantic alliance formally invited Finland and Sweden to become members.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022

Dogs arose from two populations of wolves, study finds

Dogs genetically most similar to ancient Siberian wolves, but they are not direct ancestors and plenty of questions remain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

Charity says 30 Europe-bound migrants feared dead off Libya

An international charity says a flimsy rubber boat collapsed and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya’s coast, leaving at least 30 people including women and children missing and feared dead

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Australia ranks the highest among more than 20 countries for meth use

Australia is at the top of a list of methylamphetamine use among more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Oceania, a wastewater analysis finds.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

DP World Tour players want LIV Golf stars to face ‘very strong sanctions’, reveals Padraig Harrington

The Irishman, who captained Team Europe last year in a 19-9 loss, will be consulted over new qualification rules with pressure to freeze out those defecting to the Saudi-backed tour

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

We could face Putin on the battlefield – Boris Johnson must fund a reboot of the Army

“This is our moment. Seize it,” the Army’s new chief, General Patrick Sanders, said yesterday at the Land Warfare Conference, the military’s annual rain check. He said he was giving his first operational order for the Army, under the title Operation Mobilise, for the forces to prepare on a war…

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022

NATO summit: Zelenskyy pushes for modern artillery, funds

Ukrainian president says Russian invasion was ‘a war for the right to dictate conditions in Europe’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

President Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.

WEKU · Jun 29, 2022

Padraig Harrington admits "really hard" Ryder Cup criteria for LIV Golf rebels

After committing to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series a number of European golfers may face the prospect of not competing at future Ryder Cup events

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

So, why is Turkey in NATO, anyway? A look at the country’s complex history with the alliance

WASHINGTON — Emerging from World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established by 10 European countries, the United States and Canada to form a bulwark against the communist-ruled Soviet Union. It was a pillar in the new world order that was to last for the rest of the…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2022