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Poland closes airports after Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine

Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region for a third night in a row, and also targeted the western cities of Lviv and Ternopil, prompting Poland to close two airports and deploy jets to secure Polish airspace.

Euronews

Russia's first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted

AIdol has some work to do before it can catch up to its western competition.

Fortune

Starmer calls Western Balkans Europe’s ‘crucible’ as he kicks off summit

The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from Western Balkan nations as the UK seeks to agree further measures on deterring illegal migrants.

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The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion

Two hundred years ago, on Oct. 26, 1825, New York Gov. DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat by the shores of Lake Erie. Amid boisterous festivities, his vessel, the Seneca Chief, embarked from Buffalo, the westernmost port of his brand-new Erie Canal.

The Conversation

French police detain 2 crew members of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet

French authorities have detained two crew members of an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet, which avoids Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict

The Independent UK

Macron Says Tanker Linked To Russia's Covert Fleet Under Investigation In France

The French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that an oil tanker located near the French shoreline is linked to Russia’s covert maritime operations, which are bypassing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The tanker, identified as “Pushpa” or “Boracay,” was reportedly involved in drone flights over Denmark and…

Benzinga

Iran Denounces 'Unjustifiable' Return Of UN Sanctions

Iran on Sunday condemned as "unjustifiable" the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.

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How Far a $100K Salary Goes in the Western US

A six-figure salary was once seen as a paycheck that could cover all your expenses and more. However, on the West Coast, $100,000 doesn't go very far.

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Is China's SCO a counterweight to NATO or just geopolitical theatre?

Once a modest Central Asian security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation now pits Beijing’s ambitions against Western dominance, with its August summit casting President Xi Jinping as a champion of a new multipolar order. But internal rifts raise doubts that it can rival NATO.

Radio France Internationale

Germany's foreign minister seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities.

Euronews

Defence Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-plant As Europe Rearms

German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant on Wednesday, a move hailed as boosting Western defences by NATO chief Mark Rutte.

International Business Times

Turkey eyes Ukraine peacekeeping role but mistrust clouds Western ties

Turkish armed forces could play a major role in securing any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. For Ankara, this would be a chance to reassert itself at a time when many fear it is being sidelined by Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

NGOs Caught Between Juntas And Jihadists In Turbulent Sahel

NGOs in the violence-wracked Sahel region are dangerously caught between military juntas who accuse them of being spies, and jihadists who view them as symbols of Western influence.

International Business Times

Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon

The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland

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Why is Europe facing record-breaking heatwaves?

Western Europe has recorded its hottest June, and the continent is the fastest-warming in the world.

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges calm as Iran halts nuclear cooperation amid IAEA row

A diplomatic rift is deepening between Iran and Western powers following Tehran’s suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and rising tensions over its director’s safety.

Reason

The Problem With Mike Lee's Public Lands Proposal Is That It Doesn't Sell Off Enough Land

America's housing shortage is worst in Western states. That's also where the federal government owns the most land.

Euronews

Iran says it obtained Israel's nuclear secrets without providing proof

The announcement comes as Iran prepares to face fresh diplomatic pressure from the International Atomic Energy Agency, with Western nations expected to propose a motion finding Tehran in noncompliance with nuclear obligations.

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New German leader plans to discuss Ukraine and trade with Trump in Oval Office visit

Germany’s new leader is meeting President Donald Trump in Washington as he works to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, help defuse trade tensions that pose a risk to Europe’s biggest economy and further bolster his country’s long-criticized military spending

International Business Times

Syria Hails US Lifting Of Assad-era Sanctions

Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.

Euronews

Top earners in Europe: Which countries offer the highest average earnings?

In 2024, Northern and Western European countries recorded the highest average net earnings. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power standards, but it remains significant.

International Business Times

What We Know About Syria's New Government

Syria's new government, dominated by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's inner circle, faces the daunting challenge of gaining the trust of Syrians, as well as that of Western countries to secure sanctions relief.

Euronews

Dictators only understand language of 'power or strength', says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarus could be used as a launchpad for attacks on Ukraine and Western neighbours, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned on The Europe Conversation.

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Western Leaders Rally Behind Ukraine Amid Trump-Zelensky Discord

Western leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine amidst tensions with the US, emphasizing unity against Russian aggression.

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