Mali has told the European state that it must remove its military forthwith The Malian government called on France to withdraw its troops stationed in the west African state “without delay” on Friday after President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that French soldiers would be brought home over the coming months. “In view of these […]
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Why Russia and the West failed to create a united Europe after the USSR collapsed
Russia has wanted to ally itself with Europeans since the 90s. What has led to today’s hostility? “I cannot imagine my own country in isolation from Europe and the so-called civilized world, so it’s hard for me to view NATO as an enemy,” Vladimir Putin said in 2000, when announcing his presidential priorities on the […]
Dozens sentenced to death for major terrorist attack
An Indian court has handed down punishments for a series of bombings in Ahmedabad in 2008 A special court in India sentenced 38 defendants to death and 11 others to life imprisonment on Friday for their role in a series of deadly bombings in 2008. Each convict was also fined and ordered to pay compensation […]
Trump family ordered to testify in business probe
Former US President Donald Trump’s lawyers say he will testify in a new investigation on one condition Former US President Donald Trump and two of his children, Donald Jr. and Ivanka, have been ordered to comply with previous subpoenas issued for their testimonies in New York state’s civil investigation into the Trump Organization. New York […]
Protests here to stay, Canadian radio host axed for pro-trucker comments tells RT
Kid Carson lost his job after speaking out against mandates, but insists the public are on his side Vancouver-based radio host Kid Carson was “politely shown the door” this week after railing against vaccine mandates and supporting the ongoing truckers’ protest in Ottawa, Canada, he told RT on Thursday. Carson believes that despite the best […]
Does the US really need to spend $800bn on its military?
Joe Biden’s likely request for a record-breaking defense budget shows America’s priorities remain all wrong President Biden is expected to ask Congress for a record-shattering military budget for the fiscal year 2023 that will exceed $770 billion and could reach $800 billion, according to a Reuters report on Wednesday, which cited anonymous sources. While the […]
Father sentenced in college admissions scandal, ordered to pay $200,000
A wealthy parent arrested as part of Operation Varsity Blues was convicted of bribing US schools with $1.2 million The head of a private equity firm in Massachusetts was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a US college admissions scandal that also saw high-profile Hollywood celebrities including Lori […]
EU country unable to contain bird flu epidemic
The Netherlands has already disposed of almost 1.5 million chickens, ducks and turkeys in a vain attempt to stop the infection Another outbreak of highly contagious bird flu was registered in the Netherlands on Wednesday, with the country’s Agriculture Ministry saying that 77,000 chickens will now be culled. The affected hen farm was located in […]
Canada threatens to freeze pro-Trump bank accounts
‘You should be worried,’ justice minister tells conservatives who donated to trucker protests Canada’s Justice Minister David Lametti has told supporters of Donald Trump who donated to the ongoing Freedom Convoy trucker protests that they “should be worried” about having their bank accounts frozen. Lametti said his government is considering extending emergency powers brought in […]
France to withdraw its forces after ten-year op
President Emmanuel Macron said he “totally refuses” to call the French operation in Mali a “failure” France’s President Emmanuel Macron announced the pullout of French troops from Mali on Thursday, insisting that almost a decade-long military operation in the West African country was not a failure. France decided to leave due to disagreements with the […]
UK to end golden visa scheme – reports
The process offered fast-track residency for foreign investors pumping at least £2 million into Britain The UK government is reportedly planning to scrap the golden visa scheme that offered fast-track residency to foreign investors amid concerns about potential abuse and money laundering. A government source has confirmed that officials will make a formal announcement on […]
Saudi women apply to be train drivers en masse
They will drive high-speed trains between Islam’s two holiest cities More than 28,000 candidates have replied to an ad looking for 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia after women were allowed into the profession. Spanish state-owned rail company Renfe said on Wednesday that thousands of Saudi women have applied to drive bullet trains between […]
US deploys F-35 fighter jets to Germany
More American military assets moved to Europe amid ‘Russian invasion’ fears Several F-35A Lightning II fighter jets were deployed to Germany’s Spangdahlem Air Base on Wednesday to “deter aggression” and “defend allies should deterrence fail” as the US continues to wait for an “imminent” Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US Air Force Reserve Command announced […]
Clinton responds to Russiagate origin probe
The failed presidential hopeful reacted to Special Counsel John Durham’s latest investigation filing Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused 45th President Donald Trump and Fox News of “spinning up a fake scandal” after Department of Justice Special Counsel John Durham made his latest filing in the investigation into Russiagate’s origin and its […]
Texas sues to unmask travelers
Lawsuit claims requiring masks on planes, trains and buses oversteps legal authority Forcing Americans to mask up while traveling goes beyond what US health authorities are legally allowed to do, a new lawsuit coming from Texas argued on Wednesday, demanding the end of the mandate that has been in effect for over a year now. […]










