Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding was secretly funded by a Russian oligarch close to Putin, ProPublica reports
Umar Kremlev himself leads the IBA, a sports body previously funded by the Russian state‑owned energy giant Gazprom.
Israel is carrying out a campaign to eliminate Palestinian presence in the West Bank, Israeli rights group warns
This was the warning issued by the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem in a report titled “The Elimination Project,” published on Monday.
France: Russia attempting to intimidate EU with train attack near Polish border
France and the EU condemn a Russian strike on a passenger train near the Polish border, raising fears of war spreading toward EU and NATO territories.
Lilly Wachowski calls for Harry Potter boycott, accusing Rowling of funding ‘transgender genocide’
Director Lilly Wachowski, who transitioned nearly twenty years ago, has publicly called for a boycott of the upcoming Harry Potter series.
WSJ: Russia Outpacing Ukraine and the U.S. in Rapid Production of Cheap Weapons
Debris from downed munitions provides evidence of this, among other factors.
UN warns of AI threats to human rights, security, and democratic institutions
Among those calling for a pause are Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI head Sam Altman, and entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Cheap parcel influx to EU halved following €3 levy
The volume of low-value parcels entering the EU has dropped by nearly 50% following the introduction of a €3 flat fee to curb Chinese e-commerce dominance.
Finland joins French nuclear deterrence initiative
In March, France proposed closer cooperation with European allies to bolster the reliability of its nuclear deterrent.
Germany prepares new tariffs, investment controls, and export restrictions on China
The German government is drafting an economic security package targeting China, including potential tariffs and stricter investment controls.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland signal push for independence from the UK
Nationalist leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have met in Cardiff to discuss their right to self-determination and future independence.