An EU diplomat from a small eastern country told POLITICO that even if countries at the border with Russia upped their defense spending by 20 percent, it wouldn’t be enough to secure Europe due to the smaller size of their respective economies. “We need everyone [to increase defense…
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Ex-U.K. lawmaker charged with cheating in election betting scandal
A former Conservative lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when placing bets on the timing of Britain’s general election last year, the Gambling Commission said Monday.
Craig Williams was one of several people who had been…
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At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian attacks
The development came shortly after two Russian missiles killed at least 34 civilians in the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
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Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable
The Pope recognizes miracle attributed to a religious sister from India, the martyrdom of an Italian missionary; and the heroic virtues of “God’s architect” and three priests.
By Vatican News
Pope Francis has recognized a miracle…
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Russia systematically using poisonous gas on frontlines – intel
Russian forces are systematically using chemicals on the battlefield — specifically, munitions containing poisonous gases.
This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR), according to Ukrinform.
HUR emphasized…
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President Trump tees off on ‘60 Minutes’ again
The CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes” is not going easy on President Trump and the commander in chief is noticing.
Trump went after the program Sunday in a social media post after seeing two critical stories regarding his handling of the…
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Invaders start to use poisonous gases more often in Zaporizhia region – GUR
On the line of combat contact, in particular near the village of Scherbaky in Orikhiv district of Zaporizhia region, cases of the use of toxic gas munitions by Russian occupiers are increasingly being recorded, the Telegram channel of…
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Frontline report: Ukrainian special forces secure Kotlyne while repelling southern assaults
Day 1145
On 13 April, there were a lot of important updates from the Pokrovsk direction.
After weeks of relentless assaults and tactical pressure, Ukrainian forces have finally sealed the ring around Kotlyne. With the encirclement now complete, they’ve begun the next phase of calculated…
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