The war economy that has fueled Russia’s all-out assault on Ukraine for 44 months has been funded by Moscow’s exports of oil and gas and, critics say, the West’s unwillingness — as well as China and India’s disinterest — to fully turn off…
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Pope: Popular movements must fill void left by society’s inhuman indifference
Pope Leo XIV meets with participants in the Fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements, and criticizes inhuman social structures that sow death and extreme disparity.
By Devin Watkins
Pope Leo XIV took up the mantle of Pope Leo XIII,…
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Russia wiping out Pokrovsk agglomeration with aerial bombs – 7th corps of Airborne assault troops brigade
On Wednesday, October 22, in the area of responsibility of the 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Airborne Forces brigade, Russians carried out an all-time high 39 strike with tactical aircraft, dropping a total of 156 guided bombs.
“This is the highest number of airstrikes in our…
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Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash
Ukraine’s president has urged the European Union to back a plan to release billions of euros in frozen Russian cash to help fund the country’s defence.
As EU leaders met in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped they would make a “positive decision” about using €140bn (£122bn) in Russian…
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Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash
Ukraine’s president has urged the European Union to back a plan to release billions of euros in frozen Russian cash to help fund the country’s defence.
As EU leaders met in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped they would make a “positive…
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US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao, known as “CZ,” stepped down as head of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.
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Ukraine never uses American weapons to strike distant targets in Russia — Zelensky
Ukraine has never used American weapons to strike distant targets on Russian territory. Various long-range weapons have been used in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea and in the east of the country.
This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a…
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These mind-bending biological superpowers let birds fly for 11 days without food
How far can you run? One kilometre? Five? 10 perhaps? Maybe you’re fit enough to run a half-marathon without too much fuss. Possible even a full one.
Whatever your record for distance might be, it’s nothing compared to some of the planet’s birds.
During a migration, certain species will cover…
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German soldier shot by police during training exercise – POLITICO
The shooting happened during “Marshal Power,” a large-scale defense exercise involving several hundred soldiers across 12 Bavarian districts. The Bundeswehr said the drill was meant to test coordination between soldiers, police, firefighters and rescue services in a mock national defense…
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EU leaders endorse a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself from outside attack by 2030
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders on Thursday endorsed a plan to ensure that Europe can defend itself against an outside attack by the end of the decade as concern mounts that Russia is already probing the 27-nation bloc’s…
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