Decades later in Afghanistan, U.S. officials marveled at their own ingenuity — special forces on horseback, precision bombs and a regime toppled in mere weeks. Yet it was only days before the bombing started that Bush asked “who will run the country” once the Taliban was toppled — a…
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How Elon Musk galvanized the UK’s online safety regime – POLITICO
It urged ministers to pass new legislation explicitly covering generative AI services – a recommendation the government rejected a month later, on the basis that amending the Act before it was fully in force risked “complicat[ing] and undermin[ing]” implementation.
“The vibe…
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How the Venice Biennale became Russia’s way back into Europe – POLITICO
Featuring giant floral installations and various musical performances, Russia’s exhibit was one of the most politically explosive in years, drawing politicians, artists, dissidents and European institutions into an increasingly bitter clash over culture, propaganda and freedom of expression….
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Australia-India-Japan-US Quad urged to address 'connectivity choke points' – Reuters
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Russia has recruited nearly 3,000 Africans from 36 countries to fight against Ukraine –MFA
As of May 2026, at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have either served or are currently serving in the Russian army in the war against Ukraine, while Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 foreign fighters this year.
Liubov Abravitova, Director of the…
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Canadian PM slams Ben Gvir video of Gaza flotilla activists – Israel National News
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US says it launched ‘self-defense strikes’ in Iran as peace negotiations drag on
U.S. Central Command said it “conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran” on Monday as peace negotiations between the country and the U.S. drag on.
Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, said in a statement that the strikes were carried out “to protect our…
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‘Rabbit holes all over the place’: How hard it would be for Trump to rebuild Cuba
President Donald Trump has struggled to lure businesses back into Venezuela after deposing its authoritarian leader in January. Cuba could be an even harder sell.
The Trump administration continues to ratchet up economic pressure on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel with sanctions and an…
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv – The Guardian
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Ukraine returns four more children from Russian-occupied part of Kherson region
Four more children have been returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region.
The head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin, announced this on Telegram, according to…
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