Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Wanting peace is not always a moral position
On 20 October 2024, a prominent American-Polish historian Anne Applebaum received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Established in 1950, the award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the ideals of peace, humanity, and… Continue Reading
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Zelensky, Sybiha express condolences to Spain over devastating floods in country
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed condolences to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the Spanish people over the devastating floods in Valencia and other regions. The head of the Ukrainian state wrote about this on social media platform X,… Continue Reading
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Spain’s ‘monster’ floods expose Europe’s unpreparedness for climate change – POLITICO
But the intensity of the rainfall that hit areas around Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia — in some places, roughly a year’s worth of rain in a single day — exposed the country’s unreadiness and led the Socialist-led national government to slam the center-right regional authorities… Continue Reading
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Norway to provide $118 million for F-16 equipment to Ukraine by year-end
The Norwegian government will allocate over $118.2 million for the purchase of necessary equipment and armaments for the F-16 fighters, according to UkrInform. Norway has committed to donating six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries expected to begin in 2024. The donation is part… Continue Reading
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Lithuanian election winner rejects PM role – POLITICO
Prior to Lithuania’s run-off election on Sunday, Blinkevičiūtė had confirmed she was ready to lead the country’s next government. After the election results came in, however — and again on Monday — she avoided answering the question of whether she still wanted to lead the… Continue Reading
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US presidential election 2024: How accurate are the polls?
US presidential election 2024: How accurate are the polls? Continue Reading
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Bones from wreck of Mary Rose suggest handedness might affect collarbones
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Bones discovered in the wreckage of the Mary Rose are providing clues about… Continue Reading
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US election 2024: How crucial will voter turnout be?
Ahead of the US elections in a few days, Euronews politics editor Stefan Grobe guides you through the latest numbers and vibes in the United States. All you need to know about election night and the voting process. Continue Reading
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Georgia’s EU accession halted ‘due to actions’ by government – POLITICO
“It remains on hold as long as Georgia continues to move away from the European Union, our values and our precedents,” said Herczynski, recalling Georgia’s backsliding in fighting disinformation and polarization and in protecting human rights. In 2023 the European Commission Continue Reading
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Russian army attacks two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 20 times today
The enemy has attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region about 20 times today. Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “The aggressor attacked the region nearly 20 times during the day. They… Continue Reading
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