What will happen to Ukraine when the guns finally fall silent? Many believe it will be up to two people: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Though there is some truth to this, it misses the point. The future will…
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Gas in, missiles out: Why the EU’s 17th sanctions package still funds Putin’s war machine
Just last week, amidst talk of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Russian missiles and drones rained down on Kyiv, tragically killing a mother and her son in cold blood. In total, Russia launched four ballistic missiles and 142 drones that night, just hours before a three-day ceasefire,…
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Europe’s defense investments signal big wins for American industry
European nations are answering the call to invest more in our own defense readiness with a nearly one trillion-dollar plan to buy new weapons and technological equipment. Building on lessons learned from Russia’s war in Ukraine, it’s a move…
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Which EU country seizes the highest amount of fake goods?
EU customs officers reported significant volumes of counterfeit goods that pose health and safety issues.
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Ukraine, Europe Are on Their Own After Trump Bows Out
It’s reasonable to be disappointed or worried — even disgusted — by the outcome of Donald Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin this week but not surprised. The US president didn’t fail to end this war, because he never tried.
His focus…
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On ‘World Bee Day,’ the bees did not seem bothered. They should be
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — On the eighth annual “World Bee Day,” the bees did not seem bothered.
They should be.
Bees and other pollinators have been on the decline for years, and experts blame a…
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World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for iconic 'Napalm Girl' Vietnam War image
The haunting image, seen around the world and hailed as a defining symbol of the Vietnam War’s horrors, is once again under scrutiny as questions resurface about who actually took the photograph.
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California’s “Medieval” Castle Between L.A. And San Francisco Is Like A European Fairy-Tale Setting By The Sea
When thinking about castles, one continent comes to mind: Europe. From the many castles in England, which are among the oldest in the world, to the beautiful palaces in France, every country on this continent has plenty of ancient châteaux…
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Bukhara’s water legacy: ancient desert engineering meets modern climate resilience
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ADVERTISEMENTBukhara, a historic Silk Road city in Uzbekistan, has thrived for centuries thanks to ingenious water systems.
From ancient canals and reservoirs to underground karez tunnels, water was central to life here. Sites like…
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