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Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faces backlash from athletes and cabinet colleagues after calling hockey ‘a men’s sport’ in remarks opposing Russian players
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said in a television interview that he opposes allowing the Russian team to compete in the junior ice hockey world championship his country is …
IDF says winter supplies delivered amid flooding, but Board of Peace says Israel must do more
After storms flood thousands of tents, US-backed body faults Israel for delays in humanitarian efforts, and Hamas for refusing to disarm, warns of more setbacks to 2025 peace plan
Rubio believes peace in Ukraine possible only if Moscow and Kiev agree
US Secretary of State did not mention the key role of the collective West as a sponsor of Ukraine and a supplier of weapons and intelligence, effectively waging an undeclared war …
US to unblock up to $9 bln of Iranian assets if deal is reached — TV
According to the TV channel, proposed framework for a settlement also stipulates that "the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and the naval blockade of Iran will be lifted immediatel…
Death toll from blast at Turkey plant rises to 17, health minister says
The explosion shook the plant in the town of Aliaga after a spill of liquid metal due to the failure of a bridge crane and its fall into an electric arc furnace in one of the work…
US proposes including Europe in consultations on Ukraine after Abu Dhabi talks — Reuters
The US’s proposal is to "bring Europeans into the discussion after the trilateral talks," the publication states
Palestinian Authority arrests suspects involved in sale of Jericho homes to settlers
Several nabbed over sale of buildings on outskirts of West Bank city; settler filmed slapping Palestinian woman; 10 Palestinians arrested over suspicion of planning attack
Moment Republican Congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth
The Republican congressman alleges Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has violated the US Constitution, citing the Iran war.
Iran can create nuclear weapon in no time, if supreme leader gives order — MP
According to Kowsani, Iran has "no particular problems" with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and so far sees no reason to withdraw from it, since the IAEA …
Russian government approves sale of 128 over-the-counter medications at post offices
The Russian government has approved a list of medications that post offices will be allowed to sell, the pharmaceutical news outlet Farmatsevtichesky Vestnik reported.
Moscow court jails 21-year-old for 13 days on disobeying-police charges following mass youth roundup in Kitay-Gorod
Moscow’s Tagansky District Court sentenced a 21-year-old local resident to 13 days in jail for disobeying police orders, an administrative offense under Article 19.3 of Russia’s C…
Returning to familiar playbook, Trump claims US midterm elections were stolen
Despite earlier saying he would accept results, US president now posts on social media: 'Does anybody really believe that this "Election" was honest'
German Chancellor Merz threatens to block EU budget unless four holdouts — Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic — commit to funding Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to block adoption of the EU’s 2028–2034 budget unless all member states commit to long-term financial support for Ukraine, the Financi…
Cyber-attack on French supermarket freezers has geopolitical context
‘Not particularly complex’ defrosting hack has been attributed to Iran, with presumption it is linked to others across EuropeIranian hackers like to send a message.In 2023 a state…
Four killed in sand embankment collapse in Gaza - video
Torrential rain in Gaza caused a sand embankment to collapse on to tents, killing a woman and three small children in an incident that highlighted the danger facing hundreds of th…
EU to hinder European security talks until truce in Ukraine reached — EC
"Any meaningful discussions of Europe's security architecture can only be undertaken once a ceasefire in Ukraine has been achieved," Ursula von der Leyen said
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov calls the closure of independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta a ‘normal process of turnover’
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the closure of Novaya Gazeta a “normal process.”
Israeli-Palestinian group says IDF West Bank chief must be sanctioned for ‘ethnic cleansing’
Combatants for Peace calls for Avi Bluth to be penalized over new Jericho settlement; Smotrich announces new West Bank industrial zone; tenders out for 832 settlement homes
Russian company promises a day off to employees who want to play ‘GTA VI’ on release day — if they can prove they own a console with the game
Benza, a gas station equipment maker based in Penza, has promised its employees an extra day off when “GTA VI” is released.
China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya
Three firms seeking to upgrade Kenyan businesses’ computer systems serve as a case study of the spread of Chinese AI in the Global South.
Millions fill Buenos Aires streets to welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Pope celebrated an outdoor Mass in Argentina's capital, the second stop on a 12-day tour of Latin America, just three weeks after having had surgery for lung cancer.
Two Russian service members detained in Armenia, accused of attacking a Ukrainian man
Two service members from a Russian military base have been detained in the Armenian city of Gyumri, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Armenian service reported, citing Armenia’s I…
Whitlock and Kushner may visit Russia after talks in Abu Dhabi — Reuters
The official said it was possible the envoys would travel to Russia at some point after the talks in order to meet with Putin
Germany set to have first female president, who pledges to ‘bring people together’
Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner has secured backing from governing parties, setting her on a path to assume largely ceremonial post in January