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Putin snored through Biden debate disaster, Kremlin says

Putin snored through Biden debate disaster, Kremlin says

There are several reasons Moscow would prefer a Trump presidency — the Republican candidate has threatened to pull the U.S. out of NATO and is skeptical of American aid to Ukraine — and Russian coverage generally maintained a neutral tone toward him, while being less generous with his opponent.


Von der Leyen and Costa: Europe’s new dynamic duo

Von der Leyen and Costa: Europe’s new dynamic duo

During his eight years as prime minister, the socialist politician deftly sidestepped confrontations with Portugal’s charismatic president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a constitutional law expert and former television commentator with a talent for making controversial statements.


French election: Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense

French election: Le Pen threatens to clip Macron’s wings on Ukraine and defense

Ahead of the first round of voting on Sunday, Le Pen is also upping the ante on EU policy after her party challenged Macron's right to appoint France's next European commissioner — a role conventionally seen as within the president's gift.


Le Pen raises the stakes by challenging Macron’s role as commander-in-chief

Le Pen raises the stakes by challenging Macron’s role as commander-in-chief

Le Pen's explosive remarks come with the far right on the brink of success in France's snap legislative elections, which would usher in a fractious cohabitation between the liberal president Macron and a potential far-right prime minister (probably Jordan Bardella), causing mayhem for French governance in a range of sectors — including defense.


Out of time. Out of patience. Women’s and adolescents’ health and rights cannot wait.

Out of time. Out of patience. Women’s and adolescents’ health and rights cannot wait.

The project, led by the Gem Hub Initiative, an organization I founded in 2021, is helping young people to share sexual and reproductive health information, and provide counselling and training to prevent unintended pregnancies and support women and teenagers if they do become pregnant.


American journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia

In an interview with American media personality Tucker Carlson earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he would be looking to trade Gershkovich for Vadim Krasikov, a convicted assassin serving a life sentence in Germany.


Putin would use North Korean troops as ‘cannon fodder,’ US claims

Putin would use North Korean troops as ‘cannon fodder,’ US claims

The treaty doesn’t mention the current war and there is no immediate indication as yet that North Korea will sendtroops, but Pyongyang does plan to send its military engineering unit to the occupied territories of Ukraine to undertake rebuilding work, Reuters reported citing South Korean TV Chosun channel.


The UK election has already failed

The UK election has already failed

The 2024 U.K. general election has been anything but boring, from its shotgun beginnings — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, soaked to the bone in a rainswept Downing Street, taking the nation by surprise with a snap poll — through to its thrilling conclusion on July 4, with the opposition Labour Party appearing on course for a record-busting victory.