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Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Own Vulnerabilities
Governments across the continent have increased military spending, but the strikes are another warning that they need to be prepared if the conflict crosses into NATO territory.
9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession
Another 11 were injured when the pickup truck hit the monks on a pilgrimage in northeast Thailand.
Vatican Excommunicates Society of St. Pius X, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo
The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its decision to defy Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against his wishes.
Putin Retaliates With New Strikes After Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyi…
China Releases Details About Pilot Who Crashed Plane Into Beijing Skyscraper
City authorities said the pilot had suffered from insomnia and anxiety and had expressed a desire to end his life.
Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany
A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of Russian gas revenues.
Live Updates: Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital in Deadly Attacks
At least 17 people were killed in the assault on Kyiv, the Ukrainian authorities said. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned in recent days that Russia was preparing …
As Far Right Rises, German Leaders Look to Jump-Start the Economy
An agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-left partners bets on politically painful compromises in hopes of holding off hard-line rivals.
Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical momen…
U.S. Says Iran May Swap Ideology For Investment. History Shows Otherwise
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.
