Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Front (FN) and a polarizing figure in French politics, has passed away at the age of 96, his family confirmed. Known for his fiery rhetoric and hardline views on immigration and nationalism, Le Pen’s political career spanned decades, marked by repeated bids for the presidency. He gained […]
Ukraine has launched a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, aiming to reclaim ground after months of setbacks. Reports emerged early Sunday from Russian military bloggers, later confirmed by officials in Kyiv and Moscow. Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked multiple fronts near Sudzha, with the country’s Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak describing the
Leaked Russian military documents from 2013-2014, reviewed by The Financial Times, reveal detailed plans targeting 160 civilian and military sites in Japan and South Korea, including nuclear power plants and energy facilities. The files, which reflect Russia’s strategic considerations from 2008 to 2014, highlight concerns about vulnerabilities along its eastern borders
A devastating shooting in the southern Montenegrin town of Cetinje has left 12 people dead, including two children, following an altercation in a restaurant on Wednesday evening. The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Aleksandar Martinović, began the rampage at 17:30 local time, killing members of his own family, the restaurant owner, and two children aged 10 […]
Russia launched a drone strike on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Wednesday morning, injuring at least six people and causing significant damage to buildings in two districts. Explosions echoed across the city as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that air defenses were intercepting the attack. Two floors of a […]
Newly released files from the National Archives show that senior ministers urged then-Prime Minister Tony Blair to postpone granting immediate employment rights to workers from Eastern and Central Europe when the EU expanded in 2004. Foreign Secretary Jack Straw advocated for a six-month delay, warning of potential social and economic challenges. Despite this, the UK […]
A tragic plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, claimed 38 lives and injured many after an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft veered off course and burst into flames upon landing. The plane, carrying 67 passengers, was diverted from Grozny, Chechnya, due to fog. Survivors reported an explosion before the crash, fueling speculation about external interference. Azerbaijan
In a brutal escalation nearly three years into the war, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy system and cities on Christmas Day, using over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than 100 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the assault as “inhuman,” citing deliberate strikes on critical energy facilities in
Prime Minister François Bayrou unveiled a new French government on Monday, featuring former ministers and senior civil servants in key roles. Eric Lombard, head of the Caisse des Dépôts, was appointed finance minister, working alongside Amélie de Montchalin as budget minister. The reshuffle comes as Bayrou faces the daunting task of passing a contentious 2025 […]
Asma al-Assad, the London-born wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce in a Russian court, citing dissatisfaction with life in Moscow. Asma, a dual British-Syrian national, is seeking permission to leave Russia and plans to return to London, where her Syrian parents raised her. Married to Bashar since 2000, the […]









