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Former Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace Faces Scrutiny Over SAS War Crimes Allegations and Changes to Overseas Operations Bill

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Former Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace is facing significant questions regarding changes made to the Overseas Operations Bill, which reduced the prosecution protection period for British troops from ten to five years. Senior government sources revealed that Wallace, who oversaw the bill, was aware of serious war crimes allegations against the SAS during their operations

Storm Boris Wreaks Havoc in Italy, Forcing Evacuations and Causing Severe Flooding

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Storm Boris continues its destructive path, now battering Italy’s north-east and central regions after devastating central Europe. The storm has led to severe flooding in the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions, forcing over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Landslides have disrupted roadways, and train services have been severely affected. In cities like Faenza and Ravenna,

Oleksandr Usyk Released After Brief Detention at Krakow Airport Following Misunderstanding

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Undisputed heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk was released after being briefly detained by law enforcement officers at Krakow airport in Poland, as confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The 37-year-old boxing icon, who holds the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles, was handcuffed in what his team described as a misunderstanding that was quickly resolved.

Thierry Breton Resigns as EU Commissioner, Citing Pressure from Ursula von der Leyen

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European Commissioner Thierry Breton abruptly resigned on Monday, accusing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of pressuring France to withdraw his candidacy for the next Commission “for personal reasons.” Breton, who was expected to secure a senior role, claimed that Paris was promised a more influential position in return for dropping his name. He

Nine European Nations Protest IMF’s Plans to Resume Consultations with Russia

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Nine European countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, and Poland, have formally protested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to resume consultations with Russia. In a letter to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the finance ministers of these nations expressed deep dissatisfaction with the

Zelenskiy Nominates Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s New Foreign Minister Amid Major Government Reshuffle

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has nominated Andrii Sybiha, the current first deputy foreign minister, to replace Dmytro Kuleba as the country’s new foreign minister. Parliament is expected to approve the nomination as part of a significant government reshuffle—the largest since the war with Russia began in February 2022. Sybiha, a career diplomat, previously