Finland Can Reshape EU-Israel Ties | Opinion
For a long time, Finland's Middle East policy was notably balanced and occasionally pro-Israel.
Hamas names official who masterminded October 7 attack as its new leader
The group said Yahya Sinwar is its new leader following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
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Earth's hottest day ever breaks previous day's record
Earth experienced its hottest day ever on Monday, surpassing Sunday's record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Europe Is Terrified of J.D. Vance | Opinion
J.D. Vance isn't shy about expressing his displeasure with Europe's tendency to lean on the U.S.
We Need to Understand What LLMs Mean For Soft Power | Opinion
LLMs like ChatGPT may represent a new dimension of soft power.
Europe Is Leaderless | Opinion
We are long past the days of big European personalities and consequential heads of state like Jacques Chirac, Tony Blair, and Angela Merkel.
Ukraine deploys AI in fight against Putin's disinformation
The initiative, set up by a former Ukrainian minister, said War of Words uses artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of hours of video content.
Turkey Tests What NATO Stands For | Opinion
Among the 32 member states of NATO, Turkey is the only one classified by democracy watchdog Freedom House as "not free."
Map shows countries around the world with open borders
While no country officially maintains completely open borders, several nations have open-border agreements with specific regions.
Ukraine allies slam Viktor Orbán over Putin meeting
Hungarian Prime Minister and newly appointed EU Council President Viktor Orbán's trip to Moscow was condemned by top EU leaders.
Project 2025 leader working to implement policies of Putin ally: Professor
The analyst says Hungary's Viktor Orbán is providing U.S. conservatives a blueprint for a new government "dictated by Trump."
France's Emmanuel Macron Is In for a Rough Few Years | Opinion
If Macron thought dissolving the French National Assembly immediately after the EU elections and daring French voters to bring the far-right into power would scare them straight, it backfired in spectacular fashion.
Putin finds loophole to keep selling Russian gas
Russia has reportedly turned to a shadow fleet to transport LNG to avoid EU sanctions.
Putin's closest ally in Europe arrives in Kyiv for showdown talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Putin's NATO ally appears to have animated chat with Zelensky at summit
A brief exchange between Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the European Council Summit is raising eyebrows.
Map reveals new proposed European defensive lines against Russia
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have proposed a wall along the EU's external border with Russia.
Putin ally threatens US: "There will be hell to pay"
Top Russian politician Dmitry Medvedev, ally of Vladimir Putin, warned the US and EU of retribution following the latest sanctions package.
Ukraine scores two major victories in Europe
Kyiv starts accession talks with the EU, which has found a workaround of Hungary's veto for future military assistance for Kyiv.
Putin Complains that No One Will Help Russia in War on Ukraine
Putin complained that "no one" will help Russia as it continues to wage war against Ukraine.
Construction Underway On World's Longest Road And Rail Tunnel
The first section of the world's longest "immersed" tunnel has been finished, with construction on track for completion by 2029.
Apple Accused of Unfair App Store Fees
The iPhone developer is being investigated by the European Commission over its treatment of app developers, potentially leading to a multi-billion dollar fine.
Charts show world's dependence on China for critical minerals
The House Select Committee has announced a new working group focused on weaning the U.S. off its dependence on China for the strategic resource.
Trump ally forced to pay $215 million for deporting migrants
Viktor Orban not following migration protocols constitutes "an unprecedented and extremely serious infringement of EU law."
Rare earth discovery could topple China's dominance
A Norwegian mining company has unearthed continental Europe's largest deposit of the critical minerals.
EU Elections Are a Harbinger for November in the United States
What's left of the establishment GOP teeters on the verge of irrelevance as its star candidate, Nikki Haley, failed to pose any lasting challenge to Trump.
Steve Bannon celebrates Europe elections: "On fire"
Steve Bannon celebrated wins among conservative and far-right parties in Europe's elections.
The World Is Looking for Change but Biden Still Has a Chance
Voters all over sure seem to be unhappy in our 2024 "year of democracy," when over half the world's population is invited to one form or another of suffrage.
Joe Biden's Ukraine coalition faces reckoning
Major European elections have delivered a strong result for far-right parties accused of alignment with Russia.
Putin's NATO ally faces massive protest
Protestors lashed out against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's policies during a large protest Saturday in Budapest.
French military trainers could be sent to Ukraine in days: Reports
Ukraine's Defense Ministry issued a "clarification" saying Kyiv was "still in discussions with France and other countries."