U.S. labels two Brazilian gangs as 'terror organizations'
The United States has labeled two Brazilian gangs as "foreign terrorist organizations". This was reported by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement on Thursday.
Returning veterans kill hundreds of Russians, manhunt for Russian serviceman who turned traitor
An escaped serial rapist and multiple murderer who fought in Ukraine and lashed out as he lay wounded in hospital is causing panic in Russia's Leningrad region. It turns out he's not the only recruit Russian society is worried about.
Eurocommissioners complain about long electric car ride to Strasbourg
To set an example, since 2022, several Eurocommissioners have been provided with electric cars for their monthly 440-kilometer drive from Brussels to Strasbourg, where the Commission meets every month. However, this journey, which has often been criticized, doesn't go as smoothly as it hoped: the electric cars have too short a range and have to stop in between to recharge. The more than five hour drive thus becomes 20 to 30 minutes longer, and commissioners have to wait in highway parking lots when they would rather go home.
Jill Biden: "I thought Joe had stroke during the debate with Trump"
On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden surprisingly announced that he was withdrawing from the race for president. Through a public statement on X (formerly Twitter), the then 81-year-old president announced that he would not seek a second term. "This is in the interest of my party and the country I represent," he announced. A particularly weak performance in a direct debate with Donald Trump at the time seemed like the last nail in the coffin for Biden's candidacy.
Simpsons writer with famous Trump prediction steps into presidential race
Dan Greaney, the writer of The Simpsons who 25 years ago predicted that Donald Trump would become president of the United States, has surprised friend and foe alike. Indeed, the 61-year-old man has officially declared himself a candidate for the 2028 U.S. presidential election.
Province holds referendum on secession from Canada
Is secession looming in Canada? Indeed, on October 19, in the oil-rich province of Alberta, residents will vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney is monitoring the situation with suspicion and warns of "dangerous bluffing".
Moscow threatens to bomb diplomatic quarter in Kiev: Europe will not be intimidated
Russia announced a major bombardment of Kiev. The Kremlin is exhorting diplomats and foreigners to leave the Ukrainian capital. In doing so, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be directly threatening foreign embassies in Kiev for the first time. However, an international escalation lurks around the corner should the Kremlin effectively bomb the diplomatic quarter in Kiev. Will it remain mere threats or will Putin keep to this word force other countries to respond with force?
Member of Rote Armee Fraktion sentenced after 30 years in hiding
One of the last fugitive members of the German terror group Rote Armee Fraktion (RAF), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison: 67-year-old Daniela Klette lived in hiding in the heart of Berlin for nearly 30 years.
Biden seeks to prevent release interviews and sues Justice Department
Nasty business continues to pursue the U.S. ex-president. The 83-year-old Democrat is now heading to court.
Sweden and France argue over nicotine pouches: "As if we would ban French baguettes"
Since April 1, it has been illegal in France to buy, sell, import, possess or use nicotine products for oral use. And this ban is hitting the Swedish economy firmly because French people were buying these nicotine bags en masse on the Swedish market.