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‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle
World
January 31, 2023
‘The enemy is always looking for us’: Hidden in the forest, Ukraine’s drone operators are crucial to the eastern battle
Near Kreminna, Ukraine CNN — The pine forests near the city of Kreminna have become one of the hottest combat…
Retired Czech general Petr Pavel wins presidential election
World
January 29, 2023
Retired Czech general Petr Pavel wins presidential election
Former army chief and high NATO official Petr Pavel won the Czech Republic’s presidential election on Saturday with a pledge…
Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing Ukrainian war
Middle East
January 29, 2023
Russian teen faces years in jail over social media post criticizing Ukrainian war
Olesya Krivtsova sports an anti-Putin tattoo on one ankle and a bracelet that tracks her every move on the other.…
Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed back, says sports minister
World
January 28, 2023
Ukraine could boycott Olympics if Russians allowed back, says sports minister
Reuters — Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete…
With a Russian offensive looming, Ukrainian officials battle to train military up with new Western weapons
World
January 22, 2023
With a Russian offensive looming, Ukrainian officials battle to train military up with new Western weapons
Pripyat, Ukraine CNN — A few kilometers from the Belarus border, Ukrainian forces are training for what they expect to…
Turkey cancels visit by Swedish defense minister after protest permit
Egypt
January 21, 2023
Turkey cancels visit by Swedish defense minister after protest permit
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara has been…
Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine
World
January 21, 2023
Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine
The past 12 months has forced European leaders to seriously rethink their approach to national security. If Russia’s invasion of…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
Environment
January 18, 2023
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at coal mine protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine…
Biden reaches a vital new tipping point on Ukraine
World
January 18, 2023
Biden reaches a vital new tipping point on Ukraine
The West has reached its latest fateful crossroads over Ukraine. Looming decisions on deepening support for Kyiv’s fight against Russian…
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Environment
January 17, 2023
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Single-use plastic cutlery, plates and other items will be banned in the UK from October and replaced by biodegradable items…