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Chaos erupts in Romania after far-right frontrunner banned from presidential vote

Chaos erupts in Romania after far-right frontrunner banned from presidential vote


March 10, 2025
The far-right frontrunner in Romania’s presidential vote has been barred from running in May’s election, in an explosive decision that sparked violence on the streets of Bucharest and came despite pressure from Washington to “listen” to voters’ demands. After a 10-4 vote, the country’s electoral bureau (BEC) said Sunday it was invalidating Calin Georgescu’s candidacy […]
Fake plan to attack Australia synagogue fabricated by organized crime network, police say

Fake plan to attack Australia synagogue fabricated by organized crime network, police say


March 10, 2025
A fake plan to attack on a Sydney synagogue using a caravan of explosives was fabricated by an organized crime network in order to divert police resources, Australian police said on Monday. Authorities in January found explosives in a caravan, or trailer, that could have created a blast wave of 40 meters (130 feet), along […]
Italian whippet called Miuccia is top pooch at world’s biggest dog show

Italian whippet called Miuccia is top pooch at world’s biggest dog show


March 10, 2025
A blonde whippet from Italy with soulful eyes and tiger-like markings won the overall prize at Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show, on Sunday. Miuccia, who is 4 years old, became the first Italian dog to win the coveted Best in Show prize at the event in Birmingham, England – an accolade that left her […]
Fire breaks out after tank and cargo vessel collide off UK coast

Fire breaks out after tank and cargo vessel collide off UK coast


March 10, 2025
An oil tanker and a cargo ship have collided off the northeastern coast of England, causing a huge fire and prompting an emergency response from the British coastguard. The coastguard said it has sent a helicopter and lifeboats from nearby towns, as well as “vessels with fire-fighting capability,” to respond to the incident. The Royal […]
Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London

Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London


March 10, 2025
Russia has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats over alleged intelligence activities, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic rebukes that was quickly dismissed by London as “baseless.” The men “intentionally provided false information” when they received permission to enter Russia, which violated Russian law, […]
Wild US policy shifts on Ukraine have left Kyiv reeling. This week may bring a clearer focus

Wild US policy shifts on Ukraine have left Kyiv reeling. This week may bring a clearer focus


March 9, 2025
The seismic shift of the past fortnight is hard to digest. Ukraine and its allies hope, deeply, that the plank Kyiv has been slammed in the face with, is – to paraphrase US President Donald Trump’s presidential envoy to Ukraine – just to get its attention. That the White House is merely pausing military aid […]
For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source

For first time since his hospitalization, Pope Francis shows ‘good response’ to treatment, says Vatican source


March 9, 2025
This follows a statement from the Vatican press office on Saturday that described “a good response to therapy” and a “gradual, slight improvement” since his episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday. The Vatican source said that this improvement was due to the “gas exchange” in the lungs and the oxygenation of the blood. However, […]
North Korea unveils what it says is a nuclear-powered submarine

North Korea unveils what it says is a nuclear-powered submarine


March 9, 2025
North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US. State media on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards […]
Syria clashes have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, monitoring group says

Syria clashes have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, monitoring group says


March 9, 2025
Clashes between government security forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 311 people in Syria since Thursday, according to a monitoring group that warns the actual death toll could be “much higher.” Meanwhile, militants loyal to Assad have killed a further 147 people – 26 civilians and 121 security […]
China has a message for Trump: the US won’t stop its rise

China has a message for Trump: the US won’t stop its rise


March 9, 2025
As US President Donald Trump ratcheted up economic pressure on China over the past week, Beijing sent back its own message: Its rise won’t be interrupted. A major political meeting taking place in the capital was the ideal backdrop for Beijing to respond. The “two sessions” gathering of China’s rubber-stamp legislature and its top political […]
A US-run system alerts the world to famines. It’s gone dark after Trump slashed foreign aid

A US-run system alerts the world to famines. It’s gone dark after Trump slashed foreign aid


March 9, 2025
A vital, US-run monitoring system focused on spotting food crises before they turn into famines has gone dark after the Trump administration slashed foreign aid. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors drought, crop production, food prices and other indicators in order to forecast food insecurity in more than 30 countries. Funded by […]
Russia is advancing in Kursk, threatening Ukraine’s sole territorial bargaining counter

Russia is advancing in Kursk, threatening Ukraine’s sole territorial bargaining counter


March 9, 2025
Ukraine’s presence in Russia’s Kursk region has deteriorated sharply, with the advance threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining counter at a crucial time in the war. Military bloggers from both sides say Ukraine is on the back foot – reports say Russian forces used a gas pipeline to launch a surprise raid in one area. Russia’s […]
Syria’s interim president calls communal clashes that left hundreds dead ‘expected challenges’

Syria’s interim president calls communal clashes that left hundreds dead ‘expected challenges’


March 9, 2025
Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, called for national unity Sunday, describing the outbreak of violence between government forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad as “expected challenges.” Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed, with eyewitnesses accusing government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings. “What is happening in the country are expected challenges. […]
Poland’s Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves

Poland’s Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves


March 8, 2025
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday that his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe. Tusk told the country’s Sejm, the lower house of parliament, that the military training would create a reserve force that is “adequate […]
Ecuadorian president offers carte blanche to police and military after attack kills 22 in Guayaquil

Ecuadorian president offers carte blanche to police and military after attack kills 22 in Guayaquil


March 8, 2025
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has granted preemptive pardons for police and military personnel responding to an armed attack that killed at least 22 in the southern city of Guayaquil yesterday. “We need you to act decisively and without fear of reprisal,” Noboa wrote in a post on X on Friday morning. “Defend the country, I […]