Articles in ‘World News’

Calls to review one of Ukraine's highest-profile international honours have emerged in the Czech Republic after President Vladimir Zelensky recognised a military unit with a title linked to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The move has reignited debate across parts of Europe over historical interpretation, wartime legacy and diplomatic relations INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. · Czech political party calls for award review · According…

Italy is reportedly seeking to limit NATO's long-term financial commitments to Ukraine, highlighting growing debate within Europe over defence spending, national budgets and the duration of Western support for Kiev. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, originally published by RT. · Italy seeks flexibility on future commitments · According to reports cited by RT, Italy is resisting language in a proposed NATO declaration that would commit…

Kabul claims dozens of civilians - including children - have been killed by Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan's border provinces. · Islamabad insists the operation targeted fighters responsible for terrorist attacks on their territory. While frozen on paper, the war on Iran appears to be careering towards escalation. Following tit-for-tat strikes, Washington warns that 'violence will be met with violence' - as Tehran insists the Strait of…

Dominion Voting Systems has dropped all defamation claims against MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over his statements about the 2020 election. · The case ended after Dominion began operating under new ownership as Liberty Vote Holdings. By David Lindfield · The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning Dominion’s claims against Lindell and MyPillow cannot be brought again in a future lawsuit. · According to a court filing, both sides agreed to…

NASA scientists have confirmed the presence of “complex organic matter” in rock samples collected from the surface of Mars, marking one of the most significant findings yet in the search for evidence that life may once have existed on the Red Planet. By David Lindfield · The discovery comes from NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has spent more than five years exploring the Martian surface. · According to a new paper published in the journal…

A Clinton-appointed federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to release less-redacted Jeffrey Epstein records or explain by July 2 why the remaining information should stay hidden. · U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan issued the order after granting a preliminary injunction sought by independent journalist Katie Phang, who sued Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in April. By David Lindfield · Phang accused the Justice Department of…

After Southern Iran is hit - Tehran announces a series of retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, vowing that Washington's military sites will experience 'hell' in the coming days. It follows the US bombing Iran for a second straight night - in apparent response to cargo ships being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. · The renewed violence is piling huge pressure on a foundational peace agreement signed by the two countries.…

The US bombs southern Iran following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says, with that, Washington violated their Memorandum of Understanding - and the blame for what may follow, sits at the Trump team's door. · Hezbollah rejects the framework deal signed by the US, Israel and Lebanon - warning its implementation could spark civil war in the already beseiged country. While in Beirut people flood the streets of the…

A California appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing for former US film producer Harvey Weinstein while upholding his convictions for raping and sexually assaulting Russian-born model-actress Evgeniya Chernyshova. The original 16-year term was based “solely on an aggravating factor that no longer exists,” the court stated in a ruling on Friday. The disgraced Hollywood movie mogul, who was accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of…

The deadly US strike on a girls school in the Iranian coastal city of Minab happened due to gaps in the Pentagon’s system for analyzing potential targets, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the investigation. The bombing, in which more than 120 students aged between 6 and 13 were killed in addition to 26 teachers, happened on February 28, the opening day of the American-Israeli military campaign against Iran. · The…