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Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
Ukraine intensified its drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. Recent strikes hit a major southern oil refinery and
topicBrexit, 10 years later: 7 prime ministers, a shrinking population, and a 6%-8% smaller economy
The UK faces its seventh prime minister in a decade following Keir Starmer's resignation. This political instability coincides wit
topicRegime Change: The Big Beautiful Beach Read
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan wrote Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. Th
topicHow Iran Devastated an American Naval Base—and Caused a U.S. Recalculation
Iranian missiles and drones repeatedly targeted Naval Support Activity Bahrain, hitting the command headquarters of the US Fifth F
topic‘We did regain control’: The Brexit voters with no regrets 10 years on
A decade after the vote to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom remains divided over the decision. While some voters maint
topicPM tells off IDF Chief of Staff over letter from Air Force head on Iran mission
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir held talks with CENTCOM commander Brad regarding Iran and Lebanon. Details on the timing and location of IDF
topicGulf states are ready to pay 'protection money' to Iran as it emerges from war stronger
Arab Gulf states are publicly supporting a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to prevent more hostilities. This shift follows a w
topicXi’s Enforcers Are Hunting Down Officials Who Consult Mystics and Borrow Too Much
President Xi Jinping is utilizing anti-corruption campaigns to enforce his doctrines and the Sinicization of religion. These effor
Italian aristocrat eyed in twisted Sarajevo ‘human safari’ killings: report
Italian prosecutors in Milan are investigating five people, including a Milan aristocrat, over allegations of sniper tourism in 19
topicAttack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra exposes the truth behind Russia's Christianity
A Russian missile and drone attack on June 15 struck the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Metropolitan Epiphanius r
topicMan Arrested in Scotland After Rampage Leaves 5 Hurt, Police Say
Police Scotland charged a 36-year-old man following a series of violent attacks on Friday. Five people were injured in incidents t
topicSergey Ivanov, former Russian defense minister and presidential administration chief — once considered a possible successor to Putin
Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and ally of Vladimir Putin, died on June 26, 2026. He previously served as the pr
topicRussia Must ‘Feel the War It Started,’ Zelensky Says, Ordering Preemptive Strikes on Russian Sites
President Zelenskyy has ordered preemptive strikes on Russian facilities used for war to pressure the country to end the conflict.
topicThe world doesn’t trust Trump’s America as US reputation plunges in damning international poll
A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries reveals a drop in favorable views of the United States. Respondents expressed growing
topicTrump helps fix toxic relationship between Macron and Meloni
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a bilateral summit in Antibes on the French Rivier
topicAmerican boy, 12, attacked by shark while swimming at Bahamas resort
A 12-year-old American boy is in stable condition after being attacked by a shark near Staniel Cay. The incident occurred while th
topicAnother major heat dome will bake swaths of Europe
A second heat dome may form between July 7 and 10 and last 6 to 9 days. This system could bring dangerous heat to southern England
topicEU to propose blocking military-age Ukrainian men from refugee status
The European Commission proposes to deny temporary protection to new Ukrainian arrivals of fighting age. This move coincides with
topicMagnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off southern Philippines near site of June 8 major quake
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, June 26. The event occurred in the same region as
topicCrimea Declares State of Emergency After Ukrainian Attacks Target Energy Grid
Moscow-installed authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea on Friday afternoon after intensified Ukrainian drone strikes
topicKeir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down two years after his election. Andy Burnham is expected to succeed him as leader in a
topicTrump and allies keep the peace at the G7 summit after months of tumult
President Trump attended the G7 summit in Evian from June 15-17. He called for peace between Russia and Ukraine following a meetin
topicThe UK’s Teen Social Media Ban Is Political Theater, Not Child Safety Policy
The UK government is implementing a social media ban for children under 16, following a model established by Australia. The policy
topicUkrainian drones adopt focused antennas to slip by Russian detection
Ukraine continues targeting Russian energy and logistics sites with drones. Fire Point has updated the FP-1 model to increase flig