Nato fighter jets scrambled as drones from Russia crashed into Latvia oil storage facility

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Two drones entered Nato member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed on Thursday morning, the Latvian army has confirmed. Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Spruds told national broadcaster LSM that […]

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EU body drops plan for €3.6M conference hall – POLITICO

Given wider financial constraints, “we see all the problems that we don’t have enough budget for,” Tüttő said. The CoR, an EU body representing local and regional authorities, is seeking more information and is consulting with the European Economic and Social Committee, which also uses the building, Tüttő said. POLITICO revealed the planned redevelopment in March, […]

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Trump counterterrorism strategy targets ‘violent left-wing extremists’ with ‘transgender ideology’

“Violent left-wing extremists” and “extremist transgender ideology” are among the most concerning threats facing the country, according to the Trump administration counterterrorism strategy released Wednesday. The strategy, the first released in President Donald Trump’s second term, underscores how Trump’s priorities differ from predecessors, listing “violent left-wing extremists” as one of its top three focuses, alongside “narcoterrorists” […]

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