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Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply.
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Artemis crew returning to Earth with ‘all the good stuff’ from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with “so many more pictures, so many more stories”.
Continue ReadingPolice find 50 tons of marijuana thanks to sniffer dogs
image: ASCOM PMERJ / dpa 04/09/2026, 07:2604/09/2026, 07:26 The police seized almost 50 tons of marijuana in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, making it the largest drug discovery in Brazilian history. “Impressive, a historic seizure, the largest in Brazil,” said the commander of the military police dog squad, Lieutenant Colonel Luciano Pedro, to […]
Continue ReadingEuroskeptic think tanks on the rise as Brussels slashes funding for pro-EU groups – POLITICO
“There was little concern from the European Commission or affiliated organizations and think tanks when progressive NGOs in Europe received substantial support from the United States (including via USAID and other programs),” he said. “Only now, when funding may reach their political opponents, is it being framed as ‘foreign interference.’” Broader cuts Zuleeg, the EPC […]
Continue ReadingFrance plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
France plans to add a further 36 billion euros to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands its nuclear arsenal and boosts missile and drone stocks. The increase reflects mounting security pressures from wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and growing uncertainty over U.S. commitments to […]
Continue ReadingMore Europeans see US as threat than China – POLITICO
Country-level differences were pronounced. In Germany (40 percent), France (44 percent) and Spain (43 percent), respondents said defense spending should increase. In Italy, 39 percent said spending was too high — the highest level among the countries polled. Poland stood apart, with a majority (56 percent) saying current spending levels are about right. Those views […]
Continue ReadingNew leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in 2023 to brief him on a debate among EU leaders about whether to open access talks with Ukraine at a key summit in Brussels, according to one of the transcripts of leaked recordings published by several Hungarian investigative news outlets. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The […]
Continue ReadingAfter pager attack on Hezbollah, Hungary offered help to Iran
Revelations about a 2024 call offering assistance raise questions about Hungary’s ties to Iran as the Trump administration backs Prime Minister Viktor Orban for reelection.
Continue ReadingGermany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
Continue ReadingFrance to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' with tougher penalties for ships sailing under false flag
France plans to double jail terms for owners and operators of ships that fail to fly the correct flag or refuse to comply with orders to stop, according to a draft update to the country’s military planning law, in a move aimed at vessels suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
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