The European Council has approved an expansion of restrictive measures and added two more entities to its sanctions list, according to the EU, which are directly involved in spreading pro-Kremlin narratives. The EU says it is intensifying sanctions pressure against Russian entities involved in hybrid operations, information attacks, and disinformationContinue Reading
More than 150 years ago, in the mountains of West Virginia, steel driver John Henry challenged a machine that could drill deeper and faster than any man. As the tale goes, Henry beat that machine but died from exhaustion. Flash forward to 2026, and now a machine is doing whatContinue Reading
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which over 60 years has developed a reputation for suing white supremacist groups, said Tuesday it is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department for paying informants to infiltrate extremist organizations. The SPLC says it did, indeed, pay informants in the past, though it noContinue Reading
UN-EU report says $71bn needed over 10 years., UN-EU report says $71bn needed over 10 years. A report by the United Nations and European Union estimates it will take $71bn to rebuild Gaza. About a third of that is needed just to restore essential services destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.Continue Reading
NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers., NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers. Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based abuse committed by Israeli settlers and soldiers are helping to forceContinue Reading
commentary Joseph diGenova will pursue charges in the Florida “grand conspiracy” case against the president’s perceived foes Published April 21, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) Joseph diGenova has decades of experience in attacking those seen as enemies of the GOP (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Sometimes it feels as ifContinue Reading
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance and originally appeared on Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. But they arrive against an increasingly hostile global backdrop, facing an artificialContinue Reading
KINSHASA, Congo — The minute the sun rises in Kinshasa, the streets come alive to the rhythm of a ubiquitous informal economy. Street vendors hustle in order to afford the ever-increasing cost of living. Food staples, transportation and fuel are all subject to the fluctuations of an unstable foreign currencyContinue Reading
The Economist gave us a classically sloppy piece last week, telling us that we need the mega-wealthy types like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The argument is largely tautological. It points out that the mega-rich have been responsible for the diffusion of important technologies. There is considerable truth to that, but this isContinue Reading
A visit to the world-famous Teotihuacán site devolved into chaotic moments as tourists jumped from atop the pyramids and tried to duck amid the spray of gunfire., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan offered a rare acknowledgment from a GOP leader Tuesday that the U.S. economy might not be in tip-top condition. McClain, the Republican Conference chair, said at a news conference that “even with bigger [tax] refunds, many families are struggling right now…Continue Reading
Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses., As the sun sets on Israel’s Memorial Day, 12 torches, together symbolising the spirit of the nation, are lit to mark the beginning of Independence Day, the anniversary of the country’s establishment in 1948 –Continue Reading
The Department of War has released a video it says shows US forces boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Asia Pacific., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human RightsContinue Reading