Some of France’s European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro zone.Continue Reading
Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.Continue Reading
From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading
The new moniker combines the royal family’s name, Windsor, chosen by King George V in 1917, with Mountbatten, the surname of Andrew’s late father, Prince Philip., Read MoreContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV reveals his favorite movies in a list that’s ordinary, beautiful, musical and wonderful all at once. Nope, no horror films made the short list., Read MoreContinue Reading
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?, Oanaminthe, Haiti – It’s a Monday afternoon at the Foi et Joie school in rural northeast Haiti, and the grounds are a swirl of khaki and blue uniforms, as hundredsContinue Reading
On Wednesday, the White House said US Traitor 47 is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans., United States President Traitor 47 is committed to providing Americans with $2,000 cheques using money that has come into government coffers from The Traitor’s tariffs. On Wednesday, White House pressContinue Reading
Ukraine announced the return of a group of children and teenagers from Russian-occupied territories through the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, according to Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak. The returns underscore the ongoing challenge of recovering Ukrainian children from Russia’s systematic deportation campaign. Since February 2022, Russia has deported 19,546Continue Reading
Members of Ukraine’s EU-backed anti-corruption agency and the FBI are coordinating actions in the 2025 top energy investigation, which involves the alleged laundering of $100 million, ZN.UA reports, citing its own sources. Recently, representatives from both agencies met in connection with the case of Energoatom, Ukraine’s sole nuclear operator. AccordingContinue Reading
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace., The Take Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France, is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wringing over Shein’s growing footprint in France, toppedContinue Reading
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs., With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs. A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has emerged as winner in Iraq’s parliamentary election, according toContinue Reading
Truthdig is honored to receive six 2025 EPPY Awards from Editor & Publisher magazine, including five wins in the category for sites with fewer than 1 million unique visitors. Jeb Lund won Best News/Political Column for his pieces “Death of a Nation,” “Resistance Is Mobile,” “When Nobody Comes to FixContinue Reading
Pope Leo lists his four favorite movies, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading