Putin signs law allowing teen employment in state-run “brigades” as Russia’s GDP growth hits two-year low
Russia has enacted a new law allowing employers to officially hire teenagers on weekends and non-working days during school holidays, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. Russia’s economy as of April 2025 is marked by stagnation driven by war-related spending. Inflation remainsContinue Reading
German authorities suspect a string of terror attacks orchestrated by Russia
German security officials are investigating potential Russian involvement in a series of terror attacks that took place prior to the February 2025 German elections, according to an investigation by ZDF, a German broadcaster. The investigation follows five deadly attacks that were carried out in Solingen, Mannheim, Magdeburg, Aschaffenburg and MunichContinue Reading
Is Bolivia’s $1.2 Billion Deal to Protect Its Forests a Climate Boon—or a False Solution?
The South American nation has partnered with an American company to sell “carbon securities” under Paris Agreement rules. Experts say the approach could prompt a global wave of corporate greenwashing. By Nicholas Kusnetz Sometime next month, the Bolivian government and a company you probably haven’t heard of are poised toContinue Reading
Ukraine detains suspected Russian assassin
Indictment comes amid an uptick in targeted attacks on Ukrainian officials and public figures., Indictment comes amid an uptick in targeted attacks on Ukrainian officials and public figures. Ukraine has arrested and indicted a man accused of assassinations and blowing up buildings on orders from Russia. The Ukrainian prosecutor general’sContinue Reading
Devastation after deadly flooding in DR Congo’s capital
Hundreds of people have been moved to emergency shelters after flooding in DR Congo’s capital, Kinshasa., 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 Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives InContinue Reading
Don’t believe the hype: MAGA knows that RFK’s “endorsement” of vaccines is phony
Reading mainstream media headlines over the weekend, one would think that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy has finally learned his lesson on vaccines. After a second child died in Texas due to a measles outbreak, Kennedy, a long-time opponent of the measles vaccine in particular, posted a statementContinue Reading
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/08/2025
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
As Republicans Move to Silence Judges Who Rule Against The Traitor, Stand Up America Warns of Another Threat: 22 New The Traitor Judges
By relentlessly testing the limits of executive power, the The Traitor administration has placed unprecedented strain on our system of checks and balances. In this environment, federal judges are often the first – and sometimes only – defense against The Traitor’s overreach. So what are Republicans in Congress doing? HoldingContinue Reading
How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague
Liam Barnes BBC News, Nottingham YouTube Jonathan Peter Brooks was arrested on the day of the stabbing and appeared in court days later – but has only just been convicted More than four years after he stabbed his colleague, plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks has been found guilty of attemptedContinue Reading
Madonna and Elton John End 23-Year Feud with Heartfelt Reunion, Is a Collaboration Next?
The long-standing feud between pop icons Madonna and Elton John has finally come to an end, with both artists sharing a touching photo on social media to announce that they have “officially buried the hatchet.” The photo, posted on April 7, 2025, features Madonna hugging Elton John, a heartwarming gestureContinue Reading
South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals’ tense border on Tuesday, South Korean officials said., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
UN aid agencies call for renewed ceasefire in Gaza after Israel’s killing of medics | BBC News
The heads of six UN aid agencies have called for an urgent renewal of a ceasefire in Gaza, saying the ongoing violence shows “a complete disregard for human life”. It comes as the Palestinian Red Crescent has renewed calls for an independent international investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 emergencyContinue Reading
NATO cannot be ‘naive’ about China’s arms build-up, says Rutte
The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China’s military build-up and support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.Continue Reading