Europe
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British PM Starmer announces decision to resign, leaving his rival Burnham as likely successor
Starmer said he had told King Charles III he intended to step down but would remain in the position until his replacement is selected.
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Trump joins in the palace intrigue, predicts UK Prime Minister Starmer will resign
Some reporting in the British press is that Starmer is pondering a resignation this week while in the English countryside and could announce an exit as early as Monday.
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Poland strips Ukraine’s Zelensky of state honor over controversial army unit name
Ukraine had named an army unit after a controversial World War II-era group of fighters which Poland says was responsible for massacres of ethnic Poles during the war.
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Putin political nemesis Navalny in solitary confinement
He said it is the "harshest punishment" in prison and "torture and murder are most often carried out there"
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Pilot error caused Osprey crash in Norway that killed four Marines: report
"The steepness of the turn resulted in the loss of both airspeed and altitude," the report stated
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Ukraine's Zelensky sacks senior security staff amid Donbass stalemate
Kyiv, the capital city, alongside the prominent western population centers have been under heavy aerial attack since the war began
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Biden admin announces another $4.5 billion to keep Ukrainian government afloat
Including the latest $4.5 billion package, the United States has directly contributed $8.5 billion
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Occupation authorities announce referendum to join Russia in Zaporizhzhia
"Our country's position remains what it always has been. We will give up nothing of what is ours," Zelensky said
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Military aid group CEO estimates that only 30% of Ukraine military aid reaches final destination
"I understand even U.S. troops are not crossing the border. But why not at least put people in place to supervise the country?" a retired Marine asked
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Josh Hawley to oppose Sweden, Finland joining NATO
“In the face of this stark reality, we must choose. We must do less in Europe (and elsewhere) in order to prioritize China and Asia," he asserted
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Europe reports first monkeypox death, the second outside of Africa
A total of six confirmed deaths worldwide have been attributed to the virus.
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Biden administration offers deal to Russia for release of Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
Blinken acknowledged that the government had made an offer to Russia, but did not specify the terms
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Russia to leave International Space Station project after 2024
The Kremlin predicted that within two years, Russia will start forming its own station