After mutiny, Kremlin look to unwind holdings tied to Wagner mercenary boss
Russia used Prigozhin to stir tumult worldwide, including election meddling in the U.S. and proxy wars in Africa. Now, the Kremlin is dismantling his empire.
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Scathing report on US withdrawal from Afghanistan blames Trump and Biden
State department’s findings also reflect poorly on Antony Blinken as it outlines the agency’s failure to expand crisis taskforceA US state department report on Friday criticized the handling of the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan, saying decisions by …
Many high-street frappés contain more sugar than a Mars bar
Which? finds some Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffè Nero coffees contain more sugar than recommended daily allowanceAn iced coffee is a cool pick-me-up on a hot day, but it might not be the caffeine boosting your mood as many of the blends sold by well…
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US Officials Say CIA Director Met Zelensky On Secret Trip To Ukraine To Hear Plans For War’s Endgame
CIA director, on secret trip to Ukraine, hears plan for war’s endgame © Mandel Ngan/AFP
Washington Post: CIA director, on secret trip to Ukraine, hears plan for war’s endgame During a secret visit to Ukraine by CIA Director William J. Burns…
Fears Putin plotting brutal ‘purge’, with Prigozhin top of hitlist after mutiny, says MP
Alicia Kearns also suggested one reason why Putin might conclude he was better off keeping the Wagner Group founder alive.
Brussels, my love? EU reactions to an unstable and dangerous Russia
In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we hear how the EU capital is digesting the attempted Wagner mutiny and preparing for the Spanish presidency.
Bach and Hip-hop dancers counter stereotypes in French performance art
Dancers in balaclavas surprised the audience in Marseille with a performance filled with Bach classics mixed with hip-hop music.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro barred from holding public office until 2030
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been barred from seeking public office for eight years over his claims about the 2022 election
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Major third-party Reddit apps Apollo, Sync, and BaconReader shut down, as Reddit prepares to enforce its new API rate limits “shortly” (Jay Peters/The Verge)
Jay Peters / The Verge:
Major third-party Reddit apps Apollo, Sync, and BaconReader shut down, as Reddit prepares to enforce its new API rate limits “shortly” — After a month of outrage, protests, and unrest from the com…