Putin ‘consulted shamans and mystics’ for WW3 nuclear bomb ‘blessings’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a long history of seeking counsel from mystics and shamans, and it’s been claimed that he sought out spiritual guidance.
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Photos of historic tall ships arriving in Amsterdam for a maritime festival
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A flotilla of historic ships sailed into Amsterdam on Wednesday, marking the start of SAIL 2025, a five-day festival celebrating the city’s maritime history. The event, normally held every five years but canceled in 2020 due to the pan…
Senior IS group member killed in US military raid in northern Syria, US official says
A US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said US forces carried out a pre-dawn raid in northern Syria that killed a senior IS group member who was seen as a candidate to be the leader of the IS group in Syria. A Syrian source said the ta…
At least 600 CDC employees being terminated in US, union says
Sackings come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr pushes to significantly downsize department.
Divided Fed worried about tariffs, inflation and the labor market, minutes show
Fed officials worried at their July meeting about the state of the labor market and inflation, though most agreed it was too soon to cut rates, minutes showed.
Authorities arrest 13 suspects over killing of Mexico City officials
Mayor Clara Brugada says ‘government will not rest’ until justice is served for the killing of two municipal officials.
USAF seeks ‘exact replica’ of Shahed drone to help develop defenses
Some U.S. companies are already showing off their versions.
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal
A federal appeals court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal.
Fighters will undergo screening to determine sex before women’s World Boxing Championships
Boxers who want to compete in the women’s division at next month’s World Boxing Championships in Liverpool will need to undergo tests to determine their sex.
Gazans React to Israel’s Preparations to Take Over Gaza City
Palestinians expressed frustration on Wednesday over Israel’s announcement to call up tens of thousands of reservists for an operation to take control of Gaza City.