Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin’s strongman image and exposed him as ‘increasingly weak.’
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Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances as Ukrainian ‘drone overmatch’ halts Putin’s forces – Fortune
Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances as Ukrainian ‘drone overmatch’ halts Putin’s forces FortuneRussia overspends on Putin’s war in Ukraine by $28bn Financial TimesRussia faces US$28 billion shortfall in this year’s wa…
Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America’s top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Car crashes into Detroit airport terminal for the second time in months
It’s unclear how the vehicle got around concrete barriers along the curb
Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.
8 Girls Arrested in Suspected Arson at School Dorm That Killed 16 – The New York Times
8 Girls Arrested in Suspected Arson at School Dorm That Killed 16 The New York TimesKenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and VideosQuestions ove…
Kenya Arrests 8 Students After Fire at School Dorm Kills 16
The students could be charged next week, Kenya’s education minister said, after the blaze broke out on Thursday at a school run by Kenya’s police.
UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
Organisation cites abuse by security forces, including rape of male detaineesThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces including rape of male detainees. .The UN verified sexual ab…
Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school.
EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms
PM Peter Magyar called the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a ‘historic’ breakthrough.