A documentary about Peter Sichel – the ‘Jewish James Bond’ who died in 2025 – includes striking mea culpas about the cost and efficacy of US involvement in the Middle EastIn New York social circles, he was known as the “Jewish James Bond”: a refugee fr…
Bulgaria’s former President Radev takes strong lead in election
Progressive Bulgaria, the party of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev was leading in Sunday’s parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes, after 32% of votes were counted, official results showed. Radev, a eurosceptic and fo…
Yes, we must urgently invest in defence – but cutting soft power makes UK less secure
OPINION – MAJOR GENERAL CHARLIE HERBERT: Scaling back diplomatic and overseas assistance in an uncertain world is a strategic error… we need defence AND aid
Robot breaks human half-marathon record in Beijing race
This is the moment a humanoid robot won a half-marathon in Beijing, finishing ahead of human runners and cutting the previous robot record of 2 hours and 40 minutes to just 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer, already widely unpopular with the public…
Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore
The 7.5-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Waves of up to 10 feet were forecast.
China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust
Military cooperation between countries should not undermine mutual understanding and trust among regional countries, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, when asked about the annual joint military exercises hosted by the Philippines and…
Starmer expected to lead Labour into next election, says minister, but warns there are ‘no certainties’ amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live
Douglas Alexander defends PM ahead of Commons showdown over Mandelson scandalJudgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalAt his press conference Nigel Farage was asked about reports saying that Keir Starmer knew about the security concerns about Peter Ma…
Trump Tariff Refunds Start Today: Who Benefits, How To Claim It
It was not just the business but the customers as well that bore the bulk of the tariff burden. But it remains unclear if the consumers will get any refunds.
Israeli soldier smashes Jesus statue in the face with sledgehammer in Lebanon as shocking viral pic sparks IDF probe
A VIRAL photo of an Israeli soldier destroying a statue of Jesus on a cross in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage. Shared by Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi on X, it shows a man dressed in military fatigues smashing the head…