France Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to DRC Outbreak as Travel Restrictions Tighten
French authorities have confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The individual, a doctor who traveled to the DRC and returned to France, tested positive for the pathogen. French officials state the health worker has been transferred to a specialized hospital following diagnosis after symptoms […]
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Vows Slovakia Will Not Participate in NATO’s €70 Billion Ukraine Military Aid Package
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has vowed to do “everything” possible to ensure his country does not take part in the latest NATO-backed initiative to finance arms for Ukraine. Speaking to students on Wednesday, following his survival of an assassination attempt by a pro-Ukraine activist, Fico declared Slovakia would oppose a proposed €70 billion ($80 […]
U.S. Military Reinstates Mandatory Influenza Vaccinations for All Recruits
The Pentagon has once again mandated influenza vaccinations for military recruits in boot camps across all branches of service, reversing a decision made in April to make the vaccine optional. A source familiar with the situation stated that the reversal comes amid a growing flu outbreak at the U.S. Air Force’s Lackland Air Force Base […]
Germany’s 400-Year-Old Brewery Files for Bankruptcy Over Soaring Energy Bills and Military Aid to Ukraine
Hofbrauhaus Wolters, one of Germany’s oldest breweries dating back to 1627, has filed for bankruptcy, citing a shrinking beer market and rapidly escalating operating costs driven by soaring energy prices. Germany’s economy has faced mounting pressure from high energy prices since Berlin began phasing out Russian oil and gas imports following the escalation of the […]
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Military Leadership Condemned in Violent Church Seizure
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church is being forced from its places of worship as Kiev accuses it of serving Russia. A church in Odessa dedicated to the Russian Orthodox saint Aleksandr Nevsky has been seized by anti-Russian activists. The incident follows a pattern of government-backed crackdowns on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), the country’s largest denomination. […]
EU Ombudsman Investigates Commission Over Secret Group Chat Involving Ukraine’s President Zelensky
The European Commission has been under investigation by the EU Ombudsman for refusing to release private messages from a secret group chat that included Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders. A probe launched by European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho follows a complaint by an independent Dutch outlet after the Commission refused to provide […]
Democratic Primary Upset Exposes Deep Rift Over Israel as Goldman Falls
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) has been defeated in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District, which covers Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. The race, dominated by former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander with a margin of approximately 30 points, highlights growing divisions within the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel. […]
Ex-Congressman Matt Gaetz Joins Gulf Coast Oversight Board in First Public Role Since Resignation
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for Triumph Gulf Coast, a state-created organization overseeing disbursement of settlement funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The appointment was made by Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and will take effect July 1. Gaetz’s four-year term on the […]
Ex-Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson Declare Final Break with Republican Party
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene joined Tucker Carlson in announcing her definitive exit from the Republican Party, declaring she is “absolutely fed up” with a movement she claims has “betrayed its voters and country.” “Tucker is not the only one who is done supporting the Republican Party. There is A LOT of us that are […]
Senate Approves Plan to Pull U.S. Troops from Iran Combat Zones
The Senate voted Tuesday to approve a House-passed resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran. The measure passed the Senate in a 50-48 vote after receiving final approval on the chamber’s floor, though it does not require Trump’s signature as it is a concurrent resolution and lacks legal force. The […]