France has taken a historic step by announcing it will recognize Palestine as a state, with President Emmanuel Macron pledging to formalize the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in September. While Macron has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 Hamas[...]
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US approves $330 million in military sales to Ukraine for artillery, air defense support
The U.S. has approved two new military sales to Ukraine, totaling $330 million, aimed at keeping key artillery and air defense systems operational. The packages will provide parts, training, and maintenance support for M109 howitzers and Patriot air defense systems, enabling Ukraine[...]
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Filipino sailors dock in Mexico … and help invent tequila?
Your next margarita might come with more than a salted rim — it comes with a backstory that crosses oceans. While tequila is proudly Mexican, its origins may be intertwined with Filipino sailors who brought distilling know-how across the Pacific centuries ago.[...]
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Shh … Listen: ‘Forest bathing’ study gets underway in Stockholm
Sometimes the best remedy for stress isn’t a screen or a prescription — it’s a walk in the woods. A new study in Stockholm is taking a closer look at “forest bathing,” a practice that began in Japan and encourages people to[...]
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Finland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns
Finland is drawing a firm line to protect its national security, enacting a new law that bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from buying real estate. The move reflects growing tensions in the region and a shift toward broader, more decisive action since[...]
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Listen: ‘Everyone loses’: Sweden reacts to Trump’s EU tariff threat
Sweden is sounding the alarm as tensions rise across the Atlantic. With the U.S. threatening steep new tariffs on European imports, Swedish leaders are warning that no one wins in a trade war—only jobs and economic stability are at risk. Prime Minister[...]
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Norway Scores High on Youth Participation in Society
It turns out Norway isn’t just famous for fjords and oil—it’s also leading the world when it comes to giving young people a seat at the table. A new index ranks Norway first among 141 countries for youth participation in politics and[...]
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Watch: Hunting Russian Spies in Norway’s ‘Spy Town’
In Norway’s far northeast, the quiet border town of Kirkenes is under constant watch — and watching back. Suspicion hangs heavy here, as Norway’s security services monitor Russian vessels and investigate espionage threats while residents feel the unease of surveillance and hybrid[...]
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Trump to send weapons to Ukraine for first time via presidential power, sources tell Reuters
President Donald Trump is preparing to send U.S. weapons directly to Ukraine for the first time since returning to office, signaling a shift in his administration’s approach to the conflict. Using a presidential authority long employed by his predecessor, the move would[...]
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Listen: Swedish government to look into setting an age limit on using social media
Sweden is the latest country to reconsider how young is too young for social media. The government is launching an inquiry into setting a formal age limit for platform use, citing growing concerns over the impact of online content on children. Public[...]
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12 killed, 69 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
In the span of just 24 hours, Russia launched over 100 drones and several missiles across Ukraine, leaving at least 12 civilians dead and dozens more injured. The attacks struck cities and villages alike—homes, streets, and critical infrastructure—hitting hardest in Donetsk, Kharkiv,[...]
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Eighty years ago, N.D. native photographed liberation of Nazi camps with Eisenhower
Eighty years ago, the world saw the unthinkable—and thanks to a young man from Oakes, North Dakota, we have the images to prove it. Leo Moore was Gen. Eisenhower’s personal photographer during World War II, capturing the liberation of Nazi concentration camps[...]
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Death of top Russian oil executive fuels fresh scrutiny of elite’s ‘window falls’
In Russia’s corridors of power, windows have become strangely dangerous. The recent death of oil executive Andrei Badalov—after falling from his Moscow apartment—adds to a growing list of elites who’ve met similar fates. While officials often call them suicides, analysts and critics[...]
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Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects
As big-ticket carbon capture projects hang in limbo, Canada is investing in smaller bets with big potential. Ottawa just committed $21.5 million to five Alberta-based initiatives aiming to make it cheaper to trap and store carbon emissions. From gas plants near Calgary[...]
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Ukraine Faces Rising Civilian Risk as U.S. Halts Missile Aid
Ukraine’s fight for survival has always depended on ingenuity, grit—and foreign aid. Now, with the U.S. halting shipments of key air defense weapons like PAC-3 missiles, that aid is slipping. For a country under relentless ballistic missile attack, this isn’t a strategic[...]
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The dollar just had its worst start to the year in half a century
The U.S. dollar just logged its worst first-half performance since the 1970s—and investors are taking notice. Down more than 10% against major currencies, the drop reflects deepening unease over President Trump’s deficit-heavy “Big Beautiful” spending agenda. Gold is soaring, foreign currencies are[...]