The Kremlin has confirmed that Vadim Krasikov, recently freed by Germany in a high-stakes prisoner swap, was a serving officer of Russia’s secret police, the FSB. This admission reveals that his 2019 murder of a Chechen exile in Berlin was likely a state-sanctioned hit. The release of Krasikov was a
Ukraine is facing a major energy dilemma as Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut off its electricity supply if Ukraine doesn’t ensure oil transport to these countries. With around 40% of Ukraine’s electricity imports coming through Hungary, such a move could lead to severe blackouts in Ukraine, which is already
The Jewish Chronicle, the oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper in Britain, is shrouded in mystery regarding its ownership after being rescued from liquidation by an unknown consortium led by Sir Robbie Gibb, a former spin doctor for Theresa May and now a BBC director. Despite Gibb’s claims of ownership,
In Switzerland, a 13-year-old girl, influenced by teachers and doctors, declared herself a boy, leading to a legal battle where her parents were forced by the government to consent to her transition, including puberty blockers. The parents, fearing irreversible harm to their child and the erosion of their rights, are
European hospitals are sounding alarms over a troubling rise in antibiotic-resistant infections among Ukrainian patients. These infections, which defy treatment with common antibiotics, have been linked to poor healthcare and overuse of antibiotics in Ukraine. Western media reports suggest that the spread of these superbugs could pose a serious threat
The South Caucasus region is on high alert as rumors swirl about a possible arms deal between Iran and Armenia that could derail the fragile peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The drama began with a report from a UK-based news outlet called Iran International, which claimed that Iran had sold
Starting August 1, the European Union’s new Artificial Intelligence Act is officially in effect, marking a big step in how AI technology will be regulated in Europe. This law is designed to keep AI systems in check as they become more advanced and widespread reports Cointelegraph. What’s the AI Act
Tomas Taraba, Slovakia’s deputy prime minister, has decided not to attend the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. He made this announcement after being upset by the opening ceremony. The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony caused a huge uproar after featuring a provocative reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last
A controversial cleric, Sheikh Yasser al-Habib, is on a mission to turn a remote Scottish island into his own Islamic state, raising over £3 million for the project. Known for his extremist views and controversial TV channel, al-Habib aims to build a school, hospital, and mosque on the uninhabited Isle
