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Spain Signs NATO Pledge, But Refuses Trump’s 5% Defense Spending Target

NATO just got its 32 members to sign off on a sweeping new pledge to ramp…

Europe moves to cut Russian gas ties by 2028—and it’s not just about Ukraine

The European Commission has drawn a firm line in the sand: there will be no return…

Lithuania plans record 5.25 percent GDP military budget but at what cost

Lithuania is making a massive financial commitment to its military, with Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announcing…

Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, marking historic firsts

France – Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee…

Poland may ban unvaccinated children from schools as health crisis grows

A top Polish health official has suggested barring unvaccinated children from schools. The proposal comes after…

EU Deaths in 2022: Circulatory Diseases, Cancer Top Causes While COVID-19 Declines, Says New Report

The European Union recorded 5.16 million deaths in 2022, with circulatory diseases and cancer being the…

EU faces a demographic crisis as birth rates hit historic lows, Greece among the hardest hit

In 2023, Europe has hit a concerning milestone. Birth rates across the European Union have dropped…

Reform UK’s choice to appoint a controversial figure to head vetting process raises questions on party’s credibility

Reform UK, the political party that positions itself as a disruptor in UK politics, has made…

French MEP argues Washington’s embrace of dictators undermines the values behind the Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty has endured the most absurd scenarios, from being buried under glaciers to…

The UK’s shrinking economy proves policymakers are out of touch

United Kingdom – The UK economy is once again showing signs of weakness, with GDP contracting…