The UK has recently stepped back from joining the EU's defence fund, SAFE. This move is a significant blow to the efforts to strengthen defence ties between the UK and the EU after Brexit. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had earlier spoken about a "new era" in relations with the EU. He had hi
Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is under scrutiny. He's a major figure in Ukraine's government, often seen as the second most powerful person after the president. Recently, anti-corruption agents searched his property, sparking a big debate. Yermak has been a constant
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c
In a troubling event, Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank, even though the men seemed to be surrendering. Videos of the incident show the men coming out of a garage with their hands up, showing they weren't armed. They were then ordered to the ground, kicked, and forc
In Jenin, a troubling event unfolded. Two individuals, later identified as wanted terrorists, were killed after they came out of a building with their hands up. This has sparked a lot of questions. Were they really a threat? Why were they shot if they surrendered? The Israeli military and police ha
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, star
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The dea
The people of St. Vincent have spoken, and change is in the air. After 25 years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has made a big comeback, winning the 2025 elections. Their leader, Dr. Godwin Friday, is set to become the island's next prime minister. This win is a big deal. It means the end of a long
Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, recently took to the airwaves to criticize Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz. ) for his role in a video that went viral. In this video, Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to disregard what they deemed illegal orders from the Tr
