Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Vadym Iermolaiev says military intelligence officers were behind assassination attempt that seriously wounded partner and child

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The Ukrainian businessman who survived an assassination attempt in Monaco has accused Ukraine’s military intelligence agency of organising the attack.

In his first public statement since the bombing that shook the wealthy principality, Vadym Iermolaiev alleged that serving and former officers of the GUR military intelligence agency were behind the attempted killing, which left him injured but his partner critically wounded.

What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

The longtime party leader's absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.

Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.

Air quality plummets in 20 US states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Millions of Americans face air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as authorities urge people to stay indoors

Smoke from wildfires burning in south-central Canada and parts of Minnesota is spreading across the US, prompting air quality alerts in more than 20 states with millions of Americans expected to face unhealthy air conditions this week.

The smoke from the more than 180 active wildfires in northern Ontario made Chicago’s air quality the worst in the world on Thursday evening, followed by Detroit and Minneapolis, according to IQAir’s global rankings.

Even If Ukraine Doesn’t Recapture Crimea, Kyiv Has Damaged Russia’s Credibility – The Moscow Times

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Even If Ukraine Doesn't Recapture Crimea, Kyiv Has Damaged Russia's Credibility The Moscow Times
Russia is losing its grip on Crimea The Economist
Ukrainian strikes on Crimea’s energy facilities have left towns without water, and volunteers are stepping up Meduza
Complete Blackout Hits Crimea’s Kerch After New Ukrainian Strikes Kyiv Post
Ukraine Cripples Crimea’s Power Backbone, Striking One of Russia’s Largest Energy Hubs on the Peninsula UNITED24 Media

Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Purported blueprints of parts of India's largest plant exposed by World Leaks ransomware group, Reuters reports.

Has Bali’s Melukat ritual turned into a commodified religious ceremony?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

With the world in chaos, many travellers are seeking healing experiences during the summer holidays.

World Cup: Why is there a third-place playoff between France and England?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

When was it introduced, does it have an impact on the Golden Boot race and what do the managers think?

How World Cup football jerseys became political fashion in Latin America

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

In both Brazil and Colombia, far-right political movements have coopted the national football team's jersey. But why?

Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

In podcast interview, Vance also acknowledges Trump administration 'screwed up' on communications around Epstein files.

US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.

AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says – AP News

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says AP News
Are LLMs Stifling Political Speech? An Assessment of How AI Models Protect Free Expression The Oversight Board
Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes Reuters
AI more critical of Western leaders than autocrats, study finds Euronews.com
When AI mirrors foreign censorship: FIRE statement on Oversight Board AI speech report FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Meloni clears first hurdle for controversial electoral reform – politico.eu

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Meloni clears first hurdle for controversial electoral reform politico.eu
Italy's parliament backs Meloni's contested electoral reform Reuters
Giorgia Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on Italian electoral reform BBC
Meloni’s Coalition Begins to Crack Amid Pressure From the Right Bloomberg.com
Italy’s parliament backs Giorgia Meloni’s contentious electoral overhaul Financial Times

Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Admin

Revised plan aims to ‘keep something going’ amid fears Netanyahu may gamble on new all-out offensive before Israeli elections

Middle East crisis live – latest updates

The Gaza recovery plan being pursued by Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) has shrunk dramatically from an ambitious blueprint for the reconstruction of the whole territory to a small pilot project in the south of the strip.

Even the envisaged pilot scheme – involving a temporary camp for a tiny fraction of Gaza’s 2 million displaced people, with a Palestinian administration, police and a small international security force – is not expected to take shape before the end of the year.