All Blacks Do Government No Favors With World Cup Loss to France
When New Zealand’s All Blacks opened the Rugby World Cup with a loss to France at the weekend, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had more reason than most Kiwi fans to grimace.
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Kremlin Hones Putin Reelection Tactics in Regional Voting as War Rages
Russia’s ruling party headed for a resounding victory in local elections on Sunday, which represent a dry run for President Vladimir Putin’s reelection next year and an attempt to tighten the country’s grip on occupied areas of Ukraine.
US Politicians Should Open More Health Records, GOP Senator Says
Top elected officials such as the US president and members of Congress should release health records, including neurological tests, so people know whether they’re mentally up to the job, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy said.
Italy’s Meloni Urges Europe to Clear Lufthansa-ITA Airways Deal
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged European authorities not to waste time in giving the green light to Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s investment in the country’s carrier ITA Airways.
Trudeau Is Stuck in India With Faulty Aircraft After Hearing Criticism From Modi
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian delegation are stuck in New Delhi after his aircraft experienced technical issues, an inauspicious end to a trip that included criticism from the Indian government.
Ukraine Recap: US’ Milley Says Fighting Time is Ticking Down
Ukraine probably has just 30 to 45 days of “fighting weather” left for its counteroffensive this year before conditions worsen, said General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. His comments to the BBC came as Ukraine’s southern commander pointed to further advances in the Zaporizhzhia region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was Ukraine’s call on how to use weapons, including potential long-range missile systems, being provided by allies. “In terms of their targeti
Blinken Says Musk’s Starlink Should Keep Giving Ukraine Full Use
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service is a “vital tool” for Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, following reports the billionaire turned off the system near the Crimean coast last year to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian warships.
Israel’s Top Spy Worried Russia Could Sell Iran Advanced Weapons
Israel believes Russia could sell advanced weaponry to Iran, the director of the Mossad intelligence agency said, in rare public criticism of Moscow by an Israeli official.
Biden Says Climate Change Poses Greater Threat Than Nuclear War
President Joe Biden said the sole threat to humanity’s existence is climate change, and that not even nuclear conflict poses a similar danger.
