Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security
African countries are estimated to lose US$17 billion each year to illegal logging. High-value timber…
Macron’s pension reform drives ‘French Spiderman’ up the wall — literally – POLITICO
Free climber Alain Robert, also known as “French Spiderman,” scaled a 38-story skyscraper in Paris…
‘A dream’: Patriot systems arrive in Ukraine
One of the systems was donated by the United States, while another was jointly gifted…
Speaker McCarthy lays out initial cards in debt ceiling debate: 5 essential reads on why it’s a high-stakes game
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the House would vote on a debt ceiling bill ‘within weeks.’…
Austin huddles with leaders in Sweden as momentum builds for NATO bid
“We encourage our allies, Türkiye and Hungary, to ratify Sweden’s accession as soon as possible,”…
Reserve Bank to have two boards after overhaul by inquiry
The long-awaited independent review of the Reserve Bank commissioned by Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be…
Hand over $1B of Russian ‘blood money,’ Ukraine tells Shell – POLITICO
Oil and gas giant Shell must donate more than $1 billion in unexpected profits from…
End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA
In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone…
War crimes trial of Hashim Thaçi, the ‘George Washington of Kosovo’, will do little to reduce tensions in the Balkans
Hashim Thaçi, the former president of Kosovo and a founding member of the Kosovo Liberation…
UK warns Russian-aligned cyber groups targeting infrastructure across the West – POLITICO
LONDON — The United Kingdom issued a warning on Wednesday that cyber groups affiliated with…