France boards sanctioned tanker Tagor in Atlantic, Macron says
France says its navy has boarded the sanctioned tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, more than 400 nautical miles west of Brittany, after the vessel was suspected of violating sanctions. President Emmanuel Macron said the operation took place in international waters with support from several partners, including the United Kingdom, and was carried out in strict compliance with the law of the sea. French authorities said the ship was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia and was heading towards Limbe in Cameroon when it was intercepted.According to the French Atlantic maritime prefecture, the tanker had been falsely flying a... [Continue Reading]
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Europe opens mixed as energy and metals surge, DAX leads losses while CAC edges higher
Executive summary: European markets opened mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 under pressure while the CAC 40 held a slim gain. The biggest moves were in commodities, where natural gas jumped more than 10%, gold rose above $4,500, and silver and platinum also advanced. Brent crude eased slightly, while the euro firmed against the dollar and sterling slipped. The pattern points to a market still balancing geopolitical risk, inflation sensitivity, and sector rotation at the start of the European session. [Continue Reading]
Romania says drone crashes into apartment building, wounding two and prompting NATO condemnation
Romania says a drone crashed into an apartment building after being used in an attack linked to the war in Ukraine, leaving two people wounded. The incident has triggered a diplomatic response and renewed concern about the spillover from the conflict into neighbouring countries. NATO has condemned the episode, while France has summoned the Russian ambassador.The confirmed details so far are limited but point to a cross-border incident with civilian impact. According to the information provided, the drone hit an apartment building in Romania and wounded two people. Russia has denied that evidence has been provided to support claims that... [Continue Reading]
UK and Poland sign defence pact amid warnings over Russian aggression
The United Kingdom and Poland have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement was signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish leader Donald Tusk in northwest London, at a World War II-era bunker on a former military base. It is intended to strengthen joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination as both governments point to growing concerns over Russian aggression in Europe.Starmer said there was "no greater challenge" for either country than Russian aggression, adding that the threat was visible not only in Ukraine but also beyond... [Continue Reading]
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The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]


