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Published on May 21, 2025

3rd man charged in connection to fires at properties linked to U.K. PM

By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 21, 2025 7:23 am 1 min read A third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, police said Wednesday. Petro Pochynok, 34, has been …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

The disinformation scene has become a tool of media capture

In mid 2024, Atlátszó, the Budapest-based centre for investigative journalism, was the first media outlet investigated by the Sovereignty Protection Office established by the Hungarian government of Viktor Orbán. It justified its investigation by stating …

Source: The Slovak Spectator - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

Even Nate Silver Couldn't Take What These Yale Professors Did Seriously in Response to Trump

Whatever this is, it’s peak Trump Derangement Syndrome. It’s also laughably performative. Not even noted lefty commentators like Nate Silver, another media figure who has managed to anger both liberals and conservatives, could stomach this elitist bravado: …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

EU pledges emergency funding for Radio Free Europe after US cuts

This photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows the logo on the facade of the headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFERL) in Prague, Czech Republic. MICHAL CIZEK / AFP The European Union agreed Tuesday, May 20 to provide emergency funds to …

Source: Le Monde - Center-left
Published on May 21, 2025

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 6:47 a.m. EDT

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76 NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” …

Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

5:30 a.m. the resistance the resistance The Case Against Leaving Trump’s America By Ross Barkan The star academics who ...

Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times/Redux These are dark times for Americans who care about civil liberties — but heady ones, once more, for those who want to performatively resist the MAGA stranglehold on the federal government. Three prominent …

Source: New York Mag - Left-wing
Published on May 21, 2025

Europe, Canada must stop relying on US, say former NATO officials

The United States is increasingly distancing itself from NATO, and it is time for Europe and Canada to take the lead in strengthening the alliance and ensuring their own security. Dr. Stefanie Babst, former NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General, and …

Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 21, 2025

EU to provide €5.5 million in emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat

Published on 20/05/2025 - 20:48 GMT+2•Updated 22:04 The European Union has agreed to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet, accusing it of …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

Lavrov in Yerevan: Traditional diplomacy, untraditional atmosphere

Lavrov’s visit to Yerevan and the unconventional welcome Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Armenia on 20 May for a two-day visit — his first trip to the country in nearly three years. The previous one having taken place in June 2022. …

Source: JAMnews - Indeterminate
Published on May 21, 2025

“If not me, then who?”: Applebaum’s BBC battles against Russian propagandist in 2014

The third day of the Lviv Media Forum 2025 featured a powerful panel discussion titled “Stronger than Strongmen: Navigating the Twilight of Democracy Toward Freedom.” The event featured Anne Applebaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, historian, and …

Source: Euromaidan Press - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

EU to Provide €5.5 Million in Emergency Funds for Radio Free Europe

The European Union will provide emergency funds to keep Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) operational after the Trump administration froze funding for the global pro-democracy broadcaster. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 18, 2025

Western European Country Asks Telegram to 'Silence' Conservatives in Romania

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250518/western-european-country-asks-telegram-to-silence-conservatives-in-romania-1122079123.html Western European Country Asks Telegram to 'Silence' Conservatives in Romania Western European Country Asks …

Source: Sputnik News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 20, 2025

‘Completely unfounded allegations’

On May 18, the day Romanians headed to the polls for the second round of voting in the country’s presidential elections, Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted a series of messages on X accusing French intelligence of pressuring him to “silence conservative …

Source: Meduza - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

News digest: A violent gang in Bratislava is under arrest

Welcome to Today in Slovakia – your Tuesday briefing with the top news in one place. Bratislava police arrest dozens linked to neo-Nazi gang On Tuesday, police arrested more than 20 individuals suspected of belonging to a violent neo-Nazi gang that …

Source: The Slovak Spectator - Pending
Published on May 21, 2025

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:45 p.m. EDT

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76 NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers,” …

Source: Santa Maria Times - California - Neutral
Published on May 21, 2025

Regretting Western Intervention in the Middle East

“Wars for oil, control and strategic dominance were cloaked in the language of democracy” — Ann Wright delivers an argument at the Cambridge Union Debates. The author delivering her argument at the Cambridge Union Debates on May 15. (Youtube screenshot) …

Source: Consortium Independent News - Left-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

EU to provide emergency funds to help keep Radio Free Europe afloat

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on May 20, 2025

George Soros’ Open Society and Its Enemies

For decades, the Open Society Foundations have bankrolled the Left’s takeover of the Democratic Party and countless institutions, the vanguard of globalism’s inexorable march into the future. Yet now, all the money in the world can’t save it from defeat by …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on May 20, 2025

‘Israel is the religion’: Zionism, genocide, and the generational divide in the Jewish world

Alice Rothchild’s path to becoming an anti-Zionist Jew took many years, many hard conversations, and required a lot of critical self-reflection. But she is part of a growing, powerful chorus of Jewish voices around the world speaking out against Israel’s …

Source: The Real News Network - Left-wing

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 10:36 GMT

Telegram`s Durov willing to assist in ‘Romanian democracy’

(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has expressed willingness to testify in Romania regarding alleged foreign interference in the country’s recent presidential election. Responding to a post by right-wing candidate George Simion on X (formerly Twitter), …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 08:22 GMT

Durov Offers to Help Romanian Democracy

(MENAFN) Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, has declared his willingness to visit Romania and offer testimony regarding suspicions of foreign meddling in the country’s recent presidential election. Responding to a post on social media platform X by George …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

Poland’s presidential election was competitive but affected by deep polarization, international observers say

WARSAW, 19 May 2025 – The first round of Poland’s presidential election offered voters a genuine choice between political options, but it took place against a background of deep political polarization that also impacted some key state institutions involved …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused ...

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to pilot a …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

415 Years of Teaching Among 14 Faculty Emeriti

May 16, 2025 | Marketing & Communications Photographed above, left to right: Bill Ettinger, Blaine Garvin, Chris Francovich, Shannon Overbay, Dan Butterworth, Mark Alfino, Ron Large, Quanhua Liu. Not pictured: Jeff Cronk, Pat McCormick, Colleen McMahon …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

Telegram's Founder Offers to Testify on Foreign Meddling in Romania's Election

(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has expressed his willingness to travel to Romania and testify regarding the alleged foreign meddling in the country’s recent presidential election. Durov made the offer to “help” the Romanian democracy on Tuesday via …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Deterrence and Defence, Ukraine and Western Balkans top the agenda at NATO PA Spring Session in Dayton

21 May 2025 “There is no peace without strong and credible defence and deterrence, and that is only possible with more investment in our defence capabilities and industrial capacity”, emphasises Marcos Perestrello (Portugal), President of the NATO …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 12:40 GMT

Russian businessman returned as European Jewish Congress leader

(MENAFN) Russian businessman and philanthropist Moshe (Vyacheslav) Kantor has been re-elected as president of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), securing nearly two-thirds of the vote during a general assembly held Wednesday in Jerusalem. Kantor …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:08 GMT

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 04:54 GMT

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine. “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO

Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned cross- …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Referendum, CGIL at Piazza Vittorio during the pro-vote marathon event

ROME, ITALY, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A large crowd of people gathered yesterday in Rome, in the gardens of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, for the public event “Voting is Freedom – Marathon against Abstention”, promoted by the Referendum …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 14:27 GMT

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused ...

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to pilot a …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 22, 2025 - 23:12 GMT

AI, Tech, and the Future of US-Gulf Relations

Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj speak with MEI Senior Fellow Mohammed Soliman about President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, which yielded a wave of major US-Gulf tech and AI deals. Soliman explains how these …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

New Report Examines the Impact of Disinformation on Public Health Outcomes

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of widespread access to information, the growing influence of disinformation presents complex challenges for public health. A new analysis, The Silent Threat: How Disinformation …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association Join Forces to Host District 3 Candidates Forum

District 3 candidates Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos will outline their priorities at a forum hosted by the San Jose Chamber and Downtown Association. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Jose Chamber …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 21:50 GMT

Former White House Insider: 2025 May Be the Final Year You Ever Owe a Penny to the IRS

BALTIMORE, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new plan gaining traction in Washington could eliminate income tax for tens of millions of Americans—starting as early as 2025. And according to former CIA and White House advisor Jim Rickards, it’s not just a …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:06 GMT

PCVA Renews Call for Safer Waterways Following Boating Tragedy Acquittal

PCVA urges stronger boating safety enforcement after acquittal in fatal crash; calls on governments to crack down on illegal charter operations. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Passenger Commercial Vessel …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Reinforces Commitment to Continuing Education Through Expanded Training Opportunities

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is reaffirming its commitment to continuing education by offering a variety of virtual training opportunities that support child nutrition …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 06:44 GMT

Mardy Gould Appointed Managing Director at EHP, Leading Expansion of Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Nationwide

Mardy Gould to drive EHP Inc.'s national growth, delivering innovative, tax-advantaged employee benefits solutions to employers nationwide. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., a premier provider of …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:10 GMT

House Republicans Vote to Kill Job-Creating Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investments and Tax Credits

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a nearly party-line vote, House Republicans passed a budget reconciliation bill that would effectively kill clean energy and manufacturing tax credits. Every single Democratic member of the House voted …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

MAHA Institute Launches to Support Trump-Kennedy Health Agenda and Commission Report

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following its successful launch on May 15, featuring the highly-anticipated “MAHA Commission Report” spearheaded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the MAHA Institute returns to the …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

Wilhelm Höynck, first OSCE Secretary General, passes away

Wilhelm Höynck, who served as the OSCE’s first Secretary General, passed away on 15 May 2025. “I am saddened to learn of the demise of Ambassador Wilhelm Höynck, who served as the first Secretary General of the OSCE from 1993 to 1996,” said OSCE Secretary …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

AIDA Country Report on the Netherlands – Update on 2024

|Published on: 22nd May 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on the Netherlands provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and …

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