Ukraine’s ousted defense minister directed stunning public criticism at the army’s top commander on Thursday, forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity amid signs of an emerging split in the military’s top ranks. Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities against the removal of popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had been brought in … Read more
Hopes for a permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran are fading. Instead of talks on peace, a renewed nuclear deal and safe maritime trade routes, military incidents are once again on the rise. The United States has launched strikes against targets in Iran, while Tehran has responded with attacks on facilities in Gulf … Read more
Locals and emergency teams rushed to an orphanage in the Mohammedia district of Algiers province on Thursday following reports of a fire in the building. Black masonry was visible above the two window openings behind the outer doors and emergency services were gathered outside. A hospital official said on local television that it may take … Read more
The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government reshuffle has exposed competing visions within the country’s civil and military leadership on how best to hold back the Russian advance. Source link
A court in Genoa on Thursday handed down its long-awaited verdict in the case of the Morandi bridge collapse, ending nearly four years of proceedings. In total, 32 people were found responsible for the disaster, receiving sentences ranging from 23 months to 12 years. Among those convicted was Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Italy’s … Read more
The United States and Iran continued to trade blows for a sixth day on July 16, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz, despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The renewed fighting and US blockade of Iranian ports came a month after a preliminary deal was signed that aimed … Read more
An Italian court has found 32 defendants guilty over the deadly Genoa bridge collapse in 2018. Forty-three people died when their vehicles plunged from the flyover in the port city. On the morning of August 14, 2018, during a summer storm, a 200-meter section of the bridge collapsed, sending dozens of vehicles plunging on to … Read more
France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hailing their “exceptionally positive” ties in Rabat. Source link
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year’s Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday’s 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganized finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained his commanding … Read more
On July 7, the body of 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen Anastasia Berezovska was found near Kiev. He was suspected of plotting an assassination attempt against Ukrainian-Cypriot businessman Vadim Yermoliev, who is originally from the city of Dnipro in Monaco. A few days later, two men associated with Ukrainian intelligence services were arrested on suspicion of Berezovska’s … Read more