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Ukraine Attacks Village in Russia’s Belgorod Region With Cluster Munitions

Evacuation Announced After UAV Attack Causes Explosion in Crimea

US Navy Commissions First Warship in Australia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The USS Canberra littoral combat ship was officially commissioned in Australia on Saturday, becoming the first US vessel in the country’s fleet, the Australian Defense Ministry said.

Global Transition to F-35s ‘Frees Up F-16s for Ukraine’, Ex-Lockheed Martin Manager Claims

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday that Kiev may receive the F-16s before the end of this year but that these US-made fighter jets won’t “turn the tide” of the Ukraine conflict.

Watch Russian and Chinese Navy Destroying Target in Joint Drills

The North/Interaction – 2023 Joint Russian-Chinese naval drills are taking place in the Sea of Japan from July 20-23.

UK Navy, Allies Training Ukrainian Military on Bomb Disposal in Scotland

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK military and their counterparts from the United States, France, Belgium and Georgia are training Ukrainian troops in Scotland on finding and neutralizing bombs, booby traps and mines in, on and around the water, the Royal Navy said in a statement.

Some 1,000 Parcels That Might Contain Poison Reported to Police in South Korea

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The South Korean police have received nearly 1,000 reports of suspicious international parcels nationwide amid concerns these might contain an unspecified hazardous material, local media reported onSaturday.

How GPS Tech May Help Predict Earthquakes One Day

Predicting earthquakes has been a seemingly impossible goal for seismologists for decades. But two researchers from France may be one step closer to reaching that goal.

Military Checkpoint in Colombia’s Arauca Attacked With Booby-Trapped Vehicle

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – A car packed with explosives has been detonated near the Naranjitos military base in Colombia’s Arauca Department, having killed at least two people inside the vehicle and injured four soldiers, Arauca Governor Willington Rodriguez Benavides said Friday.

Guatemala’s Law Enforcement Search Offices of Semilla Party, Supreme Electoral Tribunal

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Guatemala’s Special Prosecutor’s Office against Impunity (FECI) and police are searching the headquarters of the Semilla Movement party and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) as a part of the probe into the party’s alleged forging of signatures during registration and illegally financing the process, FECI said Friday.

Hunter Biden Attorney Requests Ethics Probe Into Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Defamation

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An attorney representing Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, sent a letter to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) on Friday to request they open a probe into US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) for making allegedly defamatory statements about Biden.

‘Not An Easy Neighbor’: Turkiye Unlikely to Join EU Soon, Says German Foreign Minister

The German minister pointed out the Turkish president’s May reelection provided a good moment for “strategic reflection” on the country’s potential accession to the European Union.

North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Toward Sea of Japan – Report

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea launched several cruise missiles toward the Sea of Japan early Saturday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed.

Oil Prices Up 4th Week in Row Amid Black Sea Tensions, OPEC Production Cuts

NEW YORK (Sputnik) – Oil markets settled up for a fourth straight week, responding to tensions in the Black Sea and a reminder from the United Arab Emirates that OPEC stood by to do more production cuts as needed.

From Queens to Stardom: Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Dead at 96

Towards the end of his life the decorated artist was admired by his friend and co-performer Lady Gaga, who referred to Bennett as a “legend.” Iconic singer Frank Sinatra also credited Bennett as being “the best singer in business.”

Over 60% of French Dissatisfied With Prime Minister After Cabinet Reshuffle

PARIS (Sputnik) – Over 60% of French citizens are dissatisfied with the results of the recent cabinet reshuffle and the actions of French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, who retained her position after French President Emmanuel Macron said he had full confidence in her, media reported Friday, citing a survey by Odoxa-Backbone Consulting.

Ruchell Magee, Only Survivor of 1970 Marin Courthouse Shootout, Freed From US Prison

A Black revolutionary identified by activists as the longest-held political prisoner in the United States is set to be free from prison after more than 67 years behind bars, a solidarity group announced.

Report: FBI Analyst Conducted Improper Query of Senator’s Name in Surveillance Database

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An analyst with the FBI conducted an improper search of a US senator’s name in a surveillance database, American media reported on Friday, as lawmakers weigh the future of the agency’s surveillance authorities.

US Judge Sets Trial Date in Trump Classified Docs Case for May 2024

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US federal judge set the trial date for former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case for May 20, 2024, just six months before the 2024 election kicks off.

Turkiye Receives Explanation From Russia Regarding Non-Renewal of Grain Deal

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Ankara has received Moscow’s detailed explanation regarding reasons for non-renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday.

Media ‘Non-Coverage’ of IRS Whistleblower Spells Biden-Family ‘Cover-Up’

US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) special agent Joseph Ziegler and his supervisor, Gary Shapley, testified before Congress on Thursday, revealing Ziegler was the previously-anonymous IRS whistleblower who claimed last month that his superiors and the Department of Justice were protecting US President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.

Astronomers Discover Potential New Type of Star Emitting Powerful Intermittent Radio Bursts

The science team suspects the stellar object might be a new type of magnetar, but its characteristics defy the most basic understanding of how that type of neutron star operates.

UN Aware of Reports About Ukraine Using Cluster Bombs, Says They Should Not be Used

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The United Nations is aware of reports that Ukraine began firing US-supplied cluster munitions and believes they should not be used, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

How US Funnels EU’s Wealth Into Ukraine Proxy War

The EU plan to keep Ukraine’s military stocked at a cost of up to €20 billion ($22.3 billion) under the so-called European Peace Facility would support Kiev for at least four years, per EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. Is the bloc really capable of walking the talk?

A Colder-Cold War: Why is Arctic Circle Becoming New Arena for US-Russia Standoff?

Faced with the loss of its status as a unipolar superpower, the US is seeking to open a new Cold War front in the arctic circle. Jeremy Kuzmarov, managing editor of CovertAction Magazine, said that was part of a scramble for resources buried beneath the ice.