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Austria to Join European Air Defense System – Chancellor
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 5:40pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Austria will join the European Sky Shield air defense system, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Saturday.
One Person Killed, Several Injured Due to Shooting in Croatia – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 5:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – One person was killed and several others were injured after an unidentified man opened fire on a street in the city of Sisak in central Croatia, Croatian news portal Index reported on Saturday, citing law enforcement agencies.
Missing Teen Emerges From British Columbia Park on Her Own After 54-Hour Search
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 4:13pm EDTThe Canadian teen was missing for about two days after she became separated from her hiking group.
State Department Review Blames Biden for Afghan Withdrawal Debacle
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 3:11pm EDTTaliban* fighters overran all 34 of Afghanistan’s provincial capitals in the space of 10 days in August 2021, catching evacuating US and allied forces off-guard, and causing the Kabul government and the country’s NATO-trained military to crumble in their wake.
Russian Forces Repel Another Ukrainian Counteroffensive Attempt Near Bakhmut – Source
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 3:04pm EDTDONETSK (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian military unsuccessfully attempted to conduct an offensive near the village of Berkhovka in the Artemovsk (Bakhmut) district of the Donetsk People’s Republic on Saturday, a source in the command of Russia’s South group of troops told Sputnik.
1Brazil Bans Bolsonaro From Elections Until 2030
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 2:58pm EDTA landmark ruling in Brazil raises significant uncertainty about former President Jair Bolsonaro’s political path ahead.
Poles Chide Warsaw for Cozying Up With Kiev as WWII Massacre Anniversary Nears
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 2:31pm EDTWarsaw has been at the forefront of supporting the West’s efforts to integrate Ukraine into NATO and the European Union after the 2014 coup in Kiev. Ordinary Poles have expressed mixed feelings, however, citing post-coup Ukrainian governments’ glorification of a fascist militia which murdered hundreds of thousands of Poles during WWII.
US Aviation Industry Braces for 5G Impact on Aircraft Systems
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 2:07pm EDTNew 5G networks set to activate near major US airports on Saturday have sparked concerns over potential interference with aircraft systems as airlines report slow upgrades of their fleets, which could potentially lead to air traffic disruptions.
Authorities Tightening Security Measures Across France Due to Unrest
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 2:01pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The authorities of a number of large French cities, including Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon, continue to tighten security measures amid unrest ongoing in the country since the fatal shooting of a teenager by a policeman earlier this week.
Ukraine Orders Monks to Leave Kiev-Pechersk Lavra by July 4
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 1:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian Culture Ministry has created a commission for sealing the premises of one of the most prominent Orthodox monasteries – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, urging the monks of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) to vacate the compound before July 4, clerics’ legal adviser Nikita Chekman said on Saturday.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Reform in Tel Aviv
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 1:01pm EDTIn late March, the Israeli prime minister announced the suspension of the legislative process on judicial reform in order to negotiate and reach a compromise with its opponents. The decision came against the backdrop of major nationwide protests against the reform.
Dedollarization Accelerates as Argentina Makes IMF Payment Using Yuan
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 12:49pm EDTThe US dollar, which has enjoyed the status of de facto world reserve currency since 1945, has come under growing strain as countries search for alternatives amid Washington’s efforts to use its financial might to bully and sanction adversaries into submission.
Macron Postpones Visit to Germany Amid Unrest in France
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 12:15pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron has informed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier that he will not be able to visit Berlin as scheduled next week due to unrest continuing in France, the German Presidency said on Saturday.
What Types of Tanks Does Ukraine Have and How Many are Left?
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 11:33am EDTThe NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine has demonstrated the folly of early 21st century predictions about tanks becoming obsolete in the conflicts of the future, with both sides flooding the battlefield with heavy armor. The conflict has also shattered a popular myth about the supposed superiority of NATO’s expensive “high-tech” tanks.
Around the World: Watch Joe Biden’s Top Five Geographic Blunders
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 10:40am EDTUS President Joe Biden has an impressive track record of “going off script” and serving up blunders and word salads.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches ESA’s ‘Dark Universe’ Mission
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 10:33am EDTThe European Space Agency (ESA) Dark Universe mission is a proposed space mission that aims to explore the dark universe – the vast space beyond the visible universe, which includes dark matter and dark energy.
Hungary’s Orban: ‘Weak Nations Will Perish, Strong Will Survive’
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 9:18am EDTEarlier, Viktor Orban emphasized that Budapest needs to boost the country’s military capabilities, as only a strong national army can guarantee the country’s security, and European countries cannot rely on the US alone for defense.
Russian Scientists Design Exoskeleton For Special Military Op Veteran
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 9:11am EDTThe EXAR-34 exoskeleton for rehabilitation of patients with arm injuries and disorders was first developed in 2013 by a team of scientists from Russia’s Volgograd Medical University led by Professor Alexander Vorobyov.
EU’s Borrell Hints at ‘Very Important Events’ Related to Ukraine to Be Revealed Soon
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 8:38am EDTAmid circulating speculation of peace negotiations on the situation in Ukraine expected in July, Moscow has underscored it never has refused to engage in dialogue with Kiev. However, there are no prerequisites currently to “build at least some kind of a dialogue,” presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov noted earlier.
Astronomical Intrigue: NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Saturn’s New Look
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 8:30am EDTNASA’s Webb Space Telescope has revealed Saturn’s awe-inspiring realm of dark elegance – an unusual dark silhouette, dramatically offset by its brilliantly luminescent icy rings – in a photo.
Al-Nassr Appoints New Head Coach on Ronaldo’s Recommendation – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 8:08am EDTFive-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo transferred to Al-Nassr on 30 December 2022. His contract is for two years and his salary is 200Mln euros a year, making him the highest paid athlete in the world.
Scott Ritter: Ukraine’s Growing Addiction to Foreign Mercenaries
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 8:00am EDTA Russian missile strike on a popular restaurant in the city of Kramatorsk has set off a wave of discussion over the presence of foreign military personnel in Ukraine.
Musk vs. Zuckerberg: How Two Tech Moguls Match Up in Cage Fight
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 7:25am EDTNew twists have emerged in the saga of a proposed mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fight between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta* boss Mark Zuckerberg.
Putin, Palestine’s Abbas Discuss Events in Russia, Middle East Conflict – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 6:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Moscow’s recent efforts for ensuring law and order in the country, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Defiant Tony Blair Insists Ousting Saddam Hussein Was ‘Important Thing to Do’
Sputnik - Jul 1st 2023 6:58am EDTThis past March marked the 20th anniversary of the US and UK-led invasion of Iraq. The war, launched on the false pretext of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and Saddam Hussein’s alleged cooperation with al-Qaeda*, claimed up to a million lives, and brought Iraq to the precipice of failed state status.