Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeached by State’s House of Reps.
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:02pm EDTTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote. The impeachment is in response to allegations of illegal activities. Following the impeachment, Paxton will be temporarily suspended from his duties pending a trial in the state Senate.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeached by State’s House of Reps.
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:02pm EDTTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote. The impeachment is in response to allegations of illegal activities. Following the impeachment, Paxton will be temporarily suspended from his duties pending a trial in the state Senate.
Increase in Fake Science Publications Threatens Academic Publishing Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 7:26pm EDTThe integrity of academic publishing is facing a challenge from the proliferation of fake science publications, which are being produced at an alarming rate by commercial “editing services” or “paper mills.” The latter use AI-supported automated techniques to create fake publications for individuals, who are under pressure to advance their careers.
Increase in Fake Science Publications Threatens Academic Publishing Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 7:26pm EDTThe integrity of academic publishing is facing a challenge from the proliferation of fake science publications, which are being produced at an alarming rate by commercial “editing services” or “paper mills.” The latter use AI-supported automated techniques to create fake publications for individuals, who are under pressure to advance their careers.
Air Raid Sirens Go Off in Several Regions of Ukraine, Including Kiev – Authorities
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 6:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air raid warnings were issued in multiple regions of Ukraine late on Saturday night, including Kiev, according to air raid data from the country’s Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Putin Says Border Guards to Continue Protecting Russia’s Sovereignty Territorial Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated veterans and current service members on Border Guards Day, saying that Russian border guards will continue protecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and will ensure the movement of military and civil cargo to new constituent entities of Russia.
Texas House of Reps. Launches State’s AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Proceedings
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:22pm EDTTexas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing unprecedented impeachment proceedings launched by the state’s House of Representatives. The scandal-ridden lawyer, who was plagued by allegations of bribery, abuse of public trust, and incompetence, called on his supporters to peacefully protest the vote that could lead to his removal from office.
1Cannes Palme d’Or Winner Triet Slams French Gov’t for Repressing Pension Reform Protests
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 4:56pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French director Justine Triet, who won the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, criticized in her acceptance speech the government of French President Emmanuel Macron for “shocking” suppression of protests against the controversial pension reform.
Iraq Presents Project of Transport Network Linking Country’s South to Turkiye
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:39pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Iraqi government on Saturday unveiled a major regional transport project, dubbed Route of Development, that will link the southern part of the country with Turkiye by rail and land, as a component of Baghdad’s ambition to develop a non-oil economy.
Authorities Should Look Into Biden Family Corruption Instead of Hunter’s Tax Shenanigans
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:10pm EDTAs new revelations about the IRS probe into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs are being brought forth, a former US state senator suggests that the Department of Justice and the FBI should probably focus their attention on more serious matters related to the US president’s family.
Russia’s Cooperation With Saudi Arabia to Expand for Sake of Stability
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:02pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian and Saudi Arabian law enforcement agencies will expand cooperation for the sake of security and stability in both countries, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said on Saturday.
Ukrainians May Fly F-16s With Wing & Prayer, But Won’t Be Effective in Combat
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 2:47pm EDTThere are vested interests behind Washington green-lighting transfers of F-16s to Ukraine by its NATO allies, US military veteran, and foreign affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda told Sputnik, adding that the move is more about politics than about military support.
Saudi Delegation Arrives in Syria to Discuss Embassy Reopening
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 1:48pm EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – A Saudi Arabian technical delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus to handle the reopening of the Gulf monarchy’s embassy as the two countries have agreed to resume the official relations following an over a decade pause, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Republican Debt Ceiling Negotiator Says Deal Expected in ‘Hours or Days’
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 12:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Patrick McHenry, a Republican negotiator in US debt ceiling talks with the White House, said on Saturday that a deal on raising the government’s borrowing limit could come in hours or days.
Russian Air Defenses Destroy Kiev’s UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 12:16pm EDTEven as the United States and its allies continue to funnel weaponry to the regime in Kiev that has already displayed a willingness to use this hardware against civilian targets, the Russian military keeps showing that it can counter whatever the West provides.
IRS Whistleblower Closing in on DoJ’s ‘Cover-Up’ of Hunter Biden Case
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:36am EDTThe IRS whistleblower testified to the US Congress on Friday over the origins of the Hunter Biden criminal tax probe and the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) interference in the investigation since 2020.
Turkiye Presidential Election Runoff: Who, When, Where, What to Expect
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:02am EDTTurks cast ballots in their country’s first-ever presidential election runoff on Sunday which will define who will be at the helm of the country over the next five years. Who are the candidates and how should they perform to secure victory? Sputnik has answers to these and other questions.
Egyptian Archaeologists Unveil Two Largest Embalming Workshops Found to Date – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:37am EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – Archaeologists in Egypt unveiled on Saturday two human and animal embalming workshops, the largest known to date, at the ancient site of Saqqara located to the south of Cairo, media reported, citing Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa.
Henry Kissinger Turns 100: From Clandestine Ops Mastermind to Political Realist
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:27am EDTThe veteran strategist known for propelling a US-Soviet détente in the 1980s and laying the groundwork for ending the Cold War turned 100 on May 27. Who is Kissinger and what’s his legacy?
The Russian Knight: 110th Anniversary of Maiden Flight of World’s First Four-Engine Aircraft
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 9:59am EDTThe first-of-its-kind aircraft made its maiden flight in May 1913, reaching a speed of 100 kilometers per second and an altitude of about 100 meters.
EU Freezes $26Bln in Private Assets of Sanctioned Russians Since February 2022 – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 9:46am EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – The total value of Russian private assets frozen in the European Union under sanctions over the Russian special operation in Ukraine has reached 24.1 billion euros ($25.9 billion), German newspaper reported on Saturday, citing European Commission data.
Ukrainian Military Starts Training in Germany to Operate US Abrams Tanks – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 400 Ukrainian troops in Germany have started a training to operate the US-made M1 Abrams tanks, US newspaper reported on Saturday, citing a Pentagon spokesman.
Beijing, Seoul Agree on Semiconductor Industry Chains Amid China-US Chip Race
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:41am EDTSouth Korea delivers semiconductors both to China and the US, which continue to lock horns in a global competition to produce the best chips.
Ukraine Loses Over 260 Troops Near Donetsk – MoD
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:39am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine lost more than 260 military personnel in combat with Russian forces near the eastern city of Donetsk in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily update on Saturday.
EU Commissioner Says Twitter Quitting Bloc’s Voluntary Pact Against Disinformation
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Twitter is leaving the European Union’s Code of Practice against disinformation, for a short period until obligations reemerge under a new law, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton has announced.