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Hey, Big Spender! Denmark to Drastically Boost War Chest Over Next Decade
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:28am EDTThe ambitious draft budget that envisages showering Denmark’s severely understaffed and overstretched military with gold follows a spending spree that involves several massive aid packages to Ukraine and pledges to reach NATO’s spending target already this year.
Swedish TV Goes ‘Full Woke’ With Series ‘Blackwashing’ Nation’s Historical Figures
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:14am EDTHistorical whites played by non-whites has become a trend in recent years, particularly in the UK and the US. Conversely, having a white actor play a historic person of color would be considered outrageous or even racist, which, according to some, exposes the double standards of “woke” culture.
Drone Falls on Territory of Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Region
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:06am EDTKRASNODAR (Sputnik) – A drone has fell on the territory of the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, the infrastructure of the plant was not damaged, the regional operational headquarters said on Wednesday.
Children to Be Еvacuated From Russia’s Belgorod Region After Ukrainian Shelling
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 2:46am EDTThe Belgorod region has suffered repeated shelling from Ukraine since the start of Russia’s special military operation with the districts of Shebekinsky and Graivoronsky, in particular, coming under an incessant barrage from Ukrainian forces.
Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Vile West’s Position on UAV Attacks Against Moscow
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 2:04am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The position of Western countries on the drone attacks on Moscow is “absolutely vile,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that the West comments only on what it wants to comment.
China ‘Already’ World Leader, Signaling Erosion of US-Run Middle East System – Chomsky
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 1:33am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – China has already become a world leader and its entering the Middle East arms market shows the erosion of the system in the region that has been run by the United States for 80 years, prominent US academic and philosopher Noam Chomsky told Sputnik.
US Gives Ukraine ‘Kind of License’ for War Against Russia – Antonov
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:51am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is giving Ukraine “a kind of license” to continue clashes with Russia by publicly ignoring the recent drone attacks on Moscow, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
Shelling of Poultry Farm in LPR Kills 4, Injures 16 People
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:28am EDTLUGANSK (Sputnik) – Four people have been killed and another 16 have been injured in a shelling of a poultry farm in the village of Karpaty in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), the LPR office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine’s war crimes (JCCC) said on Wednesday.
Chomsky: Europe May Face Decline, Deindustrialization by Staying in ‘US-Dominated System’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:17am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Europe will experience a likely decline and deindustrialization if it chooses to stay within the system dominated by the United States, renowned US academic and philosopher Noam Chomsky told Sputnik.
Emerald Green Venetian Canal Water Explained
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:07am EDTThe city’s famous canals were so jaw-droppingly green that they nearly resembled the Chicago River during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
AI Poses Existential Threat to Humanity, Tech Leaders Warn
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:01am EDTUnlike a previous message calling for a pause on AI development, the latest open letter to note how much damage the field could cause has been signed by some of the industry’s biggest players.
Russian Envoy Urges UN Commissioner to React to Rights Violations in Moldova
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 11:36pm EDTGENEVA (Sputnik) – Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG), Gennady Gatilov, urged UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to publicly react to violations of the Russian-speaking population’s rights of Moldova.
Photo: North Korea Vows New Satellite Launch as Seoul Recovers Suspected Rocket Debris
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 11:15pm EDTPrior to the launch, North Korea issued a warning that it would be launching a reconnaissance satellite in response to ongoing military drills begin carried out near the Korean Peninsula.
New Docs ID Big Names Who Maintained Ties With Epstein Long After Child Sex Conviction
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:59pm EDTNew emails revealed another group of wealthy and influential celebrities who continued to dine with the disgraced pedophile alleged to have worked with US intelligence long after his conviction for sex crimes against children.
The Cancel McCarthy Caucus
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:10pm EDTIt took 15 ballots and four days to elect Kevin McCarthy to the role of House speaker in January after days of negotiations within his own party. He was only able to sway fellow Republicans after he made a commitment to rein in spending, a commitment posing significant challenges for him amid the debt ceiling […]
State Department Won’t Say If It’s Helping Free American Jailed for Criticizing Ukraine
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:01pm EDTA spokesman for the State Department admitted the agency was aware of the detention of a US citizen facing nearly a decade in a Ukrainian jail for his public criticisms of the Zelensky regime – but wouldn’t say if they plan to do anything about it.
Conservative US Lawmakers Eye Ousting McCarthy Over Debt Ceiling Deal With Biden
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 8:51pm EDTThough House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members have previously pledged to vote against the debt ceiling agreement, Tuesday marked the first day a GOP lawmaker called to remove the House speaker over it.
1House Panel to Hold FBI Chief in Contempt Over Failure to Provide Biden ‘Criminal’ Docs
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 7:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Oversight Committee will take steps to hold Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the agency refused to provide unclassified records pertaining to an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden, committee chairman James Comer said.
US Air Force to Become Partially Pilotless in 10-15 Years – Milley
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 7:04pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Air Force will become partially pilotless in the next 10-15 years amid the ongoing fundamental change in technology, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said on Tuesday.
Emergency Sirens Sound in Japan, South Korea as North Korea Launches ‘Projectile’
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:57pm EDTVarious sirens and evacuation alerts were issued to residents in Japan and South Korea early Wednesday after officials reported a ‘projectile’ had been launched by North Korean officials.
Video: Probe Launched After Pack of Teens Attack US Marines During Holiday Weekend
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:43pm EDTThe brawl is said to have unfolded after one of the Marines asked the group of teens to stop lighting fireworks after he’d been struck with debris. Officials have yet to identify any of the teenaged fighters.
Photo: Astronomers Spot Erupting Water Geyser on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:19pm EDTAlthough most of the solar system’s planets and moons are inhospitable places, a handful of worlds have been selected by astronomers as likely candidates for hosting life. Two of Saturn’s moons, Titan and Enceladus, are on the list, despite their great distance from the Sun.
Up to One-Third of Planets in Small Stars’ ‘Goldilocks’ Zones Could be Habitable
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:04pm EDTA new study has found that as many as one-third of planets found around the smallest type of star are likely to be able to host life.
IAEA Chief Puts Forth 5 Principles to Protect Zaporozhye NPP
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:44pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday proposed five principles to protect the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, including a ban on shelling toward and from the site.
US Military Accuses China of ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ During South China Sea Intercept
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:32pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday that a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot performed an “‘unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” while intercepting a US Air Force RC-135 aircraft over the South China Sea last week.