The Mystery of What Happened to a 9/11 Suspect’s Sons
A psychologist working for the C.I.A. had threatened while interrogating Khalid Shaikh Mohammed to kill one of his preteen sons. But they were never in U.S. custody. Share full article…
October 6, 2023
Trump’s Fraud Trial and McCarthy’s Ouster Show How Chaotic the GOP Has Become
A revolt in Congress. Insurgent candidacies in swing states. A likely nominee on trial. This week showed how the party has turned more insular, antagonistic and repellent to general-election voters.…
EU’s migrant-curbing agenda risks fuelling Sahel jihadists
The EU's extended borders in the Sahara Desert are crumbling as military juntas consolidate power, expel western partners, and give way to jihadist groups�
Slovak president halts military aid to Ukraine amid coalition talks
President Zuzana Čaputová moved to prevent the technocratic interim government from sending a shipment of weapons to Ukraine at a time when Robert Fico, who promised not to send “one…
Bulgaria’s pro-European government will likely survive no-confidence vote
Bulgaria’s pro-European government will likely survive a no-confidence vote scheduled for 13 October tabled by the pro-Russian radical party Vazrazhdan and the populist ITN over plans to cut coal-fired power…
Council of Europe sounds alarm over electoral practices before Polish vote
As the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party is facing its tightest election race since 20
Council of Europe urges Romania to improve psychiatric hospital conditions
Romania must take immediate action to improve the living conditions and treatment of patients in psychiatric institutions and residential care centres the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of…
Osmani: No plans to meet Vucic in Spain
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani refused to meet her Serbian counterpart in Spain until the West, including the European Union, takes measures against Belgrade following the terrorist attack in the north…
Deputy PM: Belgian EU Council presidency to protect Green Deal, LGBTIQ+
Belgium will place a strong focus on ensuring the continuation of the European Green Deal and the protection of LGBTIQ+ rights during its EU Council presidency in the first half…
Italy confirms long-term support for Ukraine despite limited resources
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged support to Ukraine as long as necessary, including reconstruction, but warned of Italy’s limited resources and changing public sentiment after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr…