5 Applause Lines from Vivek Ramaswamy’s Stump Speech
“End” this, “shut down” that, “annihilate” the other thing. A political newcomer promises to outdo Donald Trump. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Biden Names Neera Tanden to Lead the Domestic Policy Council
Ms. Tanden, a longtime Democratic adviser, replaces Susan Rice. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Police swoop on ‘Ndrangheta mafia across Europe
Police across Europe staged a vast, coordinated operation on Wednesday (3 May) against the ‘Ndrangheta, Italy’s most powerful and wealthy mafia that controls the bulk of cocaine flowing into Europe. Some 132 people were taken into custody in early morning…
Justice Thomas’s Friend Defends Failure to Disclose Tuition Payments by Harlan Crow
The revelation by ProPublica on Thursday added to the lavish gifts and travel from the Texas billionaire that Justice Clarence Thomas has not disclosed. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Ukraine seeks more German support on Russia’s invasion and EU accession
Ukrainians have long admired Germany for its high standard of living and rule of law. However, for the past nine years, Berlin’s response to Russian aggression against Ukraine has often been a source of disappointment. With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
German coalition mulls subsidising electricity for energy-intensive industries
Germany’s three-party coalition is debating whether electricity prices for energy-intensive industries should be subsidised to prevent companies from moving production abroad. Calls to reduce the electricity bill for big industrial producers are being made by leading politicians, who, like others…
Bulgaria to lift ban on Ukrainian imports
The national ban Bulgaria imposed on certain goods coming from Ukraine will be lifted once the EU’s market stabilisation measures agreed to at the end of April come into force, the cabinet’s press service announced Wednesday. Faced with Poland, Hungary,…
Four Proud Boys, Including Enrique Tarrio, Convicted of Jan. 6 Sedition
The verdict was a blow against the far-right group and another milestone in the Justice Department’s prosecution of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the Capitol. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give…
Greek government calls Reporters Without Borders ‘unreliable’
Greece’s conservative government (EPP) lashed again against Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Wednesday, branding them “unreliable” after the publication of a report ranking Greece the worst EU country when it comes to media freedom for a second consecutive year. According…
French health minister wants ban on single-use e-cigarettes
Puffs, disposable electronic cigarettes that are very popular with youth, should be banned, French Health Minister François Braun told radio broadcaster France Inter Wednesday, adding they are a gateway to smoking for many. In France, one in 10 teenagers has…