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China Now Viewed More Positively Than U.S. in Majority of Countries Surveyed

China Now Viewed More Positively Than U.S. in Majority of Countries Surveyed

The favourable views of China have reached record highs in many countries, while perceptions of the United States have worsened, according to a Pew poll.

July 16, 2026
Ukraine: Protests Against Defence Minister’s Dismissal Erupt in Several Cities

Ukraine: Protests Against Defence Minister’s Dismissal Erupt in Several Cities

“Bring Fedorov back!” Central Kyiv witnessed more than a thousand people gather, singing the Ukrainian national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags, and chanting “shame.”

July 16, 2026
Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills Two Ahead of Starmer Visit

Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills Two Ahead of Starmer Visit

The attack hit two districts in the Ukrainian capital, killing two people, including a teenager.

July 16, 2026
Iran Launches New Attacks on U.S. Bases as Washington Expands Airstrikes

Iran Launches New Attacks on U.S. Bases as Washington Expands Airstrikes

Tehran hit U.S. military bases in Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight.

July 16, 2026
England: Afghan Imprisoned for Raping “Vulnerable” Man

England: Afghan Imprisoned for Raping “Vulnerable” Man

The migrant sex offender coerced his victim after a chance encounter in a Leicester park.

July 16, 2026
Starlink Wars: UK Urged To Prepare for Orbital Combat

Starlink Wars: UK Urged To Prepare for Orbital Combat

Think tank pushes for conceptual change as the precursor to conducting offensive wars in space.

July 15, 2026
Man Arrested for Threatening To Kill Farage

Man Arrested for Threatening To Kill Farage

The Reform UK leader was only just notified by police of a promise announced on X, formerly Twitter, to shoot him “in the head.”

July 15, 2026
Russian Drones Hit Turkish Ship

Russian Drones Hit Turkish Ship

Close to Odesa, Moscow seems unable to limit its military actions to Ukrainian targets.

July 15, 2026
Draft-Age Ukrainians Excluded from Future Protection in EU Member States

Draft-Age Ukrainians Excluded from Future Protection in EU Member States

Following a request from Kyiv, the extension of protection until 2028 excludes newly arriving men of military age but the existing rights for 4.4M current beneficiaries remain unaffected.

July 15, 2026
World Cup Riots Erupt Across France as Police Face Firework Attacks

World Cup Riots Erupt Across France as Police Face Firework Attacks

Law enforcement deployed tear gas to disperse crowds targeting officers with fireworks in Paris and Lyon following France’s defeat on Tuesday.

July 15, 2026
Lithuania: ‘Russia Could Be Planning “Targeted” Assault

Lithuania: ‘Russia Could Be Planning “Targeted” Assault

The Baltic countries are increasingly concerned by the threat of hybrid warfare—and worse—initiated by the Putin regime.

July 15, 2026
Czech PM Facing EU Criminal Investigation

Czech PM Facing EU Criminal Investigation

Once again Andrej Babiš’ business interests are being cited as a potential conflict of interest.

July 15, 2026