A preliminary bill obliges Google, Twitter, Facebook and others to better prevent fraudulent advertisements. With these types of ‘ads’, scammers lure you to a fake survey that redirects you to a dangerous website. ‘This was not allowed to be shown on TV’, ‘This well-known Belgian became rich thanks to […]
Russia threatens to cut off gas supplies to Europe if the West goes ahead and boycotts Russian oil. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. “That would have catastrophic consequences for the global gas distribution and will double the price of oil,” Novak said. He’s talking about potential prices of […]
Australia plans a new military base for nuclear submarines on its east coast. “The establishment of a second submarine base on our east coast will enhance our strategic deterrent capability,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday. He mentioned three possible locations for the base: Brisbane in the state of […]
At least 30 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the Pakistani city of Peshawar. The attack was during Friday prayers. According to local media, two terrorists went to the mosque and shot at police officers who were […]
Russian radio station Echo Moskvy is shutting down after being taken off the air due to critical coverage of the war in Ukraine. The independent station attracted some 1.8 million listeners daily. The board of directors of Echo Moskvy has decided by a majority to close the radio station, […]
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky accuses Russia in a video message of wanting to “eradicate” Ukraine and its history. He calls on countries worldwide not to remain neutral. Zelensky, himself of Jewish descent, also asks the Jews “not to remain silent”. On Tuesday, there was a Russian rocket attack on […]
The German sports equipment manufacturer Adidas has drawn a line under its American brand Reebok. The sale of Reebok to the American Authentic Brands Group for 2.1 billion euros has been completed, Adidas announced on Tuesday. Authentic Brands Group, which owns brands such as Forever 21, Barney’s New York […]
Major world powers show a “criminal” lack of leadership regarding climate. UN chief Antonio Guterres said that after the appearance of another alarming report from the IPCC climate panel on global warming. The risks of flooding and wildfires are increasing, the panel concludes. The most vulnerable people and ecosystems […]
Russian President Putin may want to go further than just an invasion of Ukraine. At least that’s what US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says. Satellite images show how Russia is also building up troops on the Belarusian border with Poland. Russia has gathered troops, armed vehicles, artillery, and […]
Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has reacted with shock at the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. “Despite the omens, this morning was a great shock, and our condolences go out to the Ukrainian people,” the president said. He also said it is understandable that Finns want to join the NATO […]
