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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East
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U.S. Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker told member states to modernize their military infrastructure in order to move their troops from Western to Eastern Europe.
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AfD Wins Historic Elections in Two German States
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— Oct 1, 2026
The AfD’s historic victories in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania mark a major breakthrough for Germany’s far right and intensify pressure on the political firewall against cooperation with the party. Despite broader gains across Europe, far-right parties remain divided over Russia, economic policy, Europe’s future and minority rights; one analysis attributes the AfD’s eastern German support more to post-reunification transformation than to a lack of democratic experience.
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Ex-PM Says Putin Knows Ukraine Invasion Was Mistake but Won’t Negotiate
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— Oct 3, 2026
Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov says Vladimir Putin recognizes his 2022 invasion of Ukraine was based on faulty assumptions but is unwilling to admit it or negotiate, encouraged by high oil prices and divisions between the United States and Europe. Kasyanov says fear and disagreement over how to end the war persist among Russian elites, and urges Western countries to stay united and provide Ukraine with Patriot interceptors.
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Dana Whitfield
Western unity plus Patriot deliveries is the only pressure that might force Moscow to reconsider.
Europe Must Defend Spain, Or Every Western Border Will Fall
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— Aug 3, 2026
The West has reached a point where not only does it face an invasion, but also, to make things worse, it invites its own destruction.
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Wall Street Banks Pocket Nearly $32,000,000,000 As Americans Struggle To Make Ends Meet
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CHRIS TALGO: Eastern European Outage Shows Weakness Of ‘Renewable’ Energy
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— May 4, 2025
Like most of Western Europe, Spain and Portugal have been at the forefront of the green movement in recent decades. Both nations have embraced renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar, as they have…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Global Heat Spikes Tied to El Niño
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— Aug 10, 2026
Global sea surface temperatures for July 2026 reached record highs driven by El Niño, with Western Europe experiencing its hottest June–July period on record and widespread marine heatwaves across Europe. Scientists warn the exceptional warmth reflects persistent heat in the climate system, fueling droughts, wildfires and other extreme impacts around the world.
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Nike, Under Armour to Close All U.S. Stores Due to Coronavirus
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— Mar 15, 2020
U.S. sportswear retailers Nike Inc and Under Armour Inc said on Sunday they are closing all stores in the United States to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Nike stores in Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New…
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'Unprecedented' Leaks Devastate Key Gas Pipelines – Officials Suggest 'Sabotage'
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— Sep 27, 2022
Leaks in major pipelines built to carry natural gas from Russia to Western Europe have sparked investigations and accusations that sabotage might be at work. The pipelines, Nord Stream 1 and 2, are supposed to carry the…
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Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1 Million, Wreaking World Havoc
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— Apr 3, 2020
Global cases of the new coronavirus have shot past 1 million with more than 53,000 fatalities, a Reuters tally showed on Friday, as death tolls kept soaring in the United States and western Europe while the world…
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The Conservative Desk
Hacked French freezers dump food losses on free enterprise
Attackers drove supermarket fridges to 122°F across hundreds of French stores overnight. Food spoiled, fires broke out, and losses hit the tens of millions with no claim of responsibility.
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‘Unforced Error’: Energy Experts Say ‘Rush To Renewables’ Helped Trip The Switch On Spain’s Grid Crash
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— May 4, 2025
A massive blackout that left millions in western Europe in the dark has raised concerns among energy experts that the event stemmed from or was worsened by an overreliance on renewable energy. The outage, which occurred…
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NASCAR Legend Richard Childress Makes a Second Amendment-Inspired Offer to Ukraine
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— Mar 3, 2022
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the western world quickly took sides with Ukraine. Countries from all over Europe have been sending weapons and support to Ukraine, the New York Times reported. Germany is sending…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Massive Wildfires Hit Spain and France
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— Jul 19, 2026
Western Europe is contending with a severe wildfire surge driven by heatwaves, with France evacuating thousands near Bordeaux and Spain’s Guadalajara and Bedar regions experiencing deadly blazes that have claimed multiple lives, including British couple Christine and Michael Chard. Authorities warn climate-driven extremes are intensifying fire outbreaks, as Paris, Madrid and Rome mobilize extensive emergency responses amid mounting agricultural and infrastructure losses.
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Eclipse Path Expands from Arctic Russia to Western Europe
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— Aug 12, 2026
From the Hudson Valley’s 2024 total solar eclipse to the 2026 event sweeping Spain, Iceland and Greenland with partial views in the US, communities and broadcasters are coordinating public gatherings and NASA-led livestreams across multiple platforms. Forecasts point to favorable viewing conditions in parts of Wales for the UK eclipse, and observers will be treated to a night of celestial sights including a Perseid meteor shower, with viewers urged to use proper eye protection as coverage expands online and on traditional broadcasts.
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Germany Overhauls Military as F-35A Enters Production
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— Aug 19, 2026
Europe is recalibrating Ukraine policy: France’s Macron frames Western troop deployment as a carefully weighed option amid mixed NATO reactions, while Kyiv moves to legally recognize non-combat contributors and to reform mobilization within an expected timeframe. Germany advances its military modernization, notably the F-35A, and U.S. lawmakers emphasize Ukraine’s ongoing air-defense needs five years into the war, highlighting sustained international and domestic attention to Kyiv’s defense.
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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s How Medicaid Is Actually Impacting US Healthcare Affordability
Ireland Owens · 3 min · 1h
June heatwave costs UK economy over £1bn
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— Jul 23, 2026
Britain’s record June heatwave knocked about 24 million hours from the economy, costing around £1.15 billion, with an average 0.47-hour drop in weekly working hours and about 1.25 million workers not working at all during the heat week; 87% reported health-related impacts, underscoring that the UK remains insufficiently adapted to rising heat. Researchers from LSE's Grantham Institute and CMCC warn this could worsen productivity and strain health services, as a third heatwave hits Western Europe and policymakers are urged to act now.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Russia, China Sow Disinformation To Undermine Trust in Western Vaccines, EU Report Says
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— Apr 28, 2021
Russian and Chinese media are systematically seeking to sow mistrust in Western COVID-19 vaccines in their latest disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing the West, a European report said on Wednesday. From December…
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ROD BLAGOJEVICH: European Lawfare Could Lead To A New War
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— Apr 17, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent speech at the Munich Security Conference struck a powerful chord. He called out Western European leaders for their use of lawfare —the weaponization of legal systems—as a political…
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Trump hosts signing ceremony for Board of Peace; No Western Allies on Board
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— Jan 22, 2026
President Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony for his Board of Peace with more than 20 on board — but none are European allies. The ceremony occurred Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, ABC…
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