CNN — A new expanded law on “foreign agents” in Russia comes into force Thursday, signifying an intensifying crackdown on free speech and opposition under President Vladimir Putin that has accelerated as his fortunes in Ukraine have deteriorated. It’s also further evidence of Russia’s determination to root out what it sees as Western liberal values, … Read more

Two Palestinian terror group fighters were killed in heavy clashes with Israeli troops that broke out during a pre-dawn arrest raid near the northern West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp. The Israel Defense Forces said special forces from the Haruv and Duvedan units entered the adjacent town of Wadi Burqin to arrest three Palestinians suspected of … Read more

The late queen’s lady-in-waiting has resigned and apologized after a black guest at a reception hosted by the queen consort was left feeling traumatized and violated after she questioned her repeatedly about where she “really came from”. Ngozi Fulani, the founder of the charity Sistah Space, claimed Susan Hussey moved her hair to reveal her … Read more

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday that they would be speaking with the head of NATO about involving the alliance in future operations to protect critical undersea infrastructure like gas pipelines or fiber optic cables. Store said Norway had already increased vigilance at such sites in light … Read more

Immigration and Customs Enforcement accidentally posted the names, birthdates, nationalities and detention locations of more than 6,000 immigrants who claimed to be fleeing torture and persecution to its website on Monday. The unprecedented data dump could expose the immigrants — all of whom are currently in ICE custody — to retaliation from the very individuals, … Read more

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a major political conference before year’s end where he is expected to address his increasingly tense relations with Washington and Seoul over the expansion of his nuclear and missile programs. North Korea’s state media said Thursday that Kim presided over a meeting … Read more