Russian organisation the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), which was launched in April 2025, claims to fight disinformation. But a number of the 60-odd members of the network regularly share disinformation […]
Read MoreFrance suspends intake of Gazan evacuees over student's antisemitic posts
France announced Friday it would halt its Gaza student evacuation programme after a scholarship recipient accused of sharing antisemitic posts was ordered to leave. All Gazan arrivals will now face […]
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Read MoreFrench swimming superstar Léon Marchand claims sixth world title in style
Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after […]
Read MoreSyria forms panel to probe civilian attacks in Sweida violence
Syria’s new authorities have established a committee to investigate attacks on civilians during recent sectarian clashes in the south, officials said Thursday. July’s violence in Sweida province killed hundreds, displaced […]
Read MoreRussia's Roscosmos, NASA agree to extend ISS operations until 2028
The head of Russia’s Roscosmos said Thursday he agreed with NASA to extend International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2028. The deal, struck during US talks, preserves one of the […]
Read MoreUS imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority, PLO officials for 'undermining' peace
The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on officials of the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization for trying to “internationalise” their conflict with Israel, including by bringing cases to the […]
Read MoreRussia, Syria to deepen ties, review longstanding Assad-era agreements
Russia and Syria signaled Thursday they would bolster ties and review agreements made under the previous pro-Moscow government of ex-president Bashar al-Assad amid uncertainty over the future of two Russian […]
Read MoreHow Brazil's innovative 'Pix' payment system is angering Trump and Zuckerberg
The Pix instant payment system is used by nearly everyone in Brazil, from street vendors to major retailers. In a recent op-ed, economist Paul Krugman even touted it as the […]
Read MoreLéon Marchand smashes 200m IM world record
Léon Marchand shattered the world record in the 200m individual medley during the semifinals at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore. He has qualified for Thursday’s final, where he will […]
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