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In its annual threat assesment report published on Tuesday, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said both Putin and Zelenskyy are interested in continuing discussions with the United States on how to end the war and have shown a willingness to experiment with partial ceasefires. “However, both leaders, for now, probably still see the risks of a longer war as less than those of an unsatisfying settlement. For Russia, positive battlefield trends allow for some strategic patience, and for Ukraine, conceding territory or neutrality to Russia without substantial security guarantees from the West could prompt domestic backlash and…
Updated: 28/03/2025 – 14:11 GMT+1As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyo’s parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying ‘hanami’ picnics, celebrating the season’s arrival ahead of this weekend’s full bloom. … More Tourists and locals flocked to Tokyo’s popular spots on Friday to admire Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, as the delicate pink flowers neared full bloom. Many laid out picnic mats for “hanami” parties under the trees. The Meteorological Agency confirmed the blossoms’ first bloom on Monday, marking the official start of the season.Cherry blossoms, or “sakura,” usually reach their peak in late March to early April, just as the…
“Putin is doing everything he can to delay and derail any progress toward peace because he has no interest in ending the war. That’s why he keeps making these wild demands and proposals,” Kovalenko said on Telegram. “The way to limit his options is through tougher economic sanctions on Russia and by strengthening Ukraine. I hope it becomes clear by Easter if Russia hasn’t stopped the fighting by then,” he added. Ukrainian law does not permit elections under martial law, which was declared on Feb. 24, 2022 when Russia launched its all-out war. Dmytro Lytvyn, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March, with confidence in services and retail slumping. The euro area’s index fell to 95.2, deepening doubts over recovery momentum. After a fleeting spell of stability, sentiment across the European economy weakened again in March. Fading optimism in services and retail sectors pushed confidence deeper below historical levels, casting doubt over the bloc’s ability to shake off stagnation anytime soon.In a report shared Friday by the European Commission, the Economic Sentiment Indicator for March dropped 0.9 points in the European Union to 96.0, and 1.1 points in the euro area to 95.2—well…
US director Harmony Korine’s second EDGLRD production, now available online, is shallow and mind-numbingly dull First-Person Shooter nonsense. I’ve been putting off watching Baby Invasion for as long as I could, ever since it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. I’d been burned before with Harmony Korine’s first feature since starting his multidisciplinary, multimedia outfit called EDGLRD: the godawful AGGRO DR1FT. Still, open mind and all that – and considering his second movie has just been released online, I took it upon myself to finally see what the director-turned-troll had in store for audiences next, knowing that it couldn’t possibly…
The real bombshell is how much Vance and Hegseth despise Europe. This is no way for Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to find out that the two men share a “loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.” Comments such as these require a strong response; our leaders have been planning how to hit back at the U.S. and we have proof (not really). Declassified was unintentionally added to another group chat — this time on Teams. And we’re very confident the conversation we witnessed and reported below is real and not a figment of our imagination. QueenVDL: Have you read…
According to recent reports, the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have still not been claimed by family members. The investigation into their deaths revealed that the couple died of natural causes, but a week apart. The bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have reportedly still not been claimed a month after their deaths. The partially mummified bodies of the Oscar winning actor, Arakawa and their dog were found in their New Mexico home on 26 February. Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Avila said deputies found the bodies while carrying out a welfare check. Arakawa…
The comments are striking given Farage’s long support of the U.S. president. He attended Trump’s inauguration, has appeared at Trump rallies — and even received a fawning 60th birthday message from the top U.S. Republican. But Farage faces his own domestic pressure over Ukraine, with the governing Labour Party trying to paint a leader who has previously argued that NATO and the European Union provoked Putin into his invasion as soft on Russia. Since entering office in January, Trump’s administration has ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine, downplayed the prospect of an American-backed peacekeeping force on the ground and suggested…
Ferrari announced that it would increase prices for certain models up to 10% in response to Trump’s 25% auto tariffs on European car imports. The company added that its 2025 profit margins face a potential 50 basis-point reduction risk. Italy’s luxury sports car maker, Ferrari, announced in a statement on Thursday that it would raise prices by up to 10% for some models in the US. The price hikes, which will take effect from 2 April, mark the first concrete response from a European auto manufacturer to the Trump administration’s auto tariffs.The company stated that it would update its commercial…
PARIS — France’s constitutional court ruled Friday that it is constitutional to remove an elected official from office as punishment for a crime before the individual has exhausted the appeals process. While the case concerns a little-known former local representative from the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, legal scholars have followed it closely, with some arguing the decision could impact the embezzlement trial of far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Prosecutors in Le Pen’s case had asked a three-judge panel to ban her from running for office for five years and immediately execute that part of the sentence, as…