33 Years Later, Chuck Norris’ Most Iconic Western Remains The Gold Standard The martial-arts icon crafted the archetype for countless TV show action heroes to come. Inverse · Mar 20
Pete Hegseth announces Trump’s new ‘Greater North American’ Western Hemisphere map — it’s the US against ‘the global south’ The Western Hemisphere is getting a MAGA makeover. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus and Gulf allies Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5
French probe reveals Russian security agents on seized shadow tanker Two Russian nationals working for a private security company were confirmed to have been onboard a tanker seized by France in September, sources told French media. The vessel was suspected to be part of the Kremlin’s shadow fleet, carrying Russian oil and gas to evade Western sanctions. Euronews · Feb 23
French Court to consider jurisdiction over captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker A French court will consider whether it has jurisdiction over the Chinese captain of an oil tanker who failed to follow orders from the French navy off the coast of Brittany in October. With no clear national registration, the Boracay is reportedly part of Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, which allows… Radio France Internationale · Feb 23
‘India moved faster in ripping China out of telecom, social media apps’: Biden-era US official Biden-era US official Lindsey Ford has praised India’s swift crackdown on Chinese telecom gear and social media platforms, telling a Congressional hearing that New Delhi acted far more decisively than Western nations in countering Beijing’s technology footprint. The Times of India · Feb 18
Thousands of Libyans gather for the funeral of Gadhafi’s son who was shot and killed this week Thousands have converged in northwestern Libya for the funeral of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi The Independent UK · Feb 6
What to know about the attacks in Nigeria that killed over 160 people Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in attacks on two villages in Western Nigeria, according to a lawmaker The Independent UK · Feb 5
Missing 'Yellowstone'? This neo-Western crime drama is a great replacement —stream it now on Paramount+ Running for six seasons, 'Longmire' focuses on a sheriff investigating major crimes in big-sky Wyoming — here's why 'Yellowstone' fans should tune in Tom’s Guide · Jan 25
Some Western-supplied air defence systems in Ukraine out of ammo at critical time, Zelenskyy says The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country's allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks. Euronews · Jan 16
Dark vessels: how Russia steers clear of Western sanctions with a shadow fleet A shadow fleet of almost 1,000 ageing tankers – totalling 18.5 percent of global capacity – has been used since 2022 to dodge Western oil sanctions. These flag-hopping vessels with opaque ownership and frequent name changes ferry crude oil to Chinese "teapot" refineries from states including Russia, Venezuela and Iran. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
US air strikes in northern Nigeria: possible windfalls, as well as dangers A month before the US carried out its Christmas day attack on militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, president Donald Trump had declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern”. This was due to the alleged killing of Christians by terrorist groups in the country. Trump… The Conversation · Dec 31, 2025
Macron demands 'robust security guarantees' before any Ukraine territorial talks Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia. Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2025
Poland closes airports after Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine Russian drones struck the Kharkiv region for a third night in a row, and also targeted the western cities of Lviv and Ternopil, prompting Poland to close two airports and deploy jets to secure Polish airspace. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
Fortune · Nov 13, 2025 Russia's first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted AIdol has some work to do before it can catch up to its western competition.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025 Starmer calls Western Balkans Europe’s ‘crucible’ as he kicks off summit The Prime Minister is hosting leaders from Western Balkan nations as the UK seeks to agree further measures on deterring illegal migrants.
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025 The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion Two hundred years ago, on Oct. 26, 1825, New York Gov. DeWitt Clinton boarded a canal boat by the shores of Lake Erie. Amid boisterous festivities, his vessel, the Seneca Chief, embarked from Buffalo, the westernmost port of his brand-new Erie Canal.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 French police detain 2 crew members of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet French authorities have detained two crew members of an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet, which avoids Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 Macron Says Tanker Linked To Russia's Covert Fleet Under Investigation In France The French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that an oil tanker located near the French shoreline is linked to Russia’s covert maritime operations, which are bypassing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The tanker, identified as “Pushpa” or “Boracay,” was reportedly involved in drone flights over Denmark and…
International Business Times · Sep 28, 2025 Iran Denounces 'Unjustifiable' Return Of UN Sanctions Iran on Sunday condemned as "unjustifiable" the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.
GOBankingRates · Sep 23, 2025 How Far a $100K Salary Goes in the Western US A six-figure salary was once seen as a paycheck that could cover all your expenses and more. However, on the West Coast, $100,000 doesn't go very far.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025 Is China's SCO a counterweight to NATO or just geopolitical theatre? Once a modest Central Asian security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation now pits Beijing’s ambitions against Western dominance, with its August summit casting President Xi Jinping as a champion of a new multipolar order. But internal rifts raise doubts that it can rival NATO.
Euronews · Sep 3, 2025 Germany's foreign minister seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 Defence Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-plant As Europe Rearms German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant on Wednesday, a move hailed as boosting Western defences by NATO chief Mark Rutte.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2025 Turkey eyes Ukraine peacekeeping role but mistrust clouds Western ties Turkish armed forces could play a major role in securing any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. For Ankara, this would be a chance to reassert itself at a time when many fear it is being sidelined by Western allies.