Lionel Messi arrived two years ago wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with ”Ici C’est Paris” (This Is Paris)—a favorite cry among Paris Saint-Germain fans—and to chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!” The soccer superstar will leave the team on Saturday not quite so revered. The cheers have been replaced by jeers and boos in recent weeks at…
China Prioritizing Gas Pipeline Projects With Central Asia Over Russia
June 1, 2023
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News Analysis China’s top leader Xi Jinping appears to be prioritizing cooperation with Central Asia for gas pipelines, having urged the accelerated construction of a fourth pipeline to the region during a meeting with heads of state from the five Central Asian countries in May. Meanwhile, Russia has been pushing China, without success, for the construction…
German Prosecutors Say They’ll Examine Objects Found in McCann Search in Portugal
BERLIN—German prosecutors said Thursday that they will examine objects that were found in a search in Portugal last week for clues regarding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, but can’t yet say whether they are linked to the British girl who went missing in 2007. Investigators spent three days last week searching around a dam some…
Biden Admin Approves $300 Million in Arms Package, Asks Ukraine Not to Strike Inside Russia
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, but noted that U.S. weaponry shouldn’t be used to strike within Russia. The announcement comes after Moscow was attacked by drones on May 30, which resulted in minor damage to several apartment buildings. Ukraine has denied any involvement in the attack, although…
Biden Admin Approves $300 Million in Arms Package for Ukraine, Says US Does Not Support Attacks Inside Russia
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, but noted that U.S. weaponry shouldn’t be used to strike within Russia. The announcement comes after Moscow was attacked by drones on May 30, which resulted in minor damage to several apartment buildings. Ukraine has denied any involvement in the attack, although…
Real-World Nuclear Fusion: Startup Secures Over $7 Million for Energy Machine
May 31, 2023
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A German Startup has secured millions in funding to develop a fusion energy machine that could potentially generate energy free of carbon emissions. The Munich-based startup Proxima Fusion designs fusion power plants based on the stellarator concept, with the first plant planned for sometime within the 2030s, the company said in a May 30 press release (pdf)….
Western Countries Pressure Turkey to Admit Sweden Into NATO
Western countries have been increasing pressure on Turkey to admit Sweden to NATO after it made its bid in 2022, but Ankara wants concessions before it even considers the Scandinavian nation. Potential candidates for membership in NATO must be approved by all current members. The government of Turkey said it would oppose Stockholm’s entry into…
Moscow Claims Ukrainian Military Intelligence HQ Hit by Russian Strike
May 31, 2023
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Recent Russian barrages near Kyiv included a successful strike on the headquarters of Ukraine’s military intelligence apparatus, Russian officials—including President Vladimir Putin—have said. “We have already mentioned the possibility of strikes targeting decision-making headquarters and centers,” Putin said on the evening of May 30. “The Ukrainian military intelligence headquarters, which was hit two or three…
German Police Say Teen Injured in Post-Match Brawl With French Team Has Died
FRANKFURT, Germany—A 15-year-old soccer player has died after suffering severe brain injuries during a post-match brawl with an opposing team at an international youth tournament in Germany over the weekend, officials said Wednesday. Frankfurt police said in a statement that a postmortem examination will be carried out on the teen in the coming days. A…
LIVE 9:15 AM ET: Blinken Holds Press Conference After EU-US Trade and Tech Council Meeting
May 31, 2023
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a press conference with members of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council after meeting at 9:05 a.m. ET on May 31. …
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