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Next week, several heads of state and ministers of defense will gather in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 NATO Summit. The three-day gathering will “address the challenges facing the Alliance” and discuss how to “further strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence” in the 21st century. At the top of the agenda will be NATO’s deterrence and defense…

The Olympiastadion in Berlin forms the backdrop for an eye-catching 2024 European Championship quarter-final tie between the Netherlands and Turkey on Saturday.Despite earning a knockout berth as one of the best-ranked third-place finishers, Ronald Koeman’s side are among the favourites to lift the trophy on July 14.The Dutch showed glimpses of…

The Conservative Party had become accustomed to almost being the Manchester City of politics.A blue, winning machine for so long that some of its key players could barely remember anything else.But their streak - that delivered Tory prime ministers in four elections in a row - has been brought to a dramatic end.Many Tories, both winners and…

SAN FRANCISCO – As the organizer of a major July Fourth event in downtown Los Angeles every year, Robert Gonzalez is keenly aware a crowd of 25,000 will expect a thrilling, innovative show in the entertainment mecca.Gonzalez and his team running the Gloria Molina Grand Park took a big gamble a year ago, replacing the traditional fireworks…

Earlier this year, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Rules on Voluntary Administrative Site Blocking, or Memorandum Circular No. 2023-025, became effective. This legally enables internet service providers (ISPs) to block websites that distribute infringing content or pirated material. By restricting access…

The British election has gone to the dogs.If you were watching news coverage of the election in the U.K., you would be forgiven for thinking canines were going to polls. In fact, they were.…

Two Toronto city councillors are asking for staff to develop a rats reduction strategy to deal with infestations by late half of next year — but some say the problem needs immediate action. “We see them running around. It’s disgusting,” said Liza Lukashevsky, owner of The Nut House near Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue.…

The Chinese- and Russian-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or the SCO, has formally approved membership of Russia's ally Belarus. The SCO Heads of State Council took place in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on Thursday following bilateral talks on the previous day. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart…

WARSAW: Poland has sought border guards and police support from Finland, Germany and Greece to help secure its border with Belarus, said a senior official on Thursday. The official told reporters that preparations are underway and these nations are very experienced in border protection especially, Greek has vast experience. The…

England Test captain Ben Stokes has declared his side “will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket”.The bizarre claim was shown during a documentary about the 2023 Ashes series, released by the ECB this past week.The documentary has already sparked headlines by revealing several English players’…