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What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump

Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to steer the United Kingdom away from the wave of nationalist populism that brought Donald Trump to the forefront of global politics.…

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NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO military chief: We will make sure any Russian attack costs more than Russia could ever gain. What he said about Ukraine and the US military presence in Europe

NATO is ready to respond to any Russian aggression against an allied state and to inflict much greater losses on Moscow than any advantage it could gain. At the same…

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Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

Cracks emerge in Putin’s camp as pro-war voices turn against the Kremlin

The camp that supported Vladimir Putin’s war for years is starting to show increasingly clear signs of dissatisfaction. Russian soldiers, bloggers, and nationalists openly criticize the Kremlin, amid the lack…

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Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

Lia Savonea, a new defeat at the European Court. What does this mean for corruption in Romania?

A panel of judges from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on March 19 to acquit Marian Vanghele, the former mayor of Sector 5, for abuse of office and money…

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What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

What the documents declassified by Trump say - and don’t say - about alleged election fraud

American President Donald Trump claims that the declassified documents from his administration show that U.S. elections remain vulnerable to foreign interference, especially from China. The published information does not demonstrate…

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CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

CNN: Why Trump's speech on election fraud could be a warning sign for the 2026 elections

The speech delivered by Donald Trump on Thursday evening regarding the alleged vulnerabilities of the American electoral system did not bring new evidence or spectacular revelations. However, the timing and…

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Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

Why AUR will not get 40% in the elections. Why won't it even get 30?

There are many politicians, commentators, and journalists who wave the danger of AUR, claiming that in case of early elections, the party led by George Simion could receive around 40%…

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Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Why Russian Tankers Are Burning in the Sea of Azov - and What Ukraine Is Trying to Achieve

Within nine days, Ukraine hit 116 Russian ships, blocking traffic through the Kerch Strait, shattering Putin’s myth of an „inland sea,” and forcing Moscow to seek alternative, much more costly…

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Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

Operation Boomerang: A return to military strikes reveals no good options - for Iran or the US

When the military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran began in February, CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk invoked a principle of classical military theory. If a…

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New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

New York Times: The world is starting to pull away from America, and the consequences are already visible

Europe, as well as the traditional partners of the United States in Asia and the Middle East, are increasingly trying to reduce their dependence on Washington. States are investing in…

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What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

What happens to all of us when the great powers fight for supremacy

We should not be surprised that the center of gravity of the world is shifting. This is in line with the growth of poorer economies and their proximity to developed…

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The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The Zombification of America and a New Beginning

The breakdown of the world order is unfolding much faster than anticipated. The reality of the post-American era does not mean a world without America. As a geopolitical actor, the…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Exclusive</span> Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

Exclusive Authorities have not learned anything from the drone incident in Constanța. Tankers from Russia's phantom fleet continue to transfer oil and fuels to Romania

On the morning of July 8th, in the south of the Crimean Peninsula coast, near Yalta, the tanker BLUE was hit and rendered inoperable by a Ukrainian drone Sea Baby.…

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The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

The mobilization system of Ukraine has led to a revolt: What happened in Lviv is a strong warning for Kyiv

Approximately 200 people clashed on Wednesday with military recruitment agents and police in Lviv after a document check related to Ukraine’s mobilization campaign escalated into a street confrontation. The incident,…

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Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

Why didn't Ilie Bolojan run for president, even though he would have won? An explanation for today's crisis

 „Bolojan… has victory in his hands… being the favorite in the presidential race. He is the only one who can, through his victory, pacify the country and greatly limit the…

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What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

What options does Trump have now in Iran? Not many, and they’re all bad

President Donald Trump’s involvement in the conflict with Iran is starting to resemble a well-known optical illusion called the „Penrose stairs”: you climb up and down endlessly, but you always…

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‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

‘The boy who cried wolf’: NATO allies take Trump’s bluster in stride at crunch summit

European allies have done everything possible to put Donald Trump in a good mood at the NATO summit in Ankara. Their efforts have had mixed success – but this is…

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To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

To unlock the crisis, a sacrifice is needed. Grindeanu, increasingly vulnerable. What do the numbers say?

After two months of crisis, with a government dismissed by a vote of no confidence, a first survey has emerged, conducted by the Political Rating Agency. In broad terms, it…

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The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The judge confirms that DIICOT put on a show at Dumbrava

The strange and spectacular descent of prosecutors in Dumbrava, Bihor, has removed the political crisis from the agenda, although in reality, it has deepened it even more. The compromising operation…

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Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

Putin weighs his options: Will he test NATO after the Ankara summit?

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara on Tuesday, one of the most important questions is not only what decisions the Alliance will make, but also what Vladimir Putin’s next move…

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BUSINESS
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
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Trump allows Russia to deliver millions of tons of diesel to the US and the global market. Zelenski’s reaction
Trump allows Russia to deliver millions of tons of diesel to the US and the global market. Zelenski’s reaction
China Agrees to Drastically Cut Hybrid Car Exports to the EU
China Agrees to Drastically Cut Hybrid Car Exports to the EU
Electricity bills could rise by 20-22% this winter. What’s happening with gas and fuel prices?
Electricity bills could rise by 20-22% this winter. What’s happening with gas and fuel prices?
Taxes send orders for cheap parcels from China plunging. Deliveries and state revenues fall 72%
Taxes send orders for cheap parcels from China plunging. Deliveries and state revenues fall 72%
Global oil reserves are nearly depleted. The industry warns of the risk of further price hikes
Global oil reserves are nearly depleted. The industry warns of the risk of further price hikes
Irina Olteanu
POLITICS
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government
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Oana Gheorghiu descrie șmecheria prin care restructurarea administrației locale a fost anulată de primari
Exclusive Oana Gheorghiu: Not even the 10% reduction was respected. Mayors have set up companies where they hired those who were laid off
Emilian Isailă
Luca Niculescu outlines plans for low pensions and public sector pay. Talks on forming a new government to continue on Monday
Luca Niculescu outlines plans for low pensions and public sector pay. Talks on forming a new government to continue on Monday
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Grindeanu sets conditions for PSD to join government, warns: “We won’t hesitate to say no”
Grindeanu sets conditions for PSD to join government, warns: “We won’t hesitate to say no”
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
The parties’ reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote
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Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
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Two launches for Dacia: The models presented in Paris
Two launches for Dacia: The models presented in Paris
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Two researchers have been rewarded for a revolutionary discovery
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Two researchers have been rewarded for a revolutionary discovery
Irina Olteanu
Denmark announces a massive data leak: The number of those affected exceeds the country’s population
Denmark announces a massive data leak: The number of those affected exceeds the country’s population
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