Donald Trump is blocking the new US sanctions on Russia from taking effect. Approved by Congress, the sanctions were intended to further punish Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine.
World politicsDolly Parton is being honored for longer than Donald Trump’s close associates. For seven days, the official US flags will fly at half-staff.
EntertainmentDarline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham, who was appointed this summer, is the Republican Senate candidate in South Carolina. She won the second round of the election with the support of President Donald Trump.
World politicsThe EU is preparing a 17th sanctions package against Russia – and hopes to coordinate it with the USA, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to AFP.
World politicsIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs down from his decision to appoint Eli Sharvit, former commander of the Israeli navy, as the new head of the security service Shin Bet.
WorldDonald Trump's attack on Volodymyr Zelenskyj causes a rift within the Republicans. But the criticism is far from loud – which further underscores the US's complete turnaround in the Ukraine issue, according to American analysts.
ConflictsEurope needs a common defense, believes the war-torn Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. He also gives a kick to Nato, whose decisions he thinks are being blocked by the Russian President Vladimir Putin at present.
WorldThe intended American Justice Minister Matt Gaetz is fighting to maintain his political future after allegations of buying sex. Republicans in the House of Representatives' ethics committee voted against publishing a report on the suspicions against Gaetz.
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