Archaeologists uncover France’s deepest shipwreck: ‘As if time froze’
Researchers suspect vessel was carrying cargo of ceramics made in Italian coastal region of Liguria in the 16th century
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Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel
The State Department has formally told Congress that it plans to sell more than $7 billion in weapons to Israel US Department of Defense announced on Friday that the State Department has approved military sales to Israel totaling more than $7 billion, including thousands of bombs and missiles. It comes as a fragile hostage release and ceasefire…
Trump officials push back against Musk initiative – media
Cabinet-level officials have reportedly instructed their departments to disregard a request for an activity report An instruction by Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump’s government efficiency czar, for federal workers to summarize their weekly activities or risk termination has reportedly prompted resistance among senior officials. On Saturday, Musk announced on X that all government employees…
White House wants Zelensky to hold elections – Trump envoy
Officials in Washington have reportedly discussed pushing Kiev to hold a vote as part of an initial truce with Moscow Washington wants Kiev to have presidential and parliamentary elections, potentially by this year’s end, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing President Donald Trump’s special envoy for the Ukraine conflict, Keith Kellogg. According to the report, Kellogg…
Pentagon and US intel chiefs sidelined from Iran‑Israel discussions – media
President Donald Trump is reportedly relying on a small group of lower-profile aides as he weighs military intervention US President Donald Trump has excluded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from high-level discussions on the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, NBC News and the Washington Post have reported, citing senior administration officials….
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 17: Field hospital without surgeon general — Pope Francis’ cracks laid bare
No sledgehammer against sinners on the fringe, yes—but what of the scalpel? Did the synodal pope cede the helm of his field hospital church? An ancient ethical maxim, traditionally ascribed to Chilon of Sparta — one of the illustrious Seven Sages of Greece — and transmitted through the revered writings of Diogenes Laërtius, counsels that…
Hit the road with Roly: Summer packets for on-the-go fun
Planning a family vacation this summer? Don’t forget the essentials—sunscreen, beach towels, and Roly’s Road Trip Summer Packets! Brand new this summer, these travel-ready workbooks from Education.com are your new go-to for keeping kids busy, happy, and learning from the driveway to your destination. Exclusively available to Premium members, each printable packet is loaded with:…
Ukrainians increasingly refused asylum status Germany – data
Applicants from the country are reportedly among those most frequently denied, only second to Syrians Nearly one in five applicants rejected asylum status in Germany during the second half of last year was a Ukrainian citizen, RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) reported on Saturday, citing the federal government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry from the Left Party….
Vance blasts ‘Orwellian’ German laws
The US and the EU should reject the “lunacy” of those who “criminalize speech”, the American vice president has said The criminalization of free speech in the EU could put a “strain” on relations between Washington and its allies there, US Vice President J.D. Vance said on Monday, calling on Western nations on both sides…
Poland to question ex-justice minister over spyware
Donald Tusk’s government has accused its predecessor of using Israel’s Pegasus program against political opponents A Warsaw court has ordered the arrest of former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, unless he testifies before a parliamentary committee investigating the alleged use of Israeli-made spyware against the current ruling coalition. Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government has claimed that…