Putin points an accusing finger at the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for Russia’s problems.
Discover the 5 safest countries in the world in 2026
The world will be less peaceful in 2026 than it was a year earlier, but a small group of countries remain remarkably stable. According to the Global Peace Index, the peace situation deteriorated in 99 countries, though Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Ireland in particular remain at the top of the rankings. This is according to the 2026 Global Peace Index.
Musk releases film that was banned in Germany
Elon Musk has given Armie Hammer’s comeback a major boost. The tech billionaire shared the new film “Citizen Vigilante” on X, instantly bringing director Uwe Boll’s controversial action film to a much wider audience. Boll had made the film available for free on the platform for 48 hours just before that.
Trump threatens to “finish the job militarily”
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again lashed out at Iran following new U.S. attacks on Iranian targets and tit-for-tat exchanges of fire in the region around the Strait of Hormuz. On his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote that the U.S. may reach a point where it will be “forced” to “finish the job militarily”—a mission he claims has already begun successfully. “If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist,” he warned.
First pride since Orbán's departure a huge success in Budapest
Tens of thousands of people took part in Budapest Pride on Saturday, the first since the departure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The parade crossed the Elizabeth Bridge over the Danube, among other places, and took place amid a scorching heat wave. According to an AFP journalist, turnout was lower than in 2025 but higher than in previous years, when approximately 35,000 people participated.
Popular Russian blogger threatens military uprising against Putin
A video of a Russian veteran threatening Putin with mutiny has already been viewed millions of times on social media.
Westerners who traveled to Moscow in search of traditional values return empty-handed
Is Russia the promised land for those who are frustrated by the erosion of moral standards and want to return to traditional values? BBC World set out to investigate and sought out Westerners who are openly anti-woke and have moved to Russia.
Russia moves air defense systems to Putin's residence
Russia is relocating a significant portion of its air defense systems to strategic targets around Moscow, Valdai, and the Crimean Bridge, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to him, the redeployment shows that the Kremlin is primarily seeking to protect its most important symbolic and military locations, while other parts of Russia are becoming more vulnerable to Ukrainian drone attacks.
Heat causes ice on Swiss glaciers to melt at record speed
Swiss glaciers are once again losing ice at an alarming rate this year, due to the ongoing heat wave in Europe. According to Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS), the snow and ice cover that built up last winter will have completely melted away by Monday. This means that the so-called “glacier loss day” will once again occur exceptionally early.
Romans teach tourists a handy trick during ongoing heat wave
When the summer heat in Rome becomes unbearable, residents are increasingly seeking relief underground. After all, beneath the city lies a vast network of catacombs, caves, tunnels, and ancient ruins where the temperature remains remarkably constant, usually around 17 to 18 degrees.