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North Korean workers in Russia face slave-like conditions

International August 12, 2025 at 13:48

Thousands of North Korean workers in Russia are being sent to work in slave-like conditions to fill a huge labour shortage exacerbated by Russia's...

ON THIS DAY: Nuclear non-proliferation treaty signed (1968)

On this Day July 1, 2025 at 11:25

On this day in 1968, the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) was signed in New York by the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet...

North Korea raises tensions with recent missile launch

International November 5, 2024 at 07:16

North Korea launched a volley of short-range ballistic missiles early this morning, South Korean armed forces announced. This marks the second weapons test in...

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Ukrainian arrested in Italy over Nord Stream blast

International August 21, 2025 at 16:40

German prosecutors say a Ukrainian man has been arrested...

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security

International August 21, 2025 at 16:38

European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share”...

Environmental groups call for accountability over Akamas violations

Cyprus August 21, 2025 at 16:16

Environmental organisations in Cyprus are calling for urgent transparency...

Scandal: tourist filmed pole dancing on Turkey flagpole

International August 21, 2025 at 16:14

A scandal has erupted in Turkey after a tourist...