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Slovakia’s PM says there is no military solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict Anadolu Agency
Emirates’ U.S. Assassins in Yemen Tell AllForever Wars
View from London: Five European ‘tribes’ for five European crises International Affairs
Europe’s Trump challenge: Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? Politico
How the war in Ukraine could wear Russia down in the end WaPo. Cope
Russia, the West and the ‘World Majority’ Russia Matters
Russia has long sold arms to Iran. Now Iran is returning the favor. Christian Science Monitor
Russia projects confidence as it pursues alliances to undermine West WaPo
Shipping fallout from Red Sea crisis spreads to product tankers Hellenic Shipping News
Gaza’s economy has been erased. Famine and black markets are all that remain. Mondoweiss.
Dockers stop ZIM boxship from berthing in Melbourne Container News. Trade Unionists for Palestine.
US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition Al Jazeera
Growing number of apps help automate pro-Israel activism online WaPo
Facts never got in the way of a good Viking legendChristian Science Monitor
Something Strange Happens to Wolves Infected by Infamous Mind-Altering Parasite ScienceAlert
Darwin Award in Thailand :-( Tragic British base jumper’s last post before 33-year-old plunged to his death from top of Thai tower block after his parachute failed to open Daily Mail
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Deadliest six months on Australian roads since 2010 leaves industry demanding answersGuardian. ‘Tis a mystery!
Australia must consider bringing back conscription as ‘all-out war’ with Russia looms, expert says News.com
What Comes Next After Three Americans Were Killed In A Drone Attack In Jordan? The Drive
Violence spirals as Iran’s proxies kill American soldiers The Economist. The deck: “In an election year Joe Biden is under fierce pressure to retaliate.”