Global military expenditure rose by 2.5% in 2025 to a record $2.63 trillion (€2.23 trillion) in response to rising geopolitical tensions, according to the Military Balance 2026, released today. The …
Geography
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Palmerston, a black and white cat rescued from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home shelter, became an unlikely figure in British diplomacy by assuming official duties at the Ministry of …
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In a statement, the Direção dos Serviços de Correios e Telecomunicações said that “the delivery service for postal items, previously affected by adverse weather conditions in the country, has now …
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The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, appealed to the European Union to set a clear date for his country’s accession to the bloc and to maintain pressure on Moscow through …
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China’s railways handled 121 million passenger trips during the just-concluded Spring Festival holiday, up 11.5 percent compared with last year’s holiday period, official data showed on Tuesday. On Monday, the …
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“Prestianni is being crucified as a racist person, and I can guarantee that he is not,” stated Rui Costa, also clarifying why the club took so long to comment. “The …
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Futsal: Benfica beat Sporting in the Champions League and take advantage into the second leg (with video)
by Martim SilvaAt the Fidelidade Pavilion, inside the Estádio da Luz, four days after a 2–2 draw in the 16th round of the Portuguese futsal league, the teams went into halftime level. …
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Russia-Ukraine War: “Timor condemns all violations of human rights and international humanitarian law” (with video)
by Martim SilvaThe Nobel Peace Prize laureate highlighted the “protection of civilians, accountability of perpetrators, and safe and unhindered humanitarian access,” stressing the condemnation of “all violations of human rights and international …