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Kyiv's Anti-Corruption Fight Lacks the Independence It Needs to Succeed
The Ukrainian agency tasked with leading the fight against corruption needs to be independent of the administration.
Why China's Xi Might Snub Biden and Modi at G20
Chinese President Xi Jinping has yet to say whether he will attend the G20 summit in New Delhi, which begins on September 9.
Prigozhin's 'Secret' Funeral Shows Kremlin Tricks Still Work–for Now
Authorities arranged for conspicuous corteges of hearses at seemingly every St. Petersburg cemetery except for the one burying Prigozhin.
More Countries Line Up for A BRICS New World Order Outside US Influence
Calls for reforming the international order, amplified by Beijing and Moscow, are gaining traction in the Global South. Is the U.S. paying enough attention?
In Belarus, Europe's 'Last Dictator' Is Only Getting Worse With Age
While Lukashenko's fantastical rants have literally become the stuff of parody, the dictators in both Minsk and Moscow still have the most to laugh about.
Kremlin Corruption is Killing Ukrainians—and Russians
"I am serving a life sentence, where life is measured by the term of my life or the term of life of this regime," Alexey Navalny said after his sentencing.
Russia Is Not Sending Its Best People Into Battle; Ukraine's Go Willingly
"Anyone who possessed two university degrees must be a Ukrainian defender, while anyone who had served two prison terms could only be a Russian invader."
Fact Check: Trump Says Under Biden Third of Gen Z Has No Savings
Speaking in Florida, Donald Trump decried that Gen Zs and millennials didn't have a safety net.
Putin was Never Under Attack—It was All a Misunderstanding: Expert
Popular accounts of the so-called coup attempt against Putin fail to take into account the actions of senior and mid-level Russian military commanders
Fact Check: Did RFK Jr. Use Russian Photo in Campaign Ad?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr was mocked online for posting a campaign photo that appeared to be based in Russia.
U.S. Nuclear Submarines Use Controllers Similar to Missing Titanic Sub
The missing Titanic submersible has been mocked for using a seemingly basic controller, though U.S. nuclear submarines have used similar technology for years.
Trump Allies Blame Indictment on Biden, But Here's How it Works
Trump's arraignment on 37 federal felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents has caused widespread outrage among conservatives.
How Miami Is Preparing for Potential Trump Unrest
Police, marshals, FBI agents, and local officials are ramping-up security due to fears that violence could erupt when the former president arrives at court.
The New Era of Food and Agriculture
The world will need 70% more food by 2050, when our population is set to reach 10 billion.
Fact Check: Did Trump Doctor Classified Documents Footage?
Donald Trump said he has been indicted on classified documents charges, will appear in court Tuesday in Miami.
Fact Check: Did Trump Sign Into Law Felony for Which He's Indicted?
Trump announced on Thursday that he was being indicted over an investigation into classified documents.
Fact Check: Has Mark Meadows Cut 'Immunity Deal Against Trump'?
Donald Trump announced his federal indictment on Thursday after ex-colleagues testified to grand jury.
Fact Check: Tucker Carlson Says Ukraine Considered Destroying Kakhovka Dam
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson used his first Twitter show to make claims about the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam.
Fact Check: Unflattering Photo of Trump Shared on Social Media
A photo of Donald Trump looking worse for wear was shared on Twitter as Republican challengers ramp up attacks.
Do Polls Show '63 Percent of Americans Want FBI Reformed or Abolished'?
The FBI has faced intense scrutiny from House Republicans over its investigations into Donald Trump.
Fact Check: Did Disney Pay Ron DeSantis 'Huge Donations'?
DeSantis, currently being sued by Disney, is said to have "huge" sums through a campaign PAC.
Fact Check: Was The Bible Banned by School District For Being Pornographic?
Viral tweet claimed that a Utah School District had banned The Bible over its "pornographic" content