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24 June 2026

How Ukrainians sabotaged the Nord Stream pipeline

A book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the underwater operation that, in September 2022, brought down the $20 billion Russian-German gas project.

22 June 2026

Former head of US intelligence under the influence of a guru

For nearly a year, a journalist from the Washington Post traced the origins of hundreds of confidential memos.

19 June 2026

Iran has armed clandestine cells in Iraq to carry out attacks in the Gulf

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set up secret cells in Iraq tasked with carrying out attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces, according to eight Iraqi sources quoted by Reuters.

15 June 2026

In Israel, Netanyahu faces criticism following the Trump-Iran deal

The Israeli Prime Minister is facing a barrage of criticism from both his opponents and his allies following the announcement of a deal that many in Israel see as a capitulation.

10 June 2026

Ukraine is disrupting Russian logistics and begins to turn the tide of the war

By targeting roads, railways and convoys far from the front line, Kyiv is depriving the Russian army of fuel and reinforcements, and is regaining ground for the first time since 2023.

8 June 2026

Berlin announces the end of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has advised Emmanuel Macron to abandon plans for a joint fighter jet, given the lack of agreement between the defence industries of the two countries.

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