The Atlantic
France: The Ally Who Will Never Let Us Forget We Owe Them Money and Also Croissants
The Franco-American alliance: a 250-year saga of loans, wars, betrayals, and really good bread.
2026-07-09
The Atlantic
The Guardian Europe
Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Drone Attacks on Refineries Leave Drivers Staring at Empty Pumps
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian drone strikes cause fuel shortages; meanwhile, missiles and drones rain on Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv.
2026-07-08
The Guardian
Trump Ditches Fancy New Plane for Old Reliable, Claims It's to Show Off to the Troops (Not Because of Iran)
Trump swaps flashy new Qatari jet for old Air Force One after spending NATO summit claiming Iran is out to kill him, insists it's just to show off the plane to soldiers.
The Guardian
Kentucky Governor Wants to Know What’s Up With Mitch McConnell, Because Apparently ‘No Comment’ Isn’t a Health Update
Andy Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to please share a health update, because the current strategy of ‘mysterious silence’ isn’t reassuring anyone.
The Guardian Europe
Trump Declares Iran MoU 'Over,' Calls Them 'Scum,' Then Hints Talks Could Continue - Classic
Trump calls Iran 'cuckoo,' declares MoU over, then hints talks might continue - while Iran retaliates against US strikes and oil prices spike. Diplomacy, everyone.
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine Drones Take Aim at Kremlin's 'Shadow Fleet' While Russia Keeps Missiling Kyiv, Because Why Not
Ukraine drones harass Russia's shadow fleet, Russia missiles harass Kyiv, and everyone argues about NATO and the Olympics because why not.
2026-07-07
The Guardian
Ex-Nato Chief Says UK Defence Plan: Too Little, Too Late, Also a Bit Embarrassing
The UK's defence plan gets a thumbs-down from the guy who wrote the review, just in time for a chilly Nato summit.
2026-07-06
BBC Politics
Treasury Still Views Defence Spending as a Black Hole, Not a Growth Engine, Says Ex-Minister
John Healey says the Treasury treats defence spending like a cost rather than an investment, leaving the UK lagging on NATO pledges and creating a £5bn hole for the next PM.
The Guardian Europe
Russia Kills 14 in Kyiv Ahead of NATO Summit; Zelenskyy Urges 'Strong Decisions'
Russia kills 14 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit; Zelenskyy demands action as Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries and EU uncovers Hungarian spy ring in Brussels.
2026-07-02
The Guardian
Russia Tries a Little Urban Renewal in Kyiv, Sets Hotel on Fire for Ambiance
Russia brings the party to Kyiv with drones and missiles, setting a hotel on fire and injuring five, while Poland scrambles jets and Zelenskyy cuts his Dublin trip short.
2026-06-29
The Guardian
UK Defence Secretary Buys £1.5bn Worth of Drones, Promises to Look People in the Eye
UK defence secretary buys £1.5bn in drones to deter Russia and Iran, predecessor quit over funding gap, and NATO chief is cautiously optimistic.
2026-06-26
SpaceNews
Spanish Startup FOSSA Raises $10.5M to Build Sovereign Satellite Network, Because Who Doesn't Want Their Own Space Internet?
Spanish startup FOSSA raises $10.5M to build a sovereign satellite network, because apparently having your own space internet is the new national pastime.
The Good Times
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