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March 23, 2023

Russia's Medvedev says any attempt to arrest Putin after ICC warrant would be a 'declaration of war'

Dmitry Medvedev, a Vladimir Putin loyalist, said Thursday that any attempt to arrest Putin following an arrest warrant from the ICC would amount to an act of war.

March 22, 2023

Art smuggling investigation in Bulgaria discovers unknown painting by famed US artist Jackson Pollock

A previously unknown painting created by late American artist Jackson Pollock was discovered during an art smuggling investigation in Bulgaria. The artwork could be worth $52 million.

March 22, 2023

Prince William thanks troops during secret mission to base along Ukraine border

Prince William is visiting troops, refugees and meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda during a surprise two-day mission to Poland to show royal support for Ukraine.

March 22, 2023

US offers Slovakia a dozen new military helicopters as compensation for supplying Ukraine with a fleet of jets

In a deal worth $1 billion, Slovakia plans to provide Ukraine fighter jets worth $340 million. In return, the United States plans to give Slovakia 12 new military helicopters.

March 22, 2023

Russia criticizes West's reaction to Xi Jinping's visit as 'deeply hostile'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that the West has had a “deeply hostile” reaction to Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting with Vladimir Putin this week in Moscow.

March 22, 2023

One country's leader uses AI bot to tell him what voters want

Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca has employed the use of artificial intelligence in government policymaking. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains pros and cons.

March 21, 2023

Swiss government suspends bonus payouts to Credit Suisse employees

Switzerland's government is suspending bonus payouts to Credit Suisse staffers. They do not plan on blocking bonus payments for employees from last year.

March 21, 2023

Italian police seize cache of drugs decorated with face of Mafia leaders

Italian authorities this week seized a cache of drugs packaged with the faces of notorious mafia leaders at a warehouse in the southern region of Sicily.

March 21, 2023

Badgers burrowing under Dutch train tracks leads to delays

Badgers burrowing under Dutch train tracks have led to delays and cancellations on at least two lines. Since badgers are protected animals rail officials must seek permission to move them.

March 21, 2023

Greta Thunberg to receive honorary doctorate from Finnish university

The University of Finland's Theory Faculty will award Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg with an honorary doctorate in late Spring.