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KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine has received a $3.9 billion grant from the United States via the World Bank, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday. "This is the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. In total, Ukraine will receive $7.8 billion in direct budgetary assistance from the United States this year, which will allow us to confidently pass this financial period," Shmyhal said on the Telegram messaging app.

Ukraine Receives $3.9 Billion Grant From US, Prime Minister Says

The Associated Press

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday accused Poland’s previous government of illegally spending 100 billion Polish zlotys ($25 billion) as he announced a government effort to try to recover the money. Tusk said that six months of investigations and audits had revealed widespread financial abuse, with 62 members of the previous “ruling elite” being charged so far. Tusk is a centrist who leads a broad coalition that won a national election last year on promises to restore democratic standards. The government took power in December after eight years of rule by the national conservative Law and Justice party. Law and Justice was accused by the EU of eroding democratic standards. Polish media also reported during its years in power on alleged cases of nepotism and corruption, for instance state funds going to party loyalists and foundations.

Polish leader Tusk says billions of dollars in illegal spending by predecessors uncovered

The Independent

 A diplomatic spat has erupted between Poland and Hungary that lays bare the deep tensions within Europe over how to deal with with Russia when it is waging war on Ukraine. Poland, like Germany, France and most other European nations, is a staunch ally of Ukraine while Hungary’s populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is widely considered to have the warmest relations with the Kremlin among all EU leaders.The Polish government has been openly critical of Hungary for its stance. The spat erupted when Orbán lashed out at Poland over the weekend. “The Poles are pursuing the most sanctimonious and...

A diplomatic spat erupts between Hungary and Poland over conflicting views on Russia

WashingtonExaminer

Let’s play a game: Name a major tech company that has come out of Europe in the past 15 years other than Spotify. Nothing comes to mind? That is because the European Union is a tariff cartel that crushes its own member states’ innovative prowess, overregulates any U.S. companies that do manage to penetrate, and […]

European tech protectionism is grounding our flights

Reuters

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday Russia's leadership was "hyper rational" and that Ukraine would never be able to fulfil its hopes of becoming a member of the European Union or NATO.

Hungary's Orban says Russia stands to gain as 'irrational' West loses power

Are you dreaming of owning a nice little villa in Italy? Look no further than these incredible Italian towns where you can splurge on a large home of at least 2,000-sqft for just $250,000, and at the same time enjoy the quality of life you deserve. From the sun-kissed hills...

Where to Buy a Big House in Italy for Less Than $250,000

LONDON (Reuters) - Insurers face millions of dollars in claims after a foiled attack forced three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria to be cancelled, though several providers will share out the hit, two people involved in insurance for her tour told Reuters. The concerts in Vienna were cancelled this week...

Taylor Swift Cancellations Deal Blow to Insurers, Sources Say

Germany can no longer cooperate militarily with Niger because of a lack of “trust” in relations with the West African country’s military regime, German Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday. Germany already announced on July 6 that it will end operations at its airbase in...

Germany Says Not Possible to Continue Military Cooperation With Niger

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October because of the war in Gaza and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict, sources familiar with the process said.

Turkey blocks NATO-Israel cooperation over Gaza war, sources say

LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's government ordered Venezuelan diplomats in the Andean nation to leave within 72 hours, after Venezuela's electoral authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of Sunday's election.

Peru orders Venezuelan diplomats out after contested vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Friday, reversing a three-year-old policy to pressure the kingdom to wind down the Yemen war. The State Department was lifting its suspension on certain transfers...

US to Lift Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Human trafficking remains a pressing issue in Kenya, with many young individuals, particularly women from rural areas, falling victim to exploitative schemes disguised as employment opportunities abroad. The story of Mercy Njeru exemplifies the harsh realities faced by numerous Kenyans who are lured into challenging situations overseas. In 2013, at...

Kenyan Woman Shares Her Escape from Modern-Day Slavery in the Gulf

(Reuters) - A group of Republican-led states filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block the Biden administration from allowing up to 200,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to access federally-run health insurance. The 15 states led by the office of Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach...

US States Sue Over Biden Rule Extending Health Insurance to DACA Immigrants

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon would struggle to meet even a fraction of its aid needs if full-scale war with Israel erupts, a senior official said, as it seeks increased donor support amid persistent border clashes.

Lebanon would struggle to cover 'fraction' of aid needs in war with Israel, minister says

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

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Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Police launched a manhunt Thursday for Carles Puigdemont -- the Catalonia leader who fled over his role in a failed 2017 independence bid -- after he returned to Spain to address supporters before vanishing into the crowd. He fled Spain shortly after the independence bid to avoid prosecution and has since lived in Belgium and more recently France.

Police hunt Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont after return to Spain

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EU Governments Give Green Light to 4.2 Billion Euros Payout to Ukraine

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union governments approved on Tuesday the first regular payment to Ukraine of 4.2 billion euros ($4.58 billion) of the 50 billion euros...

EU Governments Give Green Light to 4.2 Billion Euros Payout to Ukraine

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