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France Follows Germany with New (Voluntary) Military Conscription Plan

If you want peace, prepare for war. French President Emmanuel Macron appears to be the latest European leader embracing that ancient maxim, launching a new national military service plan Thursday as France seeks to address shortfalls in its armed forces amidst growing concerns over Russia’s geographical ambitions beyond the war in Ukraine.

Polish armoured vehicles and soldiers march thourgh the city during the annual military pa

Rubio Touches Down in Geneva for Ukraine Peace Plan Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio touched down in Geneva on Sunday morning for discussions on a 28-point plan for peace to end the Ukraine war, after Washington signalled flexibility on the controversial proposal.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio steps off his plane upon arrival at the John C. Munro Ha

White House Rejects COP30 Brazil Climate Fest Attendance

No top White House officials will fly down to Brazil later this month for the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30) with President Donald Trump instead preferring to put U.S. domestic energy and job growth first.

A preparatory ministerial meeting ahead of COP30, at the Brazil International Convention C

VIDEO: Hurricane Melissa Smashes Cuba as Jamaica Cleans up in Its Wake

Hurricane Melissa roared across eastern Cuba making landfall near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday morning after being downgraded to a Category 3 storm. The extreme weather event hit after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

A couple leaves their flooded house after the passing of the tropical storm Melissa before