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Court Overturns New York Law: Uber and Lyft Can Again Deactivate Drivers Without Notice

Politics 07/23/2026, 20:00

A federal court in New York ruled unconstitutional a law requiring Uber and Lyft to warn drivers 14 days before deactivation. The judge held that this infringes on the companies' right to control platform safety. 🚕⚖️

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Fedorov vs Zelenskyy: Why the former defense minister rejects the vice-premier post

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:58

🔥 Zelenskyy offered Fedorov the post of Vice Prime Minister for Military Innovations — but the former minister refuses. He is ready to return only to the position of head of the Ministry of Defense. The dialogue continues, but the rift in the defense management system is growing. #Ukraine #Fedorov #Zelenskyy

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Record outflow: Russians are massively looking for ways to leave the country and obtain foreign passports

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:51

Russians are breaking records in searching for foreign passports and visa-free exit methods: demand has grown by 221% since the end of 2024. Experts link the frenzy to the risks of new mobilization, however, 8.9 million citizens are detained at the border due to debts. 🚨🛂📉

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Zelensky confirms US plans to end the war and an upcoming meeting in Washington

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:47

Zelensky confirms: the US has prepared several plans to end the war. A meeting in Washington is expected in the coming days with the participation of representatives from both sides of the conflict. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦

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Alternative for Germany: Why the AfD Remains Loyal to Moscow as Europe Turns Away

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:37

While other European right-wing parties have changed their rhetoric after 2022, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains loyal to Moscow. 🇩🇪🇷🇺 The party's leaders do not condemn Putin, demand the lifting of sanctions, and even threaten Ukraine with compensation for "Nord Stream." This makes the AfD a unique and dangerous phenomenon on the continent. 🚩

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Trump in Georgia: A Parodist in the Audience, Military Casualties, and a Teleprompter Scandal

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:34

At a rally in Georgia, a man in the audience parodied Donald Trump's gestures, which was broadcast on air. On the same day, the president attended a ceremony to welcome the bodies of fallen soldiers in Iraq and Jordan. Additionally, a scandal is brewing in the US around Trump's teleprompter operator, who is suspected of betting on insider information. 🇺🇸🎤📉

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Ukrainian Ambassador Debunks Rumors of 'Humanitarian Aid' to Kazakhstan: 50,000 Tons of Gasoline is a Myth, While India Supplies Millions of Tons to Russia

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:27

Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Viktor Maiko debunked the myth of 'humanitarian aid' to Russia in the form of 50,000 tons of gasoline. According to him, this is only a hypothetical commercial deal, which is unlikely due to a fuel shortage in Kazakhstan itself. The diplomat urged attention to the real scale of supplies: India supplies up to 5 million tons of gasoline to the Russian Federation annually. 🇰🇿🇷🇺🛢️

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Berlin Rejects Moscow's Accusations of Nuclear Weapons Development: 'It's Part of Propaganda'

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:24

🇩🇪 Berlin rejected accusations by Russian intelligence regarding preparations to develop nuclear weapons, calling them part of propaganda. 🇷🇺 According to Germany, Moscow is trying to drive a wedge between NATO and the EU. 🇫🇷 Meanwhile, Berlin is strengthening nuclear cooperation with Paris.

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New deportation rules: Sweden tightens migration control

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:21

Sweden has introduced new migration rules: foreigners may be deported for debts and "unsatisfactory conduct." The government promises the strictest norms in Scandinavia, but the opposition criticizes the vagueness of the wording. 🇸🇪🚫

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Spain trapped in a 'heat dome': heat up to 47°C and dust storm from the Sahara

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:10

Spain is covered by deadly heat: thermometers show up to 47°C! 🇪🇸🔥 A dust storm from the Sahara and a 'heat dome' create a thermos effect. A red alert has been declared for tourists: going outside from 12:00 to 17:00 is deadly. 🌡️🚫

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Deputies Change the Rules of the Game: How New Tax Code Amendments Will Save the Fuel Market

Politics 07/23/2026, 19:03

The State Duma has adopted a package of amendments to the Tax Code to stabilize the fuel market. New damper rules, import compensations, and flexibility in exchange sales have been introduced. The measures are designed to compensate for the loss of refinery capacity and ensure the agricultural sector. 🛢️🚜📉

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Operation in the Mediterranean: Italy Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:53

The Italian Marine Corps seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR from the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel is suspected of transporting oil from Novorossiysk and Tuapse using covert voyages. The EU intends to expand the powers of its missions to combat illegal shipments. 🚢⚓🚫

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Threat at Maximum: US Secret Service Prepares 'Fortification' for Trump Dinner

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:45

The US Secret Service has warned of a maximum threat level for the upcoming dinner honoring Trump. 🚨 The number of threat cases has risen by 40%, and mental health incidents have increased tenfold. 🇺🇸 The agency is preparing enhanced protection against drones and external enemies, moving the event to a new hotel.

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Hitler's House in Austria Converted into a Police Station: How the Country is Combating the Nazi Legacy

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:38

In Austria, the house where Adolf Hitler was born has officially opened as a police station. The country's authorities consider this the best way to combat neo-Nazi pilgrimage and a symbol of the rule of law. 🇦🇹👮‍♂️🚫

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Moscow's Shadow over the Persian Gulf: US Investigates Russia's Role in Attacks on CIA Facilities

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:26

The US has intensified its investigation into possible Russian assistance to Iran in attacks on CIA facilities. Intelligence points to the use of upgraded Shahed drones with Russian "Komet-M" navigation following the incident in Jordan. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🚁

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Moscow's Shadow over the CIA: Investigating Russia's Role in Drone Attacks on US Intelligence Facilities

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:23

US intelligence is investigating possible Russian assistance to Iran in drone attacks on CIA facilities. Experts point to the use of Russian guidance systems and target selection. The investigation could confirm the deepening of the Moscow-Tehran military alliance against US interests 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇮🇷

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New blow to logistics: EU introduces unprecedented sanctions against Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:19

The EU has introduced its largest sanctions package against Russia, including Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'. 🚢🛢️ Kaja Kallas confirmed restrictions on 218 items, including plants supplying Moscow with fuel. Gasoline supplies from Belarus to Russia increased 20-fold in six months; this channel will now be blocked. 📉🇪🇺

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Drones Will Not Replace Humans: Ukrainian Military Officers and Experts Assess the Reality of Mobilization Under New Command

Politics 07/23/2026, 17:57

The new Ukrainian military command has set a course to address mobilization issues, but officers warn: drones will not replace infantry, and compulsory conscription will remain. The Ombudsman revealed shocking statistics on corruption in military commissariats, where $10,000 is demanded just to get off the bus. 🇺🇦💸

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