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Zelenskyy discusses ‘urgent need to scale up’ air defences with key allies in London

Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of the UK, France and Germany discussed “the urgent need to scale up” Ukraine’s air defences and deep-strike capabilities in London on Sunday night, after Russia fired hypersonic weapons at Ukraine, Downing Street said.

The meeting of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in London came hours after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel nine miles from the Chornobyl nuclear power plant.

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© Photograph: James Veysey/Shutterstock

© Photograph: James Veysey/Shutterstock

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement

Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding ‘urgent, concrete action’ to stop settler violence

The UK Foreign Office and a group of western countries are due to announce a package of sanctions against Israel this week designed to deter companies from becoming involved in a proposed West Bank settlement that would split the territory in two and render the concept of a two-state solution near impossible.

Nine countries including France, the UK and Australia have warned that settlement violence must stop and no company should be involved in what is known as the E1 development.

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© Photograph: Hazem Bader/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Hazem Bader/AFP/Getty Images

Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?

7 June 2026 at 06:00

Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign

On Monday, a slightly dishevelled Iraqi man, shackled and dressed in beige prison overalls, was ushered into a Manhattan courtroom.

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, pleaded not guilty to a series of terrorism-related offences, then gestured toward the judge and prosecutors. “I’m a prisoner of war. I’m not a threat,” he told them. “Children and women are being killed by your rockets.”

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© Composite: Guardian Design/NurPhoto/Shutterstock/ Southern District of New York/AP/Reuters

© Composite: Guardian Design/NurPhoto/Shutterstock/ Southern District of New York/AP/Reuters

Trump’s AIPAC-Funded Political Execution of Thomas Massie: The Day MAGA Destroyed itself!

7 June 2026 at 05:59
Political victories achieved through strict party discipline and powerful financial support often result in a deepening of internal divisions, the consequences of which only become noticeable over time. Back in my days as a young public school teacher in Kentucky, I learned fast that in politics, money talks, and anything else (BS) takes a hike […]

Judge strikes down Trump policy that halted asylum decisions for 39 countries

A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the U.S.

On the Current Situation around and within the Philippines

5 June 2026 at 14:59
The Philippines is more of an object than a subject of the political processes unfolding in Southeast Asia. Nevertheless, everything connected with this country, one way or another, is not only under close observation by leading regional players but also involves their participation to various extents. The question of control over the Philippines is becoming […]

Così l’Europa cerca una risposta alla crisi delle professioni sanitarie. Parla Picaro (Ecr)

3 June 2026 at 14:17

Il voto del 3 giugno in Commissione Sanità pubblica rappresenta, secondo l’eurodeputato di Ecr/FdI Michele Picaro, un passaggio cruciale per il futuro della sanità europea. Al centro del dossier c’è la carenza di personale sanitario, un problema strutturale che richiede – a suo avviso – una risposta di lungo periodo. “Non si tratta soltanto di colmare le carenze attuali”, spiega Picaro a Formiche.net. “Servono piani nazionali ed europei per formare, attrarre e trattenere medici, infermieri e operatori sanitari. L’obiettivo è costruire sistemi sanitari sostenibili e capaci di rispondere alle sfide future”.

Un’attenzione particolare va alle aree rurali, montane, insulari e più svantaggiate, dove la carenza di professionisti è più acuta. Per Picaro occorrono misure mirate: incentivi economici e non economici, maggiore flessibilità organizzativa e strumenti di sostegno abitativo. “Non possiamo accettare una sanità a due velocità”, afferma. “I cittadini devono poter accedere a servizi di qualità indipendentemente dal luogo in cui vivono”.

Chi cura va tutelato

Sul fronte delle condizioni di lavoro, Picaro è esplicito: affrontare la carenza di personale senza intervenire sul benessere di chi lavora negli ospedali e nei servizi territoriali sarebbe contraddittorio. “È necessario garantire il rispetto della direttiva europea sull’orario di lavoro, adeguati periodi di riposo, ferie retribuite e un migliore equilibrio tra vita professionale e privata”, sottolinea. Le conseguenze di turni eccessivi e organici insufficienti ricadono non solo sugli operatori: “Generano stanchezza, burnout e un aumento del rischio di errori clinici. Tutelare il benessere degli operatori significa anche migliorare la sicurezza dei pazienti e la qualità dell’assistenza”.

Uno dei temi più qualificanti del dossier riguarda i giovani medici, gli specializzandi e i tirocinanti. “Abbiamo sostenuto con forza la necessità di riconoscerli sia come lavoratori sia come persone in formazione”, dice Picaro. “Devono ricevere una retribuzione equa, adeguata supervisione e condizioni di lavoro sicure. Bisogna impedire che vengano utilizzati come sostituti del personale strutturato”. Il dossier affronta anche la salute mentale degli operatori: Picaro chiede programmi accessibili di supporto psicologico e misure contro violenza e molestie nei luoghi di lavoro. “Chi si prende cura degli altri deve essere messo nelle condizioni di essere a sua volta tutelato”.

Digitale e investimenti

Sul versante dell’innovazione, Picaro riconosce il potenziale della telemedicina e degli strumenti digitali, soprattutto per le aree più remote. Ma fissa un limite preciso: “Gli strumenti digitali devono integrare il lavoro dei professionisti sanitari, non sostituire l’assistenza in presenza”. Un principio che l’eurodeputato ha applicato con forza nel dibattito sulla telefarmacia: una definizione vaga del testo originario avrebbe potuto aprire la strada a piattaforme digitali e grandi operatori internazionali. “Il rischio era indebolire la farmacia territoriale e sottrarre agli Stati membri il controllo effettivo del servizio farmaceutico”, spiega. Ha quindi chiesto che la telefarmacia fosse espressamente limitata a servizi forniti “sotto la responsabilità di un farmacista abilitato e collegati a una farmacia fisica autorizzata secondo la legislazione nazionale”. La sintesi è netta: “La digitalizzazione deve sostenere la rete delle farmacie territoriali, non sostituirla”.

In chiusura, Picaro rilancia sulla priorità degli investimenti in sanità come scelta strategica, non come voce di spesa. “Servono finanziamenti adeguati e sostenibili per rafforzare il personale sanitario, sostenere la prevenzione, migliorare la preparazione alle emergenze e valorizzare l’assistenza primaria”, conclude. “Investire nella salute non è un costo, ma una scelta strategica per la crescita economica, la coesione sociale e la sicurezza dei cittadini europei”.

Upcoming Elections in the Republic of Korea: Candidate Registration and the Balance of Power

30 May 2026 at 05:59
On 13–14 May, the Republic of Korea saw the registration of candidates for the local and by-elections to the National Assembly scheduled for 3 June come to an end. These elections will be the first nationwide vote since the administration of President Lee Jae Myung came to power and are regarded by experts as an important […]

Constitutional Reform in South Korea: Failure or Postponement?

22 May 2026 at 05:59
While North Korea seems to have undergone constitutional changes, in South Korea attempts at substantial reform of the basic law have run into obstacles. Initially the main topic of the debate – the presidential term – was pushed into the background, and then parliamentary initiatives failed. The crisis of autumn 2024, which was crowned by […]

“Misbaha for a Kleptocracy”: Why Iraq Chose an Oligarch and What It Means for the U.S. and Iran

21 May 2026 at 09:30
In the quiet backwater of Iraq’s political swamp, a rare surge has occurred: a new prime minister has been appointed. However, the ease with which business magnate Ali al-Zaidi secured the post is more alarming than the months-long bickering of his predecessors. Once again, Iraq has found itself trapped in a dynamic where the prayer […]

The Migration Problem in Japan: A General Overview

20 May 2026 at 05:59
The global migration problem has not spared Japan, one of the world’s economic leaders. The country’s leadership has to take into account many objective factors when tackling it. The Demographic Situation Looks Increasingly Grim The idea of demographic exacerbation began to appear in connection with Japan’s domestic political situation at the end of the previous […]

Sanae Takaichi, Three Months after Her Triumph: Challenges amid Political Dominance

18 May 2026 at 12:30
Following its landslide victory in the February 8 election, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), in close cooperation with the Ishin no Kai party, is promoting initiatives to increase Japan’s military capabilities. At first glance, nothing has changed after the Diet elections, and the LDP continues to dominate politics. While this is largely true, several details […]

Taiwan: setbacks in “autonomous” international positioning

13 May 2026 at 05:59
Serious setbacks have marked the latest attempts by Taiwan’s current leadership to position itself on the international stage as an “autonomous,” i.e., independent from the People’s Republic of China, participant of international relations. The formation of the “autonomy” component of the Taiwan issue The multi-layered and multifaceted Taiwan issue dates back to October 1971 when […]

On the ‘new constitution of the DPRK’

12 May 2026 at 09:30
On 6 May 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Unification held a briefing where it presented key changes to the DPRK’s Constitution, adopted earlier that year, to journalists and experts. The main amendments include a definitive abandonment of the reunification paradigm, the removal of outdated rhetoric, and a certain strengthening of the power of the […]

Honouring the US Kent State University Martyrs – 4 May 1970

11 May 2026 at 05:59
The history of the United States of America is full of violence and illegal killings of innocent people on its land and abroad. The illegal shooting at Kent State University is one of the examples. On 4 May 1970, the Ohio National Guard in Kent, Ohio, United States of America, shot and illegally killed 4 […]

Power Struggle in the US: Iran War Exposes Fractures in the Trump Administrations

10 May 2026 at 09:59
The Iran war exposes deep political divisions within US leadership, highlighting internal instability rather than global strength. Key officials pursue conflicting strategies driven by personal power ambitions instead of coherent national interests. This growing internal rivalry is weakening America’s global position and signaling a shift in the balance of power. Introduction Neither in Venezuela nor […]
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