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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - EU chief unveils $232M Greenland package as tensions heighten with Trump claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is offering Greenland a new investment package worth more than $230 million

YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is closing German cultural centers on its territory as a retaliatory response after Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4. The explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at the airport and was later defused. This situation was later condemned by European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called it "an attempted Russian attack." FDD's John Hardie joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Russia Accused of Orchestrating Drone Attack on German Airport.

Germany has accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig, and is implementing diplomatic and security countermeasures.

Germany has accused Russia of a drone attack near Leipzig and is implementing diplomatic and security countermeasures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Germany has formally accused Russia of orchestrating last month’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, escalating tensions between NATO and the Kremlin over alleged Russian sabotage operations across Europe. A drone equipped with an explosive device was discovered near a  Ukrainian cargo aircraft at the airport on August 4, but failed to detonate because its triggering mechanism apparently malfunctioned. Investigators also believe another drone may have collided with a nearby cargo plane, while a third was found in the area roughly ten days later. Leipzig/Halle is a…Open

NEWSCATS - Europe’s Energy Security, Clean Transition and Global Leadership – President von der Leyen at ONS

Image: World War II never ended: Why energy will decide the next global order Related: Congressional Races Will Impact Energy Affordability and Reliability Net Zero Is Dying: Blackouts, High Costs & the Politicians and CEOs [...]

AMERICANALMANAC (Melissa Gentry) - Deadly flash floods along Nepal-China border leave 54 Americans missing and hundreds feared dead

A catastrophic wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people and leaving more than 400 missing, including 54 American citizens whose fate remains unknown. The disaster struck along the border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet, sending floodwaters surging through villages, roads, and construction sites with almost […] The post Deadly flash floods along Nepal-China border leave 54 Americans missing and hundreds feared dead appeared first on American Almanac .

A catastrophic wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people and leaving more than 400 missing, including 54 American citizens whose fate remains unknown. The disaster struck along the border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet, sending floodwaters surging through villages, roads, and construction sites with almost no warning. Nepal's tourism board reported 391 foreign nationals missing from the region, with Americans making up the largest single national group. At least 157 people died on the Nepali side and three more in Tibet, where Chinese state media reported "significant" casualties in the border town of Gyirong. Hundreds of tourists, pilgrims, and workers were caught in the…Open

THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Ted Galen Carpenter) - Gender Equality: A Trojan Horse for Universal Military Conscription?

Some European nations are mulling mandatory service for women. The post Gender Equality: A Trojan Horse for Universal Military Conscription? appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs Gender Equality: A Trojan Horse for Universal Military Conscription? Some European nations are mulling mandatory service for women. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images There are mounting indications that NATO countries are gearing up for a military showdown with Russia. The latest one goes beyond the usual confrontational, Russophobic rhetoric coming from the European Union’s foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, or NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. It even goes beyond the deepening support of NATO members for increased military spending and…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - EU Pressures Spain to Accept ‘Special Measures’ Amid Migrant Crisis.

The European Union has urged Spain to accept special measures after tens of thousands of illegal migrants overwhelmed its borders, sparking disputes among EU member states.

The European Union has urged Spain to accept special measures after tens of thousands of illegal migrants overwhelmed its borders, sparking disputes among EU member states. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The European Union (EU) has urged Spain to accept enhanced monitoring measures following the migrant crisis in Ceuta, where roughly 70,000 illegal migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave on the coast of North Africa last week. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has also been asked to provide verified figures on how many migrants have been returned to Morocco . DETAIL: Spanish officials have offered differing estimates of how many migrants remain in Ceuta, with Government delegate Miguel Ángel Pérez placing the figure at about…Open

BITCHUTE (PragerU) - Where Have All the Climate Alarmists Gone? | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

After years of dire warnings, the climate panic is quietly fading. World leaders barely mention it, voters rank it near the bottom of their priorities, and even Greta Thunberg has moved on. So what changed? Bjorn Lomborg, Hoover Institution fellow and author of False Alarm, investigates. Listen to 5-Minute Videos on Spotify and Apple Podcasts New episodes drop every Monday! Spotify: https://l.prageru.com/3OSGlUL Apple Podcasts: https://l.prageru.com/3Nfs9on Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/prageru/) X (https://twitter.com/prageru) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/prageru/) TikTok …

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - EU to Restrict Social Media for Minors.

The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement strict limits on social media across all 27 of its member states, citing child safety risks.

The European Union plans to introduce strict restrictions on social media for those aged under 13, mirroring a similar proposal pursued by the British government earlier this year. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement strict limits on social media across all 27 of its member states, citing child safety risks. DETAIL: On Monday, Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, pushed to restrict access to social media across the continent. Von der Leyen called for age-based limits on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Formal proposals expected to be included in Von der Leyen’s State of the Union address scheduled for September. The announcement was…Open