Russian Orthodox Church Promotes Putin's War Propaganda with Striking Blessing
amsterdam January 9, 2025 13:00The Russian Orthodox Church has been a long-time ally of Vladimir Putin, supporting his actions in Ukraine.
The Russian Orthodox Church has been a long-time ally of Vladimir Putin, supporting his actions in Ukraine.
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A convicted terrorist is suing the owner of an English pub for a 'racist' sign. The pub's sign depicts an Arab-looking man with a turban, which the terrorist claims incites violence. The man, Khalid Baqa, received a prison sentence in England in 2018 for inciting violence through writings. Locals are outraged by the lawsuit, as the pub, The Saracen's Head Inn, has a 500-year history with the same sign.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
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Australian media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal battle with his own children over the succession of his companies. His plan to give equal power to all of his children has been challenged, leading to a family feud.
A rare Roman coin depicting Brutus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar, has been sold for almost 2 million euros at an auction in Geneva. The coin, believed to be minted around 43 BC, was purchased by a European collector.
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An old American military base has been uncovered in Greenland, raising questions about what other hidden secrets lie beneath the melting ice cap.
A 35-meter-high rooster-shaped building on an island in the Philippines has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Visitors can even stay overnight in this unique structure.
Emperor penguin Gus, found 3000 kilometers away from Antarctica, starts his return journey after being cared for in Australia.
A painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has become the most expensive surrealist artwork ever sold, fetching $121 million at an auction in New York.
Norwegian fishermen caught 200 kilograms of halibut and a 7,800-ton American nuclear submarine in their nets off the coast of Norway, according to reports.
A BBC documentary sheds light on the mysterious beluga whale dubbed Hvaldimir which was found floating in a bay in Norway and was suspected to be a spy whale.
American media outlets, including NBC News, report that the re-elected American president Donald Trump has won the swing state Arizona.
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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is relying on the blue wall for potential opportunities as her chances seem to be decreasing.
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The Italian police have reopened the investigation into a disappearance case full of mysteries from 1980, aiming to uncover the truth behind a possible unsolved double murder.
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