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EU Sanctions Hit Russian Chess Chief

EU Sanctions Hit Russian Chess Chief

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

The European Union's latest sanctions package has landed on Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation. Dvorkovich, a former Russian dep

Barclays Ex-CEO Lied About Epstein Ties

Barclays Ex-CEO Lied About Epstein Ties

Jul 24, 2026 · Emily Ross

The UK's Parliamentary Committee investigated Jes Staley, former Barclays CEO, over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Staley testified

US Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution

US Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution

Jul 24, 2026 · David Chen

The US Senate blocked a Democratic-led resolution on Thursday, stopping a potential curb on President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran. The vote was 49 to 47 a

France Sued Over Ties to Israeli Settlements

France Sued Over Ties to Israeli Settlements

Jul 23, 2026 · Emily Ross

Five human rights groups have taken the French government to the country's highest administrative court over its inaction on financial ties to illegal Israeli s

UK Weighs Israel Trade Deal Suspension

UK Weighs Israel Trade Deal Suspension

Jul 23, 2026 · David Chen

The British government secretly considered suspending Israel's preferential trade privileges during the Gaza conflict, according to a report. The review was ult