NEW: Russia has lost another Su-30SM fighter jet today.

This time, both pilots were reportedly killed.

The Hypocrisy at the Heart of Von Der Leyen’s Europe

From Gaza to vaccine transparency and climate policy, Ursula von der Leyen’s record exposes a persistent gap between the standards her Commission demands and those its president is prepared to uphold.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to discuss the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, national unity, the country’s economic challenges, deterrence, and strategic partnerships.

Ghalibaf also briefed Khamenei on parliament’s wartime activities and plans to address the country’s challenges.

Source: IRNA

Trump believes Ukraine is deliberately attacking Russian oil refineries to drive up global energy prices and hurt Republicans in the November midterm elections.

Three people close to Trump told The Atlantic that he sees these strikes as an attempt to undermine Republican electoral prospects and, by extension, his presidency.

This belief has reportedly fueled his anger toward Kyiv, with his administration threatening to restrict US military and intelligence support unless Ukraine stops targeting Russian energy infrastructure.

Source: The Atlantic

JD Vance gets heckled during his speech:

That guy was pretending to be MAGA.

It was very obvious that he has not washed his hair in about three months.

We all know that people who haven’t washed their hair in three months vote for Democrats.

Trump:

Stephen Hubbard and Family COMING HOME from Russia.

Should have been done a long time ago by Sleepy Joe Biden and the Dumocrats!

JD Vance:

What could I possibly say about Jon Husted that Trump has not already said?

Don't worry, I'm not talking about John Houston's ass.

I'm not talking about it.

German Military Raises Russian Sabotage Threat Level to 'Significant'

An internal assessment places Russian sabotage at its second-highest threat level after drone discoveries raised concerns that German military aircraft were intended targets.

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JD Vance:

According to the far left radicals who run the Democratic party today, Bill Clinton is a right winger.

If Bill Clinton is a right-winger, then you need to be in a mental Asylum.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

The reality is that Iran, simply by virtue of geography, will always have unparalleled leverage over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite the hype about alternative routes, the waterway is irreplaceable for both the region and the world economy.

The good news is that Iran intends to honor its historic role as a guardian of the Strait and those who lawfully traverse it.

There is a way forward, but it can only materialize once the US administration genuinely accepts that it has no military options.

Iran’s IRGC says it is preparing to unveil a new weapon dubbed the “father of all bombs”, but has revealed no details.

The announcement comes amid reports that Trump is considering using the US “Mother of All Bombs” against Iran’s energy infrastructure if fighting resumes.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if we see strong evidence of a sincere desire on the part of the US to achieve a just and honorable solution to permanently end this conflict.

President Trump made mistaken assumptions about Iran when entering this war.

Repeating that error now will only result in an infinitely more painful outcome.

Ex-Officers Kept Access to Flock Cameras Long After Leaving the Police

An investigation identified at least 11 unauthorized-access incidents, including former officers whose accounts remained active and a recruit accused of tracking his estranged wife.

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Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew toward Iran's border on Monday in what Israel described as a deterrence exercise.

However, some U.S. officials suspected Israel was deliberately trying to provoke Iran into firing at its aircraft, potentially providing a justification for renewed strikes against Iran.

The operation followed reports that Netanyahu had urged Trump to consider another attack on Iran.

Source: Axios

Bessent:

Whether you are conducting illegal oil transfers at sea or sitting in the corner office of a law firm, if you are supporting the Iranian regime, we will find you and sanction you.

Iran’s facilitators must make a choice: Either you are with us or against us.

We know who you are, we know what you’re doing, and we will continue to take action.

Israel Detains US House Candidate Supporting Palestinians in West Bank

Brad Lander said Israeli forces held him alongside rabbis and volunteers as they supported Palestinian farmers facing threats from extremist settlers during the olive harvest.

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AI Uncovers Critical PHP Flaws, Triggering International Security Scramble

Government websites across Europe went offline after research exposed critical PHP vulnerabilities, as cyber agencies warned that attackers could execute unauthorized code.

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The U.S. State Department is preparing to order some embassy personnel and their families to leave Gulf countries, Reuters reports, citing U.S. officials.

SpaceX Must Not Dominate European Telecom: EU Lawmakers

EU Parliament’s lead telecom negotiator wants sovereignty safeguards as SpaceX’s mobile expansion and Starlink restrictions in Ukraine heighten concerns over dependence on U.S. infrastructure.

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Hegseth to Trump:

I'm just struck sitting here.

Yet again, you are taking the lead on real issues that affect real people.