Zelensky’s government extended martial law until August 11, delaying elections and raising democratic concerns. MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed Ukraine’s 10th martial law extension since Russia’s 2022 invasion, blocking feasible elections. Critics warn indefinite postponement risks normalizing rule by emergency decree amid aggressive conscription tactics. Western aid fatigue grows as Ukraine faces criticism over governance, corruption,…

Scotland’s digital ID system sparks “Big Brother” fears amid privacy backlash Scotland’s government is launching ScotAccount, a digital ID system to centralize access to public services like healthcare, taxes and benefits, raising concerns about privacy and state overreach. Critics, including Big Brother Watch, warn the centralized database could become a target for hackers, enable government…

Sometimes, dealing with age-related diseases can feel like playing that old arcade game, Whac-a-Mole. You smash one down, then another pops up, and so on. That’s why one of our favorite sayings is “prevention is the best medicine.” However, working at preventing them all could seem daunting — unless there’s a connection. That’s what’s so…

Ukraine wants 30,000 conscripts MONTHLY to continue its senseless war with Russia Ukraine's top general Oleksandr Syrsky states that 30,000 new conscripts are needed monthly to counter Russia’s offensive, as Russian forces now outnumber Ukrainians 10-to-1 in some areas. Russia has 623,000 troops deployed – a five-fold increase since 2022 – and could potentially mobilize…