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Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – June 6, 2025
Greetings from Tyler, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been at each other’s throats for about two days. If you’d have told us last week that we’d be in the middle of a terrible fight this week, I wonder who’d have believed it. Suddenly there are all kinds of questions. Personally, I think they ought to bury the…
After Niger coup, France worries over Russia’s influence, impact on North Africa
France is increasingly worried that the military putsch in Niger will push the country into Russia’s lap. GABORONE, Botswana — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening French and American efforts to combat Sahel and North Africa-originated jihadism. Russian flags waved by local Nigerians shortly after the takeover illustrate whose side the rebels are…
Vatican announces first U.S. pope: Leo XIV
May 8 (UPI) — Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new pope and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S. pope and the second American pope after Pope Francis, who was from the South American nation of Argentina. Pope Leo XIV formerly was…
Macron snap election leaves rivals stunned after EU vote
France’s political leaders are scrambling to prepare for snap elections after President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in response to a stinging European vote defeat by the far-right National Rally. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned the two-round vote, starting on 30 June could have “the most serious consequences” in modern French history. German Chancellor…
Trump unveils plans for ‘Golden Dome’ defence system
The US has selected a design for the futuristic “Golden Dome” missile defence system, says President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his intentions for the system, aimed at countering “next-generation” aerial threats…
Afghan ‘murderer’ is put to death in front of hundreds at sports stadium in Taliban’s first public execution since Biden pulled out of the country
An Afghan man convicted of murder was executed in public Wednesday, the Taliban said, the first confirmation of such a sentence since the hardline Islamists returned to power. Last month Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered judges to fully enforce aspects of Islamic law that include public executions, stonings and floggings, and the amputation of…
