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Daniel Ortega, the election saboteur. © Wikimedia.org20th century · 21st century · 2026
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Cancel or postpone the election?

When Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega recently announced that his country would no longer hold elections, the international community was shocked. This drastic measure was aimed at the opposition to prevent it from taking power. [11] Originally, the next presidential election was scheduled to take place in November 2027. [2]

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StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedJuly 23, 2026
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2026EventsPeople

Chief Mouser of His Majesty's Government

While the British political scene is going through a turbulent period full of constant change, there is one unwavering symbol of stability a…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedJune 24, 2026
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The greatest presidents are immortalized on Mount Rushmore. © Wikimedia.org80
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Presidential Records

Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, which he celebrated on June 14, 2026, almost coincides with the grand 250th anniversary of…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedJune 23, 2026
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2026Events

The Summer Vacation Phenomenon

Today, summer is inextricably linked with a time of relaxation, when people happily set out on journeys in search of new…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedJune 5, 2026
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The longest serving Prime Minister of the Jewish state. © Wikimedia.org80
2026EventsPeople

Will Netanyahu end up in prison?

Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history and is one of the most prominent—yet also m…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedMay 23, 2026
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Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in Bonn, Germany. © Wikimedia.org80
2026EventsPeople

Arch-Friends: The Special Relationship Between the U.S. and the U.K.

April 28, 2026, marked a historic diplomatic moment when King Charles III of the United Kingdom addressed both houses of the U.S. Congress [21]. This was a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedMay 4, 2026
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Winner and loser of the Hungarian parliamentary elections on 12 April 2026. © Wikimedia.org80
2026Politics

From Trianon to the Tisza: A Century of Hungarian Democracy and the Earthquake in Central Europe

The parliamentary elections held in Hungary on Sunday, April 12, 2026, brought about an event that had seemed impossible…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedApril 27, 2026
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The return of Gregory XI from Avignon to Rome in 1377. © Wikimedia.org80
2026EventsPolitics

Popes in the Clutches of Secular Power

With a tradition spanning nearly two millennia, the Papacy is the oldest continuously functioning institution in the Wes…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedApril 21, 2026
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Prezident USA Donald Trump. © pbs.org80
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Trump nie je prvý. Bizarné prístupy prezidentov v dejinách USA

Prezidentský úrad Spojených štátov amerických je často vnímaný cez prizmu idealizovaných štátnikov. História však ukazuj…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byJackCopyeditingJack, Lukáš KrajčírPublishedApril 18, 2026
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NASA's Orion spacecraft during final tests, 21 February 2020. © Wikimedia.org80
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China Instead of Russia? The Space Race in the 20th Century and Today

After more than half a century of lunar silence, the Moon is once again taking center stage for the world’s major powers [14]. The current U…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedApril 18, 2026
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Women at a demonstration following the death of Mahsa Amini at Martyrs' Square in Beirut (Lebanon), September 21, 2022. © REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir80
2026PoliticsPeople

Voices for Freedom: Iranian Intellectuals and Their Vision of a Democratic Society

In European—and especially Slovak—public discourse, Iran and democracy are often portrayed as irreconcilable opposites. …

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedApril 17, 2026
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Cyclist Quentin Pacher climbs the Col de la Couillole during a mountain stage of the 2024 Tour de France. © Wikimedia.org, CC BY 4.080
Technology

Tour de France or Tour de Doping?

The Tour de France, currently underway, is once again drawing millions of fans who marvel at the cyclists’ superhuman fe…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedJuly 20, 2026
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Putin lies in wait with a tranquilizer gun, targeting an Amur tiger, 2008. © Wikimedia.org, CC BY 4.080
PoliticsPeople

Defenseless Civilians Targeted by Russian Leaders

The targeted killing of civilians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine are not isolated phenomena i…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedJuly 15, 2026
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A thermometer at a Paris pharmacy reads 44°C, June 26, 2026. © Wikimedia.org, CC BY-SA 4.0   80
Science

Alarming heat waves. When did it all start?

Europe is currently becoming an infamous hotspot for extreme heat waves, showing increasing trends that are three to four times faster than in the rest of the northern temperate latitudes [6].

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedJune 27, 2026
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Ebola on the Rise: Temperature checks on residents of Lakka (Sierra Leone) at roadblocks, 2014. © Wikimedia.org, CC BY-SA 4.080
Science

Ebola is rampant around the world. Is this a cause for concern?

The world is currently watching with concern the latest developments regarding the spread of Ebola in East and Central A…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedJune 26, 2026
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A snapshot from the Portugal vs. Uruguay match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. © Wikimedia.org80
PoliticsCulture

The World Cup—in soccer or in politics? World Championships have been plagued by scandals since time immemorial

The World Cup is often portrayed as a purely sporting and apolitical event aimed at uniting nations across continents. H…

StoryLukáš KrajčírWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingLukáš KrajčírPublishedJune 12, 2026
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CNN founder Ted Turner in 1985. © Wikimedia.org80
CulturePeople

Ted Turner: The Man Who Changed the Way the World Consumes News

On May 6, 2026, a man who had a profound influence on how ordinary Americans—and others—are informed about the world pas…

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedMay 8, 2026
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US Special Forces in action. © Wikimedia.org80
Events

A Hundredth of a Second: Beheading the Snake as a Military Strategy Throughout History

War is traditionally viewed as a long, bloody, and immensely costly process. It involves the clash of massive armies, hundreds of thousands …

StoryAdam RadaWritten byAgent JackCopyeditingAdam RadaPublishedApril 29, 2026
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