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Iran Says It Will Not Launch Attacks as Long as the United States Avoids Further Strikes

Iran has said it will refrain from carrying out further attacks as long as the United States continues to hold back from launching new military operations against Tehran, according to reports citing

July 27, 2026

Politics

José Mourinho Plans Major Squad Changes at Real Madrid Ahead of New Season

José Mourinho is preparing a major reshuffle at Real Madrid as the Portuguese manager looks to create space in the squad and free financial resources for new signings. According to reports, Mourinho

July 27, 2026

Sport

World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić Announces Retirement After Historic Career

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially retired from football after bringing an end to one of the most successful officiating careers in the modern game. The 46 year old stepped away just

July 27, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Širok Sokak, the Historic Heart of Bitola That Tells the City’s Story

More than just a pedestrian street, Širok Sokak is considered the cultural and social center of Bitola. Stretching through the heart of the city, the famous boulevard has long been a gathering

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Study Raises Concerns Over AI Chatbots Repeating Russian Propaganda

A new study has found that popular artificial intelligence chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, sometimes repeated narratives linked to Russian propaganda when responding to questions about the war in Ukraine. Researchers

July 27, 2026

Politics

Goce Todorovski Remembered as One of Macedonia’s Greatest Actors

Macedonia is paying tribute to legendary actor Goce Todorovski, whose remarkable career left a lasting mark on the country’s theater, television and film industry. A tribute released in his honor looks back

July 27, 2026

Macedonia

Ex PM Abazović Slams Montenegro’s ‘Gluttonous’ 34 Member Government

Former Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazović has launched a scathing attack on the country’s current government, accusing officials of being insatiably greedy for power and privileges while ordinary citizens struggle with the

July 25, 2026

Montenegro

Serbia’s Political Race Tightens as Student Support Surges

Recent polling suggests that Serbia’s student movement is becoming an increasingly influential political force, with support for its proposed electoral list approaching 40% among decided voters. According to research conducted by the

July 25, 2026

Serbia

Ancient Gold Treasure Discovered in 1,300 Year Old Shipwreck off Croatia

Archaeologists have uncovered an extraordinary collection of gold and rare artifacts from a shipwreck dating back more than 1,300 years off the Croatian coast. The discovery, which includes gold coins, precious gemstones

July 25, 2026

Croatia

LeBron James Joins 76ers on $8M Deal, Calls It His ‘Last Decision’

LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his NBA career, ending weeks of speculation and taking a massive pay cut for one more shot

July 25, 2026

Sport

Maine Democrats Tap Troy Jackson to Replace Platner in Pivotal Senate Race

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson on Saturday won the state Democratic Party’s U.S. Senate nomination, formally ending a two week scramble to replace Graham Platner on the ballot for November’s midterm

July 25, 2026

Politics

Iran Reportedly Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal as Tensions Escalate

According to reports, Iran has rejected a reported ceasefire proposal allegedly sent by U.S. President Donald Trump through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi. While neither Washington nor Tehran has officially confirmed

July 24, 2026

Politics