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Greece denies report alleging coast guard's widespread abuse of migrants

Greece denied Monday a new report alleging its coast guard of brutal treatment of migrants who arrived on the nation's shores, including conduct that reportedly triggered 43 drownings.

EU leaders convene in Brussels, will discuss placements for top jobs in bloc

Following European Parliament elections that saw right-leaning parties win big, European Union leaders will convene to discuss policy goals and who to place in top EU jobs.

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Why Americans Mistrust Election Results More Than the Citizens of Any Other Democracy

Last week, 27 European nations voted for their representatives in the European Parliament.

If you were aware of this, did you happen to notice that there were no allegations of cheating in any European country? If you are on the Left, you might respond that there were no such allegations because the Right did better than the Left, and it’s the Right that makes these allegations.

But that response has little merit. For one thing, there were no such allegations, let alone demonstrations, during all the years left-wing parties won European parliamentary elections or national elections. For another, in America, it is not only the Right that has charged election fraud: Hillary Clinton, for example, still claims the 2016 election was stolen from her.

The fact is that, among democracies, America is essentially alone in having nearly half its population mistrust election results. So, either America is cursed with a paranoid population, or there are valid reasons for Americans to mistrust their elections’ results.

There is no question it is the latter. America is unique among democracies in having half its people mistrust election results because America is unique among democracies in the way it conducts its elections.

America is almost alone among democracies in not demanding that voters provide any identification when they vote. For some reason, the American Left vehemently opposes voter ID. It claims voter ID is racist and that those who favor it are engaged in “voter suppression.” This is prima facie absurd: Are airports racist for demanding passenger identification? Does passenger ID result in “passenger suppression”?

The most plausible reason the Left opposes voter ID is to enable some degree of voter fraud. If that is not the reason, isn’t it enormously irresponsible to cultivate doubts about election integrity among half its country’s citizens—for no valid reason? Moreover, in no other country does its Left oppose voter ID.

America is almost alone among democratic countries in not requiring paper ballots. As of 2023, only Brazil counts all its ballots in national elections through electronic voting. According to Pew Research Center, votes are cast by manually marking paper ballots in 209 of the 227 countries. In France, as reported by The Associated Press, voters “use the same system that’s been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand.” In 2009, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court ruled that voting machines could no longer be used. In 2017, the Dutch government announced that all ballots in the 2017 general election would be counted by hand.

Moreover, among those countries that use electronic voting, only in America are the source codes of the voting machines kept secret. Three companies—Dominion, Election Systems & Software, and Hart InterCivic—control about 90% of the U.S. voting technology market. Each is privately held, and each is committed to keeping its source code from becoming fully public. Wherever else in the world electronic voting is allowed, the source codes are available to all political parties.

America is almost alone among democratic countries in not confining voting to one day. All through American history, Americans voted on Election Day (unless they had previously requested an absentee ballot). The Left has obliterated Election Day; we now have Election Month.

Various American states are alone among democratic countries in mailing ballots to all their citizens—that is, even to those who never requested a ballot be sent to them.

America is almost alone among democratic countries in the length of time it takes to learn election results. In other countries, people continue to learn the results within hours. Throughout American history, Americans knew the outcome of virtually every election the night of Election Day. No longer.

All too often, tragically, there are valid reasons for Americans to mistrust election results. Add elections to the long list of institutions the Left has ruined.

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Italian lawmakers brawl in parliament: video

A video has captured Italian lawmakers fighting in parliament on Wednesday during a vote on a controversial government bill regarding regional autonomy.

BFFs Biden and Zelensky Set for Second Meeting in a Week

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky just can't get enough of each other, with the two leaders set for their second head-to-head in a week alongside the G7 meeting that begins Wednesday in Italy.

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Watch: Kevin Spacey Breaks Down in Tears over ‘Millions’ in Legal Debt

Actor Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) appeared in an interview with Piers Morgan this week and broke down in tears when discussing the "millions" he owes in legal debt from fighting #MeToo and sexual assault allegations in court.

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Biden Lets Ukraine's 'Pro-Nazi' Azov Brigade Use American Weapons

The State Department announced on Monday that Ukraine’s controversial Azov Brigade will no longer be banned from receiving American weapons and training. Russia immediately denounced the U.S. for supporting Ukrainian “ultra-nationalists” and “neo-Nazis.”

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Germany Hosts 'Recovery Conference' For Ukraine

Germany is hosting a conference on Tuesday to gather support for Ukraine's recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia's war.

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Right-Wing Dominance in European Elections Foreshadows Trends That Could Signal Massive Trouble for Biden, Boon for Trump

Former President Donald Trump and American Republicans feel buoyed by right-wing victories across Europe in this weekend’s European Parliament elections that shocked France and other nations, a possible foreshadowing of the U.S. electoral landscape similar to how the United Kingdom’s 2016 Brexit referendum preceded Trump’s victory here that year.

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Ricky Gervais Parodies Preachy Celebrity Election Videos: 'If You Don't Vote the Right Way, It Makes Me Sad ... and I'll Leave the Country'

Ricky Gervais is mocking celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Lena Dunham, Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, Barbra Streisand, Jon Stewart, and more who have previously claimed they would leave their homeland if voters did not back the political party or leader of their choosing.

The post Ricky Gervais Parodies Preachy Celebrity Election Videos: ‘If You Don’t Vote the Right Way, It Makes Me Sad … and I’ll Leave the Country’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Biden’s crusade against US energy harms America and our allies

Biden was glad to support energy production when he thought it benefited him. Now, it's nearly election time and he's on a crusade against US energy that harms both us and our allies.

China Taunts Biden: 'He Has No Faith in Ukraine'

China's state-run Global Times propaganda newspaper accused leftist American President Joe Biden on Thursday of a "lack of confidence" in Ukraine's ability to defeat the two-year-old Russian invasion of its homeland, condemning him for skipping a global "peace summit" organized by Ukraine in Switzerland.

The post China Taunts Biden: ‘He Has No Faith in Ukraine’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Russia Jails French Citizen on Charges of Collecting Military Data

A court in Moscow ordered a French citizen accused of collecting information on military issues in Russia be held in jail pending a trial.

The post Russia Jails French Citizen on Charges of Collecting Military Data appeared first on Breitbart.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Assaulted, Man Arrested

The Danish prime minister is suffering a minor whiplash but is otherwise fine after a man assaulted her in central Copenhagen, her office said.

The post Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Assaulted, Man Arrested appeared first on Breitbart.

Russia Begins Trial Against American Soldier Accused of Theft

A court in Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok on Thursday began the trial of a U.S. soldier arrested earlier on charges of stealing.

The post Russia Begins Trial Against American Soldier Accused of Theft appeared first on Breitbart.

Biden Uses Pointe du Hoc Speech to Blast Putin; Veiled Attack on Trump

President Joe Biden used a speech at the Pointe du Hoc monument in Normandy, France, on Friday to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin — and to issue a veiled attack on his domestic political opposition in the upcoming election. As

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Netanyahu Set to Address Joint Session of U.S. Congress

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress on July 24 at the behest of U.S. congressional leaders.

The post Netanyahu Set to Address Joint Session of U.S. Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

Biden Publicly Apologizes to Zelensky for Slow Supply of U.S. Weaponry

A contrite President Joe Biden publicly apologized for the first time Friday to Ukraine for delays in American military assistance as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for yet more and more U.S. support “like it was during World War II.”

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Joe Biden to Skip Volodymyr Zelensky Peace Summit for George Clooney Fundraiser

President Joe Biden will reportedly skip a peace summit hosted by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend a fundraiser hosted by Hollywood actor George Clooney.

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WATCH: Joe Biden Exhibits 'Awkward' Behavior at Normandy D-Day Ceremony

President Joe Biden exhibited awkward behavior during a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France, on Thursday, appearing to try to sit on a nonexistent chair and seemingly departing precipitously, prompting speculation about why.

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Pinkerton: D-Day + 80 -- the Message of the Dead to the Living

In history, as in life, we often don’t appreciate things till after they’re gone. When it was around, we took it for granted—maybe even made fun of it—and so we are caught at a loss when it goes away.  

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Biden Uses D-Day 80th Anniversary Speech to Attack Putin, Defend Democracy

President Joe Biden used his speech at commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "tyrant," and to urge the world to "save democracy in our time."

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Papers Please! British Paratroopers Met by French Border Officials at D-Day Reenactment

British paratroopers who led an historic reenactment to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French border officials immediately after they touched down Wednesday in a Normandy field.

The post Papers Please! British Paratroopers Met by French Border Officials at D-Day Reenactment appeared first on Breitbart.

Prince William Bestows Honorary Knighthood on Disney CEO Bob Iger

It is official. Disney CEO Bob Iger has been granted an honorary knighthood after an investiture ceremony Monday presided over by Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne.

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D-Day in Photos: 'The Free Men of the World Are Marching Together to Victory'

On Tuesday, June 6, 1944, over 160,000 brave men crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land in enemy-occupied France for the long-awaited liberation of “Fortress Europe.” The following photo essay is offered in their honor and in honor of the men and women of our Greatest Generation.

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UK Blames Russian Hackers for Attacks on London Hospitals

A Russian cyber gang is believed to be behind a ransomware attack that disrupted London hospitals and led to operations being canceled.

The post UK Blames Russian Hackers for Attacks on London Hospitals appeared first on Breitbart.

Party of 12 Children Hit by Motorist in French City, Several in Critical Condition

Police launch investigation after motorist ran down school group of 12 children who were cycling to a city park, critically injuring several.

The post Party of 12 Children Hit by Motorist in French City, Several in Critical Condition appeared first on Breitbart.

Pope Francis Lauds Pro-Gay Jesuit Father James Martin

Pope Francis has written a glowing forward to a new book by gay rights activist Father James Martin, calling him a “person who has fallen in love with the Word of God.”

The post Pope Francis Lauds Pro-Gay Jesuit Father James Martin appeared first on Breitbart.

Slovenia Latest E.U. Nation to Recognise Palestinian State

Slovenia recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday following in the recent steps of three other European countries after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move.

The post Slovenia Latest E.U. Nation to Recognise Palestinian State appeared first on Breitbart.

NATO Ally Turkey Wants to Join China-Led BRICS

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to attend a meeting next week of top diplomats of BRICS member nations, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday, following remarks in which he expressed his nation's interest in joining the bloc.

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Jake Sullivan: Biden's D-Day Address to Focus on Russia

President Joe Biden's upcoming address in Normandy, France, to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 will focus on the threat of Russia invading Europe, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday.

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Biden Has No Answer on 'Endgame' for Ukraine War

President Joe Biden had no answer to a question on the "endgame" for the Ukraine War during an interview published Tuesday, despite having recently escalated U.S. involvement in the war.

The post Biden Has No Answer on ‘Endgame’ for Ukraine War appeared first on Breitbart.

Ukraine Needles China for Playing Both Sides of Russian Invasion

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba implied in comments published on Tuesday that communist China is playing both sides of Russia's invasion of the country, "in no rush" to support its ally Russia because it is waiting to see who wins.

The post Ukraine Needles China for Playing Both Sides of Russian Invasion appeared first on Breitbart.

Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Charged in Alleged $67m Global Money-Laundering Scheme

The finance chief of the conservative global news network Epoch Times has been arrested over his alleged involvement in a massive global money-laundering scheme.

The post Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan Charged in Alleged $67m Global Money-Laundering Scheme appeared first on Breitbart.

Vatican Cardinal: Immigration Is Not a ‘Global Crisis’

Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny downplayed the immigration issue prior to European elections, insisting that it is “false” to speak of a global immigration crisis.

The post Vatican Cardinal: Immigration Is Not a ‘Global Crisis’ appeared first on Breitbart.

UFC Cancels Connor McGregor Press Conference After Rumors Swirl Following Club Video

The UFC canceled the UFC 303 press conference 12 hours ahead of its commencement due to rumors swirling around Connor McGregor's behavior. 

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Moscow: U.S. Faces ‘Fatal Consequences’ for Letting Ukraine Use U.S. Weapons to Target Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday the United States could face “fatal consequences” for allowing Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets on Russian soil.

The post Moscow: U.S. Faces ‘Fatal Consequences’ for Letting Ukraine Use U.S. Weapons to Target Russia appeared first on Breitbart.

J.D. Vance: Biden 'Sleepwalking' America into World War 3

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) on Sunday wrote that President Joe Biden is "sleepwalking" America "into World War 3" by allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with American-provided weapons.

The post J.D. Vance: Biden ‘Sleepwalking’ America into World War 3 appeared first on Breitbart.

Pope Francis Compares Migrants to Exodus of ‘People of Israel’ from Egypt

Modern migrants share many similarities with the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, Pope Francis asserts in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024.

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China Accuses Britain's MI6 Spy Agency of Spying

China on Monday accused Britain's Secret Intelligence Service of recruiting a couple who worked for the central government to spy for the UK.

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Pope Francis Names 3 Pro-Gay Prelates to Vatican Doctrinal Office

Pope Francis appointed three prelates, known for their support for homosexuality, to the Vatican’s doctrinal office Saturday, just as LGBT groups were kicking off gay pride month.

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One Dead, Eight Injured as Istanbul Apartment Building Collapses

An apartment building collapsed in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Sunday, killing one person and injuring eight.

The post One Dead, Eight Injured as Istanbul Apartment Building Collapses appeared first on Breitbart.

Report: Trump Banned from UK, Canada, Other Countries After Guilty Verdict

Former President Donald Trump may be banned from the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries should his felony conviction hold up. 

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Mannheim Anti-Islamification Rally Knife Attacker Identified as Afghan Migrant

The knifeman who launched a vicious attack against an anti-Islamification demonstration in Mannheim, Germany on Friday has been identified as a migrant from Afghanistan who came to the country ten years ago.

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Matteo Salvini: Trump 'a Victim of Judicial Harassment' by Left's 'Weaponization of the Justice System'

Populist Deputy Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Salvini reacted to the guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying the 45th president is "a victim of judicial harassment" brought on by "the weaponization of the justice system by the left."

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Spain: Stop Using 'Genocide' for Gaza; It Gives Palestinians Asylum Claim

The Spanish government has asked officials to stop using the term "genocide" to describe the situation in Gaza, because it gives two million Palestinians living there an instant asylum claim, entitling them to refuge in Spain.

The post Spain: Stop Using ‘Genocide’ for Gaza; It Gives Palestinians Asylum Claim appeared first on Breitbart.

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