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Russian drones attack NATO waters for first time
Suspected Russian drone strikes on ships near Bulgaria and Romania mark an escalation into NATO territorial waters, prompting the alliance to boost counter-drone defences.
Ars Technica · 2m

Seven sailors missing after drone strikes on tankers
Drones strike two tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising security concerns on a vital shipping route used by Ukraine.
the Guardian · 1m

NATO to meet over Black Sea drone attacks on ships
Romania's president says NATO allies will discuss how to respond to drone strikes on cargo vessels near Romanian waters, with at least 23 sailors killed in ten days.
POLITICO · 1m

NATO weighs drone defenses as Black Sea attacks mount
Suspected Russian drone strikes have sunk ships in NATO waters, prompting the alliance to consider repositioning counter-drone systems to the region.
Ars Technica · 1m

NATO scrambles F-16 jets against aerial target
NATO scrambles F-16 jets after detecting an aerial target near Ukraine border.
LADbible · 1m

Stan Smith Wins Davis Cup Final
Stan Smith and U.S. team clinch last Davis Cup Challenge Round victory.
Tennis Majors · 1m

Sebastian Stan's Oscar Journey
Sebastian Stan's Oscar nomination for Fjord highlights his sensitive acting in a film about cultural clashes.
Slate Magazine · 1m

Sebastian Stan on Fjord and Conservative Characters
Sebastian Stan explains why he picks roles like 'Fjord' and 'The Apprentice': 'I’m drawn to filmmakers who are fearless'.
Decider · 1m

Andrew Tate Faces UK Extradition Allegations
Andrew Tate's extradition docs allege underage 'fisting' demands: 'I want your whole hand up to your wrist'.
Rolling Stone · 1m

Drones sink ships near NATO countries
EU says Russian drones sink ships in NATO waters.
Ars Technica · 1m
Ukraine Claims Russian Drones Caused Turkish Ship Sinking
Ukraine says Russian drones sank Turkish ship in Black Sea.
Dw · 1m

Romania's fourth PM candidate in five months
President Nicușor Dan names a diplomat to break a political deadlock threatening economic stability, but faces an uphill battle in parliament.
POLITICO · 1m

Romanian President Signs Bear Cull Law
Romanian president signs law to regulate bear population cull after constitutional challenge.
euronews · 1m

Lewandowski Hat-Trick, Dzeko Retires
Poland's Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Romania loses 6-0 in Nations League; Dzeko retires after 152 caps.
BBC Sport · 1m

EU farmers block aid for Ukraine's trapped grain
Poland and Romania refuse to help move Ukrainian exports, citing threats to their own farmers as a global food crisis looms.
POLITICO · 1m

Old credit card scams still cost billions
Fake cards in the mail and magnetic stripe skimmers remain effective despite digital fraud advances.
WIRED · 2m

17 EU nations push back on budget cuts
A coalition led by Italy and Romania opposes Germany's call to slash agriculture and regional spending in the next seven-year EU budget.
POLITICO · 1m

15 Affordable Countries for Budget Travel
Budget travelers find value in 15 countries where a dollar goes further.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m

Russia Escalates Hybrid Attacks on Europe
Russia intensifies hybrid threats against Europe with drone strikes and cyberattacks.
Newsweek · 1m

Apple softens tracking screens for EU apps
After years of antitrust pressure, Apple will let European apps use friendlier consent prompts that don't scare users away from tracking.
TechCrunch · 1m

Madalina Apostol dies at 40 after a hidden battle
A Romanian influencer known for a glamorous life online was fighting depression and a painful autoimmune illness nobody saw.
Dailymail · 2m

Romania hands referees a black card for bad parents
Romanian youth football now lets a referee end the match for good when the abuse comes from the stands, not the pitch.
The Athletic · 1m