Ukraine’s Parliament passed a law Thursday to expand conscription and tighten enforcement as its war with Russia grinds into its third year. The much-debated legislation includes a number of changes such as restricting men who don’t respond to mobilization orders from driving and requiring proof of military registration when requested at the border and getting … Read more
TALLINN, Estonia — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree that speeds up a path to Russian citizenship for foreigners who enlist in the country’s military amid the 22-month-old war in Ukraine. The move comes as Moscow is trying to replenish its troops in Ukraine by various methods, including the recruitment of migrants. Russia … Read more
An 18-year-old Israeli activist has been sentenced to 30 days in military prison after he refused to enlist in the Israeli army amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. “I believe that slaughter cannot solve slaughter,” said Tal Mitnick before he walked into Tel HaShomer military base, according to a video posted on the X account of … Read more
The Rolling Stones have shared a video for “Mess It Up” from Hackney Diamonds, with Nicholas Hoult starring as an argumentative boyfriend who embarks on a cheerful adventure before returning to make amends. Check out the Calmatic-directed short below. Since releasing the LP in October, the Stones have performed with Lady Gaga, who sings on … Read more
“There’s no point trying to play it safe,” asserts Jamie MacColl of Bombay Bicycle Club, speaking assuredly to NME last month alongside vocalist Jack Steadman. Indeed, when the north Londoners returned from a five-year hiatus with 2020’s ‘Everything Else Has Gone Wrong’, a renaissance of their tried and tested indie wizardry came alongside it. Celebrating … Read more