Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline could play crucial role in stabilizing European gas market – International Gas Union

The current volatility of gas prices is partly due to some global economies having become too reliant on renewable energy sources, according to the president of the International Gas Union, Dr. Joe M. Kang. … Read More >Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline could play crucial role in stabilizing European gas market – International Gas Union

‘Our relationship is bigger than a contract’: Australian PM welcomes return of French ambassador after sub spat

The Australian premier has welcomed the return of the French ambassador and hailed the two countries’ cooperation and shared objectives after Paris was angered by Canberra’s decision to drop a multi-billion-dollar submarine deal. … Read More >‘Our relationship is bigger than a contract’: Australian PM welcomes return of French ambassador after sub spat

Facebook must be ‘reined in’ by strong regulation, Germany’s justice minister says after whistleblower testimony

Facebook has placed profit above social responsibility, German Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht said after a former employee delivered a highly publicized testimony against the tech giant. … Read More >Facebook must be ‘reined in’ by strong regulation, Germany’s justice minister says after whistleblower testimony

EU Commission should buy gas on behalf of member states, Spanish PM suggests as solution to spiraling energy prices

Spain’s prime minister has proposed that the European Commission (EC) negotiate gas contracts on behalf of all EU member states in order to strengthen cooperation amid soaring gas prices on the global marketplace. … Read More >EU Commission should buy gas on behalf of member states, Spanish PM suggests as solution to spiraling energy prices

Neocon Iraq War architect Bill Kristol destroyed in debate with anti-war writer Scott Horton

In a debate at NYC’s Soho Forum, Antiwar.com editorial director and friend of The Grayzone Scott Horton demolishes neocon Bill Kristol, holding him directly responsible for the suffering of millions of Iraqis and Americans – and for the rise of Donald Trump. … Read More >Neocon Iraq War architect Bill Kristol destroyed in debate with anti-war writer Scott Horton

Sweden halts use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine for younger adults amid concerns over rare heart inflammation side effect

The Swedish Public Health Agency has decided to suspend offering Moderna’s Covid vaccine to anyone born in 1991 and later for precautionary reasons, citing the slightly increased risk of heart inflammation following inoculation. … Read More >Sweden halts use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine for younger adults amid concerns over rare heart inflammation side effect

‘My shame, our shame’: Pope reacts to bombshell report of Catholic Church’s sexual abuse of thousands of children in France

Pope Francis has expressed shame on behalf of himself and the Roman Catholic Church over the scale of sexual abuse committed against children in France after a damming report found hundreds of thousands of minors had been abused. … Read More >‘My shame, our shame’: Pope reacts to bombshell report of Catholic Church’s sexual abuse of thousands of children in France