London's Garrick Club allows women to join

Veteran actors Judi Dench and Sian Phillips become first women members of London's Garrick Club after it voted in May to allow women to join. The club, founded in 1831, was one of the last male-only clubs.

NATO assistance to Ukraine

NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage military assistance at its 75th anniversary summit in Washington, providing a 'bridge' to Kyiv's eventual membership. The alliance will set up a mission in Germany to coordinate aid for Ukraine long-term, showing commitment despite not offering membership negotiations yet.

Changes in the Pac-12 College Sports Conference

After more than 100 years, the Pac-12 conference in college sports is undergoing significant changes as 10 out of 12 schools are leaving for other leagues, leading to the conference continuing with only Oregon State and Washington State. The final baseball championship ended in dramatic fashion, marking the conclusion of an era.

United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Palestinian Membership

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution asking the U.N. Security Council to reconsider granting full membership to the Palestinians, receiving overwhelming support. The U.S. and Israel were among the nine votes against. The resolution declared that the Palestinians meet all requirements for membership. The U.S. plans to use its veto power if full Palestinian membership is brought before the UNSC.

The Garrick Club in London Opens Membership to Women

The Garrick, a prestigious establishment in London, has recently allowed women to become members after years of being a male-only club.

BookTok Book Recommendations

BookTok has reshaped how readers interact with books and authors, providing recommendations that often lead to bestseller lists. This article lists 20 popular books recommended by BookTokers, covering various genres from fantasy to horror and non-fiction.

NATO's Bridge to Ukraine Membership

NATO is working towards Ukraine becoming a member state, but Ukraine currently does not meet the necessary criteria. Several NATO members are signing agreements with Ukraine to provide funding and military aid in case of Russian aggression.

Sweden joining NATO

Sweden officially joined NATO, becoming the 32nd member of the alliance after signing articles with NATO in Washington. The decision was made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with Sweden and Finland both applying for NATO membership. Sweden had to overcome obstacles with certain NATO members, such as Turkey, before being accepted into the alliance.

Sweden Joining NATO

Sweden is expected to formally join NATO in Washington, marking a significant shift in its national security policy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move has implications for the balance of power in the region and has drawn threats of counter-measures from Russia.

Sweden Joining NATO

Sweden is expected to join NATO after 200 years of neutrality, benefiting from the alliance's common defense guarantee and strategic position between the Atlantic and Baltic states.