US watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse
Declassified SIGAR report warns Afghanistan’s air force could not survive post withdrawal without American aid training and maintenance. It cites failed staff training, overreliance on contractors, and U.S. and NATO pullout contributing to the Taliban’s swift 2021 advance, with $8.5 billion spent 2010–2019 on air force support.
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Accusers call for culture change at Michigan amid abuse lawsuits
Two men who say they were sexually assaulted by former Michigan sports doctor Dr. Robert Anderson urged a culture shift as interim leadership ends and a search to replace President Mark Schlissel begins. They warned the university must prioritize student welfare and accountability to heal.
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Metsola elected president, European Parliament names third woman
Roberta Metsola, a Maltese Christian Democrat, was elected president of the European Parliament, becoming the third woman to hold the post and the youngest at 43. She won 458 of 616 votes after serving as acting president since Jan. 11. Ursula von der Leyen remains in quarantine and Christine Lagarde leads the ECB.
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