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The United States has withdrawn its military from Iraq, more than two decades after the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. The drawdown closes a long and costly chapter of the US presence in the country, and commentators are weighing what the departure means for regional stability, Iraq's sovereignty, and Washington's broader role in the Middle East.

A discussion between EA Worldview and The Sun's video cast weighs whether Vladimir Putin is acting like a "cornered rat" as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues. The framing suggests Putin is under mounting pressure, with analysts debating whether battlefield setbacks and international isolation are pushing him toward more desperate or escalatory decisions.

Two inmates escaped from the prison in Venice, prompting a search by Italian police. Both fugitives were recaptured shortly after the breakout. Italian news agency ANSA reported the escape and capture, and the incident is drawing attention in Italy as questions are raised about security conditions at the Venice jail and how the two men managed to get out.

The International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have issued a joint statement marking the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The statement calls for the abolition of nuclear arms, renewing the humanitarian movement's long-standing warning about the catastrophic consequences of any nuclear detonation and urging states to pursue disarmament.

Historian Timothy Snyder has published a conversation with Jessica Tarlov, the Democratic strategist and Fox News co-host, on the theme of disagreement and persuasion. The piece, released on his Substack as an opinion item and podcast episode, is being shared in Ukraine-focused circles, where readers frame it in the context of the Russian invasion and the challenge of bridging political divides.

The United States has pulled its military out of Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. The withdrawal marks a closing chapter in a conflict that shaped two decades of American foreign policy and Middle East politics. The final departure of U.S. troops is drawing attention as commentators weigh the legacy of the war and what the region's future holds without an American military footprint.

A discussion hosted by EA WorldView and The Sun examines whether Vladimir Putin is effectively a 'cornered rat' as his invasion of Ukraine grinds on. Cormac Smith joins the conversation, weighing Russia's military position, mounting pressure on the Kremlin, and what cornered-leader dynamics could mean for escalation in the Ukraine war.