European Union governments have accused Russia of “weaponizing” migration by helping illegal migrants cross into the EU, stoking political tensions in countries such as Finland, Poland and Latvia. Latvian political…
Putin makes renewed push for gas pipeline deal with China
washington — During his recent trip to Mongolia, Russian President Vladimir Putin promoted a plan to build a pipeline from his country to China. The pipeline, which could weaken U.S. energy…
Britain defends Israeli weapons export bans as Europe mulls sanctions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government’s decision to suspend some arms shipments to Israel on Wednesday, saying the move was necessary to comply with international law. It could…
Putin accuses West of persecuting journalists days after Russia bans more reporters
Washington — In an interview with a Mongolian newspaper, Russian President Vladimir Putin this week accused the West of persecuting Russian journalists. “In order to hide from inconvenient facts, from truthful…
Sweden’s foreign minister announces surprising departure from politics
copenhagen, denmark — Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, who steered the Scandinavian country along a sometimes bumpy road to NATO membership and stood tall on supporting Ukraine, stunned the political establishment…
Торги на міжбанку відбуваються поблизу рівня 41 гривня 30 копійок за долар
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу на рівні 41 гривня 32,73 копійки за долар …
МВФ розпочав переговори з Україною щодо розширеного фінансування
На початку липня Україна отримала 2,2 мільярда доларів від Міжнародного валютного фонду …
Lightning damages ancient Roman Arch of Constantine
rome — The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, was damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities said on Tuesday. In a statement…
German far-right surge raises doubts about Berlin’s support for Ukraine
london — The future of German military aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees in Germany are being called into question after a surge in support saw the far-right Alternative…
German far-right surge raises doubts over Berlin’s support for Ukraine
German military aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees in Germany are being called into question following elections in which a far-right political party won power in an eastern…
4 nations launch venture to install power line under Black Sea
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania, Hungary, Georgia and Azerbaijan launched a joint venture Tuesday to install a power line under the Black Sea aimed at bringing more renewable energy into the European…
Report: EU chief to hand economy job to Italy’s far-right
Berlin, Germany — EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her first picks for her top team, with the key economy vice-president job going to Italy’s far-right nominee, German newspaper…
На міжбанку поновилося здешевлення гривні відносно долара США
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу на рівні 41 гривня 22,43 копійки за долар …
Turkey arrests 15 accused of assaulting US servicemen
Ankara, Turkey/Washington — A nationalist Turkish youth group physically assaulted two U.S. soldiers Monday in western Turkey, the U.S. Embassy in Turkey and the local governor’s office said, adding that 15…
Russia’s Putin says his young family members speak fluent Mandarin Chinese
Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that young members of his family speak fluent Mandarin, though he told school children they should not forget the importance of English…
New Polish law makes school attendance mandatory for Ukrainian refugees
warsaw — Sava Trypolsky couldn’t wait for school to start. Days before the Ukrainian boy entered first grade Monday, his backpack was packed. Sitting on his bed in his home near…
Britain suspends some arms exports to Israel over risk of breaking law
London — The British government said Monday it is suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because they could be used to break international law. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said there…
Poland holds state burial for more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany’s World War II massacres
Warsaw, Poland — Decades after they were killed, Poland held a state burial on Monday of the remains of more than 700 victims of Nazi Germany’s World War II mass executions…
«Символ московської окупації»: Нацбанк пропонує змінити назву «копійка» на «шаг»
Рішення щодо введення в обіг нової монети повинна ухвалити Верховна Рада …
Norway’s electric car sales set new world record
Oslo — Electric car sales in Norway took a 94% share of the market in August — a new world record — statistics showed Monday, as sales in the rest of Europe stagnate. …
Зеленський підписав закон про підвищення акцизів на пальне
Перше підвищення відбудеться вже з вересня цього року …
Paralympic triathlon events postponed for a day because of poor water quality in Seine river
Paris — Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday were postponed for a day because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said. The…