More than two and a half years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, Germany is considering slashing military assistance to Kyiv by 50%. Berlin is the European Union’s largest donor of…
As Paris readies for Paralympics, disability advocates call for bigger sea change
With the 2024 Summer Olympics wrapped up, Paris is now getting ready to host the Paralympics later this month. More than 4,000 athletes with disabilities along with tens of thousands…
Even in exile, Russian journalists not ‘100% safe’
Prague — When the opposition activist Ilya Yashin spoke after being freed from a Russian prison as part of the historic prisoner swap between Washington and Moscow, he said he had…
Arrival of F-16 fighter jets raise hopes in Ukraine
After multiple delays, Ukraine announced this month that it has begun receiving U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets from its European allies. It’s unclear just how many have been delivered though about…
Prosecutors investigate gender-based cyber harassment of Olympic boxer Imane Khelif
PARIS — French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a torrent of criticism and false claims about her sex during…
Who’s to blame for Britain’s far-right riots?
Authorities in Britain are trying to work out the origins of the violent far-right protests that erupted in towns and cities across the country earlier this month. While some blame…
Germany asks Poland to arrest Ukrainian diver in Nord Stream probe, media reports
Berlin — Germany has asked Poland to arrest a Ukrainian diving instructor who was allegedly part of a team that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines two years ago, according…
Мобільний телефон Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Серія: Galaxy S24 Стандарт зв’язку/інтернет: 2G (GPRS/EDGE) 3G (WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA) 4G (LTE) 5G Діагональ екрана: 6.8 Роздільна здатність дисплея: QHD+ (3120×1440) Тип матриці: Dynamic AMOLED 2X Частота оновлення екрана: 120 Гц…
Environmentalist and reality TV star faces possible extradition to Japan
Vancouver, British Columbia — Tens of thousands of people have signed online petitions for the release of environmentalist Paul Watson, the controversial activist arrested in Greenland on an extradition request by…
China resubmitted plans for a super embassy in London
LONDON — The Chinese government has resubmitted its plans to build a “super embassy” in London, a decision testing the new British government’s strategy for dealing with China after the victory…
Poland signs $10 billion deal for US Apache attack helicopters
Warsaw, POLAND — Poland on Tuesday signed a $10 billion deal to buy 96 Apache attack helicopters from U.S. manufacturer Boeing in an upgrade to the country’s military capabilities. Poland has…
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
LONDON — British authorities have arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants, a national policing…
Україна отримала 4,2 млрд євро від ЄС в рамках Ukraine Facility – Шмигаль
У Мінфіні уточнюють, що транш складається з пільгового фінансування – 2,7 млрд євро, гранту – 1,5 млрд євро (безповоротне фінансування) …
Україні і Росії вигідно зберегти постачання газу через станцію «Суджа» – Bloomberg
Як пише видання з посиланням на джерел, обидві сторони не мають наміру припиняти постачання газу через станцію «Суджа» в Курській області РФ …
Ukraine’s surprise push into Russia sparks concerns of escalation
Ukraine took the fight to Russia in recent days, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Monday his army’s move to “push the war out into the aggressor’s territory” with…
Media crackdown continues 4 years after contested Belarus election
San Diego, Calif. — Belarus sentenced two more journalists to prison last week in what media groups say is a continuation of a crackdown on media since the contested 2020 election…
Ancient Pompeii reveals 2 more victims of eruption, with coins, jewelry
ROME — Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have discovered the remains of two more victims of the volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago. The skeleton of a man…
San Marino’s bid to access EU financial sector dogged by ties to Russia
San Marino, a landlocked independent republic surrounded by Italy, has been subject to scrutiny due to reports this year highlighting its ties to Russia. Although its officials deny wrongdoing, European…
Iran shows long-range drones at Russian event, state news reports
dubai, united arab emirates — Iran has put its long-range Mohajer-10 drones on display at a defense exhibit in Russia, Iran’s official news agency reported Monday. U.S. officials have accused Iran…