The Russian government is considering lifting the ban on gasoline exports before the end of the year. This is despite ongoing repairs at Russian refineries and their financial problems.
At COP29 in Baku, it was proposed to increase annual climate payments from developed countries to $250 billion by 2035. Developing countries demand much more - $1.3 trillion annually.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the country is not at war with Russia. This denial followed statements by the Russian ambassador about Britain's direct involvement in the conflict.
US and European officials are discussing the possibility of returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine as a deterrent against Russia. The NYT notes that such a move would have serious consequences and be difficult to implement.
North Korea received anti-aircraft missiles and air defense equipment for the capital from Russia. In exchange, the DPRK sent military personnel to support the Russian occupation forces.
The occupation authorities have banned the extraterritorial principle of notary services in Luhansk region. The documents are stuck in other cities, and the queue for the only notary is scheduled until spring 2025.
Republican Marjorie Taylor Green will head the new DOGE subcommittee along with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The subcommittee will investigate “wasteful” spending and reorganize federal agencies.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the new Department of Government Efficiency in the United States. They plan to cancel thousands of regulations and reduce the federal workforce.
The Defense Council of Donetsk Oblast has banned any offline educational activities. An additional UAH 59 million was allocated from the regional budget for the needs of the Defense Forces.
Major General Abdoulaye Maiga became the new Prime Minister of Mali after the resignation of his predecessor, who criticized the junta. The former prime minister condemned the military's inability to hold democratic elections as promised.
Volkswagen employees are protesting against austerity plans and layoffs. The union threatens to strike on December 1 if no agreement is reached on a collective bargaining agreement.
Ursula Haverbeck, who was convicted several times for Holocaust denial, has died. She was a leading candidate of the Right party and received numerous sentences for her statements.
Donald Trump is considering right-wing radio host and former agent Dan Bongino for the post of director of the US Secret Service. Experts believe that the agency needs to be revamped, although some doubt the candidate's administrative experience.
Donald Trump has unveiled a collection of autographed guitars worth $10,000 a piece. This complements his line of branded products, which includes Bibles, sneakers, watches, and NFTs.
Four entrepreneurs were served suspicion notices of money laundering in the purchase of fuel wood for the army. The offenders inflated the price of firewood and purchased luxury cars and jewelry with the stolen funds.
Nvidia investors expect stock volatility after the third quarter report, which could change the market value by $300 billion. Analysts predict a drop in profitability to 74.4%.
The US Congressional Ethics Committee has voted against releasing a report on Matt Goetz, who is accused of having sexual relations with a minor. Getz, who was nominated by Trump to be Attorney General, denies the allegations.
Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 2,900 in Germany. The decision is due to losses in the passenger car segment and the transition to electric vehicle production.
A fatal accident occurred on the Kyiv-Kharkiv-Dovzhanskyi highway near the village of Prolisky. A 29-year-old Volkswagen driver crashed into a Daff truck parked because of an air raid alert.
In the Nilgiris region of South India, environmentalists are trying to restore natural forests destroyed by tea plantations. Industrial tea cultivation has destroyed 70% of local forests and meadows over 200 years.
Colonel-General Kim Yong Bok, deputy head of the General Staff of the KNA, arrived in Russia among 500 officers. His specific mission is unknown, he previously commanded the DPRK Special Forces Corps.
OpenAI and Common Sense Media have launched a Free Online Course for K12 teachers on using ChatGPT in education. The course has already been implemented in dozens of schools in the United States, but some teachers have expressed concern.
27-year-old star of" Openheimer " Florence Pugh spoke about freezing eggs after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. The actress made this decision despite her family history of late fertility.
The American Psychological Association has released the first guidelines for controlling teen online video viewing. Parents are advised to view content together, know their children's preferences, and set reasonable restrictions.
The low-frequency hum in Kyiv is related to the operation of large thermal equipment on the right bank of the city. KCSA assures that this is a controlled process with no threats to the public.
A man shouted pro-Russian slogans during the transfer of a book donation in a Ljubljana library. Police detained the offender, who was shouting “Russia will win” in English.
Apple has confirmed active cyberattacks on Mac users and released critical security updates. Intel-based Macs are at the highest risk, and iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS 17 are also vulnerable.
John M. Chu explained why Wicked was divided into two films instead of one. The director emphasized that this approach would allow him to better reveal the key moments of the story and the emotional journey of the characters.
A fisherman filmed a great white shark almost 4 meters long near the islands of Porquerolles and Por Croix in France. The species is listed as endangered on the Red List.
Former porn star Stormy Daniels has denied any plans to leave the United States after Trump's victory. Judge Juan Merchant postponed the decision in the case of paying her $130,000 for her silence.
