National Geographic has presented its annual selection of the best photos of the year from over 2. 3 million images. Among the 20 selected photos are unique shots of penguins and a mass wedding during an eclipse.
The Estonian Foreign Minister said that a new stage of Western support for Ukraine is needed. According to him, Europe may need to deploy troops in Ukraine after the end of hostilities.
Legendary singer Cher releases the first part of her memoirs “Cher: The Memoir - Part One”. The book covers the period from childhood to the breakup with Sonny Bono, with the second part expected next year.
Nutritionist Taiz Brito talked about four foods that regulate blood glucose levels. Ginger, green tea, garlic, and turmeric help control insulin and promote weight loss.
More than 100 Turkish attacks on infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish autonomous region have led to a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Due to air strikes on oil fields and power plants, more than a million people lost access to water and electricity.
Marius Borg Heiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape. This is not the first arrest of the 27-year-old man, who has previously been charged with violence and threats.
Russia has begun production of mobile shelters to protect against nuclear and chemical weapons. The production is carried out in Dzerzhinsk with the support of the state due to the lack of available shelters.
The NACP found signs of false declarations worth more than UAH 3. 4 million in the declaration of the head of the Kharkiv Regional Council. Real estate in France and her husband's business were not declared.
35-50 thousand people took part in a nine-day protest march to the New Zealand Parliament. The demonstrators oppose a bill that calls into question the rights of the indigenous Maori population.
Lavrov and Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the G20 in Rio de Janeiro to discuss bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine. China declared its readiness to strengthen strategic coordination with Russia.
The British band Jamiroquai has announced The Heels of Steel Tour with 14 concerts in Europe. The tour will start on November 6, 2025 in Barcelona and end on December 12 in Birmingham.
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base, 13 of which have Direct to Cell capability. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket made its 20th flight.
Three leading research groups predict a 1. 5°C rise in global temperatures in 2024. Experts recognize the impossibility of achieving the climate goal due to prolonged inaction.
The soft cheese from Quinta do Pomar was recognized as the best among 4786 cheeses from 47 countries. British cheesemakers were unable to participate due to customs restrictions after Brexit.
The White House calls the latest Russian shelling of Ukraine a “major escalation. ” The United States is ready to evolve its decisions on support for Ukraine, the deputy national security adviser said.
Farmers in 80 departments of France are protesting against the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. The farmers are demanding to change the agreement due to non-compliance with the climate agreement and unequal production conditions.
At the Governor's Award ceremony, Nicole Kidman had to take off her shoes because of the uncomfortable height of the lectern. The 57-year-old actress presented the award to Juliet Taylor in the Ray Dolby Ballroom in bare feet.
The official is suspected of purchasing generators at inflated prices for the needs of the military. His actions resulted in losses of over UAH 3.5 million from the local budget.
The third attempt to elect the speaker of the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria failed due to the lack of a majority. Without a speaker, the parliament cannot function, which increases the risk of early elections.
A mass rally was held in Bratislava against Prime Minister Fico's policies and rapprochement with Russia. Opposition politicians called for unification to preserve Slovakia's pro-Western course.
China's Foreign Ministry calls for a ceasefire after the US allows Ukraine to use long-range missiles. Beijing denies EU accusations of supplying drones to Russia.
The French newspaper Le Figaro has removed from its article information about France and Britain's authorization to strike Russia. Earlier, it was reported that the use of SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles in Russia was authorized.
The gold price reached $2,584 per ounce and continues to rise. Goldman Sachs predicts further growth to $3,000 per ounce by December 2025 due to strong demand from central banks.
A single-engine airplane crashed near a race track in Southern California during the NHRA finals. Three of the four passengers were injured, two of them seriously.
A massive march of the Russian opposition took place in Berlin with demands to stop the war and remove Putin. Between 1,500 and 7,000 people took part in the protest, including Ukrainians.
A 66-year-old woman was killed and three men were wounded as a result of the fall of enemy rocket fragments in Sheptytsky district. 20 garages were destroyed.
The UN has reported more than 1,200 methane leaks in the oil and gas sector, but only 15 cases have been responded to. Satellite data show that actual emissions are 10 times higher than previous estimates.
A dead belted fish, considered a mythical harbinger of natural disasters, has been found on the coast of California. This is only the second case in three months and the 21st since 1901.
In the center of Beirut, an Israeli airstrike allegedly killed Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif. The attack took place in the Ras al-Naba'a neighborhood, and three people were wounded.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 102 missiles and 42 drones during a large-scale Russian attack. The enemy used strategic bombers, fighters, and ships to launch various types of missiles.
