Venezuelan authorities released 225 people arrested during protests against Maduro's re-election. Human rights organizations confirmed the release of 107 political prisoners.
Airbnb paid $1. 5 million to rent the Colosseum for the Gladiatorial Experience in May 2025. The project has sparked outrage among locals, who accuse the authorities of over-commercializing the historic site.
More than 80 residents of the village of Brienz in Switzerland have to leave their homes by November 17 due to the threat of rockfall. The village is threatened by the collapse of 1.2 million cubic meters of rock.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv region, 21 private houses and other infrastructure facilities were damaged. One woman was injured and refused hospitalization.
Mike Tyson, 58, admitted that in June he almost died due to blood loss and needed 8 transfusions. Despite losing to 27-year-old blogger Jake Paul, the boxing legend considers himself a winner.
The President of Moldova condemned Russia's large-scale air strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Russia fired about 120 missiles and 90 drones, and its air defense system destroyed more than 140 targets.
Actress Nicole Kidman expressed her desire to work with Martin Scorsese, but noted the lack of female roles in his films. She also named other directors with whom she dreams of collaborating.
Researchers have found out the mechanism of prolonged stress's impact on memory and anxiety. Experiments on mice showed how stress disrupts the ability to distinguish between neutral and negative events.
Vivek Ramaswamy, head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, has proposed to stop funding unauthorized federal programs. These include veterans' health care, NASA, and preschool education.
The founder of the largest battery manufacturer CATL has announced the inevitable failure of the Tesla 4680 technology. According to Robin Zeng, Elon Musk does not understand battery production.
Ukraine is considering the possibility of resuming air traffic through Lviv Airport in 2025. The insurance industry is ready to support the reopening, subject to regulatory approval and security risk assessment.
John Krasinski, who received the title of People's Sexiest Man Alive, has faced intense online trolling. The 45-year-old actor was spotted gloomy while walking in New York after receiving the award.
Former and current US intelligence officials criticize Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard. Experts consider her appointment risky due to her lack of experience and soft stance on Russia.
Ilya Lichtenstein has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for hacking the Bitfinex exchange in 2016. The hacker stole 120,000 bitcoins, the value of which increased from $71 million to almost $10 billion.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been appointed the new US Secretary of State by Donald Trump. Rubio promised to ensure “peace through strength” and put the interests of Americans above all else.
German astronomers have discovered an interstellar tunnel connecting the Solar System to the constellation Centauri. The tunnel is part of a larger network formed by stellar winds and supernova explosions.
The 9th Armored Cavalry Brigade of Poland has received new K2 Black Panther tanks manufactured by Hyundai Rotem. The equipment is deployed in Braniew, 153 km from Kaliningrad, as part of a large-scale contract for more than 980 tanks.
China's Landbridge Petrochemical plant has purchased 2 million barrels of African oil for delivery in January 2025. This unusual decision is attributed to the possible tightening of sanctions against Iranian oil and rising prices for Russian oil.
The rare Kemp's ridley turtle was found in the cold North Sea near the Netherlands. After a year of rehabilitation at the Rotterdam Zoo, the animal was released into its native Gulf of Mexico.
The hacker group INC Ransomware has hacked and encrypted the files of the Hungarian Defense Procurement Agency. The attackers are demanding $5 million in ransom and have already published some of the secret military documents on the darknet.
The Spanish Meteorological Agency has canceled the red level of flood danger in Valencia and Malaga. The disaster affected 78 municipalities, and more than 4,200 people were evacuated.
Seoul is considering direct arms supplies to Ukraine because of the DPRK's activity in the war. The decision will depend on Pyongyang's actions and Trump's future policy toward Ukraine.
The PRC publishes an updated map of Sansha with new designations for the Paracel and Spratly areas. These areas are the subject of territorial disputes between China and five neighboring countries.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, has made controversial statements about Russian disinformation. Her appointment could lead to conflicts with the intelligence community.
NVIDIA is planning to release a new Blackwell GPU that could be a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. Analysts compare the potential impact of this chip to the release of Apple's first iPhone.
At the COP29 summit, Ilham Aliyev criticized France and the Netherlands for their overseas territories. Representatives of these countries refused to participate in the climate summit in Baku.
Apple has updated its professional audio editor Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with new features for mixing and recording. Mastering Assistant, new sound packs, and 32-bit recording capabilities have been added.
A fossilized ecosystem with prints of amphibians, reptiles, and plants has been discovered in the Orobier Valtellinese Park. The find contains traces of five different species of animals that lived in the Permian period.
Ukraine has increased the period of basic training for mobilized persons from 30 to 45 days. The new rules apply to persons liable for military service mobilized after November 1.
Experts recommend including almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and hazelnuts in your diet to slow down aging. These nuts contain important amino acids and minerals necessary for collagen production in the body.
