The EU Council has reached consensus on packaging waste reform, adding exemptions for wine and cardboard to gain broader support, while environmental activists express disappointment over the weakening of reuse targets. Denmark and Belgium have expressed concerns about the revised proposals.
Ukrainian farmers achieved a record high yield per hectare in 2023 despite wartime challenges, thanks to favorable weather and their own professionalism and resilience, according to Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky. International support has also strengthened the agricultural sector.
A Skyline Express Boeing 777-300 was evacuated without passengers from Boryspil airport to Europe, the fourth such flight since the beginning of the war.
Despite a thorough audit of the company's financial activities, whose shareholders were sanctioned by the United States for their ties to Hamas, Turkey found no financial irregularities. The findings were passed on to U.S. officials.
The European Environment Agency warns that achieving the EU's 2030 climate goals, including a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, is uncertain and likely to fail in the areas of energy consumption and renewable energy.
China halted "dangerous" military activities after the meeting between President Xi and President Biden, indicating a possible reduction in tensions.
Google will pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over its Play Store monopoly, including $630 million to U. S. consumers and $70 million to public funds. Eligible consumers will receive at least $2 each.
Russian mercenaries in Africa, financed by the extraction and laundering of African gold on international markets, also provide a flow of billions for the wars waged by the Kremlin. All this is happening despite severe sanctions, according to The Blood Gold report.
China strongly opposes the $300 million arms sale to Taiwan and warns of possible sanctions against the companies involved, as it violates the principle of "one China" and threatens regional stability.
The pre-trial investigation against the former head of a Ukrainian aircraft plant accused of embezzling over UAH 36 million for services not rendered has been completed. The defendant is likely to be hiding in russia or in the occupied Ukrainian territories.
The Icelandic Songwriters and Lyricists Association calls for a boycott of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is not excluded, similar to the 2023 ban on Russia. They advocate refusing to associate with countries that use military force.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was re-elected to a new six-year term with 89. 6% of the valid votes cast, amidst the fact that his country is facing significant economic challenges, including high external debt and inflation, as his country faces significant economic challenges, including high foreign debt and inflation.
Ukraine is working towards EU membership by adapting its legislation: 23,000 Ukrainian acts are already compatible, 1,500 have been implemented, and about 3,000 more are to be adopted. MP Arseniy Pushkarenko notes that a progress report is due in March 2024, which will precede accession negotiations.
Zipline is partnering with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to use drones to deliver medical supplies to reduce costs and improve quality of care. They are awaiting approval from the Civil Aviation Authority.
The IDF is planning a military operation in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah's attacks from there, which creates a risk of escalation in the Middle East.
Robert Yancey Jr, a pedophile sentenced to life imprisonment, escaped from a Texas prison, his car was spotted in Victoria County. His mother was arrested later that evening.
Finland has stepped up border security, maintaining stability despite two people recently crossing the border illegally and seeking asylum. Since the closure of the Niirala border crossing, no unauthorized border crossings have been recorded.
Almost two-thirds of the 100 million Canadian dollars that Google pays annually to Canadian media will go to print media for content distribution.
President of Ukraine Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff dedicated to defense issues, including fortifications, weapons production, and the problems of military veterans. He also emphasized strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities through partnerships in the production of new types of weapons.
Another Ukrainian driver died while waiting to cross the border with Poland. This is the third such death since the blockade of the border by Polish carriers began.
Argentina's new president, Javier Milay, has played up his latest MP salary on social media and introduced a significant austerity plan in his first week, including cutting the number of ministries and planning public sector layoffs.
A deputy of the Keretska village council in Zakarpattia is suspected of committing a terrorist act after he detonated grenades during a council meeting, injuring 23 people. The suspect has been detained and is under investigation to determine the motives for the attack.
A joint investigation by DFRLab and BBC Verify uncovered a covert Russian operation on TikTok aimed at compromising former Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov over corruption allegations. TikTok identified and deleted more than 12,800 fake accounts that participated in this disinformation campaign.
The Trenvet UA mobile app, designed to help military veterans receive free sports rehabilitation, was presented at a sports and veterans' forum in Rivne Oblast. The app was developed with the support of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation.
Mexico's president inaugurated the first section of the Mayan Train project, which is being touted as an economic boon but is being criticized for potential environmental damage and indigenous concerns.
Three Israeli hostages were holding a white flag when they were mistakenly killed by IDF soldiers in Gaza. The soldiers mistakenly identified the hostages as enemy combatants.
Rustem Umerov took part in the British-Ukrainian Defense Industry Conference, where he stated that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is interested in direct agreements with British arms manufacturers and is ready to sign long-term contracts. The Defense Minister also emphasized that the goal of the Defense Ministry for 2024 is to localize arms production in Ukraine.
Given the risk of flooding, the prefecture of the French department of Charente-Maritime decided to transfer 142 prisoners in the local detention center to other prisons.
UNESCO has added five Ukrainian cultural heritage sites from Odesa, Chernihiv, Lviv, and Zakarpattia regions to its list of protected sites due to damage caused by Russian aggression. The sites include wooden churches, a national opera house, and a cathedral.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, speaking to President Mahmoud Abbas, said that it would be neither "reasonable" nor "right" for Israel to re-occupy Gaza. The White House supports the return of the Palestinian Authority security forces to the leadership of the Gaza Strip. The United States also expects the next phase of the war in Gaza to include "precision" operations guided by intelligence.
