Julia Shramko
SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
The Prime Minister of Portugal announced the creation of an independent commission and a request for an EU audit to assess power grids after the power outage. This applies to Portugal and Spain.
Gas consumption in the EU has fallen by 20% since 2021, which has allowed to reduce gas imports, and the bloc will be able to meet demand without additional infrastructure or imports.
Ukraine is ready to sign a natural resources agreement with the United States. The project envisages the creation of a joint fund to manage Ukrainian investment projects.
Enemy troops struck the residential buildings of the town of Pivdenne in the Kharkiv region with drones, according to police, there are 9 injured, including children.
The air raid alert in Rivne region lasted almost three hours. Air defense forces shot down an enemy target over the region, relevant services are working at the scene.
The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.
CBS has postponed the premiere of the series "Einstein" about the great-grandson of Albert Einstein, starring Matthew Gray Gubler. The network decided that it does not have a place for it in the 2025-26 schedule.
Overnight on April 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones, targeting Dnipro and Kharkiv. 50 "Shaheds" were shot down, 22 drones were lost, Kharkiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.
In early May, moderately warm weather is expected in Ukraine, with air temperatures ranging from +15 to +24 degrees Celsius. Light rain is predicted in the western and northern regions.
Overnight, Russia launched over 100 drones. In Kharkiv, over 45 were injured, and in Dnipro, 1 person was killed. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia and the provision of air defense systems to Ukraine.
In Ukraine, electricity consumption remains at the level of seasonal indicators. Energy companies call on people to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 18:00 for the efficient operation of solar power plants.
As a result of the night attack by Russian UAVs on Kharkiv, the number of victims has increased to 47, including children. Many buildings and cars were damaged in different parts of the city.
Russian troops have increased the intensity of fighting, focusing their efforts on the Pokrovsky direction, trying to break through the defense and reach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region. Syrsky took measures to strengthen the defense.
Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over Amazon's plans to show customs value. The company denied plans for the main site.
Oil prices continue to decline, heading for their biggest monthly drop in more than three years. The reasons are the trade war and fears about increasing supply.
"PSG" defeated "Arsenal" in the first Champions League semi-final thanks to a quick goal by Ousmane Dembele. The return match will take place on May 7.
According to South Korean intelligence, about 600 North Korean soldiers have died in Ukraine, and 4,000 have been wounded. In exchange for troops and weapons, North Korea received technology.
China plans to lift sanctions on five members of the European Parliament who have criticised human rights abuses. This could open the way for trade talks between the two sides.
Most of the battles of the past day took place in the Pokrovsky direction – 75 out of 177. The enemy was also active in the Kursk and Lyman directions, inflicting 91 air strikes and almost 5,900 shellings.
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois held a new face-off at the press conference before the fight. The fight for the title of absolute world champion in heavy weight will take place in London on July 19.
The government of Ukraine has approved a package of draft laws for joining the single euro payment zone SEPA. This will allow for quick transfers in euros between Ukraine and 36 European countries without unnecessary commissions.
Military personnel of the TCR without combat experience will be sent to fighting units. Wounded soldiers unfit for service in combat units will be appointed to their places.
China's Alibaba has introduced Qwen3, AI models with parameters from 0. 6 to 235 billion, competing with market leaders. The models are available for download and support 119 languages, learning on 36 trillion tokens.
The Ukrainian government has developed recommendations for universities on the effective use of artificial intelligence. The document contains advice on tools, access to platforms and the creation of prompts.
The government has simplified procedures for private oil and gas production enterprises. Ukraine will receive $70 million from the World Bank to purchase solar panels for generating facilities.
The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.
From April 30 to June 5, 2025, repairs will be carried out at the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint. Traffic will be partially restricted, so delays should be taken into account when planning your route.
The Hungarian Parliament has voted to withdraw the country from the ICC, citing the court's politicization. Minister Szijjártó will send a notification to the UN, and the withdrawal will take effect in one year.
A European Commission spokeswoman said that Russia can stop its aggression in Ukraine immediately. Ukraine has already agreed to a ceasefire, so the EU supports a just peace.