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Ethiopia received 12 historical artifacts that had been stored in Germany for over a centuryPhoto

12 historical artifacts, including crowns, shields, and paintings, have returned to Ethiopia after 100 years of storage with a German family. These items, collected in the 1920s, have been transferred to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at Addis Ababa University.

Culture • November 20, 12:11 PM • 6100 views
Google and Meta delay Red Sea cable laying due to security threats

The laying of several underwater internet cables through the Red Sea has not been completed as planned. Political tensions and security threats have made this route unsafe for commercial vessels.

News of the World • November 17, 03:39 PM • 3160 views
Tens of thousands of people disappeared in Sudan after the capture of El Fasher, UN calls for investigationPhoto

The UN refugee agency reported tens of thousands missing after the capture of El Fasher in Darfur. 10,236 new displaced persons were registered between November 9 and 12, bringing the total to 99,128.

News of the World • November 14, 03:31 PM • 3124 views
Africa is experiencing the largest cholera outbreak in a quarter of a century

Africa is experiencing its largest cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 300,000 cases and over 7,000 deaths recorded. The crisis is linked to the degradation of water systems, conflicts, and lack of access to clean water.

Health • November 13, 07:37 PM • 3583 views
Scientists have created a new antimalarial drug with over 97% efficacy

Novartis has introduced GanLum – the first antimalarial drug in 25 years to demonstrate a recovery rate of over 97%. It combines ganaplacide and lumefantrine, overcoming parasite resistance to existing medications.

Health • November 13, 10:48 AM • 2379 views
Iceland considers the threat of Atlantic current collapse a national security issue

Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.

Politics • November 12, 05:57 PM • 8105 views
Powerful solar flare occurred: it can cause auroras and strong magnetic storms

Three powerful solar plasma ejections are heading towards Earth, which could cause noticeable auroras on November 12 and 13. The third coronal mass ejection, the most powerful in 2025, caused radio blackouts over Europe and Africa.

Society • November 12, 07:59 AM • 5182 views
World Responsible Tourism Day and International Medical Physics Day: what else is celebrated on November 7

November 7 marks World Responsible Tourism Day, International Medical Physics Day, International Merlot Day, International African Writers' Day, and World Kindness to Lawyers Day. This year, International Medical Physics Day celebrates the 60th anniversary of the field.

Society • November 7, 03:49 AM • 4280 views
Serbia is ready to sell ammunition to EU countries, even if Ukraine receives it - Vucic

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that the country's warehouses are overflowing with ammunition, which it is ready to sell to European countries. He noted that buyers can do whatever they want with the ammunition, even if it eventually reaches Ukraine.

Politics • November 2, 09:31 PM • 4742 views
Russia resumes military flights to Hmeimim airbase in Syria - Bloomberg

Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.

News of the World • October 30, 01:04 PM • 3731 views
Russian special services use Telegram to recruit saboteurs in Europe - Center for Countering Disinformation

Russian special services recruit users through pro-Russian Telegram channels to carry out minor acts of sabotage in European countries. This creates a network of low-cost agents of influence to pressure public safety in the EU.

News of the World • October 30, 07:16 AM • 3244 views
One-fifth of normal-weight adults have hidden obesity, increasing the risk of hypertension and diabetes - study

About 20% of adults with a normal body mass index have hidden abdominal obesity. This increases the risk of developing hypertension, diabetes, and other cardiometabolic disorders.

Health • October 27, 10:38 AM • 4017 views
Russia admitted that it seeks to create a network of agents of influence in Africa

Russia plans to create a single platform for graduates of Russian universities from Africa. It will coordinate their activities to promote the Russian language and a positive image of the Russian Federation abroad.

Politics • October 23, 11:03 PM • 3997 views
Two Transcarpathian villages entered the rating of the best tourist villages in the world according to the UNPhoto

Kolochava and Synevyr Polyana from Transcarpathia have been recognized as two of the 52 best tourist villages in the world by the UNWTO. These settlements are noted for combining tourism development with the preservation of nature and cultural heritage.

Society • October 20, 03:02 PM • 3403 views
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Ornithologist explained how to help a stork wintering in Ukraine and what is forbidden to doPhoto

Vitaliy Hryshchenko, deputy director of the Kaniv Nature Reserve, urged not to rush to rescue storks that have stayed for the winter, as they may be healthy. Help is only needed for injured birds, but it is important to know how to provide it correctly.

Society • October 16, 07:53 AM • 183721 views
Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO

Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder, is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He will be replaced by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, effective January 1.

News of the World • September 30, 05:08 PM • 3940 views
Zelenskyy: arms exports will be controlled until the end of the war, main destinations are Europe, USA, Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that arms exports will be controlled until the end of the war. The funds received will be directed to deficit drones, and the main export destinations are Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.

Economy • September 27, 05:29 PM • 5133 views
A 1-million-year-old skull found may indicate an earlier origin of humans

A 1-million-year-old ancient skull found in China may indicate that modern humans appeared much earlier and possibly outside of Africa. This discovery changes the understanding of human evolution, pushing back the divergence of the lines of our ancestors, Neanderthals and Homo longi, by at least 400,000 years.

News of the World • September 26, 07:55 AM • 4648 views
Ukraine seeks to end the war this year, despite Russia's dragging out of the conflict - SybihaPhoto

Ukraine adheres to the UN Charter and seeks to end the war this year, but Russia shows no readiness for a truce. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Putin is deliberately prolonging the war, intensifying terror against Ukrainians and trying to draw other states into the conflict.

War in Ukraine • September 26, 03:46 AM • 30225 views
China canceled subsidies for russian copper and nickel, limiting the advantages of suppliers from the Russian Federation - intelligence

In September, China ceased unofficial subsidies for the import of russian copper and nickel to reduce the competitive advantage of suppliers from the russian frederation. This decision is part of China's strategy to optimize state spending and diversify import flows, which will lead to a decrease in the profits of Russian producers.

News of the World • September 24, 10:47 AM • 3975 views
Dollar tree in your home: secrets of Zamioculcas care and transplanting rulesPhoto

Zamioculcas, known as the dollar tree, is an unpretentious tropical plant that decorates the interior and, according to beliefs, brings financial well-being. UNN has collected recommendations for Zamioculcas care, including watering, fertilizing, transplanting, and propagation, so that it pleases with healthy leaves and flowering.

Society • September 23, 08:45 AM • 78380 views
Student visa arrivals in the US fall to 4-year low

In August, the number of international students arriving in the US decreased by 19% compared to last year, reaching its lowest level since 2021. This is the fifth consecutive month of decline, which could lead to a loss of $7 billion for American universities.

News of the World • September 22, 01:54 PM • 3325 views
UN General Assembly kicks off in New York: Ukraine demands decisive response to Russian aggression - MFA

The Ukrainian delegation has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which is taking place at a crucial moment for Ukraine and the world. President Zelenskyy's speech, the International Crimea Platform summit, and a Security Council meeting on Ukraine are scheduled.

Politics • September 21, 08:36 PM • 27405 views
Solar eclipse on September 21: Q&A and forecast for all Zodiac signs

On September 21, 2025, at 10:42 PM, a solar eclipse will occur, coinciding with the autumn equinox. Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko said that the event will affect life for at least six months, and for some, for 18 years.

Society • September 20, 08:41 AM • 92207 views
Archaeologists found traces of human migration from Turkey to Europe

New research proves that early humans could have entered Europe by land from the territory of modern Turkey. Archaeologists have found more than 130 stone tools that indicate the existence of a natural bridge between Anatolia and Europe during the Ice Age.

News of the World • September 19, 01:17 PM • 2974 views
Pope Leo XIV suspends reforms in the Catholic Church - Media

Pope Leo XIV stated in an interview that he would not change key doctrine regarding same-sex marriage and women deacons. This hinders reforms and is a step towards traditionalists, unlike his predecessor.

News of the World • September 18, 08:09 AM • 3679 views
Fingerprints and the fight against illegal migration: everything you need to know about the new EU entry rulesPhoto

In October 2025, the EU will introduce the EES system to control the entry and exit of third-country nationals. It will replace passport stamps, collecting biometric data to combat illegal migration.

News of the World • September 3, 06:00 AM • 51593 views
The Moon will turn red: when Ukrainians will observe a total eclipse of Earth's satellitePhoto

Next week, on September 7-8, a total lunar eclipse will occur, during which the Moon will take on a red hue. This rare phenomenon will last over three hours and will be visible to almost 87% of the Earth's population.

Publications • September 2, 11:50 AM • 102260 views
We call on the US and other Western states to provide us with long-range missiles for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine calls on partners to provide long-range weapons and air defense after a massive shelling by the Russian Federation. Russia ignores peaceful initiatives and damaged the building of the EU Representation.

Politics • August 28, 01:48 PM • 3646 views
Russia recruits youth from various countries for drone production - intelligence

Russia is recruiting youth from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to produce attack drones in the Alabuga special economic zone. They are promised high salaries but are forced to assemble drones used for strikes against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 27, 01:16 PM • 4293 views