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The NATO summit has been shortened to two days, and the final declaration may not contain any mention of Ukraine and Russia. The question of inviting Zelensky remains open.

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

Ukraine plans to introduce a mechanism by which parents can determine future guardians for their children. This will help protect the rights of the child in case of loss of parents.

Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.

Two people died as a result of the flooding in New South Wales. Authorities fear for the fate of two more missing persons. About 50,000 people are in the evacuation zone.

The European Union is preparing new rules for using the Internet. This will strengthen restrictions on children's use of social media due to the consequences of prolonged use of so-called "screen time."

The selection includes films of various genres: comedies, dramas, adventures. Among them: "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.", "Nymph", "A Man Called Otto" and others.

A Russian court sentenced Australian Oscar Jenkins to 13 years in prison for participating in hostilities on the side of Ukraine. Australia has accused Russia of a sham trial.

The launch of the first Australian Eris rocket was delayed due to a fairing failure. It unexpectedly fell off even before refueling. Gilmour Space is investigating the cause of the malfunction.

The United States opposed inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24. Only four partner countries from Asia submitted applications to participate.

Andriy Sybiha welcomes the ICAO decision, which confirms Russia's responsibility for the downing of flight MH17. This is an important step towards restoring justice and a signal that crimes cannot be hidden.

Australian authorities intercepted over a tonne of cocaine worth $400 million off the coast. Five men have been arrested and charged.

The ICAO Council признала Russia responsible for the downing of MH17 in 2014. The majority of Council members supported the position of the Netherlands and Australia, with the next step being the determination of compensation.

India plans to bid to the ICC to host the World Test Championship final in 2027. This could affect the match schedule in England and create problems due to relations with Pakistan.

A new study has found that Christmas trees have memory and exchange information before solar eclipses. Sensors recorded bioelectric reactions, especially in older trees.

Anthony Albanese has become Prime Minister of Australia again, his party has won a majority in parliament. Opposition leader Dutton has conceded defeat in the election.

In Australia, three men rescued a 3-meter white shark that ran aground near the town of Ardrossan. Rescuers used fishing rakes to push the shark into deeper water.

Brisk walking (over 6 km/h) reduces the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities by 43% compared to slow walking. Walking is accessible to everyone.

Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within the framework of the Drone Coalition. Support for the coalition to Ukraine in 2024 amounted to EUR 1.8 billion.

The US is slowing down the transfer of Abrams tanks located in Australia to Ukraine. There are concerns that the tanks may not reach Ukraine due to a possible peace treaty.

Consumption of UPF caused more than 124,000 premature deaths in the United States in 2017-2018. The highest percentage of deaths related to UPF in the USA and Great Britain.

ESA Director General calls for increased investment in space to ensure Europe's independence from the United States. This is due to the unstable geopolitical situation and potential changes in US policy.

A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who disappeared on Kangaroo Island in Australia 529 days ago, has been found alive. Volunteers spent over 1,000 hours searching for her.

Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Epstein's sex crimes, has died at the age of 41 in Australia. She accused Prince Andrew of rape and was key in the case against Epstein's accomplice.

The Philippines and the US have begun joint "Balikatan" exercises involving 17,000 troops amid tensions with China. For three weeks, they will practice a battle scenario near the South China Sea to deter Beijing.

Airbnb will now show customers the total cost of accommodation by default, including cleaning and service fees. The change is being implemented due to a new US Federal Trade Commission rule that takes effect on May 12.

Seven people drowned in Australia over the Easter weekend, including a child. Strong waves caused most deaths, two remain missing.

Netflix is developing a new AI-powered search engine to make content discovery easier. The company is testing a new homepage design in the TV app.

Since 2019, sea surface temperature has been rising 4. 5 times faster than in the 1980s. An ESA study shows an acceleration of ocean warming, requiring constant monitoring.

Carbonaceous asteroids, rich in organic molecules, rarely reach Earth due to their destruction by the Sun and the atmosphere. The study sheds light on the origin of life.