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The US and 21 other countries demand that Iran cease attacks on individuals abroad. Tehran's intelligence services are accused of using organized crime for terrorist acts.
Ukraine demands the cancellation of Anna Netrebko's concert in Luxembourg due to her ties to the Kremlin. Diplomats urged the authorities to reconsider the decision regarding the singer's performance.
US authorities have refuted rumors about restricting the Iranian national team's stay to only the match day. Players were issued visas, but some staff members were denied entry.
Five EU countries propose temporarily restricting voting rights for new members of the bloc. The initiative envisages strengthening control over the rule of law.
Due to disagreements between Dassault and Airbus, Berlin has halted the FCAS program. Countries are now considering purchasing F-35s or joining other projects.
Forward Divock Origi has retired after spells at Liverpool and AC Milan. The player is remembered for his decisive goals in the Champions League and at World Cups.
EU ministers in Cyprus rejected Russia's attempts to choose a negotiator from Europe. Kaja Kallas emphasized that the bloc will present a united front in the negotiations.
Estonia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with the RF would turn the EU into a neutral mediator. Disputes continue within the European Union regarding the expediency of direct contacts.
In Buggenhout, Belgium, two adults and two teenagers were killed in an accident. Five children were injured, and the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.
In the Belgian town of Buggenhout, a collision occurred between a train and a school bus. As a result of the accident at a closed crossing, several people were killed.
Iran moved its 2026 World Cup base from the USA to Mexico due to security risks. FIFA has officially approved the change of the national team's training location.
Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The previous 50-billion-euro loan was described as only a temporary solution.
The Congo national team must isolate for 21 days in Belgium due to an Ebola outbreak in the country. Otherwise, the United States will ban the players from entering for the World Cup.
The UAF President dismissed rumors about ignoring Yarmolenko due to his scoring record as jokes. Currently, the winger has 46 goals for the Ukrainian national team.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.
Andrii Sybiha will visit Brussels on May 11 to participate in EU and NATO events. The Minister will discuss EU accession and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.
Belgium may transfer 53 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine instead of the previously announced 30. The delivery schedule is set through 2029 and depends on the receipt of F-35s.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
Following Starmer's threats, 98 vessels of the Russian Federation's shadow fleet were recorded in British waters. The movement dynamics of the sanctioned ships remained unchanged.
Due to a trade union strike at Brussels Airport on May 12, half of the flights will be canceled. Departures will be most affected due to the participation of ground services.
Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.
The perpetrator abused a child near Odesa for five years and hid abroad. The man was extradited from Belgium, and the case has already been sent to court.
At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.