December 31, 04:46 PM • 101742 viewsJanuary 1, 12:15 PM • 32725 viewsJanuary 1, 12:07 AM • 41491 viewsDecember 31, 04:46 PM • 101741 viewsFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier has announced the formation of a new government. The goal is to find a balance between the right and the center and to overcome the political deadlock after the snap elections.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with Chief of the Joint Staff of the French Armed Forces Burkar. They discussed Ukraine's needs for critical weapons and France's military support.
The Australian government is working with the United States on a plan to send decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The former commander of the Australian army supported the idea of transferring decommissioned equipment.
A six-month training course for Ukrainian pilots on Alphajet aircraft has been completed in France. The French Air Force plans to train 26 Ukrainian pilots over the next two years.
For the first time, World Cleanup Day was held in 2018, when its participants managed to collect more than 80 thousand tons of garbage around the world. This year, at least 100 million people from 197 countries will join World Cleanup Day.
The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize 2024 includes 5 women authors out of 6 nominees, a record for 55 years. Writers from 5 countries are represented, including a Dutch author for the first time.
Archaeologists have identified the body of the French Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay in one of the coffins under Notre Dame Cathedral. The tests helped to identify the 37-year-old man buried in the center of the cathedral.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 24. He will present a “victory plan” during his visit to the United States, when world leaders will gather for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.
A Green Card is an international insurance policy for drivers traveling abroad. It protects against the financial consequences of road accidents and is mandatory for entry into most European countries.
Denmark has provided two aid packages to Ukraine worth EUR 64 million. 44 million will be used to restore Mykolaiv region, provide water, rebuild infrastructure and support the population.
Alexander Stubb proposes to expand the UN Security Council, abolish the veto and exclude aggressor countries. He also calls for supporting Zelenskyy's “victory plan” and lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons.
The President noted the success of the Armed Forces at the front and the operation in Kursk region. He called on partners to speed up the supply of weapons and announced important weeks of diplomatic work.
In the Middle Ages, a real hunt for black cats was launched in Western Europe. It was believed that black cats were the helpers of sorcerers and witches in their magical rituals.
In France, a Fouga Magister collectible airplane crashed into the sea during demonstration flights at an air show. The pilot was unable to eject, his fate is unknown, and rescuers are conducting a search operation.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored personnel carrier for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle, manufactured using MRAP technology, is considered one of the safest in the world.
In Kyiv region, they discussed energy independence, preparations for the school year, and the region's recovery. They also considered veterans' policy and the intensification of international cooperation.
An airplane crash involving two Mirage military aircraft occurs in the Meret-et-Moselle department in France. The search for the pilots has begun, no casualties have been reported, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on a Decade of Action for Cryosphere Sciences for 2025-2034. The goal is to address glacial melting and changes in the cryosphere through research and monitoring.
Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and George Clooney are filmed for the cover of GQ in the south of France. In one of the shots, they pose on a Russian Ural motorcycle with the inscription 'Peace'.
Participants and medalists of the 2024 Olympics have returned to Ukraine. Among them are Zhan Beleniuk, Lyudmyla Luzan, Parviz Nasibov and others, who brought the country 12 medals, including 3 gold.
The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.
The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.
Athletes in diving, athletics, freestyle wrestling and rowing returned to Kyiv after the 2024 Olympics. Oleksiy Sereda, who took 8th place in the diving competition, shared his impressions and plans for the future.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov had a conversation with his French counterpart Lecorneuil. They discussed the situation at the front and the need to allow strikes on military targets on enemy territory.
It is believed that at the beginning of the nineteenth century there were about 26 million elephants in Africa. Today, the number of these animals in Africa does not exceed 500 thousand.
On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc threw a party where he introduced a revolutionary DJ technique known as the breakbeat. Using two turntables, he lengthened the instrumental breaks in funk songs, creating a continuous rhythm.
The President of Ukraine called on the United States, Britain, and France to make strong decisions on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy thanked for new military aid packages and sanctions against Russia.
The apple harvest in key EU countries in 2024 will fall by 11% compared to the previous year. Production will also decline in Ukraine and Moldova, leading to high prices and new opportunities for exporters.
The harvest of soft wheat in France this year will amount to 26. 3 million tons, which is 24.9% less than in 2023. The harvest of barley, durum wheat and oats is also expected to be lost, but corn production will increase by 9%.
The sanctioned Russian sailing ship "Shtandart" was able to enter the French port of La Rochelle for refueling. The prefect of the Charente Maritime region allowed the ship to stop at the marina despite the ban on calls to European ports.
