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Italian Prime Minister Meloni called on Russia to cease fire for 30 days as a sign of readiness for negotiations. She thanked Erdogan for Turkey's commitment to reaching a negotiated solution that would end the war.

An earthquake of magnitude 4. 4 struck Naples, leading to evacuation, power outages and panic. The epicenter was in the Phlegraean Fields, tremors were felt in various parts of the city.

Eurovision 2025 kicks off today in Basel. Ziferblat will perform at number 5.

The Weimar+ group of countries called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. They promise support for Kyiv, strengthening the army and security guarantees.

The defense ministers of Italy, Germany, France, Poland, and Great Britain will meet to discuss support for Ukraine. After the meeting, a joint press conference will be held.

Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Putin on Thursday, but there has been no response. Russia is ignoring the ceasefire since May 12, continuing attacks. Sanctions against the Russian banking sector and energy sector are being discussed.

EU ministers stressed that negotiations with Russia are possible only after a ceasefire, but Putin ignores the deadline. Zelenskyy will wait for the Russian president in Turkey.

David Lammy will announce new sanctions against Russia at a summit in London. The sanctions will be aimed at those who support the invasion of Ukraine.

Milan forward Santiago Jimenez came onto the field in the match against Bologna with his mother's surname Zolotarchuk in honor of Mother's Day. His grandfather had Ukrainian roots.

G7 ministers called on India and Pakistan for immediate de-escalation after an escalation threatening regional security. They condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and offered direct dialogue.

Imports to Ukraine reached $24. 8 billion, exports - $13.3 billion. Most imported from China, exported to Poland, main goods - machines and food.

Street performances reminiscent of Russia's war crimes took place in Europe and Canada. The акции прошли под названием "Immortal Regiment".

The EU will allocate funds from frozen Russian assets. One billion euros will go to the purchase of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers, the rest - to artillery, ammunition and air defense.

Intensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in Europe and Great Britain. Experts are calling for soil restoration to reduce climate impacts.

May 9th is Magnetic Alphabet Day, which promotes creativity and learning. Also on this day, Europe Day is celebrated in Ukraine, symbolizing unity and European integration.

Timothée Chalamet emphasized the impact of Luca Guadagnino's film "Call Me by Your Name" on his career, while receiving the Italian David di Donatello Award for cinematic excellence during the 70th award ceremony on Wednesday evening at the Cinecittá studio in Rome with Kylie Jenner. It was their first red carpet appearance in two years.

The conclave of cardinals continues in the Vatican to elect a new Pope. Today they will vote four times, increasing the chances of electing the 267th pontiff.

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

Friedrich Merz has been elected Chancellor of Germany. The NATO Secretary General and EU leaders congratulated him, emphasizing the importance of leadership for European security and cooperation between countries.

Near Torchiarolo, Italy, 21-year-old Karina Ryzhkova died in an accident. The driver of the Porsche 911 lost control at a speed of 250 km/h, and the car crashed into a tree.

Social inequality, housing, education and work affect health more than genetics. WHO calls for action to address economic inequality and discrimination.

Ukraine is expanding its agricultural partnership with the EU, preserving plant genetic resources and exchanging experience. Cooperation promotes food security and agricultural development.

A survey showed that 41-55% of Europeans and 45% of Americans consider World War III likely in the next 5-10 years. The main reason cited is tension in relations with Russia.

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

The government has not yet published the results of the external audit of NABU, which has been ongoing since September 2024. Experts criticize NABU for inefficiency, cronyism and political bias.

Donald Trump stated that he did not publish the photograph where he is depicted in the attire of the Pope, suggesting that it was created by AI. According to Trump, his wife liked the photo.

Work has begun to raise the yacht "Bayesian," which sank off the coast of Sicily in the summer of 2024. Among the dead was British businessman Mike Lynch and his daughter.

After Trump's election, more and more Americans are considering moving to Europe. The number of applications for Irish passports in the US has reached its highest level in 10 years.

Donald Trump published an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, against the backdrop of mourning for Francis. This has drawn criticism in Italy and among Catholic bishops.

In the decisive match of the 2025 World Cup, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team lost to Japan with a score of 2:3. Now the team's entry into the elite division depends on the results of the matches of Italy, Romania, Great Britain and Poland.