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A number of countries have condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon and called for diplomacy. The international community demands an immediate end to the military escalation.
Ukraine defeated Portugal 3:1 and reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2026 minifootball. The next opponent for the Blue and Yellows will be the Georgian national team on June 2.
Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.
The EDF, SAFE, and EDIP programs are opening up funding for Ukrainian weapon developers. Drones and counter-drone systems will be the priority.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
A study of 200 countries has debunked the myth of a single obesity epidemic. Rates are rising in poor nations, while they have stabilized in wealthy Western countries.
Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.
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.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
The President of Portugal has signed a law increasing the period for obtaining citizenship from 5 to 10 years. This decision was made due to a record influx of migrants.
On May 15, 2026, the Liver Onco 2026 conference will be held in Kyiv with the participation of experts from the EU and the USA. Specialists will discuss new methods of treating liver tumors.
Four candidates for the UN leadership position have declared a deep crisis and a loss of trust in the organization. The new secretary must address the issue of the financial deficit.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
The Munich team defeated the Madrid side 4-3 thanks to late goals. Arsenal held Sporting to a draw and also advanced to the next round.
In the first quarter of 2026, global electric vehicle sales decreased by 3%. Europe set a record, while the Chinese and US markets showed a decline.
Ukrainians in Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal can undergo DNA sampling procedures. The campaign will last until May and June 2026.
Brussels urges governments to limit aid due to rising energy prices. Officials fear a new wave of inflation and rising national debt.
Finance ministers from five EU countries have called for a windfall tax due to the surge in fuel prices. Fuel costs have risen by 70% since the start of the war with Iran.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
The Catalans scored seven goals against the English side thanks to braces from Raphinha and Lewandowski. Elanga responded with two goals, but Newcastle suffered a defeat.
Today, the second leg matches of the Champions League will take place, featuring Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
António Costa stated the EU's readiness to take the initiative from Trump. The bloc will continue to pressure Moscow and refuse Russian energy carriers.
During exercises in Portugal, Ukrainian Magura V7 naval drones defeated NATO forces in five scenarios. Alliance military personnel did not even notice the attack on the frigate.
At the capital's military cemetery, a farewell ceremony was held for Rodrigo Oliveira, a fighter of the HUR Legion. The warrior from Brazil died in battle near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
EU ambassadors stated that member states would not accept the 'membership first, then integration' model for Ukraine. This resistance blocks the model that the European Commission had been promoting for Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2027.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
Real Madrid defeated Portuguese Benfica with a score of 1:0 in the Champions League playoffs. The only goal was scored by Vinicius Junior, after which a racist incident occurred.