Donald Trump has appointed Dan Driscoll as special envoy, who visited Kyiv to discuss the US peace plan. Driscoll, a friend of Vice President J.D. Vance, plans a visit to Moscow for further negotiations.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will publish the book "Prisoner's Diary" about his 20-day imprisonment in La Santé. He describes the conditions of his incarceration, the constant noise, and his stay in a nine-square-meter solitary cell.
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Russia has no right to receive concessions from Ukraine, as this provokes aggression. She emphasized that lasting peace requires certain elements, and succumbing to aggression is dangerous for everyone.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They reaffirmed their full support for Ukraine and discussed US efforts to end the war, emphasizing the need for European partners' approval for any peace agreement.
Kaja Kallas stated that a peace agreement for Ukraine cannot come at the cost of abandoning its own state. No government would agree to a deal that benefits the aggressor.
The world's largest review links ultra-processed food (UPF) to harm to all major human organ systems, posing a "seismic" threat to global health. UPF displaces fresh foods and is associated with an increased risk of a dozen diseases, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Eminem's lawyers have accused the owners of Sydney-based brand Swim Shady of alleged trademark infringement. The rapper's lawyers claim that the Sydney brand creates a "false association" with Slim Shady – the musician's alter ego.
Cloudflare recorded a surge in unusual traffic, causing errors on many websites, including X and Open AI. The company is investigating the causes of the incident, which occurred less than a month after the Amazon Web Services outage.
The Guardian reviewed ancient European traditions that help keep people healthy from Iceland to Ukraine. Among them are daily swimming workouts, short daytime naps, and five meals a day.
New research shows that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause lupus by forcing immune cells to attack their own tissues. This discovery could revolutionize the treatment of autoimmune disease.
A quarter of the world's population, over two billion people, lives within five kilometers of active fossil fuel extraction facilities. This increases the risk of developing cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and also poses a threat to water supply and air quality.
The President of Ukraine also noted that Europe perceives non-forceful responses to Russian aggression as weakness.
New data indicates millions of tons of Russian oil were transshipped through a port partly owned by Macquarie Bank, with potential sales to Australian companies. Australia has imported over 3 million tons of Russian-origin petroleum products since 2023 through third countries, creating loopholes in sanctions.
According to the President, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may attack an EU country even before the end of the war in Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, the head of the Russian Federation is in a stalemate.
During the conversation between the President of Ukraine and a journalist from the British publication The Guardian, the lights went out in the Mariinsky Palace in the capital. Zelenskyy noted that "these are our living conditions."
This could lead to radical water consumption restrictions. Water companies and the government are developing emergency action plans.
The United Kingdom plans to significantly revise its refugee rules, following Denmark's example, which includes limiting family reunification and tightening conditions of stay. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood intends to present an updated immigration policy this month.
Fishermen from France, Sweden, and Denmark are sending used fishing nets to Ukraine to protect against Russian drones. The Breton charity Kernic Solidarités has already delivered 280 kilometers of nets, which are used to protect military personnel and civilians along the front line.
Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's press secretary, called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine" after the broadcaster was accused of bias. She stated that watching the BBC "ruins" her day and that taxpayers are "forced to pay for a left-wing propaganda machine."
The European Union plans to establish a Center for Democratic Resilience to counter disinformation from Russia and other authoritarian regimes. This step is a response to the intensification of hybrid attacks and the spread of fake materials on social networks.
Great Britain is ready to use all military capabilities to support Ukraine after the war ends. The country also announced the deployment of the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles on NATO's eastern flank, 8 years behind schedule.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, during his visit to Washington, will try to organize a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which was previously postponed. He will also discuss US sanctions on Russian oil and seeks a visit by Trump to Hungary before the elections.
A new plaque was spotted at the White House amid the government shutdown, drawing criticism from lawmakers. They note that US President Donald Trump is decorating the White House during the shutdown.
New astronomical observations cast doubt on the theory of the accelerated expansion of the Universe, for which the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in 2011. Scientists suggest that the expansion of the Universe may be slowing down, not accelerating, as previously thought.
The British military has received the first 50 Ajax reconnaissance armored vehicles, which will be sent to NATO's eastern flank. The delivery was eight years late and despite criticism of the armored vehicles' effectiveness amid the growing role of drones.
The pro-government media group Indamedia acquired Ringier Hungary, along with the tabloid Blikk, sparking outrage among journalists. This event occurred just months before elections where Viktor Orban's party faces serious competition.
Israel's chief military lawyer, Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested on suspicion of abuse of office and disclosure of state information. She admitted to leaking a video showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee to protect military investigators from political pressure.
Carlos Mazón, president of Spain's Valencia region, has resigned following public outrage over the catastrophic 2024 floods that claimed 229 lives. Public protests and political pressure forced the People's Party leader to step down.
25-year-old Goli Kouhkan has been on death row in Iran for seven years for the murder of her abusive husband. She must raise nearly $105,000 by December 2025 to pay off the debt to the victim's family and avoid execution.
