The Washington Post

Russia is planning a large-scale offensive in Donetsk region in the summer, Ukraine is preparing to defend itself. Experts believe that this may be Moscow's last chance to achieve its захватницьких goals.

In 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, there is a recorded increase in cancer incidence among women. This is linked to rising average temperatures, air pollution, and other factors.

Billionaire Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, decided to step away from politics after criticism and arson of Tesla. He plans to focus again on managing Tesla and Space X due to concerns about his family.

The Trump administration planned to use U. S. foreign aid funds to finance a voluntary repatriation program for migrants, including Ukrainians and Haitians. It was about more than 700 thousand people.

At the negotiations with Ukraine on May 15, Russia will be represented by Lavrov and Ushakov. There is no official confirmation yet, but an announcement from Putin is expected.

Stacey Weale created an avatar of her brother, who was killed in 2021, using AI. The avatar spoke in court, which moved the judge and influenced the sentencing of the murderer.

The US recorded the highest child mortality rate from influenza in 15 years – 216 cases. Experts attribute this to skepticism about vaccination.

Ursula von der Leyen said that a bad deal with Russia could provoke it to new aggression. A just peace presupposes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The Trump administration approached Ukraine with a proposal to accept migrants deported from the US. Kyiv did not accept a single migrant and probably did not take the proposal seriously.

The New York Times and The New Yorker received 7 Pulitzer Prizes for journalism. Reports on the assassination attempt on Trump, the conflict in Sudan, and coverage of freedom of speech issues were recognized.

A nationwide campaign has been launched in Ukraine to create a DNA database of relatives of missing children. This will help return them home and restore their identity.

The Trump administration plans to cut the CIA's staff by about 1,200 employees. Thousands will also be cut from other parts of the U.S. intelligence community.

The US will gain access to Ukrainian minerals, and Ukraine will gain a long-term partnership. The main question is whether there will be a real economic benefit for both countries.

Donald Trump called Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over Amazon's plans to show customs value. The company denied plans for the main site.

The White House has criticized Amazon for displaying Trump's tariffs in price tags. This has caused a conflict with the Trump administration, which considers it a hostile act.

An American fighter crashed overboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. This happened after a sharp maneuver of the ship to avoid an attack by the Yemeni Houthis.

Donald Trump said that media polls about his rating are false. According to him, his administration is working "better than ever."

Small plastic particles make bees vulnerable to bacteria and viruses, affecting their memory and learning. Microplastics also harm flowers by clogging the stigma for pollen.

Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has fallen. Most do not support his initiatives, 55% of respondents do not approve of his activities at all.

Pete Hegset installed Signal on a computer in a secure room at the Pentagon. This allowed him to communicate with individuals outside the military headquarters, bypassing communication restrictions.

After Elon Musk's departure from DOGE, Trump's ministers will have more power over the budget and personnel. Tension in the government has been growing due to Musk's powers and criticism of his decisions.

The United States continues to insist on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump is disappointed in both sides of the conflict and wants to stop the killings, as stated in the White House.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not participate in the London talks on the Russian-Ukrainian war. The U.S. will be represented by Trump's Special Envoy Keith Kellogg.

The US may offer to recognize Crimea as Russian and freeze the front line for a peace agreement. In exchange for a ceasefire, Russia will receive sanctions relief, and Ukraine will receive security guarantees and reconstruction.

Elon Musk plans to leave his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency in May 2025 due to fatigue from criticism and unethical attacks. He believes that his departure will not affect the work of DOGE.

The Department of Public Efficiency gained access to the US Department of Justice system with information about legal and illegal immigrants. This has raised concerns among experts and government officials.

A decisive stage of the antitrust process against Google, which was found guilty of violations, has begun in the US. The government demands radical measures, including the forced sale of the Chrome browser and other assets.

In the first quarter of 2025, Ukraine imported 127. 8 thousand civilian drones worth $371.3 million. This is 39% more than in 2024, with 98% of the drones coming from China.

Amid fears over US support, Ukraine has sharply increased the production of Bohdana SPGs, in which Europe is investing. Output exceeded 20 units per month, which makes production unprecedented in Europe.

Elon Musk again criticized White House adviser Peter Navarro, calling him ignorant for statements about Tesla's production. The White House allowed "sparring", acknowledging different views.