Since 2019, sea surface temperature has been rising 4. 5 times faster than in the 1980s. An ESA study shows an acceleration of ocean warming, requiring constant monitoring.
Mass deaths of pelicans are being recorded in Southern California due to toxic algae. Birds are poisoned by a neurotoxin that is formed during algal blooms and accumulates in the body.
Justin Bieber kissed rapper Sexyy Red, sparking fan comments about his happiness. Meanwhile, he denied rumors of bankruptcy after canceling the Justice World Tour.
A Hamas leader has stated their readiness for negotiations regarding the exchange of hostages for a ceasefire and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Interim agreements are no longer being considered.
At a meeting in Paris, American officials announced their intention to achieve a complete ceasefire in Ukraine in the near future.
China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that they oppose baseless accusations.
Foreign ministers of European countries will meet in Kyiv on May 9, 2025, which will coincide with Europe Day and Russian celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory. This will be an act of solidarity with Ukraine.
Google's antitrust defeat could lead to the sale of part of the business. The court found that the company illegally monopolized the markets for advertising exchange and ad servers.
U. S. forces struck the port of Ras Isa, Yemen, to deprive the Houthis of terror financing. Over 30 people were killed, but the U.S. denies civilian casualties.
Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.
The Cold War-era complex housing NATO's top commanders in Mons will get a new building by 2030. Construction of the facility for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe will begin in May 2026.
A bill on sanctions against Chinese companies that help Russia in the war has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. Huawei, DJI, Hikvision and others are on the list.
Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with King Charles III during a visit to the United Kingdom. The invitation was conveyed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
In Tallahassee, a 20-year-old student opened fire near the student center. Two people died, six were injured, and the attacker himself was detained.
In Italy, in the Faito mountain area, a cable car rope broke due to bad weather. Four tourists died, and another passenger is in critical condition. Rescue operations are underway.
The remains of a ship and a cannon from the Battle of Cape Passaro between the English and Spanish fleets were discovered near Syracuse. The finds reveal new details about this important maritime event.
The Constitutional Court of Lithuania has ruled that restricting partnerships to only between a man and a woman is unconstitutional. Same-sex couples will be able to register partnerships through the court until the Seimas passes a law.
Amendments to the laws on the protection of the homeland and counteracting espionage, which prohibit photographing strategic locations, have entered into force in Poland. Violations are punishable by fines and arrest.
Romanian soldiers are conducting training exercises simulating combat in urban environments, using mock-ups of buildings in Bucharest. The aim of the exercises is to practice combat skills in a realistic environment.
In Russia, the ban on the activities of the "Taliban" was lifted. Such a decision was made by the court based on a lawsuit by the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation. But the Afghan movement remains on the list of terrorist organizations in the country.
French President Macron held talks with Wittcoff and Rubio on peace talks to end Russian aggression in Ukraine. They also discussed tariffs between Europe and the US and the situation in the Middle East.
The German parliament did not invite the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus to the meeting for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This decision underscores Germany's dissatisfaction with the role of the Russian Federation in the liberation of Europe.
The head of the IAEA stated that Iran is close to creating nuclear weapons, although it does not yet have them. He emphasized the importance of the agency's participation in the dialogue between Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear agreement.
The US voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe, which condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine. The resolution mentions Russian aggression and the establishment of a tribunal.
French President Macron met with US Secretary of State Rubio and Special Representative Witcoff regarding negotiations on Ukraine. Prior to this, Macron had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy.
In Poland, a criminal group, which included Ukrainians, is suspected of pimping and human trafficking. They operated from April 2023 to March 2025, and the detainees face up to 15 years in prison.
In his Easter address, Charles III emphasized the importance of faith, hope and love as virtues that unite different religions. He also noted the dedication of those who help others in crisis situations.
From April 19, Venice is again charging an entry fee for tourists. Those who book tickets less than three days in advance will pay twice as much. The fee will be in effect for 54 days.
The Moldovan Parliament has decided to hold early elections on September 28. A tense struggle for influence is expected between the pro-Western PAS and the coalition led by Stoianoglo.
The UK Ministry of Defense has successfully tested the RapidDestroyer electronic weapon, which uses radio frequency to neutralize drones. During the tests, more than 100 UAVs were destroyed.