No Response From UN, OSCE to Appeals Regarding Ukrainian Strike - Russian Ombudswoman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been no response from the UN, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), or other international organizations to Russia's appeals regarding the Ukrainian strike on Starobelsk, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova told Sputnik. Lantratov»»»
Civil war breaks out in Lancashire
In recent days in England, the temperature has reached a daytime high exceeding 30 C. Unfortunately, there has been little professional cricket for me to watch nearby. This is a result of the current organization of the cricket calendar. Although the domestic T20 competition, The Blast, is underway»»»
Romanian freelancers report higher incomes, but also higher tax bills in 2025 – SOLO analysis
The value of taxes paid by Romanians earning income from independent activities reached EUR 42.7 million, or RON 213.7 million, for 2025, compared with EUR 30.6 million, or RON 153.1 million, in the previous year, according to an analysis by SOLO, a 100% digital platform for managing PFAs, the Roma»»»
Simpsons writer who predicted Trump presidency launches 2028 White House bid
Dan Greaney, the Simpsons writer who foresaw Donald Trump winning the White House decades in advance, has announced his own 2028 bid for presidency. The Simpsons’ longtime writer and producer wrote the ‘Bart to the Future’ episode, broadcast in March of 2000, in which an adult Lisa Simpson appears »»»
MPs of MRF Rally Behind Kardzhali Mayor after Police Questioning
Members of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) parliamentary group commented on the case involving Kardzhali Mayor Erol Mumun, who was taken in for questioning at the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry on Thursday. Mumum was elected on MRF's ticket in the 2023 local elections. Spe»»»
Fire in Kenya girls' school dorm kills 16
Nairobi, Kenya: A fire in a girls' dormitory in Kenya on Thursday killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 in the latest deadly blaze to hit a school in the east African country. The fire broke out shortly before 1am local time at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, around 120 kilometres north o»»»
Israel strikes Tyre after declaring 'combat zones' in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents. Israel the previous day had declared all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River - an area roughly 40 kilometers »»»
Israel army says all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River 'combat zones'
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River, which runs roughly 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Israel-Lebanon border, were considered "combat zones" and urged residents to head north. The warning called into further question the fragile ceasefire th»»»
Israeli soldier killed by Hezbollah drone near Lebanon border
The Israeli military said on Thursday that a soldier was killed the day before by a Hezbollah drone near the Lebanon border, taking to 24 the number of its troops killed in the war with the Iran-backed group. A military statement named her as 20-year-old Sergeant Rotem Yanai, who "fell during opera»»»
Trump says 'not satisfied' yet on Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was not yet satisfied with Iran's offers to make a deal, after Iranian state television reported details of what it claimed was a draft agreement. Speaking at a cabinet meeting in the White House, Trump added that he was in no rush to reach an accord to»»»
AI leaders soften warnings on job losses as industry reassesses impact
AI leaders including Jensen Huang and Sam Altman are moderating earlier warnings about mass job losses from artificial intelligence, suggesting that previous “doomsday” predictions overstated the near-term impact on employment. The shift comes as public concern over workplace disruption from AI con»»»
French Veterans Laid to Rest in South Korea, Decades After War
Two French veterans of the Korean War were laid to rest on Wednesday in South Korea, their ashes buried alongside fallen soldiers who had fought with them more than seven decades ago. Warrant Officer Jacques Grisolet and Corporal Andre Datcharry, who died recently in France, were among 37 foreign v»»»
Middle East War Reshaping National Energy Strategies, Says IEA
The Middle East war is pushing countries to open new supply routes and turn to domestic resources to tide over the world's biggest energy crisis, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. "We are in the midst of the largest energy security crisis the world has ever faced -- and I believe this »»»
Media Review: May 28
POLITICS – APPROVAL RATINGS bTV reports that a new government led by Rumen Radev starts with 50% public trust against 24% distrust, citing a survey by Market Links conducted between May 16 and May 27 among 1,008 respondents through face-to-face interviews and online polling. Sociologist Dobromir Zh»»»
EU Transforming Into Military Bloc Targeting Russia - Intel Head
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said that the United Kingdom is actively inciting European partners to confront Russia. "We must also mention the extremely destructive role played by the United Kingdom, the evil, cynical genius of Europe. As on the eve of both w»»»
Putin Lauds Kazakhstan as One of Russia's Premier Trade Allies
Rooted in the principles of equality, the relationship between Russia and Kazakhstan is thriving and developing dynamically, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted. Putin noted that both nations harmonize their efforts across all areas of mutual engagement.“We work across all areas,” Putin sa»»»
MFA: Number of Kyrgyz migrants in Russia is declining - | 24.KG
According to general statistics, the number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan residing in the Russian Federation is declining annually. Almazbek Baibosov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a briefing. According to him, as of J»»»
BOK lifts S. Korea's growth forecast to 2.6 pct for this year amid robust chip-driven exports - UPI.com
The central bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 2.6 percent for 2026 amid solid semiconductor exports. This file photo shows containers stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek on May 8. Photo by Yonhap The central bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for »»»
Think It’s Hot Now? The Next Five Years Will Smash Records, UN Says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an ov»»»
Hidroelectrica Signs €188M Raul Mare Upgrade Deal
S.P.E.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A. signed the contract for the refurbishment of the Raul Mare Retezat Hydropower Plant, a strategic project aimed at modernizing and increasing the efficiency of the company’s production capacities, worth €188,496,099.76 excluding VAT. “We are talking about a system powe»»»
Badea(Hidroelectrica):We tried to finance investments in hydropower plants through PNRR; unfortunately, it is an assault by NGOs
Hidroelectrica does not benefit from financing through the PNRR, although it has tried to include several investment projects in the program, especially hydropower plants in various stages of execution, the company's interim general director, Bogdan Badea, declared on Wednesday, warning that it is »»»
Tour of Romania 2026 launches cross-border edition with official start in Moldova
The Tour of Romania 2026 was officially presented at the Government House in Chișinău on 25 May, with the participation and under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of Moldova. The event was attended by two ministers, four district presidents and vice presidents, four mayors, and numer»»»
Can the UN still keep the peace in a divided world?
Across multiple conflict zones, dozens of active armed conflicts and insurgencies are unfolding worldwide with innocent civilians caught in the crosshairs and lives and livelihood’s upended due to the strategic ambitions of world powers. While it’s fair to question whether the United Nations – an i»»»
FRANCE 24's live streams are temporarily unavailable on its digital platforms
A technical incident is preventing FRANCE 24 from offering its live broadcast on digital platforms. FRANCE 24's live stream is currently unavailable on our digital platforms due to a technical issue. Our teams are working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience»»»
Putin Affirms Russia's Proactive Role in Bolstering World Stability
In a video address shown at the plenary session of the first International Security Forum, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia believes "modern work in such important strategic areas [as ensuring regional and global stability] is especially relevant now, in the context of the formation of a m»»»
Talk to Russia? Europe First Seeks to Agree on Terms and Envoy
With the United States distracted by Iran and Russian President Vladimir Putin appearing on the back foot, Europe is seriously weighing the possibility of talking to Moscow about ending the war in Ukraine. But before they consider sitting down with the Kremlin, Kyiv's European backers are first loo»»»
Radev to Rutte: Bulgaria Ready to Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP Amid NATO Push
Prime Minister Rumen Radev has signaled Bulgaria’s readiness to significantly increase defense spending, telling NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the country is prepared to eventually reach a target of 5% of GDP, building on its current 2% benchmark. At a meeting in Brussels, Radev emphasized»»»
End of the “Sarafov Era”: Bulgaria’s Longtime Prosecutorial Power Figure Steps Down
Borislav Sarafov officially stepped down from his positions as director of the National Investigation Service and deputy prosecutor general, bringing to a close more than a decade at the top levels of Bulgaria’s prosecution system. The Prosecutorial College of the Supreme Judicial Council approved »»»
Big Hass celebrates 15 years of ‘Laish Hip Hop’ and championing Arab rap
DUBAI: For Hassan Dennaoui — aka Big Hass — hip-hop was never just music, it was identity, language and resistance. Now, as his radio show “Laish Hip Hop” celebrates 15 years on air, the presenter, music producer, and hip-hop advocate says his mission remains the same: to serve the culture and the »»»
ECB Chief Economist Sees Persistent Impact on Inflation from Iran War
The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the European Central Bank's chief economist, Philip Lane, said on Thursday. While oil prices historically tended to revert to original levels after a b»»»
Dollar Firms to One-Week High as Gulf Tensions Flare, Yen Nears Intervention Zone
The dollar firmed to a one-week high on Thursday after Middle East tensions ratcheted up following fresh US strikes on Iran, while the yen softened toward a level that triggered central bank intervention last month. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US airbase after what they describ»»»
Justice Minister Naydenov to Meet European Chief Prosecutor Kovesi
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said he would meet with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi on June 4. "We have arranged a meeting with European Chief Prosecutor Laura Koevesi on June 4 at her office," Naydenov told reporters at a briefing on Thursday. "I want to discuss the overall process re»»»
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
MALABO: At first glance, the hotel looks like any other on this tropical island off the Central African coast, with its palm tree-lined driveway, marble-floored foyer and portrait of the oil-rich country’s president hanging behind a mahogany reception desk. Yet the eerily empty Bamy Hotel is not a »»»
EU top diplomat warns debate over Ukraine talks envoy is Russian ‘trap’
LIMASSOL: EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned Thursday that Europeans risk walking into a Russian “trap” by getting bogged down over who should represent them in any Ukraine peace talks with Moscow. “It’s a trap that Russia wants us to walk into, that we discuss who talks to them, and they are alrea»»»
AI moves from audits to real-time control in Saudi cybersecurity
ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a structural shift as artificial intelligence moves from supporting compliance processes to actively shaping how organizations manage risk in real time. Across industries, governance, risk, and compliance — or GRC — is no longer treated»»»
On This Day, May 28: Rebels storm palace ending Ethiopian civil war - UPI.com
On May 28, 1991, Ethiopian rebels seized the presidential palace and tightened their control of the capital of Addis Ababa, effectively ending a 16-year civil war. 1 of 8 | A local resident walks past a battle tank stranded outside the Ethiopian Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa on June 9, 1991, f»»»
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' 8 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJacqui Wakefield,BBC Global Disinformation Unit ,Owen PinnellandKaty Ling,BBC Eye YouTubeEl Temach is Latin America's biggest manosphere influencer, with 11 million followers Warni»»»
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
BusinessGermanyGermany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs upDirk KaufmannThe war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? https://p.dw.com/p/5ENspThe government hopes legislat»»»
Iran War Has Complicated Plans for an Int’l Force in Gaza That Has Yet to Materialize
The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in February. The American general tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force said it would ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” after the devast»»»
President Dan: We communicate strategically, but people must have minimal trust to listen to us
President Nicusor Dan on Wednesday told the opening of an event on information integrity and combating disinformation that people must first and foremost trust the authorities in order to listen to their messages, while also stressing that disinformation has effects on a nation's prosperity."We com»»»
Israel Strikes Tyre After Declaring ‘Combat Zones’ in South Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents. Israel the previous day had declared all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River - an area roughly 40 kilometers »»»
Thousands of Students Stunned After Their Exam Papers Are Voided for Being Leaked Online
A-level students in several countries, including the UK, have had their exam papers voided after it emerged they had been leaked online, according to BBC. Cambridge International Education, the exam board affected, said it had “moved quickly to put alternative measures in place for impacted student»»»
World cup-bound Qatar face Ireland test in Dublin
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Republic of Ireland as part of their preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium today, with kick-off scheduled for 9.45pm Qatar time. The match marks the start of the final phase of Al Annabi’s build-up to the global showpiece which will »»»
Israel Moves to Entrench Control over the West Bank Through New Land Registry System
Israel on Wednesday launched an electronic land registration system in the occupied Palestinian territories, a move aimed at cementing Israeli control over the West Bank and advancing the territory’s de facto annexation. Branded by Israeli authorities as a modernization of the digital property regi»»»
Speaker: Legalization of cars with foreign number plates will be extended - | 24.KG
The legalization of vehicles with foreign number plates in the Kyrgyz Republic will be extended. Speaker of the Parliament, Marlen Mamataliev, announced at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. He was responding to a statement by MP Dastan Bekeshev, who noted that many citizens had requested an extensi»»»
Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election
There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign inter»»»
Bulgaria's PM: Europe Should Lead Negotiations With Russia
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev used his first official visit to Paris as head of government to call for a fundamental shift in how Europe approaches the war in Ukraine, saying the continent had been too slow to take the lead on negotiations with Moscow and warning that the current trajectory »»»
“One Message Away”: Bulgaria Confronts Growing Drug Crisis After Teen Girl’s DeathOpinions
The death of a 16-year-old girl in Blagoevgrad and the hospitalization of another teenager with serious injuries after both fell from the fifth floor of an apartment building on Sunday has reignited concerns in Bulgaria over drug distribution among minors, institutional failures, and the accessibil»»»
Outbound travel demand surge during Eid Al-Adha
Doha, Qatar: Outbound travel demand from Qatar is showing strong recovery during Eid Al-Adha, with tourism experts reporting higher booking activity, stronger consumer confidence, and growing interest in regional and international leisure destinations compared with Eid Al Fitr earlier this year. Sp»»»
Government orders reviews of hospitals, schools and private funds
The government adopted decisions at Tuesday’s meeting on, among other issues, reviewing the Chamber of Agriculture and the Klebelsberg Centre, increasing transparency and identifying the owners of private equity funds, and making hospital infection data public, government spokespersons said at a pr»»»