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The EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting the ‘shadow fleet’ — Politico
The European Union is working on a 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which may include restrictions targeting banks, religious figures, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ and companies selling Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories.
A laboratory has opened in Japan where medical experiments are carried out by robots
Tokyo University of Science in Japan has opened a laboratory where medical experiments are carried out by robots without human involvement.
The CSD has denied claims of a “ground operation” by Lukashenko
Manipulative reports are circulating online claiming that the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has allegedly “called for preparations for a ground operation”. The Centre for Countering Disinformation has stated that he has not issued any such instructions, and that Belarus itself currently lacks the resources for such operations.
Trump’s visit to China will be a test for the trade truce between the US and Beijing
US President Donald Trump will visit China this week for talks with Xi Jinping. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of a fragile truce in the trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.
Armani has left instructions to sell the brand: who could buy Giorgio Armani?
Giorgio Armani has left a will stipulating that his heirs must gradually sell the Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani following his death. LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica are named among the preferred buyers.
The Indian Prime Minister has urged citizens to travel less, avoid buying gold and save fuel
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to minimise their use of petrol, gas and diesel due to the sharp rise in oil prices.
“The whole country will come to hate the police”: MP Buzhansky has criticised the reform of the Central Election Commission
Maksym Buzhanskyi, a Member of Parliament for the “Servant of the People” party, has criticised the published plans for reforming the Territorial Defence Forces, which envisage the police taking on the role of delivering men to military registration and enlistment offices. He stated that such an idea would not solve the mobilisation problem, but would merely make the police “the scapegoat”.
Petrol prices on 11 May: who has ‘frozen’ their price caps, and where has petrol gone up by 5 hryvnias in one go
Over the weekend, the situation at petrol stations became mixed: whilst some chains have kept their old prices, others have surprised motorists by adjusting their prices. The biggest price rise has been for petrol.
Ukraine is defeating the aggressor ‘on all fronts’, which could lead to the collapse of Russia
This year’s 9 May parade in Moscow took place without tanks or heavy military equipment. Against the backdrop of losses on the front line and attacks by Ukrainian drones, the Russian authorities have stepped up security measures and redeployed air defence systems to the capital.
Which US dollar notes will not be accepted in Ukraine in 2026: exchange rules
In Ukraine, banks and currency exchange bureaux may refuse to accept US dollars if the notes are badly damaged, have large stains, tears, traces of paint, significant wear and tear, or if there are doubts as to their authenticity. At the same time, old $100 notes from 1996–2006 remain valid provided they are genuine and in good condition.
The Pentagon has announced that its website containing UFO files has received 500 million views
The Pentagon’s website containing declassified material on unidentified aerial phenomena has been viewed nearly 500 million times in the past 24 hours. Over 160 documents and videos have already been published in the US.
The German Defence Minister has announced an expansion of cooperation with Ukraine in the field of long-range drones
During his visit to Kyiv, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced his intention to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the development of new weapons. This includes, in particular, the joint production of long-range unmanned aerial systems.