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Drone attacks ELBUS oil tanker in the Black Sea on its way to Russia
In the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey, a drone hit the Palau-flagged oil tanker ELBUS, which was heading to Novorossiysk. The vessel was damaged and the crew was not injured.
US universities restrict teaching of Plato due to ban on "racial and gender ideology"
At Texas A&M University, a philosophy professor was advised to reduce or remove Plato's texts from his course due to new rules restricting discussion of race and gender, sparking a debate about the limits of academic freedom.
Trump says US control over Venezuela could last for years
US President Donald Trump does not rule out that the United States will maintain direct supervision over Venezuela for a long time, in particular to manage oil sales and rebuild the country.
Ukraine, France and the UK agree on the deployment of a multinational force
European countries are adjusting their approaches to a possible military presence in Ukraine after the conclusion of the peace agreement, reducing the planned number of troops and revising the format of the future mission.
The Marinera tanker of the Russian shadow fleet belongs to a company from Russia and was transporting sanctioned oil
The US-seized tanker Marinera or Bella 1 is linked to the Russian shadow fleet, a Russian company from Ryazan, and the transport of oil from Venezuela and Iran. The crew faces criminal charges and possible extradition.
US Senate votes today on resolution to block military action against Venezuela
Senators are considering a procedural resolution that would limit the US president's authority to use force against Venezuela without congressional approval.
More than a million subscribers left without heat and water after Russian strikes in Dnipro region
More than 1 million customers in the Dnipro region are left without heat and water supply following Russia's massive strikes. Some of the critical infrastructure has been repaired and the restoration is ongoing.
United States suspends participation in 66 international organisations - The White House
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to terminate the United States' participation in 66 international organisations.
Turkey is ready to take the lead in maritime and air security guarantees for Ukraine
Turkey declares its readiness to lead the naval dimension of security guarantees for Ukraine and to join air patrols. A ceasefire and a clear mission mandate are called a condition for the possible deployment of the contingent.
Danish engineer develops prostheses for Ukrainian veterans
Danish engineer Lasse Werner Madsen founded a prosthetics company and helped more than a thousand Ukrainian veterans adapt to life after their injuries.
Bad weather in Ukraine has caused hundreds of road accidents: more than 250 calls since the beginning of the day, there are dead
Due to severe weather conditions in Ukraine, more than 250 road accidents have been reported since the start of the day. There have been deaths and injuries, and the movement of heavy vehicles has been partially restricted.
Air defence, EU accession and financial support: Zelenskyy meets with EU leaders in Cyprus
In Cyprus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with EU leaders and the President of the country the strengthening of Ukraine's air defence, EU accession negotiations, sanctions against Russia, and financial support under the Cypriot presidency of the EU Council.