World
An explosion at a mine in China has claimed the lives of at least 90 people
A gas explosion has occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi Province in northern China. According to state media, at least 90 people have been killed. This is the country’s worst mining disaster in the last decade
Marco Rubio assessed the prospects for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that negotiations involving Washington to end Russia’s war against Ukraine have effectively been suspended due to a lack of progress
Former Austrian intelligence officer found guilty of spying for the Kremlin
Egisto Ott, a former Austrian intelligence officer, has been found guilty of collaborating with the Russian secret services. A court in Vienna has established that he passed on confidential information and data from police databases to Moscow
A drone narrowly missed hitting a nuclear power station in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has come under a massive attack by kamikaze drones, one of which struck a facility within a nuclear power station. International experts warn that such incidents could trigger a major nuclear disaster across the entire region.
Prisons are overcrowded: which European countries have the highest prison populations?
Many European countries are unable to resolve the problem of severe prison overcrowding. In Ukraine, however, there is a positive trend.
Kirkorov has announced a collaboration with the Eurovision winner
Russian singer Philip Kirkorov, a supporter of the Kremlin’s policies, has stated that he helped prepare the performance of Bulgaria’s representative, DARA, for Eurovision 2026
Keir Starmer may step down as UK Prime Minister
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly told his inner circle of his intention to step down and is discussing possible dates for his departure
The US has not extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil
The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the temporary exemption from sanctions that allowed certain countries to purchase a portion of Russian crude oil
The stolen skull of Saint Zdislava has been found in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, the police have recovered a relic that was stolen this week from a basilica in the town of Jablonné v Podještědí. The relic in question is the skull of Saint Zdislava, which is estimated to be around 800 years old
Sandu has responded to Putin’s decree on Transnistria
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Vladimir Putin’s decision to make it easier for residents of Transnistria to obtain Russian citizenship may be linked to Russia’s attempts to recruit more people for the war against Ukraine
The results of Eurovision 2026 have been announced
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has come to an end in Vienna. This year’s winner was Bulgaria’s representative, DARA, with the song “Bangaranga”
Following Trump’s comments, Canada is stepping up security in the Arctic
Canada, Denmark and other Northern European countries are stepping up their security cooperation in the Arctic following US President Donald Trump’s comments about the possible annexation of Greenland.
