A Belgian court has ruled that the actions of colonizers in Congo were criminal.
On Monday, the Brussels Appeals Court found the Belgian state guilty of "crimes against humanity" for the abduction of five mixed-race women who were children in Congo during the colonial era.
07:05, 03 Dec
Zelensky: NATO and the EU should be involved in negotiations with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that representatives from NATO and the European Union should be involved in any potential negotiations with Russia.
07:05, 02 Dec
In Dnipropetrovsk region, people lost their lives during an attack from Russia.
On the evening of Saturday, November 30, Russian forces launched an attack on the village of Tsarychanka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Fires broke out in a store and residential buildings. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, four individuals lost their lives in the incident.
07:05, 01 Dec
In Tbilisi, clashes between demonstrators and police have erupted once again.
On Friday evening in Tbilisi, a new protest is taking place outside the Georgian Parliament. Thousands of people have gathered to voice their opposition to the suspension of EU accession talks until 2028. The day before, police dispersed a large protest in Tbilisi, resulting in over 40 arrests and several injuries.
07:05, 30 Nov
Iran has warned the West about new centrifuges for uranium enrichment.
Following the adoption of the resolution condemning Iran, the Islamic Republic announced that it would respond by installing and launching advanced centrifuges, which will significantly boost its production of enriched uranium.
07:05, 22 Nov
Yakut activist Ammosov has moved to Germany on a humanitarian visa.
Yakut anti-war activist and punk musician Aikhal Ammosov (legal name – Igor Ivanov) has been released from prison in Kazakhstan, where he was held due to a request for his extradition by Russian authorities, and has successfully relocated to Germany. There, he obtained a humanitarian visa. Ammosov himself shared this information with "Important Stories." A video featuring Ammosov has also been posted on the Telegram channel "Public Appeals," as noted by "Current Time."
07:05, 11 Nov
The Moldovan police announced the discovery of two drones.
On Sunday, the Moldovan police reported the discovery of two drones on its territory, which may have entered during the latest Russian strike on Ukraine on the night of November 10.
07:05, 11 Nov
In Amsterdam, over a hundred participants of a pro-Palestinian demonstration have been detained.
On Sunday in Amsterdam, police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who gathered at the central Dam Square despite a ban on demonstrations that had been imposed in the city following attacks on Israeli football fans.
07:05, 11 Nov
In the U.S., rare ferret kits were born from a cloned female for the first time.
In a U.S. zoo, the first offspring of a cloned female black-footed ferret, an endangered species, have been born. This news was reported by The Guardian.
07:05, 10 Nov
South Korea has accused North Korea of jamming GPS signals along their border.
South Korea has accused North Korea of jamming GPS signals in border areas, according to a report by the Associated Press.
07:05, 10 Nov
In Trump's transition office, they distanced themselves from the advisor's remarks.
Brian Lanza, a senior advisor to elected President Donald Trump during his campaign and a strategist for the Republican Party, stated that the upcoming United States administration will focus on finding ways to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, rather than on assisting Ukraine in reclaiming the territories occupied by Russia.
07:05, 10 Nov
NATO countries have strongly condemned the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
NATO allies have strongly condemned the decision by the leaders of Russia and North Korea to escalate Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. The deployment of North Korean troops signifies a dangerous enhancement of the support already provided to Moscow in its unlawful and aggressive conflict with Ukraine, as stated in the announcement.
07:05, 10 Nov
The U.S. is ramping up military shipments to Ukraine ahead of the administration transition.
The administration of current U.S. President Joe Biden aims to expedite the transfer of remaining military aid to Ukraine as outlined in existing plans, prior to the inauguration of Donald Trump, who won the elections on November 5. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on Saturday.
07:05, 10 Nov
Putin has signed a law ratifying the agreement with North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday ratifying the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea. This was reported by Interfax on Saturday. The treaty was signed in June during Putin's visit to North Korea and was approved by the Federal Assembly just a few days ago.
07:05, 10 Nov
Musk's fortune soared by $26.5 billion following Trump's victory.
The net worth of Tesla founder Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, increased by $26.5 billion on November 6, following the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential elections. This information was reported by Bloomberg.
07:06, 09 Nov
A lawyer who defended anti-war activists in Russia has gone to fight.
Alexey Kalugin, a member of the Leningrad region Bar Association, has suspended his legal status and announced his decision to volunteer for the war in Ukraine as part of the Russian army. Among his clients were anti-war activists, as reported by Sever.Realii.
07:06, 09 Nov
Zelensky's speech at the Budapest summit was not aired during the broadcast.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the European Political Community summit in Budapest on November 7 was not included in the official broadcast of the event, reported a correspondent from the Ukrainian service of Radio Free Europe. Zelensky notably expressed criticism regarding the idea of peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.
07:06, 09 Nov
A Russian court has detained a former assistant prosecutor from Berdyansk.
The Melitopol Interdistrict Court, located in the part of the Zaporizhzhia region occupied by Russian forces, has detained Maxim Svyatenko, a 35-year-old former assistant prosecutor from Berdyansk. He is facing charges of attempting to commit a terrorist act and illegal possession of explosive devices. This information was reported by "Kommersant."
07:06, 09 Nov
France has lodged a protest with North Korea regarding the arrival of troops in Russia.
A representative from the French Foreign Ministry, Christophe Lemoyne, stated that North Korea's involvement in military actions on Russian territory will not go unanswered, as reported by Reuters. "We are prepared to respond firmly, in coordination with our partners," he told reporters when asked about the possibility of sanctions from Paris against Pyongyang. France does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea, although a general representative from the DPRK is accredited in Paris at UNESCO headquarters. Previously, the President and Defense Minister of Ukraine, as well as the South Korean Defense Ministry, confirmed reports of initial combat engagements between Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean troops in the Kursk region, as noted by Voice of America. On Tuesday, South Korea's Defense Ministry announced that over 10,000 North Korean soldiers had arrived in Russia, with a "significant number" located in front-line areas, including the Kursk region. The Pentagon had stated the day before that at least 10,000 North Korean military personnel were present in the Kursk area, presumably involved in combat operations or providing support to Russian forces.
07:06, 09 Nov
"Europe must not be a prey among predators," stated Macron.
"Europe can no longer remain the world's 'herbivore' following Donald Trump's re-election as the next president of the United States," quotes French President Emmanuel Macron, as reported by Politico. "Europe must become 'omnivorous,' according to Macron."
07:06, 09 Nov
In Nevada, thousands of ballots were rejected due to signature mismatches.
During the voting process in the U.S. presidential elections in Nevada, a significant number of mail-in ballots were rejected in Clark and Washoe counties during the counting phase. This was due to a mismatch between the signature provided by the voter during online registration and the signature signed on the paper ballot. The Washington Post reported this incident, citing State Secretary Francisco Aguilar.
07:06, 09 Nov
Due to interference, Finnish airports have begun using radio navigation systems.
Radio navigation equipment for aircraft landings has been implemented in three airports in Finland due to interference believed to be caused by Russia, according to airport operators cited by Reuters.
07:05, 09 Nov
California aims to safeguard its freedoms from Trump.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the convening of a special session of the state legislature to "strengthen legal positions" following the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
07:05, 09 Nov
A record number of North Korean citizens have entered Russia for educational purposes.
In the third quarter of 2024, over 3,700 citizens from North Korea entered Russia, citing education as the purpose of their visit. This information comes from the Russian border service, with the statistics highlighted by "Mediazona."
07:05, 09 Nov
After Trump's victory, interest in the feminist movement "4B" surged in the U.S.
Following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections, there has been a surge of interest in the feminist movement known as "4B," which advocates for a life without dating, sex, marriage with men, or having children.
07:05, 09 Nov
The European Commission has alerted its staff about the risks of espionage.
The European Commission, which acts as the governing body of the EU, has warned its staff about the risks of espionage they may encounter in their work. This internal memo was cited by Politico magazine.
07:05, 09 Nov
Donald Trump won in the swing state of Nevada.
Elected U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a victory in the state of Nevada, marking the first win for a Republican candidate there in the past 20 years. This information was reported by CNN.
07:05, 09 Nov
The nominees for the Grammy Awards have been announced, with Beyoncé emerging as the frontrunner.
The nominees for the prestigious Grammy Awards in pop music have been announced in the United States. This annual event is organized by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). The 2024 awards will be presented in a total of 94 categories.
07:05, 09 Nov
Residents of several states in the U.S. received racist letters.
In the United States, authorities are investigating the distribution of racist letters sent to Black Americans residing in various states. The messages include, among other things, a call to go work on plantations "to pick cotton."
07:05, 09 Nov
Von der Leyen proposed to Trump to supply more gas to the EU.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to the European Union in exchange for energy supplies from Russia. Von der Leyen stated on Friday that her phone conversation with Trump took place on Thursday. "Common interests, for instance, were one of the topics we touched upon; I wouldn't say we discussed it in depth, but it was... the topic of LNG," the Commission President said during a meeting with journalists in Budapest, where EU leaders were reflecting on the outcomes of their two-day summit, as reported by AFP.
07:05, 09 Nov