Iceland recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
Iceland has recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people. — Ukrinform.
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Hungary would not arrest Putin, says PM Orban's chief of staff
Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, adding that it would have no legal grounds.
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Ukraine says Russia's Bakhmut assault loses steam, counterstrike coming soon
Ukrainian troops, on the defensive for four months, will launch a long-awaited counterassault "very soon" now that Russia's huge winter offensive is losing steam without taking Bakhmut, Ukraine's top ground forces commander said on Thursday.
Israel passes law protecting prime minister from removal
Israeli lawmakers have passed legislation that drastically narrows the circumstances required to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or a successor from office.
Finland opens airspace for NATO surveillance and intelligence flights
In a historic move, Finland has opened its airspace for NATO surveillance and intelligence missions, allowing the alliance to monitor Russian activities more
Nationwide protests in France after Macron doubles down on pension bill
French workers angry with President Emmanuel Macron and his plan to raise the pension age blocked access to a terminal at Paris' main airport on Thursday as part of a nationwide day of protests, forcing some travellers to get there on foot.
Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
Explosives replace malware as the scariest thing a USB stick may hide.
China's military says US warship illegally entered waters in South China Sea
China's military said on Thursday it had monitored and driven away a U.S. destroyer that illegally entered waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
White House says Russian pilot who ran into a US drone and broke it was, at best, 'an idiot'
"It's ludicrous, it's insulting," a top White House official said when asked about awards presented to Russian pilots who harassed a US drone.
Earth’s oceans are showing early and surprising record warming
One indicator shows surface waters have already reached their highest level — a worrisome sign ahead of a predicted El Niño that could boost warming further.
Some 213 Ukrainian nationals living in the Netherlands have contacted anti-slavery organization FairWork in the past year with concerns about not being paid, long working hours and low rates
UK accuses Vladimir Putin of spreading false information over depleted uranium in tank shells for Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence confirms that armour-piercing shells for Ukraine contain depleted uranium, but add that this is "standard" and has been used for decades. Meanwhile, Russia says it will have to "respond accordingly" to the "nuclear component" involved.
Ukraine needs $411 bn for reconstruction, recovery: World Bank
Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery needs have grown to $411 billion, just over a year since Russia's invasion, the World Bank said Wednesday.Ukraine's reconstruction will "take several years," said the World Bank's vice president for Europe and Central Asia, Anna Bjerde.
Canada's population grew by record 1 million in 2022, spurred by international migration
Canada's population increased by more than a million people for the first time in history in 2022, almost entirely due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
Armed Russian jets have flown over a U.S. base in Syria nearly every day in March, U.S. commander says
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told NBC News that Russian jets have violated the airspace of At Tanf Garrison roughly 25 times this month, including Wednesday.
Liberal MP Han Dong secretly advised Chinese diplomat in 2021 to delay freeing Two Michaels
The sources said Dong allegedly suggested to China’s consul general in Toronto, that if Beijing released the Two Michaels, the Opposition Conservatives would benefit.
Nato chief: west must brace to support Ukraine in a long war
Jens Stoltenberg, who steps down later this year, says Putin is engaged in a war of attrition
'Winnie the Pooh' film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas
HONG KONG (AP) — Public screenings of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh were scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong on Tuesday, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city.
Steven Seagal launches Aikido centre to train Russians for military service
Seagal has been the head instructor of the Russian Aikido Federation since 2018.