Scientists say they found a chapter of the Bible hidden under other text for more than a thousand years
Researchers used ultraviolet photography to see a chapter of the Bible that was hidden underneath other text for more than 1,500 years.
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Russian Business Leaders Demand 6-day Work Week
Moscow’s economy is under strain.
Ireland to introduce world-first alcohol health labelling policy
Labels will alert people to calories, risk of cancer and liver disease and dangers of drinking while pregnant
Morocco Takes First Place at African Mathematics Olympiad
Moroccan students triumphed by ranking first at the African Mathematics Olympiad in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on Sunday, May 22.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly recognizes Russian crimes in Ukraine as genocide
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) has unanimously recognized Russia's crimes against Ukraine as genocide, Yehor Cherniev, the head of Ukraine's delegation at the assembly, said on May 22.
Russia says it battles saboteurs in cross-border raid from Ukraine
Russia said on Monday it was battling a cross-border incursion by saboteurs who burst through the frontier from Ukraine, in what appeared to be one of the biggest attacks of its kind since the war began last year.
Mexico unveils new non-binary passport: ‘Diversity enriches and flourishes’
Mexico is to finally allow citizens to use 'X' gender markers on their passports after the first was given to a resident.
Finland terminates pipeline contract with Russian state-owned supplier
Gas imports into Finland via a Russian pipeline was suspended by Russia's Gazprom Export last year following a dispute over the currency used for payments.
Anti-Putin militia claims to have overrun Russian border village
Self-described Russian partisans the Freedom of Russia Legion say they launched cross-border raid
Ukrainian pilots have started training with F-16s − Borrell
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, hopes that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will begin soon.
NATO Recognises Russia’s Crimes against Ukraine as Genocide
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has unanimously recognised Russia’s crimes against Ukraine as genocide and the terrorist regime in Russia as ruscism.
Explosions in Belgorod Oblast: Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion called on residents of Russian border regions to stay at home and "not resist".
The Russian Volunteer Corps, whose fighters claim to be fighting on the side of Ukraine, said it was performing combat missions on the territory of the Russian Federation, and the Freedom of Russia Legion called on residents of Russian border regions to stay at home and “not resist”.
Pro-Russian party vandalises the EU offices in Sofia
The European Commission Representation building in Sofia, which is also home to the Bureau of the European Parliament, was smeared with red paint during a protest on Sunday (21 May) by supporters of the pro-Russian "Vazrazhdane" party, including several MPs from the party.
Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3 billion fine over Facebook data transfers to the US
The case stems back to Edward Snowden’s revelations about US mass surveillance
Russia creates ''elite'' aircraft group for attacks on Ukraine – UK Intelligence
UK intelligence has reported that Russia is likely to create a new “elite” attack aircraft group, codenamed Storm, to operate over the territory of Ukraine.
New Zealand announces its biggest emissions reduction project in history
Move to power Glenbrook steel plant with electricity from renewables rather than coal will reduce emissions by 1% – or the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off the road
South Korea to expand nonlethal aid to Ukraine
South Korea, a growing arms exporter with a well-equipped military backed by the United States, has provided humanitarian aid and other support to Ukraine.
Climate activists blacken Trevi Fountain over Italy floods: Activists poured charcoal into the waters of Rome's most famous fountain, calling for action against climate change
Activists poured charcoal into the waters of Rome's most famous fountain, calling for action against climate change. Rome's mayor condemned the "absurd attacks."
A satellite image shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars at China’s Lu’an Airbase.
A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.
A series of leaks from the Russian aviation industry has uncovered the industry’s negligence in ensuring safety since sanctions were imposed
A number of leaks expose the risks taken by the companies, like the 2,000 flights that took off with outdated parts