The resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Defense Minister, has drawn fierce criticism from the wider public: in numerous cities, young people are expressing their support for the popular minister and calling for his return.
After a dramatic comeback against England, Argentina fought its way to the World Cup final in the U.S. After the final whistle, the victory took on a political tone.
Shocking details are emerging about the severe wildfire currently ravaging the Fontainebleau forest in France.
The British government wants to introduce a nighttime social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds. Apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube would be unavailable by default between midnight and 6:00 a.m., although users could disable that setting themselves.
Last week, Russia conducted its first unannounced live-fire exercise on Lake Peipus, near the border with Estonia. According to Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, this took place without prior notification to Estonian authorities, and the sound of the gunfire could be heard all the way to the other side of the border.
There is deep shock at the Limburg-based metal company On Time Metalworks in Alken after four of their employees lost their lives in the severe fire at the OXY building in Brussels. Among the fatalities are the manager of the young company and three employees.
Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly granted Russian citizenship to Belgian car designer Pierre Leclercq. This is evident from an official decree published on the Kremlin’s website. This was reported by the Russian news site Meduza, among others. It's not yet clear exactly why the Belgian top designer is receiving a Russian passport.
In its third report on demographic change within the European Union, the European Commission warns that the EU population is set to shrink and age. At the same time, it emphasizes that this also presents opportunities if countries respond in a timely manner.
According to information from the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal, China is already thinking about the Russia that will emerge after Putin has left the political stage.
In June, at least 293 civilians were killed and 1,990 were injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine. This is the highest monthly total since April 2022.