Russian disinformation campaign attempts to influence elections in Armenia
Ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections in Armenia, Russia has flooded the country with disinformation. This was reported by the New York Times.
Sea drone explodes in Romanian port
A sea drone exploded in the Romanian port city of Constanța. Part of the port area was evacuated and shipping in part of the coastal zone was shut down as a precaution. Authorities say the device is believed to be an unmanned maritime device linked to the war in Ukraine. As far as is known, no one was injured.
Trump's son-in-law luxury resort project leads to fierce protests
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump's husband, will build a luxury resort on an uninhabited Albanian island. Trump's son-in-law wants to build a vacation resort on a nature reserve. The entire project will cost about $6 billion (5.16 billion euros). Everything seems to be in order, although a number of Albanians are not satisfied with the plans and took to the streets and protested for days against the arrival of this luxury resort off the Albanian coast.
49 pilgrims die of thirst after vehicle stranded in desert
Tragic news reaches us from the border region between Algeria, Niger and Mali. 49 pilgrims have died there after their vehicle stalled in a remote part of the Sahel desert. They could not be helped immediately and died of dehydration in the extreme heat.
Zelensky proposes "complete ceasefire" in open letter to Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted an open letter addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his website on Thursday evening. President Zelensky asks Putin for a complete ceasefire and peace negotiations. "The choice is yours now. Enough war. Ukraine proposes to end this war."
Missing climber found alive after 6 days on Mount Everest
A Nepalese climber reported missing on Mount Everest six days ago was found alive on Thursday. Hillary Dawa Sherpa was found this morning while crawling independently to base camp. This was reported by Pemba Sherpa of rescue company 8K Expeditions.
Main suspect in missing Lyhanna (11) case suspected of child rape and years of abuse
Da by day, the net is closing in more and more around the main suspect in the disappearance case of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France. It seems more and more likely that Jerome B. is a predator who has been hunting minors for years. The suspicion is supported by evidence, trials, crimes and testimonies that have haunted him for years.
The ambitious story of the longest flight ever: historic challenge doesn't deter airplane manufacturer
Have you ever wondered how long an airplane can actually stay in the air? And what is the longest commercial flight ever performed? The skies remain a compelling backdrop and aviation continues to evolve and fascinate many of us. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is aiming to achieve the hitherto impossible with a unique aircraft being developed for Australian airline Qantas Airways. Will the longest flight fade into history books?
Ukraine's EU membership draws closer
In a post on social media, Cyprus, which currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, announced that new negotiations have begun for Ukraine and Moldova to join the EU. These negotiations have become possible now that Hungary has withdrawn its veto.
Raid on eight locations in the Netherlands during investigation into abuse of women
Following an investigation by Sexual Offenses Team and the Rotterdam Regional Criminal Investigation Department, searches were conducted on Wednesday and Thursday at eight locations in the Netherlands in connection with a network of men who drugged women for sexual abuse.