Hungary's Russia Visit Criticised as EU Backs Ukraine
The European Parliament reiterated its position on Wednesday through a resolution, emphasising the EU's commitment to providing unwavering support for Kyiv until victory is achieved.
Carolina Străjescu
Joe Biden on Health and Wisdom: Impact on Reelection
President of the United States of America (USA), Joe Biden, stated in an interview with Black Entertainment Television that he might abandon his reelection campaign if health issues were discovered, as reported by Unian.
Charles Michel Warns Orbán: Hungary Lacks Mandate for Peace Missions
In a letter addressed to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, warned him about the self-declared "peace missions" in Kyiv, Moscow, Beijing, and Washington.
Viorica Rusica
Rare Whale Discovery in NZ: A Scientific Goldmine
An incredibly rare beaked whale, believed to be a Mesoplodon traversii, washed ashore on a beach in Otago, New Zealand.
Macron accepted the Prime Minister's resignation. Attal will lead an interim government, until the political situation in France is unblocked
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government team, after the electoral defeat of the party in the Parliament, writes Le Monde.
Ukraine develops an army of killing machines. Experts are worried
Ukrainian labs are developing an army of robots for war. The initiators hope to reduce human losses and protect wounded soldiers and civilians, writes The Independent. According to the cited source, defense startups across Ukraine — about 250 according to industry estimates — are creating the killing machines at secret locations that typically look like rural car repair shops.
Ukraine starts emergency power cuts in seven regions amid record heatwave
Ukrainian power grid operator Ukrenergo has started emergency shutdowns of some consumers in seven regions amid a record heatwave and after the failure of power equipment, the company said on Tuesday, Reuters reports. This wa announced on July 16 by the Ukrenergo company.
Foreign Minister of Ukraine: Strikes in Russia with Western weapons will weaken the terror of Russian missiles
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine emphasized the need to support Ukraine's use of Western weapons against legitimate military targets on the territory of the Russian Federation, Ukrinform reports.
Rodica Mazur
Roberta Metsola is re-elected President of the European Parliament
Roberta Metsola has been re-elected President of the European Parliament for the next two years and a half, marking the beginning of the 10th legislature in Strasbourg, Euronews reports.
Ecaterina Arvintii
European Commission boycotts Hungarian presidency over Orbán's trips to Moscow and Beijing
The European Commission has decided to boycott Hungary's six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in response to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's controversial visits to Moscow and Beijing, seen as an affront to the political unity of the European bloc, reports Euronews.
Zelensky says he 'is not afraid' of Trump's potential presidency
Ukraine is ready to cooperate with the Republican Party if Donald Trump is elected as the U.S. president, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv on July 15, reports The Kiyv Independent.
Bogdan Nigai
Romania approves bear cull increase
Romania's parliament on Monday approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in a bid to avoid attacks on people, DW reports.