Anna Yevstigneyeva recalled that the UN Secretary-General had issued two condemnations of Russian strikes allegedly targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine over the past week

Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.

The father of the 23-year-old paramedic who died in a collision between an ambulance and transport truck on Tuesday is remembering the difference his daughter made in the world.

From class sizes to special education, we've heard from countless Ontario students about the top issues affecting their classrooms. Now, with the last school year behind them and the fall less than two months away, we're asking teachers to weigh in. Join us at 2 p.m. ET Thursday when Chris Glover sits down with three GTA teachers to deep dive into hot-button issues like absenteeism, exam changes and budget cuts.

Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.

Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.

OSCE chief Feridun Sinirlioglu has offered to help who he thought was Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan oust the Armenian church’s head Read Full Article at RT.com

Western media outlets base their perception of the country on isolated incidents and miss the big picture, Smita Prakash told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

French investigators have questioned Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov for a fourth time in a long-running criminal probe Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite judicial and now-defunct legislative efforts to harmonise data retention practices across the EU, national data retention regimes remain fragmented, with some countries adopting their own rules and others none at all. Law enforcement authorities report operational difficulties, while service providers face significant compliance burdens and costs. Although the Court's case law has clarified the general principles governing data retention, important practical details remain unresolved. In response, the European Commission is assessing the need for a new harmonised EU framework, with a proposal potentially forthcoming. However, stakeholders are divided over its scope and safeguards. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Artificial intelligence (AI) was already transforming the world of work when the advent of generative AI (GenAI) and its rapid uptake accelerated the process. Today, it is widely recognised that GenAI can both significantly enhance and degrade human skills, and cause labour market disruptions by transforming or displacing jobs.AI's impact on jobs depends on the degree to which these are exposed to AI, and is often estimated by the potential of individual tasks to be automated. Reports distinguish between augmentable, automatable and unaffected jobs.Expectations about AI's impact are evolving. Claims that white-collar jobs will soon be massively replaced by AI are being mitigated by economic research predicting AI's modest macroeconomic effects on productivity and gross domestic product growth. The most likely impact of GenAI is a profound transformation, rather than large-scale destruction, of jobs.Early evidence shows a strong impact on white-collar entry-level jobs and shifting regional labour-market dynamics, as AI's effects are more strongly felt in urban areas and in places where AI-adopting companies are located. Much will depend on the regulatory framework, on organisations' workflow adaptation, and on training people in AI skills.With the recent data on AI use by individuals and enterprises, the European Union (EU) considers AI a defining challenge for its long-term competitiveness. It is adapting its regulatory framework with a view to developing AI talent and, generally, increasing AI skills. Forecasts about how AI and digital technologies could reshape employment in European regions are cautiously positive.To reap AI's benefits and mitigate its negative effects on jobs, societal adaptations are needed. Beyond regulation and supportive policy, these start with training and education, to provide both current and future workers with the necessary skills, and include adapted social protection, social dialogue, and safeguards of workers' rights. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Although the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) continued developing EU data retention standards after invalidating the former EU Data Retention Directive in 2014, national interpretations diverge and efforts towards alignment have stalled. Law enforcement and judicial authorities report operational challenges arising from this fragmentation, sometimes precluding timely access to communications-related data necessary for identifying suspects and victims, reconstructing criminal activity, and generating investigative leads. In response to these issues and to calls from the Council, the European Commission is assessing the need for a new EU framework. Any legislative action would require a series of politically and legally sensitive design choices. Controversy may arise in relation to the legitimacy and appropriate scope of renewed EU legislative intervention; the operationalisation of the CJEU's system of graduated objectives and safeguards; the adequacy of retention periods; the design of access conditions and safeguards; and, possibly, the need to regulate automated processing of retained datasets. This briefing builds on the overviews provided in the EPRS briefings 'Towards new EU data retention rules' and 'Mapping CJEU limits on data retention framework'. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

As the European Union prepares to redefine its external financing framework for the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the proposed Global Europe Instrument raises key questions about the future place of human rights, democracy and the rule of law in EU external action. While intended to enhance coherence, flexibility and geopolitical responsiveness, the new framework must also ensure that values-based commitments remain visible, adequately funded and operationally effective. The workshop held on 23 February 2026, organised on behalf of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), examined how the proposed instrument may affect the EU’s capacity to support democratic governance, accountability, civil society, human-rights defenders and fundamental rights worldwide. Against a background of democratic backsliding, shrinking civic space and growing geopolitical competition, participants discussed the risks and opportunities of moving from dedicated funding structures towards a more integrated external financing instrument. The discussion also addressed the balance between strategic interests and values-based external action, and the role of the European Parliament in ensuring democratic oversight, policy coherence and sustained support for human rights and democracy. This publication brings together the workshop proceedings, including exchanges with Members, academics, civil society experts and EU representatives, with a briefing on the same topic. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The number of missiles and launchers that Germany plans to buy remains a secret

Russia's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneyeva stated that «deaths of innocent civilians, killings of women, children and the elderly will not stop them»

Only 79 lawmakers voted in support of the document

Alaeddin Boroujerdi highlighted that the Americans saw it as their goal to interfere in the affairs of every independent country and bring war to it

Alexander Novak stressed that all measures aimed at supplying such regions with necessary resources should be closely monitored by the authorities and decisions should be made as quickly as possible

A rebel Trinamool Congress MLA will approach the Supreme Court regarding frozen party bank accounts. The Calcutta High Court allowed limited operation of these accounts for routine expenses. Ritabrata Banerjee alleges money laundering in aircraft and helicopter purchases using party funds. He plans to submit a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi. The TMC denies all allegations, calling the probe politically motivated.

Congress ramps up its campaign regarding the alleged misappropriation of funds for the Ram temple donation and dubious land acquisitions. While Prime Minister Modi opts for silence, accusations arise that the BJP-RSS is shielding the true culprits. Furthermore, Congress claims that the establishment targets low-level employees to divert attention from high-profile figures. They also criticize the trust's lack of transparency concerning its composition and exclude it from the RTI Act.

Three former Trinamool Congress leaders have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. They were immediately nominated as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. These by-elections are for seats that fell vacant after their resignations last month. Their move follows internal turmoil and a significant defeat for the TMC. The BJP aims to strengthen its West Bengal presence with their experience.

[New Zimbabwe] A broad coalition of churches, labour unions, civic groups, students, war veterans and opposition political actors has launched a nationwide campaign to challenge Zimbabwe's newly enacted constitutional amendments in court and mobilise peaceful mass action, escalating resistance to legislation critics say entrenches President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.

[Premium Times] «For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make us release their commander,» he said.

It emerged today that nine EU countries wrote to Eurocrats warning the bloc still wasn't ready to fully implement the strict new controls.

Moulton Grange in Northamptonshire was raided on May 28 as part of an ongoing investigation into unlicensed medicines.

Hannah Waddingham led the stars on day 11 of Wimbledon on Thursday as the women take centre court in back-to-back semi finals.

Explore our new search tool to see which baby names have fallen out of favour or soared in popularity across England and Wales, using the latest Office for National Statistics data.

The plot fell apart after widespread criticism and objections from the English and Mexican Football Associations - as well as outgoing prime minister Starmer.

Many residents of the Capital Region have recently noticed advertisements at bus shelters bearing the message: "Operation 86: Stop Whaling."