Russia and Ukraine had previously agreed to a 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange following talks in Istanbul Read Full Article at RT.com

Microsoft faces internal backlash amid reports that emails referencing “Palestine” or “Gaza” are being filtered Read Full Article at RT.com

Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said that 40 UAVs were intercepted approaching Moscow, with disruptions reported at all major airports Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian forces have been building a security buffer along the country’s border, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Two children are among the 12 people who sustained injuries as a result of the attack on Kursk Region, Aleksandr Khinshtein has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali Prime Ministers Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke and Hassan Ali Khaire arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday afternoon, ahead of a major opposition conference expected to take place in the capital in the coming days.

Four cars, one apartment building and two houses were damaged

Steel production in the country within four months of this year lost 4.5% to 23.4 mln metric tons

Practical use of SEPA standards in Serbia is expected to start in May 2026

The cause of the crash is unknown

Overall, 48 drones attacking the Russian capital have been repulsed since midnight

The Prime Minister made the announcement this afternoon after an 11th hour legal bid to halt the handover failed.

US president Donald Trump has reportedly told Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders they would have to find a solution to the invasion of Ukraine themselves. 

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

An explosion in an apartment building on Hjarðarhagi in Vesturbær triggered a major emergency response this afternoon. Heavy smoke and fire poured from the ground floor of the building following the blast. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, according to the capital area Fire Department.

A resident in the old Vesturbær neighborhood of Reykjavík says he’s had enough after being repeatedly fined for parking in his own private driveway. Despite the space being clearly on his property, the Parking Fund has declined to cancel the tickets.

Agriculture Minister Sam Dalitso Kawale has urged Malawian farmers to break free from maize dependency and embrace crop diversification to ensure food security and national health. Speaking at the Regional Dialogue and Transformation Summit at BICC on Wednesday, Kawale warned that relying solely on maize is unsustainable. “We can’t achieve food security or build a […] The post Kawale Sounds the Alarm: Malawi Must Move Beyond Maize appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Ntchisi, a dedicated community group is calling for urgent support to complete a nurse’s house that could transform healthcare access for hundreds. Namdzomba Mother Care Group (MCG), under Senior Group Village Head Nkhadani in Traditional Authority Kasakula, started building a four-bedroom house for a nurse back in 2022 using member contributions. […] The post Ntchisi’s Namdzomba MCG Cries for Help to Complete Nurse’s House appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a game-changing move for Malawi’s health sector, Partners in Health has successfully integrated mental health services into chronic care—bringing much-needed support to patients battling both physical and emotional burdens. Speaking on the breakthrough, Secretary for Health Dr. Samson Mndolo said the Ministry of Health is fully behind the initiative, emphasizing that lessons from this […] The post Breaking Barriers: Mental Health Joins the Frontline in Chronic Care appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Le 19 mai 2025 restera une date marquante dans l'histoire diplomatique de l'Afrique centrale : la Cour Internationale de Justice a tranché le différend frontalier opposant le Gabon à la Guinée Équatoriale en faveur de cette dernière, au sujet des îles Mbanié, Conga et Cocotier. Cette décision, pourtant attendue de longue date, n'apaise pas les tensions ; au contraire, elle ravive les plaies encore béantes d'un litige ancien, complexe, et à forte dimension géopolitique. Ce verdict, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce matin, le Ministre de l'Économie numérique, de la Digitalisation et de l'Innovation, Mark Alexandre Doumba, a reçu la Direction générale de l'Agence gabonaise d'études et d'observations spatiales (AGEOS), conduite par son Directeur général. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans le cadre des échanges engagés par le Ministre avec les entités sous tutelle, en vue d'un meilleur alignement stratégique des structures placées sous la responsabilité du ministère. Au cours des échanges, le (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce jour, le Ministre en charge de la Fonction Publique, Pr Marcelle Ibinga épse Itsitsa s'est rendue à l'Ecole de Préparation aux Carrières Administratives - EPCA pour une visite des lieux suivi d'une séance de travail avec les responsables administratifs de ladite école. Au cœur des discussions, plusieurs points essentiels abordés dont la vision stratégique qui sous-tend le plan d'orientation visant à faire de l'EPCA un établissement de référence en matière de formation administrative (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Russian currency’s rally has been in part driven by geopolitical optimism over a possible peace deal in the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

A handwritten note on the door of The Abbey pub in Darley Abbey, once part of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary in Derbyshire, said the owner was unhappy about photos of it being shared online.

The Prime Minister made the announcement this afternoon after an 11th hour legal bid to halt the handover failed.

The Duchess of Sussex released her 'As Ever' line of much-vaunted items on April 2, with the limited  pieces hitting her online site at eye-watering prices.

Lord Julian Fellowes is urging the royal estate to spare the 'sacred land' which is next to the Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy's historic home.

A fleet commemorating the 85th anniversary of the heroic effort to save Allied soldiers from incoming German troops had to make way for an unlikely guest.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to intensify the anti-corruption campaign and submit a detailed report on conversion-related cases. He emphasized strict action against suspicious activities, thorough verification of documents, and the removal of property encroachment. Dhami also prioritized local workers for government construction, incorporating state culture in designs, and strengthening border security.

Following a request from the European Council in June 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative are due to adopt a joint communication on the EU strategic approach to the Black Sea region on 28 May 2025. This new initiative aims to: • offer a political vision regarding the Black Sea, based on an overview of the challenging security situation in the region following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine; • re-confirm the EU's strategic interest in the Black Sea as well as its intention to continue to engage with like-minded partners in/from the region on a bilateral and/or regional level; • present a 'strategic approach' and not a 'strategy', displaying a lower level of ambition, which may represent a missed opportunity for the European Union to establish itself as a regional key player; • build on the experience and achievements of the Black Sea Synergy, a 2007 EU initiative aimed at promoting, on a voluntary basis, cooperation in/with the Black Sea region; • build coherence between the different EU polices and the Union's offer to the region; • re-confirm and re-cluster existing fields of cooperation in line with the Commission's priorities, giving precedence to security, connectivity and preparedness; • complement other EU initiatives relevant for the region, e.g. the Eastern Partnership and regional cooperation on the Danube River. The initiative is not expected to: • benefit from dedicated funding; it will rely on other EU policies and instruments; • precede an action plan with clear-cut implementation objectives; implementation will be difficult to assess and monitor. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The establishment of a European road safety area has been one of the EU’s long-standing objectives since 2010. While each Member State has the power to make its own decisions related to certain aspects of road traffic and safety provisions, the EU also carries out work in this field and has been focusing its measures on vehicle conditions, the transport of dangerous goods and road safety in general. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Budget expenditure is approved jointly by the Council and Parliament. The annual EU budget must respect the expenditure ceilings agreed under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for different headings, i.e. categories of expenditure, such as those on the single market, cohesion and natural resources. Thematic and non-thematic special instruments ensure that the EU can react in the event of unexpected needs. The use of budgetary guarantees and financial instruments creates a leverage effect as regards EU spending. In addition to the MFF, the total EU expenditure for 2021-2027 includes the temporary recovery instrument NextGenerationEU, which will help the EU economy to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Parliament’s role in the budgetary process has progressively expanded since the 1970 and 1975 Budgetary Treaties. In 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon gave Parliament an equal say with the Council over the entire EU budget. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP