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1. World’s Longest Tiramisu Achieved
A new Guinness World Record has been set for the longest tiramisu, measuring an impressive 440.6 meters. Over 100 Italian pastry chefs collaborated on this sweet achievement, which took place on Sunday.
2. Ukraine Summons Israeli Ambassador
Ukraine has summoned Israel’s ambassador amid rising tensions over a vessel allegedly carrying stolen grain from Russian-occupied territories. The Ukrainian foreign minister has requested the ambassador’s presence on Tuesday to discuss the situation regarding the ship set to dock in Haifa.
3. Shell Acquires Canadian Energy Firm
British energy company Shell has announced a $16 billion acquisition of Canadian firm ARC Resources. This move aims to bolster production levels as Shell seeks to address declining output in its operations.
4. Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with President Putin in Moscow, following discussions in Oman and Pakistan. This visit comes as U.S.-Iran negotiations remain stalled after recent diplomatic setbacks.
5. Allegations Against Orban’s Associates
Peter Magyar, the recent election winner in Hungary, has made serious allegations against wealthy associates of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He claims that many of these individuals are moving their money abroad, raising concerns about financial misconduct.
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6. The UN Human Rights Committee has condemned Sweden for deporting a disabled child back to Albania, stating it violated the child’s right to life. The case involves EB, who has severe disabilities, highlighting concerns over the treatment of vulnerable individuals in immigration policies.
7. Italy has extradited a Chinese hacker to the United States, with allegations that he spied for Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspect, arrested at Milan’s Malpensa airport, is accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government, as confirmed by police and the FBI.
8. In a significant operation, the French coastguard has rescued over 100 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. Officials emphasized the dangers of this busy maritime area, noting harsh weather conditions and the critical need for safety measures during such crossings.
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Switzerland is facing a critical shortage of kerosene reserves, a situation exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in the region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has led to a significant increase in the scarcity and cost of fossil fuels across Europe. Authorities are warning that this could impact air travel and fuel availability in the coming weeks.
In a separate development, Pakistan has been accused of conducting airstrikes on an Afghan university located in the province of Kunar. Reports indicate that these attacks have resulted in at least seven fatalities and left 75 others injured, raising concerns about the escalating violence in the region.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 2 to 7 degrees with patchy rain possible. In London, 8 to 20 degrees with patchy rain possible mild temperatures are expected in london. In Paris, 10 to 22 degrees with overcast paris will experience a pleasantly warm today. In Brussels, 6 to 18 degrees with sunny mild temperatures are expected in brussels. In Berlin, 4 to 15 degrees with partly cloudy a slightly cool ambiance awaits berlin on today. In Stockholm, 1 to 9 degrees with partly cloudy. In Madrid, 12 to 26 degrees with sunny madrid will experience a pleasantly warm today.
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