Blanket ban Estonia defines ex-combatants broadly to cover everyone involved in Russia’s war effort, from regular troops to proxy forces such as the Wagner mercenary group. That includes hundreds of thousands mobilized since 2022, as well as tens of thousands who later deserted at risk of a prison sentence. Pevkur rejected concerns that a blanket […]
Continue ReadingNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top summer destination has expanded its list of protected beaches, banning the rental of sunbeds and other commercial activity ahead of the busy travel season. Greece, a travel hot spot facing overtourism pressure, added new beaches to its protected list this month, according to a translated […]
Continue ReadingFootage shared by Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps showed the moment an elderly woman trying to leave her wrecked village was rescued by a robot. The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue. Drone footage released on Saturday showed a robot with the words “grandma, sit down” approaching […]
Continue ReadingThese robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
Continue ReadingSpeaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney, John Gradek, faculty lecturer in Aviation Management and Supply Chain Management at McGill University, says that the shortage of aviation fuel will affect “short haul flights within Europe first” and advises that “if anybody’s got reservations, be prepared for plan B or plan C”.
Continue ReadingBritish monarchs deliver their political messages in code — and the reference we just heard Charles make to 9/11 is worth unpacking. “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time … we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder […]
Continue ReadingIn a much anticipated step, Ukraine is opening up its arms exports to global markets, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday evening. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The export of Ukrainian weapons will become a reality, we have approved all the details at the level of our state institutions,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Currently, our security expertise […]
Continue ReadingIn the 1980s, drug lord Pablo Escobar brought four African hippos to Colombia. Since his death, the animals have been left to fend for themselves. They reproduced and spread wildly. April 28, 2026, 9:19 p.mApril 28, 2026, 9:19 p.m An Indian billionaire’s son wants to relocate 80 hippos belonging to drug lord Pablo Escobar from […]
Continue ReadingThe State Department is rolling out a limited edition U.S. passport design featuring President Donald Trump’s face on the inside cover and other images to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary of independence. Previews of the commemorative passport show Trump’s portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover with his signature in gold, […]
Continue ReadingA European directive requiring the harmonisation of chargers for electronic devices across the European Union came into effect for laptops on Tuesday. The new regulations, approved in 2022, have applied to many smaller devices like mobile phones, cameras and tablets since 2024. The directive is intended to save consumers money by reducing the number of […]
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