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St. Petersburg prepares for the worst flood in 160 years. Water levels in the Neva River continue to rise. The city has declared a yellow level of danger and issued a storm warning. Winds are reaching 20-25 m/s, toppling trees and structures. Dams are closed, and water levels

During the nighttime attack on Kyiv, the Polish consulate was damaged, wrote Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski.

Turkey in flames: İzmir engulfed by wildfires. The flames have reached residential areas, and authorities have evacuated over 42,000 people. Due to strong winds, the fire is spreading at an alarming speed. In the city, which has a population of 4.5 million and receives about 2

In Sergiev Posad, Moscow region, a plant producing warheads for Shahed drones was attacked. The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff confirmed the strike on the Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry, which manufactures thermobaric warheads for kamikaze drones. As a

Politico: US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff proposes lifting sanctions on Russian energy sector. Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the US president, is advocating for the removal of energy sanctions on Russia, while US Interior Secretary Doug Bergum prefers to push Moscow out of the

Dutch intelligence services document Russia’s widespread use of banned chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine, says Dutch Defense Minister. Ruben Brekelmans has called for stronger sanctions against Russia. "This escalation is concerning, as it is part of a trend we have

The woman brutally raped and blinded by a Venezuelan migrant in Poland has died in hospital. She was only 24 years old. The attacker faces a life sentence.

Tensions rise between Turkey and Israel, threatening open confrontation. According to Financial Times, citing expert Asli Aydintasbas from the Brookings Institution, tensions between Turkeyand Israel are escalating, with the risk of turning into open conflict. In Aydintasbas's

Trump disappointed with Putin. “You know, I’m very disappointed with my conversation with President Putin. Because, honestly, I feel like Putin is just. not there anymore. I don’t see him wanting to stop. And that’s really bad. I don’t see him wanting to end this war. On

Kyiv attacked by over 500 drones and 11 missiles overnight: high concentration of burning products in the air due to fires. The air quality index in some areas has reached 306, well above the normal 50. Authorities advise residents to wear masks and keep windows closed.

Another top oil executive mysteriously falls from a window in Russia. Andrey Badalov, Vice President of Transneft, fell from the window of his apartment on Rublevskoye Highway and died. Badalov had held the position since 2021 and previously worked at the Voskod Research

Manchester band Bionic and the Wires "teaches" mushrooms to play the piano. The artists created a machine that transforms electrical impulses from mushrooms into movement. The mushrooms were connected to bionic arms capable of pressing the keys of a synthesizer. The creators of

China vows to prevent Russia's defeat in the war. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will not allow Russia to lose in the war against Ukraine. According to the South China Morning Post, Wang emphasized that China is not a party to the conflict, but is concerned

Donald Trump announces UFC championship fight in front of the White House. The match will be held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which will be celebrated in 2026. “Does anyone watch UFC? We’re going to have a fight.

US and Iran may resume nuclear talks in Oslo — Axios. According to sources, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchito discuss Iran's nuclear program. The talks are expected to take place next week, though official confirmation

Kyiv hit by massive drone and ballistic missile attack. The Ukrainian capital was struck by a large-scale attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. 19 people were injured. The city is covered in thick clouds of acrid smoke.

A factory for producing 7.62mm ammunition for Kalashnikov rifles has opened in Venezuela, according to Rostec. The factory, built by Rosoboronexport, is capable of producing up to 70 million rounds per year. The first phase of the factory includes four lines for producing

Trump says he's unhappy with the situation in Ukraine, and today's conversation with Putin made "no progress". “We had a conversation. We talked about many things, including Iran. We also talked about the war in Ukraine. And I am not happy. Today, we made no progress,” said

Russia attacks Kyiv with Shahed drones. Kyiv residents are planning to spend the night in the metro for safety.

In the US, a pig paralyzed traffic on a busy highway. A pig disrupted traffic on a busy highway, and two police officers were seen trying to catch it in a video released by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The chase didn’t last long. After the animal was caught, it was carried