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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant (l) and Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko (r) sign the natural resources deal
US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal
WASHINGTON — The US has signed a deal with Kyiv to share profits from the future sale of Ukraine's mineral reserves, after months of tense negotiations.The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine's economic recovery from its war with Russia.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it showed both sides were committed to lasting peace and prosperity in Ukraine. For Kyiv, the deal is seen as essential to accessing US military aid.Ukraine is believed to have vast reserves of critical minerals like graphite, titanium and lithium. They are highly sought after because of their use in renewable energy, military technology and industrial infrastructure.The agreement comes amid a US trade war with China, where 90% of the world's current...
May 01, 2025

US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

The Odesa branch of Ukraine's state emergency department captured the scene following the attack
Russia launches deadly drone attack on Odesa, governor says
ODESA — Russian drones have killed at least two people and injured another five in a sustained attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa, the governor of the region has said.Residential high-rise buildings, a supermarket and school were damaged, Oleh Kiper posted on Telegram.Elsewhere in Ukraine, the mayor of Kharkiv said a drone had struck a petrol station in the city centre, and explosions were also heard in the city of Sumy.Russia has not yet commented on the attacks."The enemy is attacking Odesa with strike drones. There is considerable damage to civilian infrastructure, particularly dwellings," Kiper posted, before later confirming the casualties."Two people died and five others were injured as a result of the strike. Medics are providing all necessary assistance to the...
May 01, 2025

Russia launches deadly drone attack on Odesa, governor says

King Charles greeted actor Richard E Grant and radio presenter Adele Roberts during the reception at Buckingham Palace
King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
LONDON — Britain's King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the "daunting and at times frightening experience" for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.In a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, the King spoke about becoming a cancer "statistic" — referencing the more than 1,000 new cases recorded in the UK every day.He said his experience of living with cancer had shown that "the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion".The message doesn't provide an update on the progress of the King's own cancer treatment, but royal sources say he is continuing in a positive direction.The King was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer...
May 01, 2025

King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

Police at the scene after a shooting incident in central Uppsala, 29 April, 2025
Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting
STOCKHOLM — Swedish police have arrested a teenager after a fatal triple shooting in the city of Uppsala on Tuesday.The shooter reportedly fled on a scooter following the attack in a hair salon in the center of the city, triggering a manhunt.Police confirmed on Wednesday that the person arrested for the shooting is under the age of 18.All three victims were aged between 15 and 20 years old, Swedish police told a news conference, though the region's chief of police Erik Åkerlund said their identities have not been "100%" confirmed.Police are investigating the possibility the deaths are related to gang crime, Swedish media reported.One of those murdered at the hair salon is reportedly known to the police, local media said.The victim was involved in a police investigation...
April 30, 2025

Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting

Philippine marines board a ship during a joint visit, board and seizure exercise with their US and South Korean counterparts with members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces as observers, during training in Ternate town, west of Manila
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
SEOUL — The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the Cold War, according to a new report, as major wars rage in Ukraine and Gaza and military tensions spike from Europe to Asia.The 9.4% year-on-year rise to $2.718 trillion in global military spending in 2024 is the highest figure ever recorded by the authoritative Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its annual report – which warned there’s no end in sight to the spiraling global arms race. That is the highest rise since 1988, the year before the Berlin Wall fell.“Many countries have also committed to raising military spending, which will lead to further global increases in the coming years,” the report said.The United States remains by far the world’s biggest military spender...
April 30, 2025

World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says

A man sells battery-powered radios and torches on a Barcelona street during the blackout in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Sánchez vows to uncover reasons behind massive Iberian power outage
MADRID — The reason behind the extensive blackouts in Spain and Portugal remained unclear on Tuesday, with some isolated disruptions persisting after the majority of power was restored.One of the most significant blackouts in Europe grounded flights, paralysed train services, disrupted mobile communications, and caused ATMs to shut down across the Iberian Peninsula on Monday.By 11 am CET on Tuesday, the Spanish electrical system was reported to be operating normally, according to electricity operator Red Eléctrica. The Portuguese grid operator REN confirmed that power had been restored to all 6.4 million customers.As normalcy began to resume, Spanish authorities had not yet offered further clarification on why the country, with a population of 49 million, experienced a loss of 15...
April 30, 2025

Sánchez vows to uncover reasons behind massive Iberian power outage

Police tell travelers that Madrid's Atocha train station is closed due to the outage
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage
MADRID — A sweeping power outage left millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France without electricity on Monday, leading to chaotic scenes and widespread disruption.A problem with the power connection between France and Spain was a contributing factor to the outage, the head of a trade body that represents Europe's power industry said.Kristian Ruby, of Eurelectric, told the BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight a "specific incident with an interconnector between France and Spain" occurred on Monday.Ruby said this "meant the Spanish grid was disconnected from the broader European grid".He added that the interconnector incident was unlikely to have caused the outage on its own and that there were "likely to have been other elements in this...
April 29, 2025

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Passengers at Madrid airport during a major power outage, 28 April, 2025
Travel mayhem in Spain and Portugal as power outage grounds flights, paralyzes train networks
MADRID — A blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill Monday, halting trains and causing major disruption at airports.Spanish power distributor Red Eléctrica said that restoring power to large parts of the country and neighboring Portugal could take 6-10 hours.Capital cities Madrid and Lisbon, as well as Seville, Barcelona and Valencia, have been left without the internet and electricity, plunging transport networks into chaos.Eduardo Prieto, head of operations at Red Eléctrica, told journalists it was unprecedented, calling the event “exceptional and extraordinary”.The power outage sparked mayhem at airports in Spain and Portugal on Monday. So far, around 200 flights, mostly to and from Lisbon, have been canceled.There have been no complete closures as airports...
April 29, 2025

Travel mayhem in Spain and Portugal as power outage grounds flights, paralyzes train networks

An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike on 24 April
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May
LONDON — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.The Kremlin has said the ceasefire will run from the morning of 8 May until the 11 May — which coincides with victory celebrations to mark the end of World War Two.In a statement it said Putin declared the ceasefire "based on humanitarian considerations".Ukraine has not yet responded.A translation of the statement said: "Russia believes that the Ukrainian side should follow this example."In the event of violations of the ceasefire by the Ukrainian side, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will give an adequate and effective response."The Russian side once again declares its readiness for peace talks without preconditions, aimed at eliminating the root...
April 28, 2025

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May

A tennis court sits empty in Madrid, after the outage knocked out electricity at the Madrid Open
Spain and Portugal hit by major power outages, halting trains and flights and wiping out traffic lights
MADRID — A massive power outage has knocked out electricity across parts of Spain and Portugal, shutting off traffic lights and causing chaos at airports, train stations and on the roads.Portugal’s grid operator Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN) said electrical supply was lost across the entire Iberian peninsula, and in parts of France, late on Monday morning. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power. “The causes are being analyzed and all resources are being dedicated to solving it,” it said.The outage took out screens, lighting and power sockets throughout the region; Portugal’s police force told people to avoid unnecessary journeys because traffic lights were at risk of failing. “Reduce your speed and pay extra...
April 28, 2025

Spain and Portugal hit by major power outages, halting trains and flights and wiping out traffic lights

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