Spain is again experiencing a significant increase in cases of Covid - 19. This is probably the seventh wave of the epidemic, according to experts cited by 'La Razon' today.more

Speculation is growing that on 9 May, on the occasion of the so-called Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin may announce a general mobilisation to step up the offensive against Ukraine. Independent analyst Kamil Galeyev believes this would be a serious mistake that could even spark a revolution in Russia.more

Elon Musk's SpaceX company's Crew Dragon capsule returned today after a six-month mission in space, launching in the Gulf of Mexico. Three American astronauts from NASA were on board the capsule, while the European Space Agency (ESA) was represented by an astronaut from Germany.more

In Moc Chau Park in the north-eastern part of Vietnam, a 632-metre-long glass footbridge has been put into service. Those who have already had the opportunity to walk on the transparent bridge over a picturesque gorge more than 150 metres deep assure that such a walk provides an unforgettable experience, not only scenic.more

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported yesterday that the Covid-19 pandemic had directly or indirectly caused between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths worldwide between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021, according to updated information.more

The number of tourists visiting Spain in March was eight times higher than in the same period a year ago at 4 million. The level is approaching pre-pandemic Covid-19 results, Reuters reported today.more

Shanghai authorities believe the Covid-19 wave is almost under control and are preparing for a gradual exit from the lockdown, under which most of the city's 25 million residents were not allowed to leave their settlements for a month while police blunted expressions of protest and criticism, the BBC reported.more

Ukraine's eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions came under Russian shelling overnight. Rocket strikes were also reported in Dnipropetrovsk region in the east and Kirovohrad region in the centre of the country, while anti-aircraft alerts were activated in Kiev and Cherkasy regions. There are dead and wounded, Ukrinform reports today, quoting a report on the situation in the regions.more

A draft of a new - sixth - package of EU sanctions targeting Russia for its invasion of Ukraine includes a ban on selling or transferring to Russians and Russian entities, directly or indirectly, real estate in the Union, Bloomberg reported yesterday.more

A court administrator in Cook County, in the US state of Illinois, Margaret Ptaszynska Kulujian received the prestigious Liberty Bell award from the Chicago Bar Association yesterday. This is an award given by lawyers for outstanding public service to non-lawyers.more

Four people were injured in a shooting incident last night in Duisburg in western Germany, where two groups of people, up to 80-100 in total, clashed with each other. Numerous shots were fired. Police detained 15 people, the RND portal reports today. The daily Bild writes of "a bloody act of revenge in the rockers' community.more

According to data from the German Institute for the World Economy in Kiel, published yesterday by the Spanish daily ABC, Poland ranks second among Western countries, after the United States, in terms of aid given to Ukraine.more

Białoruski parlament zatwierdził zmiany w kodeksie karnym, które przewidują możliwość zastosowania kary śmierci za "usiłowanie przeprowadzenia aktu terroryzmu" i zezwolenie na użycie broni przez służby w celu zakończenia zamieszek - informuje dzisiaj w mediach społecznościowych serwis Biełsat za oświadczeniem Rady Republiki, izby wyższej białoruskiego parlamentu.more

"You think you are doing business with Russia, until one day a missile hits your house. Then values change and everything starts to fall apart" - announced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski in a recording for the US newspaper Wall Street Journal, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine yesterday.more

Due to the war in Ukraine, bird flu and rising inflation, there are shortages of certain food products in French supermarkets, including oil, flour and eggs. Sixty per cent of the shortages are in groceries and fresh produce.more

On 9 May, when Russia celebrates Victory Day over Nazi Germany, President Vladimir Putin may formally declare war on Ukraine or announce a general mobilisation to step up the offensive, CNN reported, citing Western officials and analysts.more

We propose a complete ban on Russian oil imports. We will end oil imports within six months and refined products by the end of the year, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced today in the European Parliament, presenting details of the sixth package of sanctions against Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.more

Due to an increasing number of attacks on journalists, the Netherlands has dropped to 28th place in the world press freedom ranking, the Dutch media reported yesterday. This is a drop of 22 places, which puts the Netherlands between Slovakia and Argentina.more

Employees who can choose their job site with complete autonomy are more satisfied with their job. Today, however, only one in five is completely free to choose where to work from. While 63% of all employees prefer hybrid work, only 45% can flexibly divide their time between home and office work, according to this year's Global Hybrid Work Report.more

Im więcej tzw. znaczących wygranych na koncie gracza, tym większy może mieć on problem z hazardem - pokazują badania polskich i francuskich badaczy. Przy czym "znacząca wygrana" wcale nie musi oznaczać dużych pieniędzy.more

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said today that nobody should count on Russia not attacking other countries, given the violations of international law in Ukraine. He also declared that Germany would support Finland and Sweden if they decided to join NATO.more

There are two scenarios for ending the war with Russia: the collapse of the Russian Federation or a change in its government, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said, as quoted by the Ukrinform agency.more

Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed a decree on retaliatory economic sanctions in response to "unfriendly actions by certain foreign states and international organisations" - Reuters reported, citing the Kremlin. Meanwhile, the European Commission is due to present a sixth package of sanctions targeting Russia today.more

On Friday 29 April, a child was given a double surname for the first time in Italy, despite the fact that the father of the newborn child was against it. This is the result of a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court, which ruled that the automatic attribution of the father's surname to the child violates his rights. It is now up to both parents to decide which surname the child will bear.more

Pope Francis has declared that he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. He made the declaration in an interview with the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, published today. He admitted that he is still waiting for Putin's response and fears that he does not want the meeting now.more