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According to Zelenskyy, the two soldiers were captured in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region and possessed “documents … bank cards, personal data.” “Russia’s involvement of China directly or indirectly in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything but end the war. He is looking for ways to continue fighting,” the Ukrainian president warned. “This definitely needs a reaction. The reaction of the United States, Europe and everyone in the world who wants there to be peace.” Despite its official stance of neutrality, Beijing has been accused of covertly supplying Russia with weapons and components…

Tech giant Samsung Electronics increased its earnings guidance for the first quarter of the year on Tuesday. It comes following a surge in sales ahead of expected US tariffs on chip imports. The company expects consolidated sales to come in at about 79 trillion Korean won (€48.8 billion), with consolidated operating profit estimated to be around 6.6 trillion Korean won (€4.1 billion). The consolidated operating profit estimate for the first quarter of 2025 is more than than the 5.2 trillion Korean won (€3.2 billion) predicted by the London Stock Exchange Group’s StarMine SmartEstimates model. Similarly, the consolidated sales guidance is an increase of…

Zen, a five-year-old border collie, circles friskily around a mound of snow as he picks up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone is buried deep below.Zen has been a rescue dog for three years, and on this day, he was setting an example for 20 other dogs being certified for avalanche rescue in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, where the breathtaking jagged peaks have long enchanted writers, painters and outdoor enthusiasts alike.The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases – up…

Over the course of six weeks, a joint team from the United Kingdom and the United States recently carried out 233 test runs of an advanced missile model that travels at several thousand kilometres per hour. This team completed hundreds of “static tests” on a propulsion system that will power a “cutting edge” hypersonic cruise missile to be released before the end of the decade, the UK government announced on Sunday. “We are living in a more dangerous world and it has never been more important for us to innovate and stay ahead of our adversaries, equipping our forces with the technologies…

A growing number of airlines are implementing restrictions or outright bans on carrying power banks during flights. What was once an essential travel accessory is now increasingly being scrutinised by air travel safety authorities after several incidents of batteries overheating. So what are the rules, and which airlines are clamping down on passengers bringing these small but potentially dangerous devices on board? Power banks can pose a fire hazard on flightsPower banks, or portable chargers, pose a hidden risk that has prompted some airlines to re-evaluate their policies.“The main issue with power banks is the lithium-ion batteries they contain, which,…

Poland’s defense ministry said the hub’s operation is continuing uninterrupted, adding that the effort to shift more of a burden to non-U.S. allies stemmed from decisions taken at last year’s NATO summit in Washington, creating a new command called NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine. “Their previous responsibilities at Jasionka are being taken over by other allied forces … All operations at the logistics hub are running without disruption, and equipment is being redirected efficiently in accordance with established procedures,” the ministry said. Trump has long lambasted NATO countries for not spending enough on defense, but Poland has been…

Inspections against foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia have caused traffic jams on the D2 highway heading towards the Czech Republic.Officials reported that tailbacks on both lanes were approximately 12 kilometres long, with Slovak police warning the situation could get worse. Police said they have advised motorists to use smaller border crossings to travel to the Czech Republic, although drivers should still expect delays there.In late March, Slovakia declared a state of emergency in a bid to rid the country of foot-and-mouth disease after an outbreak of three cases in separate premises housing cattle.On Friday, new cases were reported, bringing the total…

Meta announced a raft of new safety measures on Tuesday for youngsters using its platforms, including a block on livestreaming for under-16s on Instagram unless they have parental consent.The social media company also said it was extending safeguards for users under 18 on Facebook and Messenger.Meta launched its teen account program for Instagram in September to give parents more options to supervise their children’s online activity amid a growing backlash against how social media affects the lives of young people.The latest changes will roll out first to users in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia, before going out to…

“I think it’s useful for all of us to take a step back and ask ourselves, what has the globalized economy gotten the United States of America?” Vance said. “Fundamentally, it’s based on two principles, incurring a huge amount of debt to buy things other countries make for us … We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things that Chinese peasants manufacture,” he added. The U.S. and China are currently engaged in a tit-for-tat tariff dispute, after President Donald Trump whacked Chinese imports with 34 percent duties, sparking a reciprocal response from Beijing as the world lurches toward…

“Diversifying our trade outlets must be a priority if we want to make Europe not only a power ready for a showdown with the United States, but also a power open to other regions of the world. Mercosur is one of them, but the agreement just has to be acceptable. As it stands, it still isn’t.” Saint-Martin said he hoped that the European Commission would quickly make tweaks France has long been asking for in the pact struck between the EU and Mercosur — a South American trade bloc that groups Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. “The Mercosur deal is a…