Day: May 7, 2025

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or 1-year prison sentence

The European Commission has unveiled a delayed roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. But as Europe scrambles to diversify supplies, experts warn that new dependencies and old divisions could derail the plan.

Ahead of a ceasefire announced by Moscow, a massive Russian air attack targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing two people. DW has more.

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Former US President Joe Biden said the Donald Trump administration is appeasing Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin by pressuring Ukraine to give up territory as part of a potential peace deal to end Russia’s invasion.

Hospital officials say Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 48 people, including women and children.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe.

The Houthis have agreed to stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, but not on Israel

Six Bulgarian nationals face up to 14 years in a U.K. prison for spying for Russia. A multiday sentencing hearing is scheduled to start on Wednesday in London’s Central Criminal Court following their espionage convictions.