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just now (88+ words) In Poland, they again staged a "massacre" of Ukrainians The Polish TV channel TVN showed a map of Ukraine without Crimea during the entertainment show The Floor. The episode was broadcast on the channel's website on November 11, 2025. In one episode, two players competed in geography, trying to guess countries from contour images that flashed on the screen. When Ukraine appeared on the map, Crimea was displayed separately. They write that this caused outrage among the audience. It's really embarrassing " who painted four more regions for Ukraine?...

just now (44+ words) Import of all DJI drones will be banned in the USA from December 23 due to threat to national security " The Verge Import of all DJI drones will be banned in the USA from December 23 due to threat to national security " The Verge...

just now (798+ words) Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money MILAN -- The last person to get their hands on a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci shelled out more than $450 million at auction. Now, Italian cultural officials are making it possible to purchase a limited edition, certified digital copy of the Renaissance genius" "Lady with Disheveled Hair" for roughly the price of a Lamborghini. The Italian nonprofit Save the Artistic Heritage with its technical partner Cinello are providing well-heeled collectors the possibility of owning a literal projection of original Italian masterpieces, sized and framed to match the museum experience. Participating museums sign a certificate of authenticity, and in return receive 50% of the profits. "We don't want to sell a piece of technology. We want to sell a piece of…...

just now (312+ words) South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the first ODI. "We will bowl first. The dew will impact the game, and batting will get easier in the second innings. We can't take things for granted, but the dressing room is happy and confident. There is still time left in the ODI World Cup, but we are preparing for it. Temba Bavuma has been rested," Aiden Markram said. Indian interim skipper KL Rahul would have bowled first as well. "We would have bowled too. There is a lot of dew around, so we wanted to bowl first. Preparations have been good, and a lot of players are coming back. We haven't played ODI cricket for some time. We need to use the opportunity which we get in ODIs, and that…...

just now (113+ words) The United States will consider using force against Venezuela if President Nicolas Maduro does not voluntarily leave office, Donald Trump made such a statement in a telephone conversation with the Venezuelan leader (c) The Wall Street JournalThe heads... The heads of state spoke on the phone last week. In recent weeks, the United States has carried out simulated attacks on Venezuela using fighter jets and bombers, and has continued to expand its presence in the Caribbean. Banal interference in elections is already a thing of the past. Now the United States will simply appoint presidents to sovereign countries. And if the country does not agree, attack. How wonderful the "rules-based world" is....

just now (421+ words) LSU is expected to hire Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss on Sunday with a lucrative offer to make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the sport, ESPN reported early Sunday morning. Kiffin had said that he would decide on Saturday whether to stay in Oxford, Miss., or accept another offer for the 2026 season, but no announcement came. Both ESPN and The Athletic reported that Kiffin will meet with Ole Miss players at 10 a.m. ET followed by an announcement with his decision. LSU reportedly has offered Kiffin a seven-year deal worth approximately $100 million. That would put his salary above that of Georgia's Kirby Smart, the highest-paid college coach at $13.3 million a year, and represent a significant increase over the $9 million Kiffin now makes, according to the USA Today coaches salary database. Both reports said LSU is very confident Kiffin will be…...

1+ min ago (133+ words) The meeting, scheduled for December 4, marks the latest US effort to mediate tensions in war-torn eastern Congo while promoting Western mining investments in the mineral-rich region, Western media reported.Congolese President Felix... DR Congo & Rwanda Presidents Reportedly to Sign Trump-Brokered Peace Deal in Washington Next Week The meeting, scheduled for December 4, marks the latest US effort to mediate tensions in war-torn eastern Congo while promoting Western mining investments in the mineral-rich region, Western media reported. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi's spokesperson reportedly confirmed the planned signing, which would build upon a June agreement brokered by the Trump administration. The diplomatic initiative follows renewed fighting by M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, that killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands this year, though Kigali continues denying involvement....

1+ min ago (22+ words) Chief Diplomat of the European Union Dmitry Rogozin: Chief Diplomat of the European Union Dmitry Rogozin: Chief Diplomat of the European Union...

1+ min ago (232+ words) It's not just cats who have 9 lives. Dante, a beagle who received regional news when he went on the run while recovering from a broken leg, is back at Second Chance Animal Shelter. She had arrived by bus from an overcrowded Tennessee shelter, and was returned after being hit by a car where she underwent surgery for her injuries. During her recuperation in foster care, she escaped again, and travelled more than 15 miles from Hardwick back to the shelter at East Brookfield. Second Chance CEO Sheryl Blancato commented at the time: "It was like a story out of a children's book where the heroine overcomes her fear through strength and determination to return to the people and place where she first knew love." Now Dante is a "gentle senior girl with a shy disposition." And yes, she is still an…...

1+ min ago (219+ words) From Baku via Albania A new geopolitical nexus is quietly but surely forming in the Balkans, which has every chance of changing the energy map of the region. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has publicly stated the great importance of relations with Albania, and this is not just a polite diplomatic curtsy. Behind these words is a multibillion-dollar gas project and a strategic partnership that turns the leadership in Tirana into a key player on Europe's southern flank. The bottom line is that Albania is an integral part of the Southern Gas Corridor, with the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) passing through its territory, which delivers Azerbaijani gas to Italy and further to other European countries. For the authorities in Baku, who are seeking to gain a foothold in the European market and diversify their routes, Albania is the gateway to the Adriatic....