Ukraine regains positions Russia occupied in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more arms in Europe
Zelenskiy described the new weapons pledged by the Europeans as “important and powerful”. The priority during his talks has been “our counteroffensive actions. I am very pleased with the achievements and agreements”, he said.
IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official says
In March, the IOC said eligibility should be limited to athletes and officials who have not actively supported the war, nor have ties to the military and state security agencies. No clear definitions for eligibility were yet stated.
Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Roman god of strength statue hit by lightning
Visitors drawn to the ancient wonder at the time included Pope Pius IX, who later added the work to the papal collection. The statue depicting Hercules after he finished his labours had the last names of the pope — Mastai — and of the banker, Pietro Righetti, added to its title.
China court sentences US citizen to life in prison for espionage, without specifying offence
The sentencing comes amid growing tensions between China and the US on a number of fronts, from accusations of Chinese spying and human rights abuses, to US efforts to build up military alliances to curb China’s ambitions toward Taiwan and in the Pacific.
Foreign military sales and direct commercial sales data show US is selling weapons to world’s autocracies
Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the world’s biggest weapons dealer, accounting for about 40 per cent of all arms exports in a given year. In general, these exports are funded through grants or sales. There are two pathways for the latter category: foreign military sales and direct commercial sales.
Fertility rate: China launches projects to build ‘new-era’ marriage, childbearing culture
Concerned about China’s first population drop in six decades and its rapid ageing, the government’s political advisers proposed in March that single and unmarried women should have access to egg freezing and IVF treatment, among other services to boost the country’s fertility rate.
Mother’s Day: How Massachusetts daughters without moms find solace and comfort together
The prevailing wisdom today tends to be the “continuing bonds” theory, which says grief is to be carried, and relationships continue and change with a loved one, even after their death.
G7 leaders evaluating type of sanctions to impose on Russia at the Japan summit this week
While US allies have not agreed to apply the more-restrictive approach broadly, US officials expect that in the most sensitive areas for Russia’s military G7 members will adopt a presumption that exports are banned unless they are on a designated list.
Motivation: How a video of NBA icon Michael Jordan inspired Brighton to outclass Arsenal
Brighton are sixth in the Premier League. They are four points behind Liverpool in fifth and eight behind Manchester United in fourth, although they do have a game in-hand on both sides.
