В зоне конфликта в Колумбии обнаружено тело журналиста
В зоне вооруженного конфликта в Колумбии было обнаружено тело 25-летнего журналиста Матео Переса. Ранее сообщалось, что репортер пропал без вести 5 мая после того, как члены партизанской группы задержали его на блокпосту.
Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone
Mateo Perez, a 25-year-old Colombian reporter, reportedly went missing on May 5 after being detained by guerrilla members at a roadblock.
Новая обладательница титула Miss Universe Philippines, выросшая в США, готовится представить свою страну на международной арене. Ее победа вновь подняла вопрос о том, что представляет собой подлинная филиппинская идентичность.
What is ‘authentic’ Filipino identity? New Miss Universe Philippines’ win reignites debate
— The Philippines has crowned its newest Miss Universe candidate, Bea Millan-Windorski, with the country – known for its penchant for beauty pageants – preparing to send its latest representative to the global competition in November.The 23-year-old, who grew up in Wisconsin in the United States and is a history and international relations graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, stood out among seven final candidates last weekend with her winning answer.Asked why the Philippines was...
США меняют подход к добыче критически важных минералов в Африке, делая ставку на развитие местной инфраструктуры переработки. Это решение продиктовано необходимостью конкуренции с Китаем в условиях неразвитости собственных мощностей по обработке сырья.
Rare earth strategy provides ‘opportunities for Africa’ as US attempts to counter China
— The US is shifting strategy to fund local African processing and mining infrastructure after recognising it cannot yet process the critical minerals it is racing to secure from the continent to counter China.Tom Haslett, managing director of policy for critical minerals at the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), said that unlike China, which had “significant industry backing for both processing and downstream manufacturing”, the US and Europe did not yet have that...
Малыш Панч успешно адаптируется к жизни в стае, несмотря на свою известность.
Punch, the lonely monkey, is growing up. He’s still a star.
— Punch has handled the limelight better than most young stars. Since first hitting the headlines, he has slowly integrated into his troop and made friends.
Власти Малайзии начали применять метод засева облаков, чтобы обеспечить северные сельскохозяйственные регионы осадками и предотвратить дефицит риса.
Malaysia resorts to cloud seeding to save rice crop from drought
— Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country’s “rice bowl” north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.“This year ... has been affected by prolonged dry weather, low rainfall and reduced dam water levels,” said Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad Sabu.The conditions mean farmers have missed two of the three usual planting phases for so-called “wet direct seeding” of rice, a technique that...
Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский и советник президента РФ Юрий Ушаков подтвердили достижение договоренностей о трехдневном перемирии и обмене пленными.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
— President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
Бывший лидер оппозиции, одержавший крупную победу на выборах, приступает к управлению страной. Ему предстоит реформировать политическую систему, которую его предшественник называл «нелиберальной демократией».
Peter Magyar Prepares to Take Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban
— The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”
Девятимесячный макака по имени Панч продолжает привлекать десятки тысяч посетителей в небольшой японский зоопарк.
Punch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star.
— The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention.
В центре обсуждения — вопросы торговли, ИИ и Тайваня, но эксперты не ждут прорывных решений.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
— The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
Сокращение масштабов мероприятия из-за угроз безопасности подчеркивает невозможность изоляции Москвы и других городов от войны.
A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability
— The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from the war.
Рост военной мощи Китая сопровождается растущим недоверием Си Цзиньпина к назначенным им военачальникам.
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
— Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
Многие лоялисты прежнего режима начали уходить из своих должностей на фоне заявлений будущего премьер-министра.
In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship
— Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, has promised to push out “puppets of the old regime.” Many are jumping first.
Два оператора аренды беспилотных велосипедов борются за рынок Гонконга, предлагая пользователям различные функциональные возможности.
2 bike-sharing apps vie for Hong Kong riders amid industry’s roller coaster development
— Over the past year, retired economist Thomas Yuen Wai-kee has used shared bikes operated by Locobike and Helloride a few times each month to go on leisure rides in Hong Kong.So far the 62-year-old, a former assistant economics professor with Hong Kong Shue Yan University, has enjoyed their services, saying the two dockless shared bike operators offer different experiences.“Locobike provides more support on local trips, such as a map and recommendations. Since it is local, it looks more...
Совместные учения Balikatan завершились масштабными ракетными пусками в северной части Филиппин. В маневрах приняли участие вооруженные силы США, Японии и Филиппин.
Balikatan 2026: US, Japan, Philippines flex military muscle amid China tensions
— It took less than six minutes for Japan’s Type 88 missile to find its mark, a decommissioned Philippine warship 75km (47 miles) off the coast of Ilocos Norte.The US-made Tomahawk took rather longer to hit its target, some 630km (390 miles) away.It was, analysts say, a pointed display of resolve: Japanese, American and Filipino troops bringing this year’s Balikatan joint exercises to a thunderous close with a volley of missiles fired from sites in the far northern Philippines.The Tomahawk...
Компания Trump Media столкнулась с очередным циклом крупных финансовых потерь и рассматривает возможность выделения соцсети Truth Social.
Truth Social owner Trump Media reports another round of drastic multimillion-dollar losses
— The president’s company is considering spinning off its signature Truth Social network
Двое преступников совершили побег из центра содержания под стражей в округе Роуэн. Полиция предупреждает о высокой опасности беглецов и проводит масштабные поисковые мероприятия.
Two 'dangerous' inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
— Two inmates described as dangerous escaped from a Kentucky detention center Friday, prompting a multi-agency manhunt led by Kentucky State Police.
Мужчина осужден за убийство и расчленение 68-летней женщины, совершенное в 2022 году.
Elderly New York man convicted of third killing
— An 87-year-old man found guilty of the 2022 murder and dismemberment of a 68-year-old woman has already served two separate prison terms for earlier killings.
Череда убийств высокопоставленных российских деятелей усилила беспокойство Владимира Путина за свою безопасность. Эксперты же предупреждают, что реальная угроза может исходить изнутри страны.
The fear behind the fanfare: Putin’s paranoia amid Victory Day celebrations
— A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home
Власти Индонезии возобновили поисково-спасательную операцию на острове Халмахера. В списках пропавших числятся двое граждан Сингапура и один гражданин Индонезии.
2 Singaporeans, 1 Indonesian still missing after Mount Dukono eruption
— Indonesian authorities resumed their search on Saturday for three hikers missing after Mount Dukono erupted on the island of Halmahera, a rescue official said.At least 100 rescuers, military and police personnel, as well as two thermal drones, were deployed to find the two Singaporeans and one Indonesian, said Iwan Ramdani, the head of the local rescue agency.Survivors have told police that three people, including two Singaporeans, died in Friday’s eruption, local police chief Erlichson...
В ходе атаки американских военных на судно в восточной части Тихого океана погибли два человека, один выжил.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
— The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Прекращение деятельности компании Spirit усиливает опасения по поводу подорожания перелетов.
Spirit exit likely to lead to higher U.S. airfares, experts say
— Spirit's shutdown has added to worries about higher airfares, as ticket prices already rise over soaring jet fuel costs due to the Middle East war.