Moscow lost territory on the battlefield in April 2026 for the first time since Ukraine’s bold August 2024 incursion into Russia’s Kursk oblast, according to an analysis published this week. Moscow’s losses were equivalent to some 116 square kilometers across several areas of the front line. Source link
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson knows how to get and keep an audience. Amid his recent criticism of US President Donald Trump, the controversial podcast host has drawn in fans from unexpected parts of the political spectrum. This week on FRANCE 24’s media show Scoop, we look at Carlson’s history, influence and ambition. Our … Read more
France has sent back its ambassador to Algeria in a bid to ease tensions between Paris and its former North African colony. The envoy was recalled more than a year ago after relations between the two countries soured over France’s decision to return Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara. Source link
Venezuela registers 5 EH/s in the Bitcoin network despite the total veto in force since 2024. National electricity consumption reached 15,579 MW, a maximum in nine years, according to Corpoelec. Despite the absolute ban on cryptocurrency mining in force in Venezuela since mid-2024, the country records approximately 5 exahashes per second (EH/s) contributing to the … Read more
The United Arab Emirates repelled another Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday morning (May 8), despite the existing ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defense advised residents not to “approach, photograph, or touch any debris or fragments that may have fallen as a result of a successful air interception.” … Read more
Norway has announced it plans to reopen three old gas fields in the North Sea in order to boost Europe’s supply. Already the largest supplier for the EU, Oslo also proposed 70 new offshore locations for oil and gas exploration. Environmental activists accuse the government of using geopolitical tensions and conflicts like the wars in … Read more
Coinbase’s holdings of bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies hurt its balance sheet. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, maintains an optimistic speech about the future. Coinbase’s financial balance has felt the rigor of the decline in the bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency market. The American exchange recorded a net loss of $394 million during the first quarter of … Read more
The unilateral ceasefire declared by Russia on the eve of its national World War II commemorations crumbled right after it took effect. Ukraine and Russia launched major attacks against each other, forcing Russia to scale down its victory parade for the first time in almost 20 years. Story by Shirli Sitbon. Source link
The future Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, has a remarkable talent for turning situations to his advantage, often with small but highly impactful gestures. This is a skill that no other politician has displayed to such an extent in the country’s recent history and that undoubtedly played a major role in his Tisza party’s … Read more
The World Health Organization on Friday reiterated that a hantavirus outbreak risk to the general public is “absolutely low”. Three passengers from the MV Hondius have died while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents. The vessel has around 150 people on board and is expected to arrive in … Read more