Here’s the status as of Monday, November 25: Conflict Updates • Overnight, Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven Ukrainian missiles targeting the Kursk region, according to a statement by Kursk regional governor Alexei Smirnov on Telegram. • Debris from downed Ukrainian drones caused a fire at an industrial site in Kaluga, Russia, as per regional governor Vladislav Shapsha. The fire caused no injuries, and three drones were reportedly intercepted. • Russian forces captured a

If your holiday plans involved flying Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy on Monday, there's no need to panic. The airline, burdened with $3.1 billion in long-term debt based on regulatory filings, has assured customers it will maintain normal operations during this transitional phase. “Passengers can continue to book and travel as usual, and all tickets, credits, and loyalty points remain valid,” Spirit announced in a press release. However, changes could emerge in the coming

The second season of the popular Netflix series "The Empress," which delves into the life of Austrian Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi), delivered a delightful surprise for Ukrainian viewers. In one of its episodes, a familiar tune emerged unexpectedly—the traditional Ukrainian folk song "Sontse Nyzenko," also recognized as Petro's Aria from Mykola Lysenko's opera "Natalka Poltavka." As the series’ storyline unfolds, delegations from across the Austrian

ROME, Nov 22 (Reuters) - A rare portrait by Baroque artist Caravaggio, privately owned since its discovery over six decades ago, is being exhibited publicly for the first time in a Roman museum. Caravaggio, whose full name was Michelangelo Merisi, is celebrated for his mastery of chiaroscuro—an artistic technique that uses stark contrasts of light and shadow to create dramatic realism. He passed away in 1610, in his late thirties, after a life marked by turmoil. The painting, a portrait of

Faith, Death, and Drama: An Interview on the Film "Conclave" Faith, mortality, and vengeful vaping: among this year’s Oscar hopefuls, Conclave shines as the one that masterfully blends probing religious themes with a touch of theatrical side-eye. Based on Robert Harris’s novel, screenwriter Peter Straughan, known for Wolf Hall, collaborates with Edward Berger of All Quiet on the Western Front fame to direct this power-driven tale of faith, politics, and human frailty. Ralph Fiennes

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered another intense phase, with tensions reaching new heights. This week, Ukraine launched US- and UK-manufactured missiles into Russian territory, while Russia’s Kremlin has taken steps to ease restrictions on the deployment of nuclear weapons. What lies ahead for this ongoing war? In this episode: • Yulia Shapovalova, Correspondent for Al Jazeera Episode Contributors: This episode was crafted by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li,

A recent report has highlighted a significant rise in the number of deaths and injuries caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2023. According to the annual report from the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, released on Wednesday, over 5,700 casualties were recorded last year. Myanmar reported the highest casualty count, with substantial numbers also reported in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. The global figure represents an increase of about 1,000 cases compared to the

New findings from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) reveal that recent mass coral bleaching events, coupled with two cyclones and significant flooding, have caused “substantial coral mortality” in parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Between August and October, researchers conducted underwater surveys across 19 reefs spanning from Lizard Island to Cardwell. In 12 of these reefs, coral mortality rates reached as high as 72 percent, the data confirmed on Tuesday. One particularly

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The aggressive stance against Big Tech, bolstered by U.S. antitrust enforcers during President Joe Biden’s tenure, might ease significantly if Donald Trump reclaims the Oval Office next year. Though major tech companies like Google and Facebook came under intense scrutiny even during Trump’s first term, experts suggest that a potential second Trump administration will likely dial back on strict antitrust actions, favoring more lenient handling of mergers and acquisitions

Вранці 17 листопада Росія завдала масштабний ракетний удар по Україні, спрямований на об'єкти енергетичної інфраструктури. Як повідомляє ДТЕК, через удари російських військових у декількох регіонах негайно запроваджують аварійні відключення електропостачання: "Київ, Київська область, Донеччина та Дніпропетровщина: за розпорядженням Укренерго запроваджуються екстрені відключення електроенергії". Крім того, мер Одеси Геннадій Труханов повідомив про часткове зникнення електрики в

Long before Greta Thunberg emerged as a symbol of climate activism, the small city of Växjö was pioneering a green vision for urban living. Nestled in southern Sweden, about 450km from Stockholm, Växjö lies in the Småland region, a verdant area surrounded by forests and tranquil lakes. This historic city, around 1,000 years old, is part of Glasriket, or the "Kingdom of Crystal", home to legendary glassmakers like Kosta Boda and Orrefors, artisans who have been creating dazzling

Brooklyn, New York – A blackened microwave, its frame warped by heat, lay abandoned, while the bent frame of a lawn chair sat nearby. A heap of clothes, half-melted, and the singed remains of a Bible were strewn across the forest floor, surrounded by charred pinecones – a stark reminder of what once existed here. Underneath a canopy of burnt trees in a small, somber clearing in the northwest corner of Prospect Park, remnants of the devastation caused by a rampant fire were evident. A homeless

Польща погодиться передати Україні винищувачі МіГ-29 за умовою, що країни НАТО розмістять свої літаки на польських авіабазах. Як повідомляє видання Polsat News, президент Польщі Анджей Дуда обговорив це питання з генеральним секретарем НАТО Марком Рютте. "У нас залишилася одна ескадрилья МіГів, і рішення з цього питання вже є. Наразі ми використовуємо МіГ-29 у межах наших місій. Якщо ми вирішимо передати їх Україні, є одна ключова вимога — наше небо повинно залишатися під надійним

Subscribe to CNN’s Wonder Theory newsletter to stay up-to-date with awe-inspiring news about scientific breakthroughs and the wonders of the universe. Scientists have unveiled a surprising addition to the ocean’s mystifying midnight zone: a glowing creature they've dubbed the “mystery mollusk.” This new species—an apple-sized sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus—is unlike any other the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has encountered. Its unique characteristics set it

Keir Starmer made a significant statement of European unity by joining Emmanuel Macron in Paris for the French Armistice Day ceremony, just a few days after Donald Trump’s re-election. The meeting, which took place against the backdrop of concerns over Ukraine and defense discussions, highlighted key topics between the two leaders. Starmer became the first British leader since Winston Churchill in 1944 to attend France’s national remembrance event. The gathering is being seen by both the UK and

According to a recent report, Great Britain is “falling behind” its European counterparts when it comes to curbing betting adverts, just as official figures reveal a worrying rise in gambling-related issues among children. The report, commissioned by the charity GambleAware, highlights that limiting advertisements by betting firms and casinos has become “the standard” across Europe in response to concerns over public health. However, Britain has been slow to adopt similar measures. While other

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Health Ministry in Lebanon has confirmed the death of at least 20 individuals after an Israeli airstrike. The ministry reported that the strike happened on Sunday in the village of Aalmat, located north of Beirut, far away from the southern and eastern areas where the Hezbollah militant group normally operates. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Below is AP’s earlier report. Early Sunday, an Israeli airstrike hit a house sheltering displaced residents in the

Azerbaijan finds itself in the global spotlight as the South Caucasus nation, rich in oil reserves, prepares to host the U.N.’s largest climate conference. Diplomats from around the world will converge on the capital city, Baku, for the annual COP29 summit to deliberate on solutions to the worsening climate crisis. This place holds unique significance, as Baku is where the world’s first oil fields were drilled in 1846. By 1899, Azerbaijan was globally recognized as a leader in oil production.

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) — The Key deer, a charming and unique animal, is the tiniest subspecies of white-tailed deer. It calls the piney, marshy landscapes of the Florida Keys its home, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. For decades, their primary danger came from speeding vehicles along U.S. Highway 1 or local roads. Now, however, it is the surrounding waters that pose the gravest long-term threat to this population of roughly 800 deer, with rising sea levels threatening