Crispy potato pancakes win everyone over, especially when served with sour cream and cracklings. Many Ukrainian families still follow their grandmothers’ tradition of adding eggs to the batter. In fact, this step is not essential at all, and you can easily make tender, flavorful pancakes without using eggs. Few people realize that potato pancakes can turn out wonderfully delicious without this ingredient. Eggs are usually added to help bind the grated potatoes together. However, there are two

At least six people lost their lives and several others were wounded after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, according to Ukrainian authorities. The shooting occurred in the southern Holosiivskyi district of the capital. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the suspect, a local resident, began firing at people in the street before entering a nearby supermarket, where he took several individuals hostage. Klymenko confirmed that the attacker was shot and killed inside the

With not one but two ceasefires now holding across the Middle East, could the region be on the verge of two significant diplomatic breakthroughs? The pauses in fighting — one involving Iran and another in Lebanon — are both being described as fragile, which is often the case with such arrangements. Still, as the sound of combat subsides, a window has opened that carries both promise and peril. At first glance, Thursday night’s declaration of a 10-day halt in hostilities between Israel and the

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A persistent odor of rotten eggs hangs over Steve Egger’s home in Southern California, especially after dark when the nearby Tijuana River churns with sewage flowing north from Mexico before reaching the Pacific Ocean. Egger, 72, says he and his wife frequently suffer from headaches and often wake up congested, coughing up mucus. Their house is equipped with a hospital-grade air filtration system that circulates indoor air every 15 minutes. Even with those precautions, “most

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is advancing toward the remote Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean, where the powerful system is expected to unleash destructive winds and torrential rainfall. Sinlaku developed on April 9 and has become the most intense storm recorded so far in 2026. On Monday, it produced sustained winds reaching 278 km/hour (173 mph), according to reports from The Associated Press. Storm Position and Strength By midday Tuesday local time (02:00 GMT), the storm’s center was

EDITOR’S NOTE: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial initiative focused on highlighting the environmental pressures facing the planet and the solutions aimed at addressing them. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative collaborates with CNN to raise awareness and encourage meaningful action around critical sustainability challenges. Camera traps have captured images of a jaguar deep within Honduras’ Sierra del Merendón mountain range — the first confirmed sighting of the species in the area in ten

A modest line of spruce trees served as the finish line for Canadian reservists and combat troops after nearly two months crossing one of the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes: the Canadian Arctic. The journey, which concluded on Friday in Churchill, Manitoba, marked the largest northern deployment ever undertaken by the Canadian Rangers, the branch of the Armed Forces tasked with safeguarding remote regions. Covering 5,200km (3,200 miles), the team traced a path across the Arctic that had

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent two days visiting the front line in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. During the trip, he met with troops from the 65th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and stressed the urgent need for increased Western assistance. According to Johnson, the current level of support is not enough to repel ongoing Russian assaults. While in Kamianske, an area subjected to constant shelling, Johnson personally witnessed the threat posed by enemy drones. He later

April 10 – OpenAI announced on Friday that it has discovered a security concern related to a third-party developer tool known as Axios. The company said it is taking action to safeguard the process used to verify that its macOS applications are officially recognized as authentic OpenAI software. The creator of ChatGPT stated that there is no indication that user data was accessed, nor is there evidence that its systems or intellectual property were breached. The company also confirmed that its

April 9 – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would observe the truce. The temporary halt in fighting, set to cover Easter Sunday celebrations, comes as U.S.-backed attempts to negotiate an end to the four-year conflict remain stalled. The announcement also follows ongoing tensions in other global hotspots, though the ceasefire itself is focused on the war between Russia and

Global oil prices moved higher amid mounting doubts about whether the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran will endure, following a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. The strikes prompted Tehran to caution that it would deliver a “regret‑inducing response” if the attacks persist. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump stated that American forces would stay in the region until Iran adheres to what he described as the “real” ceasefire arrangement. Oil markets had dropped

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s hedge fund has made an offer to acquire Universal Music Group (UMG) in a transaction that values the world’s largest music company at approximately €55bn (£48bn). Pershing Square, the New York-based investment firm, has proposed a cash-and-stock takeover of the company, whose artists include global names such as Taylor Swift and Elton John. In a statement, Ackman said that under the leadership of British-born Sir Lucian Grainge, the company had done “an

The release of new football shirts is always one of the most eagerly awaited moments of any World Cup. This year, however, the two leading manufacturers — Adidas and Nike — have taken a different direction. Instead of focusing solely on traditional coordinated kits with matching shorts, socks and boots, both brands have leaned heavily into streetwear-inspired collections. Drawing influence from football culture both on the pitch and beyond it, the new lines combine heritage designs with modern

When pollution levels rise in the rivers that supply drinking water to Iowa’s largest city, Des Moines must spend roughly $16,000 each day to operate a specialized system that removes hazardous nitrates. This recurring expense has become part of life in an agriculture-driven state — and climate change is intensifying the challenge. Nitrates originate from fertilizers and pesticides that seep into the soil and eventually flow into waterways such as the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. Typically,

A plane transporting individuals deported from the United States has arrived in Uganda, as President Donald Trump’s administration continues advancing its policy of sending migrants to countries where they have no previous connections. According to a senior Ugandan government official who spoke anonymously, those removed from the US will remain in the east African nation during what was described as “a transitional period” before they may potentially be relocated to other destinations. The

More than three million government officials across India have launched what is set to be the largest national population survey in the world, initiating a yearlong exercise that could significantly influence welfare distribution and political representation nationwide. The census, postponed partly due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, officially commenced on Wednesday and is scheduled to continue until March 31 of next year. In the initial phase, census workers will spend

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is set to return Tuesday to the “Streets of Minneapolis.” After paying tribute in song to residents who stood up against a federal immigration crackdown, he is now choosing the city as the starting point for his newest U.S. tour. The New Jersey rock icon debuted “Streets of Minneapolis” in late January, during a wave of national protest following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. On Tuesday night, Springsteen and the E

Global oil prices surged and stock markets across Asia tumbled on Monday as the US-Israel conflict with Iran moved into its fifth week. Brent crude climbed more than 3%, rising above $115 (£86.77) per barrel, while US benchmark oil advanced nearly 2% to $101.62. The latest jump puts Brent on course for its largest monthly increase on record. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 2.8%, and South Korea’s Kospi ended the day down by almost 3%. The market turbulence followed weekend developments in which