Russian strikes cause power outages for more than 600,000 in Ukraine

An outbreak of an infectious disease in Greece has led to the culling of sheep and goats across the country, raising concerns about a potential shortage of feta cheese, a staple product of Greek agriculture.

Sales by the world’s top 100 arms makers reached a record $679 billion last year, marking a 5.9% increase driven by heightened demand due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, according to SIPRI. Despite this surge in revenue, production bottlenecks have hindered timely deliveries of arms.

American and Ukrainian delegations met in Florida to discuss a proposed framework aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing the talks as 'productive' but noting that more work is needed.

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on his first foreign trip to Turkey, where he aims to promote peace and unity amid regional tensions. His visit includes significant engagements, such as attending Istanbul's Blue Mosque, marking the first time a pope has participated in a Muslim place of worship since his papacy began in May.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a Ukrainian delegation held a meeting in Florida, described as 'very productive' by both sides, focusing on discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. No specific details were disclosed, and the meeting followed a series of diplomatic efforts to establish a peace framework.

The phrase 'rage bait', which refers to the act of getting angry while scrolling through social media, has been named the Oxford word of the year for 2025, surpassing other contenders such as 'aura farming' and 'biohack'.

A charity has reported that the opt-out organ donation law, introduced a decade ago, has had minimal impact on increasing the number of organ donors. Despite its landmark status, the law has not significantly changed donor rates as intended.

Ludwig Minelli, the founder of the Swiss right-to-die organization Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide at the age of 92, just days before his 93rd birthday, as confirmed by the organization. Minelli established Dignitas in 1998, providing assistance to thousands seeking to end their lives on their own terms.