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Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The international human rights organization Amnesty International has published its 2024 report, listing among other issues the war crimes Russia continues to commit against Ukraine.

Federal funding was critical to Tesla’s survival, yet the Doge boss now derides subsidies as government overreach Continue reading…

Delivering barista-quality results in a stylishly compact machine, this manual espresso maker is a brilliant buy for those just starting out• The best coffee machines for your home: your morning brew made easyThe Sage Bambino Plus is a £350 espresso machine that leaves the espresso brewing to you but automatically steams the milk at the press of a button. I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but this is probably the best beginner’s espresso machine on the market. Whether you’re starting out or just want to upgrade from a more basic machine, such as the excellent De’Longhi Stilosa, it’s a great choice.The simple design and ease of use are all part of the appeal and are among the reasons why I still enjoy using it as much as I do, despite far pricier machines dotting my household. To be clear, this isn’t a fully assisted machine that holds your hand throughout the process. You still need to learn the manual espresso ropes by dialling in the correct grind size and dosage for the perfect shot. But the combination of the useful tools in the box and an informative, helpful manual means that even beginners will soon find their feet. Continue reading…

Former green beret Waltz told Fox News and its viewers a pair of tall tales about Ukraine, the first about corruption and second about a mineral development deal Trump wants Kyiv to sign.

BANGKOK (AP) — A fourth attempt by Myanmar’s authorities to sell by the home of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi by auction failed Tuesday when there were no bidders for the property, where she famously was held under…

The proposed agreement has so far made no mention about informing individuals or asking for their consent.

The countries boast high levels of wind and solar on their grids, leading to speculation about the robustness of the technologyEurope live – latest updatesPedro Sánchez vows to find the cause of huge power cut in Spain and PortugalSpain and Portugal suffered the worst blackout in living memory in Europe this week. About 55 million people were affected and it lasted more than half a day. Some have blamed renewables and net zero emissions targets, as the two countries boast high levels of wind and solar on their electricity grid and lead Europe in the technologies. But is this true? Continue reading…

Education department claims that article selection process ‘appears to pick winners and losers on the basis of race’The Trump administration said it would investigate whether Harvard University and the student-run journal, the Harvard Law Review, violated civil rights law when editors of the prestigious journal fast-tracked consideration of an article written by someone of a racial minority.News of the investigation on Monday night came hours after a federal judge agreed to expedite Harvard University’s lawsuit challenging the administration’sfreeze of $2.3bn in federal funding. The Ivy League elite private university, the oldest and wealthiest in the US, has warned the freeze would threaten vital medical and scientific research.Reuters contributed reporting Continue reading…