Trump orders resumption of nuclear testing
US President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of the nuclear testing program, leading US media outlets report, citing administration sources. According to The New York Times, following the expiration of the last major nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia (New START) on February 5, the White…
Nine people were killed and 27 injured in a school shooting in Canada
One of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history in decades occurred in the small mountain town of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a shooting broke out at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday afternoon around 1:20 p.m. local time. Officers…
The UK will transition entirely to electronic visas from February 25, 2026
The UK Home Office has announced the final stage of its transition to a fully digital immigration system. From February 25, 2026, visitor visas will be issued exclusively electronically, eliminating the need for traditional visa stickers in passports. This key change completes the multi-year digitalization of the UK visa system….
The EU officially bans large companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear
The European Commission has adopted new rules banning the destruction of unsold light industry goods—clothing, clothing accessories, and footwear. The goal is to reduce textile waste, lower CO₂ emissions, and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. According to the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which came into force…
Russia is recruiting individuals with criminal backgrounds to carry out sabotage in Latvia
Russian intelligence services have stepped up their recruitment efforts in Latvia, primarily targeting individuals with criminal backgrounds to carry out sabotage operations. This was stated by Normunds Mežviets, head of the Latvian State Security Service (SSG), in an interview with Delfi. According to the head of the Latvian intelligence service,…