KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure have raised concerns over the Energy Ministry’s failure to protect critical facilities near nuclear power sites. The unprotected nuclear switchyards, vital for transmitting power from reactors, are at risk of devastating military attacks, impacting civilian life and energy grid resilience. Despite warnings and delays in building protections, the Energy Ministry’s foot-dragging has left Ukraine vulnerable to potential Russian strikes, risking power outages and safety risks at nuclear plants.
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Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists ‘diverted to Israel’ | World News
A Gaza-bound aid boat, the British-flagged yacht Madleen, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists was diverted to Israel, with the Israeli foreign ministry stating the passengers would return home while humanitarian aid aboard would be transferred to Gaza through official channels. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) claimed the activists were "kidnapped" by Israeli forces, which had been instructed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza. Despite the diversion, humanitarian concerns remain, as the region faces...
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