Tough new EU cyber rules require banks to ramp up security — but many aren't ready

In Chernihiv, Ukraine, the Regional Youth Theater adapts to the war's realities by featuring women in traditionally male roles as many male actors and workers have joined the army. The theater's all-female cast performs "Hetman," a play about Ivan Mazepa, emphasizing Ukraine's fight for independence against Russian influence. Despite the challenges of frequent Russian drone strikes and destruction of cultural institutions, the theater's team remains resilient, uniting the community through art and wartime volunteer work....

Russian President Vladimir Putin ignored Donald Trump's threats of sanctions and launched deadly attacks in Ukraine, resulting in one of the deadliest days for civilians this year. Despite Trump's criticism of Ukraine, Putin continues the attacks, knowing the threat from Trump was hollow, as the US president falsely attacks Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, believes Trump's actions were for show, as he aligns more closely with Moscow and undermines US...

Well-known British historian Simon Schama has criticized President Donald Trump for halting military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, stating that this benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin and draws comparisons to the signing of the Munich Agreement. Trump's decision is likely to cost the U.S. its allies in Europe, lead to more casualties in Ukraine, and hinder Kyiv's ability to repel Russian attacks. The White House has indicated that aid will be restored if Ukraine...

A 32-year-old man named Omar Prempeh has been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell, who was shot dead in Stockwell. The incident took place in Paradise Road in south London, where officers responded to reports of a shooting at 3:21pm on Tuesday. Prempeh, who was arrested in Croydon, is set to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, while Lathaniel’s family receives support from specialist officers as the investigation continues. Full Article

Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, as part of Moscow's efforts to recapture seized border territory. Ukraine's daring incursion into Kursk resulted in the capture of Sudzha and hundreds of Russian prisoners, but now faces overwhelming assaults from over 50,000 troops. Russian operatives reportedly traveled 15 kilometers inside the pipeline to launch a surprise attack near Sudzha, putting Ukrainian soldiers at risk of...

Millennial congresswomen Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, aiming to protect working class Americans from high interest rates. Despite previous support from President Trump, experts warn that such a drastic cap could lead to credit rationing and harm low-income borrowers. The proposal faces opposition from banking groups and has not gained significant traction in Congress. Full Article