Ukraine faces difficult winter due to Russian attacks on energy grid
Ukraine risks a difficult winter after new Russian attacks have destroyed large parts of the power grid, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso warned.
She said the country was well prepared until the recent bombings that hit gas and oil infrastructure.
To cope with the situation, Ukraine is increasing gas imports and working to repair the damage as quickly as possible.
Israel begins taking first hostages in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners
Israel has begun taking the first hostages released by Hamas, as part of a swap deal that provides for the release of over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.
On Monday morning, seven hostages were handed over to the Red Cross, while a total of 20 Israelis are expected to be released.
The exchange marks an important step after the ceasefire that ended more than two years of war between Israel and Hamas.
Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protest escalates in Amsterdam
At least 29 people were arrested in Amsterdam after an anti-immigration protest got out of control on Sunday.
The demonstration began peacefully, but ended with clashes, fireworks and property damage when some protesters entered the city center.
The incident occurred a few weeks before snap elections in the Netherlands and after a similar protest that had escalated into violence in The Hague.
New Zealand criticized for lowering methane pollution targets
The New Zealand government has been accused of "total denial of the climate crisis" after significantly lowering its methane reduction targets by 2050.
While farmers welcomed the decision, scientists and the opposition called it "weak" and "lacking ambition."
Critics warn that the change could damage the country's international image and global efforts against climate change.
