Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been transporting nuclear reactors to North Korea
A Russian cargo ship that sank off the coast of Spain in late 2024 may have been transporting nuclear reactors to North Korea, according to recent reports.
The Ursa Major ship was engulfed in mysterious explosions before sinking and investigators suspect it may have been hit by a Western military operation to stop the transfer of nuclear technology.
Russia has called the incident a "terrorist attack," but the case remains unclear and filled with theories.
Trump expected to head to China for high-profile summit with Xi Jinping; Iran war looms over talks
Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing for a very important summit with Xi Jinping, while the war with Iran is strongly affecting the talks.
He will be accompanied by major technology leaders such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook, and the table will discuss trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and the crisis in the Middle East.
Analysts say China enters the meeting from a stronger position, while the US seeks Beijing's help to put pressure on Iran and avoid escalating the conflict.
WHO chief tells countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
The head of the World Health Organization warned countries to prepare for more cases of hantavirus, after a French woman infected on the MV Hondius cruise ship is in intensive care and on a ventilator.
So far, nine cases of the Andes variant of the virus have been confirmed, and experts say more infections could emerge due to the long incubation period and the numerous contacts between passengers on the ship.
The outbreak began after three people lost their lives during the trip and Spain was praised by the WHO for its management and evacuation of passengers.
Romania rocked by allegations of corruption in high-level justice system
Romania is facing strong allegations of corruption at the highest levels of the justice system, after a documentary alleged that judges and politicians manipulated court proceedings to delay convictions for corruption until the cases were time-barred.
The scandal has sparked protests, massive distrust from citizens, and intense clashes within the system. Some judges have spoken publicly about a "toxic" atmosphere and constant pressure.
Experts say that justice in Romania is in its deepest crisis in recent decades and warn that the lack of real reforms could ultimately damage trust in institutions.
