
Putin guarantees the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk if they surrender

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region. His comments came in response to US President Donald Trump's call for the lives of soldiers trapped by Russian troops.
Putin says a complete surrender and withdrawal from the Kursk region is necessary to implement Trump's call.
Thousands of Serbs preparing for major anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands of Serbs gathered on the streets of the capital Belgrade in preparation for a major anti-corruption rally planned for the weekend.
Greek PM seeks 'reunification' with former far-right activist

The Greek prime minister has appointed a former far-right student activist to head the migration ministry, as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle aimed at "resetting" his government amid public anger over its handling of a deadly 2023 train crash.
In an attempt to stem falling approval ratings, Kyriakos Mitsotakis placed self-described nationalist Makis Voridis in the sensitive post while appointing a number of younger officials to key portfolios, including the transport ministry.
Cuba hit by multiple power outages after national power grid collapses

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed late Friday, leading to major power outages in Havana and across the country and leaving millions of people in the dark.