Zelenskyy dismisses ministers accused of involvement in bribery scheme as public anger grows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Energy after accusations of involvement in a bribery scheme in the energy sector, also seeking sanctions against his friend and former business partner, Timur Mindich.
The scandal, which involves a 15-month investigation into a state-owned company and a $100 million corruption scandal, has caused public outrage and a political crisis for Zelenskyy.
He declared that "in conditions of war and hardship, corruption is unacceptable" and promised full transparency in the investigations.
World still on 'path' for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Two new reports warn that the world remains on track for a catastrophic warming of 2.6 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, as countries have not taken sufficient measures to reduce emissions.
Despite the progress of renewable energy, pollution from fossil fuels has reached record levels and tropical forests are turning from carbon "sinks" into sources of pollution.
Scientists warn that this increase will bring extreme consequences for the global climate, from the collapse of ecosystems to deadly heat waves.
Poland and Hungary are among countries ready to challenge the EU over its "unacceptable" migration rules
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have warned they will challenge the European Union's new migration quota plan, refusing to accept asylum seekers or pay financial compensation.
Under the migration pact, EU countries must help countries under "migratory pressure" such as Italy, Spain and Greece, through relocations or contributions of 20,000 euros for each person not admitted.
This opposition is turning the issue into a bitter political clash within the Union, with fears that the solidarity plan could fail before implementation.
Trump signs funding bill, ending 43-day government shutdown
Donald Trump signed the funding bill that ended the record 43-day shutdown of the US government, which had paralyzed public services and delayed federal employee salaries.
The bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives with 222 votes in favor and 209 against, largely along party lines.
Democrats demanded the inclusion of a health insurance tax credit, but Republicans rejected it, winning out in the final version of the deal.
