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US approves sale of F-16 to Turkey

The US State Department has authorized a potential $23 billion sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits for Turkey's existing F-16 fleet. This happened shortly after Turkey ratified Sweden's accession to NATO. At the same time, Greece will receive 40 F-35 fighter jets in order to balance relations between the two NATO allies.

News of the World • January 27 2024, 04:22 AM  •  31189 views
US approves sale of F-16 to Turkey

International Port Day, Seed Exchange Day. What else can be celebrated on January 27

Today marks the International Day of Port Wine, a Portuguese wine whose emergence, oddly enough, is linked to politics.

UNN Lite • January 27 2024, 04:09 AM  •  26954 views
International Port Day, Seed Exchange Day. What else can be celebrated on January 27

The European Union condemns the use of the death penalty using nitrogen in the United States

The EU condemned the US for the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama using nitrogen gas. The EU opposes the death penalty in all cases as a violation of the right to life and human dignity.

News of the World • January 27 2024, 04:01 AM  •  28760 views
The European Union condemns the use of the death penalty using nitrogen in the United States

Ukrainian Special Forces fighters destroy an enemy infantry fighting vehicle that was shelling the right bank of Kherson region

Ukrainian Special Forces destroyed a Russian BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle and a communication antenna in Kherson region using unmanned aerial vehicles. The BMP-2 was firing at Ukrainian positions on the right bank of the region. Special forces also shot down a Russian flag flying on the antenna.

War • January 27 2024, 03:47 AM  •  29823 views
Ukrainian Special Forces fighters destroy an enemy infantry fighting vehicle that was shelling the right bank of Kherson region

Denmark to allocate $8.7 million to Ukraine to support fight against corruption

Denmark will allocate $8. 75 million to support Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts as part of the EU's Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine. This was announced by the Danish Foreign Minister during his visit to Ukraine.

Politics • January 27 2024, 03:25 AM  •  102938 views
Denmark to allocate $8.7 million to Ukraine to support fight against corruption

Remains of an ancient lake found on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered the remains of ancient lakes in Mars' Jerez Crater, confirming previous theories that the area was once filled with water and could support microbial life. The rover used ground-penetrating radar to detect sedimentary lake deposits underground.

Technologies • January 27 2024, 03:09 AM  •  91650 views
Remains of an ancient lake found on Mars

The number of road accidents in Ukraine has increased by a quarter - police

The number of road accidents in Ukraine increased by 25% in 2023 compared to 2022. This year, more than 3,000 people died in accidents, with speeding causing more than half of the fatal accidents.

Society • January 27 2024, 02:52 AM  •  32717 views
The number of road accidents in Ukraine has increased by a quarter - police

Two teenagers killed in shooting in downtown Chicago

Two teenagers were killed in a shooting in downtown Chicago. Unknown gunmen opened fire on a group of six students leaving school, fatally wounding two boys aged 16 and 17.

Crimes and emergencies • January 27 2024, 02:26 AM  •  29995 views
Two teenagers killed in shooting in downtown Chicago

WHO provides recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence in medicine

The World Health Organization has prepared guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare. These technologies have the potential to improve healthcare, but also carry risks if poor quality or biased data is used for training.

Health • January 27 2024, 02:06 AM  •  49474 views
WHO provides recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence in medicine

Colombia recalls its ambassador from Argentina after Milei's statements

Colombia recalled its ambassador from Argentina after Argentine President Javier Milei made disrespectful comments calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "communist murderer," which led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries.

News of the World • January 27 2024, 01:45 AM  •  26455 views
Colombia recalls its ambassador from Argentina after Milei's statements