Thousands of migrants have died in the Mediterranean over the past decade, and there are increasing demands for greater action. In its previous term, the European Parliament called for more active and coordinated search and rescue (SAR) operations, but other organisations have also stressed the need for further measures. Under international law, EU countries are responsible for SAR operations for ships within their jurisdiction, with Frontex able to offer support. A permanent solidarity mechanism will be in place from July 2026 as part of the pact on migration and asylum. However, creating a European search and rescue corps would require a clear legal basis under EU law. Frontex could be given a larger role in SAR operations, but for this would need additional powers and resources. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Briefing No. 5 - Following independence from the CIS, the environmental situation in Estonia has improved considerably because of the economic recession and high investments. Despite the very recent signing of the Association Agreement, Estonia has already made considerable progress in harmonization of environmental legislation. All White Paper legislation will probably have been transposed by the end of 1999. Adoption of the remaining acquis communautaire is planned for the end of 2001. Even though this date is rather unrealistic, the acquis will probably be adopted before Estonia’s accession. However, application and transposition in the high-investment areas is currently very patchy and has to be improved. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

People from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds face discrimination and its consequences on a daily basis. However, the exact scale of the problem is hard to gauge, owing to a lack of data and general under‑reporting of racist incidents. Although the European Union (EU) has been introducing legislation to combat racial and xenophobic discrimination since 2000, the problem persists. The global Black Lives Matter protests highlighted the need for new measures, while the COVID‑19 pandemic saw a major increase in reports of racist and xenophobic incidents, and the crisis it triggered had a disproportionately large negative effect on racial and ethnic minority groups, in the form of higher death and infection rates. Studies point to the cost of racial discrimination not only for the individuals concerned, but also for society as a whole. For instance, a 2018 EPRS report argued that the loss in earnings caused by racial and ethnic discrimination for both individuals and societies amounts to billions of euros annually. EU citizens also acknowledge this problem: a 2019 survey found that over half of Europeans believe racial or ethnic discrimination to be widespread in their country. To address racial discrimination and the inequalities it engenders, the European Commission has put forward a number of equality strategies and actions. The European Parliament, meanwhile, has long demanded an end to racial discrimination. In recent resolutions, Parliament has called for an end to structural racism, discrimination, racial profiling and police brutality; for protection of the right to protest peacefully; for an enhanced role for culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism; and for authorities to take an intersectional approach. This is a further update of a briefing, the previous edition of which was from April 2025. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone

Sales of UAZ vehicles lost 19% to 1,965 units

The market share will be above 40% in the pickup truck segment, CEO Nikolay Sobolev said

The key factor for the market recovery will be key rate reduction, CEO Nikolay Sobolev said

The information have been published on the Russian financial watchdog Rosfinmonitoring website

The frustration of a young crowd at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Pennsylvania shows why President Donald Trump was under pressure to end the conflict.

People have been taken into custody in connection with the alleged planned attack on the UFC event Sunday that President Donald Trump attended, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

Industrial design ceases to be just an aesthetic addition but is becoming an integral part of the engineering development of process equipment, Alexander Lvov noted

According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts

Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces

Canada's new anti-Russian sanctions apply to 162 individuals, companies and ships

In January-May 2025, trade between the two countries was $2.161 billion

There are fears that nine in 10 of the animals could be culled after a ruling from Natural England that grazing must be reduced by 75 per cent.

After King Charles ascended the throne in September 2022, Queen Camilla dispensed with the centuries-old tradition of having ladies-in-waiting as part of her retinue.

Three defendants in the so-called Gufunes case have filed applications for permission to appeal their convictions to the Supreme Court of Iceland.

The US leader confirmed that Washington is closely monitoring, primarily with the help of satellite intelligence, the condition of the three Iranian nuclear facilities containing enriched uranium

The Turkish foreign minister expressed hope that the technical negotiations will be completed as soon as possible within 60 days without disruption

According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a «strategic defeat» for Israel and a «failure» for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region

According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights «that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis»

Alexander Krylov noted that Russia currently supplies gas to Armenia at $177.5 per 1,000 cubic meters, adjusted for calorific value, while the market price in Europe exceeds $600

Supermarket chain Sheng Siong and delivery platform Foodpanda are rolling out a new service from June 22, offering households access to more than 12,000 grocery items and essentials that can be delivered in an hour. The on-demand delivery service will be available from 43 Sheng Siong outlets, with plans to expand to other outlets, the two companies said in a statement on Tuesday (June 16). To celebrate their partnership, the two companies are rolling out a campaign with a total of $280,000 in cash prizes to be won.From June 22 to July 19, customers who order from Sheng Siong on Foodpanda stand a chance to win $10,000 in cash awarded to one winner daily.Shoppers can also enjoy exclusive launch discounts on Foodpanda, including up to 40 per cent off selected Sheng Siong products, and additional rewards and promotions during the campaign period.In their joint statement, Sheng Siong and Foodpanda said their partnership comes as demand for quick-commerce continues to grow in Singapore.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has revealed that he is a lifelong Tottenham Hotspur supporter.In an Instagram video on Monday (June 15), PM Wong can be seen chatting about football and the Fifa World Cup with a man clad in a red jersey at a hawker centre.They even grabbed each other's hands after discovering their shared loyalty to a football team in the English Premier League (EPL), though PM Wong admitted being a Spurs fan is not easy as «they're a very difficult team to support».He was referring to the ups and downs of the football club, which he had supported from very young, and when «they almost got relegated» to a lower division.He added: «They try, try, try but very little success.»Recalling some of Spurs' stars from his younger days, PM Wong named Garth Crooks, Glenn Hoddle and Osvaldo (Ossie) Ardiles.When the other man suggested Spurs could fare better in the coming EPL season, PM Wong laughed it off and said: «You're very optimistic.»The prime minister also shared that he had not watched the World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay last Friday, which the Americans won 4-1.

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[Leadership] The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted reports alleging that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was hacked, maintaining that the platform remained secure and has not suffered any cyber intrusion.

[Premium Times] At the heart of the crises facing the opposition parties is their inability to conduct credible primaries in many states as well as lingering court disputes, especially for the ADC.