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  • Truth Social surpassed X in value: Trump’s social network is worth more than $10 billion

    Truth Social surpassed X in value: Trump’s social network is worth more than $10 billion

    Truth Social surpassed X in value: Trump's social network is worth more than $10 billion

    The Truth Social social network owned by Donald Trump is now valued at more than Elon Musk's X. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group have quadrupled since September, reaching a valuation of $10 billion.

    Truth Social, which belongs to US presidential candidate Donald Trump, is worth more than social network X, which was acquired by Elon Musk. This is reported by Associated Press, UNN.

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    It is noted that Trump Media & Technology Group is valued at more than $10 billion after its shares more than quadrupled since the end of September.

    Meanwhile, X Holdings is valued at about $9.4 billion, based on the latest value that Fidelity Investment Group assigned to its stake in the company formerly known as Twitter.

    As you know, Trump created TMTG after he was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. He owns approximately 57% of the company but does not participate in its management.

    The publication also notes that when Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the company was valued at about $44 billion. At the time, Fidelity Investments estimated its stake at $19.7 million.

    In a recent regulatory filing, Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth fund stated that its stake in X Holdings is worth about $4.2 million.

    Addendum

    It is noted that Trump Media, or TMTG, stock quotes tend to fluctuate more depending on Trump's chances of re-election. Apparently investors have noticed that his chances of winning the presidency have improved recently.

    On Tuesday, the stock rose by almost 9% to close at $51.51, on top of Monday's 21.6% gain. The stock moved so sharply that trading was suspended several times during the morning.

    Trump nabs additional $1.2 billion bonus from stockApril 24 2024, 07:08 AM • 16836 views

  • Renewable energy should be supported instead of fossil fuels: experts call to counter climate threat

    Renewable energy should be supported instead of fossil fuels: experts call to counter climate threat

    Renewable energy should be supported instead of fossil fuels: experts call to counter climate threat

    The year 2023 set records for climate threats to human health. Experts are calling on governments to reorient their finances from fossil fuels to clean energy.

    The threats of climate change to health and life on the planet reached record levels during 2023. On the eve of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference COP29, Lancet Countdown experts are calling for a redirection of trillions of dollars invested in fossil fuels.

    Writes UNN with reference to swissinfo.

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    According to the 8th annual Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change, people in every country are facing record threats to their health and survival from a rapidly changing climate.

    The authors call on governments and companies that continue to “add fuel to the fire” by investing in fossil fuels to change course and reorient international finance toward a rapid transition to a clean, emissions-free economy.

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    According to the Lancet Countdown study, last year was the hottest year on record, with people experiencing an average of 50 additional days of extreme temperatures, 1,512 hours of heat exposure from light physical activity, and a record 512,000 potential work hours lost worldwide.

    A new record of CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere on the eve of Cop29October 28 2024, 01:38 PM • 13337 views

    The report, prepared by 122 experts from 57 institutions around the world, also emphasizes the rapid increase in the number of heat-related deaths due to climate change. This is especially true for people over 65. Mortality among this category has increased by 167% compared to mortality in the 1990s.

    Recall

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterrescalled on the global community to urgently review climate strategies.

    Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target – UNOctober 28 2024, 12:18 PM • 16250 views

  • EU warns Georgia: accession talks at risk due to current course

    EU warns Georgia: accession talks at risk due to current course

    EU warns Georgia: accession talks at risk due to current course

    The European Commission has stated that it is impossible to start negotiations on Georgia's accession to the EU without changing the country's current course. The report points to problems with the parliamentary elections and the lack of progress in key reforms.

    The European Commission has warned Georgia that it is impossible to start negotiations on joining the European Union without changing its current course, according to the European Commission's report on enlargement, which was obtained by Ekho Kavkaza and the Georgian service of Radio Liberty, UNN reports.

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    Unless Georgia changes its current course of action, which jeopardizes its path to the EU, and demonstrates tangible efforts to address the current problems and implement key reforms, the European Commission will not be in a position to consider recommending the start of accession negotiations with Georgia

    – the European Commission report says.

    The report notes that in December 2023, the European Council granted Georgia candidate status, but the actions of the Georgian government since the spring of 2024 have jeopardized Georgia's path to the EU and de facto suspended the accession process.

    The granting of candidate status to Georgia in December 2023 was not accompanied by sufficient political commitment by the authorities to implement the necessary reforms to move the country forward on its path to the EU. On the contrary, there were significant negative developments, including the adoption of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence and the legislative package on Family Values and Protection of Minors, as well as strong anti-European narratives by Georgian officials, which seriously affected Georgia's course towards the EU. As a result, Georgia's accession process was effectively suspended. Georgia has also made little progress in implementing the nine steps envisaged by the European Commission's 2023 Communication on Enlargement

    – the document says.

    Saakashvili calls for "continuous protests" in GeorgiaOctober 29 2024, 02:30 PM • 14181 view

    The report also refers to the voting of Georgian citizens in the October 26 parliamentary elections . It is noted that the initial results of the joint international election observation mission led by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) revealed several shortcomings during the voting.

    According to the document, the elections took place in a tense and highly polarized environment. The European Commission points to recent changes in the electoral law, violations of the secret ballot, procedural inconsistencies, intimidation and pressure on voters, "which negatively affected public confidence in the process.

    As noted, the European Commission's report itself will be published later.

    Addendum

    Georgia's Central Election Commission says it will recount ballots in about 14% of polling stations after independent observers expressed concern about the conduct of Saturday's parliamentary elections.

    Also, the Georgian Prosecutor's Office announced the launch of an investigation into the alleged falsification of the parliamentary elections held in the country on October 26.

  • Man Utd target Amorim pleads for time to ‘explain’ as Ten Hag replacement ‘travels to England’

    Man Utd target Amorim pleads for time to ‘explain’ as Ten Hag replacement ‘travels to England’

    Amorim Sporting

    The Manchester United managerial cycle continues and it looks to be Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim who is next in line at Old Trafford.

    After Erik ten Hag had been sacked on Monday, reports quickly emerged as United had lined up a deal with Sporting, with the Premier League club having agreed to pay the release clause for the Portuguese boss.

    Although reports surfaced, Amorim still had a team to manage on Tuesday night as Sporting beat Nacional 3-1, and as is always the case when United are in the news, reporters rushed to Portugal to get a word with the manager.

    Amorim’s post match press conference was bombarded with questions surrounding his future, and was asked to address the United links.

    Amorim said: “We have to wait a little bit to explain everything I need to explain, then it will be very clear.

    He continued: “It is my decision. I will tell everything so we have to wait. I don’t know [how long this period will be].

    Amorim was appointed as head coach in the Portuguese capital after taking charge of just 13 games in charge of Braga. Prior to that, he led the Braga B team and Casa Pia, but the proposition in Manchester is a whole new world compared to what he is used to.

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    Amorim was also asked whether he will be at Old Trafford on Sunday to take charge of United’s clash against Chelsea.

    He replied: “I will be here in Lisbon.” When Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill followed up with “definitely?”, Amorim laughed: “I don’t know,” before making a swift exit out of the press room.

    Amorim has won two Portuguese league titles at the club, ending a 19 year wait in 2021. He had been touted as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City should he decide not to extend his current deal at the Etihad.

    Sporting’s director of football Hugo Viana is already switching Lisbon for Manchester come the turn of the year after agreeing to replace the departing Txiki Begiristain.

    A move to the Etihad would certainly be a smoother transition for Amorim with the players he would have at his disposal, as well as the best in class football leadership team City boast, though it looks like the 39-year-old is up for the challenge of awaking a sleeping giant and potentially taking United back to the top of English football, though that looks a far cry at this current moment in time.

    Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of United until any deal for Amorim is made official.

  • Rebrov announces Ukraine’s squad for the match against the Czech Republic: Who he replaced in the base

    Rebrov announces Ukraine’s squad for the match against the Czech Republic: Who he replaced in the base

    Rebrov announces Ukraine's squad for the match against the Czech Republic: Who he replaced in the base

    Serhiy Rebrov has named the starting lineup for the Ukraine national team's Nations League game against the Czech Republic. Captain Taras Stepanenko returns to the team, replacing Ivan Kalyuzhny in the starting lineup.

    Head coach of the Ukrainian national team Serhii Rebrov has announced the starting lineup for the match of the 4th round of the 2024/2025 Nations League against the Czech Republic. Captain Taras Stepanenko, who has recovered from injury, returns to the national team and will replace Ivan Kalyuzhny, who made his debut for the national team in the match against Georgia. This was reported by the Ukrainian Football Association, UNN reports.

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    Ukraine's head coach Serhiy Rebrov has selected the following players for the match against the Czech Republic: Anatoliy Trubin will play in goal. Mykola Matvienko will play on the left side of the defense, and Yukhym Konoplya on the right. Ilya Zabarnyi and Maksym Taloverov will play in the center of defense.

    Taras Stepanenko, who has recovered from his injury, will play in the support area instead of Ivan Kalyuzhny. Mykola Shaparenko and Heorhiy Sudakov will play in the center of the midfield, and Mykhailo Mudryk and Oleksiy Hutsulyak will play on the flanks of the midfield.

    Artem Dovbyk, who did not take part in the team's training session before the match, will play at the center of the attack.

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    Addendum

    In the previous game against the Czech Republic, Ukraine lost 3-2. The match against the Czechs will start at 21:45 Kyiv time.

    In the match of the 3rd round, the national team of Ukraine defeated the national team of Georgia with a minimum score of – 1: 0.

  • Kharkiv scientist secretly helped Russia improve combat drones

    Kharkiv scientist secretly helped Russia improve combat drones

    Kharkiv scientist secretly helped Russia improve combat drones

    A scientist who transferred technical developments to Russia to improve Shahed drones was exposed in Kharkiv. The suspect disguised his cooperation as scientific work and is currently in custody.

    Law enforcement officers exposed a scientist from a Kharkiv higher education institution for aiding Russia. He was developing drawings and making the necessary calculations to improve drones and launchers at the request of Russia. UNN reports this with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General.

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    Reportedly, the scientist was served a notice of suspicion of aiding the aggressor state (Part 1 of Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

    According to the investigation, the suspect provided technological developments to his acquaintance, who heads an enterprise specializing in the manufacture of UAV units and cooperates with a sanctioned Russian company. This company manufactures Shahed-type attack drones, which are labeled as Geranium-2.

    The scientist sent information to his Russian accomplices by e-mail and through one of the messengers, disguising the cooperation under the guise of preparing scientific papers in the field of UAVs.

    During the searches, computer equipment, a cell phone and flash drives with evidence of activities in favor of Russia were seized from him.

    The suspect is currently in custody.

    To recap

    Earlier, experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise told UNN that during the latest attacks on the territory of Ukraine, which took place on October 26-29, the Russians used attack drones with thermobaric warheads.

  • Volkswagen records a significant drop in profits

    Volkswagen records a significant drop in profits

    Volkswagen records a significant drop in profits

    Volkswagen reported a sharp drop in profits in the third quarter of 2024 due to problems in the Chinese market. The operating result decreased by 42% to €2.86 billion, and profit after tax fell by 64%.

    The group's profit fell by 64%, partly because VW is doing poorly in the important Chinese market.

    Writes UNN with reference to Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

    In the third quarter of 2024, Volkswagen suffered a significant drop in profits.

    As reported by the DAX Group, the operating result fell by 42% to 2.86 billion euros. Due to Volkswagen's poor performance in China, the group's profit after tax fell by 64% to €1.58 billion. On the other hand, sales fell by only half a percent to 78.5 billion euros.

    According to the company, in nine months, the sales profitability of the main Volkswagen brand will be only 2%.

    “This shows the urgent need for significant cost reduction and efficiency gains,” explained VW CFO Arno Antlitz.

    Recall

    UNN reported that Europe's largest car manufacturer , Volkswagen, plans to close at least three German plants, cut tens of thousands of jobs and reduce wages by 10 percent, a senior company official said on Monday.

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  • Man Utd ‘gave serious thought’ to shock 33-year-old striker signing after Ten Hag recommendation

    Man Utd ‘gave serious thought’ to shock 33-year-old striker signing after Ten Hag recommendation

    Danny Welbeck with the Man Utd badge

    Erik ten Hag believed former Man Utd striker Danny Welbeck would have been “an excellent addition” and pushed to sign him from Brighton in the summer, according to a report.

    Man Utd sacked Ten Hag on Monday and are reportedly closing in on a deal to appoint Sporting’s Ruben Amorim as their new head coach.

    Amorim could be in charge of the Red Devils’ Premier League match at home to Chelsea on Sunday, though there are some issues to overcome regarding the 39-year-old’s ‘notice period’ in Lisbon.

    Ten Hag left the club 14th in the Premier League and winless in the Europa League this season. Man Utd face Leicester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, with assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy in interim charge for this fixture.

    The Dutchman made some questionable signings during his time at Old Trafford, bringing in several players he managed at Ajax, including Lisandro Martinez and Antony.

    Man Utd: Ten Hag wanted to sign Welbeck in the summer

    And in a colossal piece from The Athletic, it has been revealed that Ten Hag wanted Man Utd to sign Brighton striker Welbeck in the summer transfer window.

    Welbeck played for the Red Devils between 2001 and 2014, making his first-team debut against Sunderland in April 2006.

    He has been in excellent form for Brighton under Fabian Hurzeler, scoring six goals in nine Premier League matches in 2024/25.

    The signing would have raised eyebrows had it come to fruition, but Ten Hag has been vindicated by the experienced striker’s performances this term.

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    Indeed, the Dutchman wanted ‘an experienced Premier League striker to share the burden’ with young striker Rasmus Hojlund and asked for Harry Kane in 2023 and Welbeck this year.

    There was ‘serious thought’ given to bidding to sign the 33-year-old but it never materialised and if an offer was made to Brighton, it has been indicated that Welbeck wanted to stay on the south coast.

    The report explains:

    Ten Hag was on board with both signings (young strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee), enthusiastically so on Hojlund, but in each of his summers he also wanted an experienced Premier League striker to share the burden.

    Last year, the target was Harry Kane of Tottenham, who instead went to Bayern Munich. In 2024, it can be revealed Ten Hag felt Brighton’s United old boy Danny Welbeck would be an excellent addition. Towards the end of last season, as United weighed up how to replace the outgoing Martial, Welbeck’s name was discussed internally and people at the club gave serious thought to making him an offer.

    Ten Hag was a key voice of support after Welbeck made a lasting impression with his performance at Old Trafford in the Dutchman’s first Premier League game in August 2022, when Brighton, under Graham Potter, were 2-1 winners. Welbeck set up Brighton’s first with a measured cross to Pascal Gross and troubled United with his running beyond their back line.

    Welbeck continued his good form against United, scoring the opening goal of Brighton’s 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in September 2023, arriving in the box to finish first-time having twice been involved in the move’s build-up.

    He was already 33 when his name was brought up in recruitment discussions at United, but Welbeck’s contract at Brighton was running out and he was heading for free agency, so would have cost nothing by way of a transfer fee. His great experience was projected as a positive for the dressing room. He is known to live the life of an athlete and ranks among the top performers at Brighton on physical tests.

    But a concrete offer did not materialise for Welbeck to come back to his boyhood club. Ten Hag’s job was uncertain at that stage and so United were cautious about committing to a transfer under his direction…

    Whatever United’s interest last summer, Welbeck had signalled his intent to stay at Brighton and happily re-signed after he was offered a new two-year deal shortly after the January transfer window closed.

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  • Ukraine’s national team draws with the Czech Republic

    Ukraine’s national team draws with the Czech Republic

    Ukraine's national team draws with the Czech Republic

    In the 4th round of the Nations League, Ukraine drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic. After this result, Ukraine remains in last place in the group with 4 points, with decisive matches against Albania and Georgia ahead.

    In the fourth round of Division B of the Men's League of Nations, the Ukrainian national football team met the Czech national team, ending the match in a 1-1 draw. This was reported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, according to UNN.

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    The first half ended with the Czechs taking the lead, opening the scoring. However, at the beginning of the second half, Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk converted a penalty kick to level the score.

    With this result, Ukraine has 4 points, but remains in last place in its group. The final table is as follows:

    1. Czech Republic – 7 points (4 matches), goal difference 7:7

    2. Georgia – 6 points (4 matches), difference 5:3

    3. Albania – 6 points (4 matches), difference 3:4

    4. Ukraine – 4 points (4 matches), difference 5:6

    In November, Ukraine's national team will play decisive matches against Albania and Georgia, which will determine its future prospects in the tournament.

    Football: Dovbyk misses Ukraine's training session before match with Czech RepublicOctober 14 2024, 05:37 AM • 13138 views

  • Microsoft detects large-scale phishing attack from Russian hackers Midnight Blizzard

    Microsoft detects large-scale phishing attack from Russian hackers Midnight Blizzard

    Microsoft detects large-scale phishing attack from Russian hackers Midnight Blizzard

    Midnight Blizzard, a hacker group linked to Russian intelligence, has launched a massive phishing campaign. The attacks target government and defense structures in more than 100 organizations using RDP files.

    Since October 22, representatives of Microsoft have recorded an increase in the distribution of phishing emails from government and defense agencies, as well as scientific and non-governmental organizations by the Midnight Blizzard hacker group, which is associated with Russia. This was reported by UNN with reference to the blog of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team .

    “Based on our investigation of previous Midnight Blizzard phishing campaigns, we estimate that the purpose of this operation is likely to be to gather intelligence,” the blog post says.

    According to Microsoft, the emails were sent to thousands of recipients in more than 100 organizations. In some cases, the attackers impersonated Microsoft employees and referred to other cloud service providers.

    While this campaign targets many of Midnight Blizzard's usual targets, the use of a signed RDP configuration file to gain access to target devices represents a new access vector for this agent. The coincidence of activity was also reported by the Ukrainian government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) under the designation UAC-0215, as well as by Amazon.

    Midnight Blizzard is a threat source from Russia that the US and UK governments have linked to and the Russian Federation's foreign intelligence service, or SVR. It is known that Midnight Blizzard (NOBELIUM) primarily targets governments, diplomatic missions, NGOs, and IT service providers in the United States and Europe.

    Recall

    On October 25 , the State Service for Special Communications reported that the CERT-UA team had detected a new large-scale cyberattack aimed at local governments in Ukraine.