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  • North Korean leader promises Russia his unwavering support in war against Ukraine

    North Korean leader promises Russia his unwavering support in war against Ukraine

    During a meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged that his country would "invariably support" Russia’s war against Ukraine.

    Source: Associated Press with reference to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

    Details: A Russian military delegation, led by Belousov, arrived in North Korea on 29 November amid growing cooperation between the two nations.

    Quote: "The official Korean Central News Agency said that Kim and Belousov reached 'a satisfactory consensus' on boosting strategic partnership and defending each country’s sovereignty, security interests and international justice in the face of the rapidly-changing international security environments."

    Details: Kim stated that North Korea "will invariably support the policy of the Russian Federation to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity from the imperialists’ moves for hegemony".

    North Korea has supported Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, describing it as a defensive response to what both Moscow and Pyongyang call the "reckless" eastward expansion of NATO and US-led efforts to undermine Russia’s status as a powerful state.

    Background:

    • On 11 September, The New York Times reported that Russia had received new Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles from North Korea, which were used for strikes on Kyiv this summer. The Hwasong-11 has a range of about 700 km and can carry either nuclear or conventional warheads.
    • In November, reports emerged that North Korea was significantly expanding a key ballistic missile production facility, supplying weapons used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
    • The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that more than 11,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast and they have already participated in combat against Ukraine’s defence forces.

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  • Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

    Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

    Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the Earth has tilted by 80 centimeters: what does this mean

    Scientists have discovered a shift in the Earth's rotation axis by 80 centimeters to the East due to the large-scale use of groundwater. From 1993 to 2010, more than 2,150 gigatons of water were pumped from underground reservoirs.

    Scientists have found that over the past two decades, the intensive use of groundwater, which serves as a source of drinking water, has led to the tilt of the Earth's rotation to the East by almost 80 centimeters. This is reported by IFLScience, writes UNN.

    Details

    Geophysicists have found that the pole of rotation is undergoing significant changes due to global processes, in particular climate change and large-scale use of groundwater. As Ki-Won so of Seoul National University explains, pumping out groundwater causes the rotation axis to shift, affecting the entire planet.

    Ground water accumulates under the surface as a result of precipitation, seeping into natural reservoirs. These aquifers play an important role in providing water during periods of drought. They are a key component of the water cycle that provides life on Earth.

    Today, about half of the world's population uses underground water as a source of drinking water, and a third — for irrigation. In the past, people dug wells and Wells to produce water, but since the 20th century, groundwater production has increased significantly. Between 1993 and 2010, more than 2,150 gigatons of water were extracted from underground reservoirs.

    for Reference

    The Earth's rotation pole is a point that constantly changes its location, a phenomenon known as polar motion. This process occurs due to changes in the mass distribution on the planet. Scientists compare it to a Spinning Top, whose rotation changes if its weight is redistributed. In the case of Earth, such a factor is water, which affects the rotation of our planet.

    NASA has discovered a very young planet, it may have lifeNov 24 2024, 01:47 AM • 55759 views

  • North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says

    North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says

    North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says

    North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, and 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Nov. 29.

    In comments to Interfax-Ukraine, HUR also said Pyongyang had begun supplying Moscow with artillery systems last month.

    "In total, over 100 pieces of various equipment have been transferred, including 170-mm M-1989 self-propelled artillery systems, and 240-mm M-1991 multiple rocket launchers," it said.

    "Additionally, North Korea continues to supply Russia with large-calibre artillery ammunition and short-range ballistic missiles of the Kn-23/24 type."

    HUR added that as of this month, over 5 million artillery rounds and 100 artillery shells have been delivered.

    On the same day, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit amid deepening military cooperation between the two countries.

    Belousov's visit to Pyongyang comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to the hermit country in June, where Russia formally deepened it military and economic cooperation with Pyongyang.

    Pyongyang is believed to have dispatched over 10,000 troops to aid Russia's war, with the first clashes with Ukrainian forces reported in Kursk Oblast. North Korea has also become Moscow's leading supplier of artillery shells and ballistic missiles.

    A source with Ukraine's General Staff also indicated to Reuters on Nov. 23 that the majority of North Korean soldiers were finalizing training.

    In recent months, Russia has focused on regaining territory lost in the country's Kursk Oblast following a surprise Ukrainian incursion into the region in August. According to the source in Ukraine's General Staff, Ukraine has lost over 40 percent of the territory it previously gained in Kursk Oblast due to Russian counterattacks.

    NATO allies believe that Putin is aiming to recapture territory lost in Kursk Oblast before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the Telegraph reported, hoping to gain leverage in future peace negotiations.

    Russia reportedly loses a record 2,030 troops in one day in UkraineThis surpasses the previous record of 1,950 set on Nov. 12. The total figure stands at 738,660.North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine saysThe Kyiv IndependentChris YorkNorth Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says
  • Law enforcement officers detained the ex-teacher of the University who corrected the strikes of the Russian Federation on Nikolaev

    Law enforcement officers detained the ex-teacher of the University who corrected the strikes of the Russian Federation on Nikolaev

    Law enforcement officers detained the ex-teacher of the University who corrected the strikes of the Russian Federation on Nikolaev

    The SBU detained an ex-teacher of the University who collected data on air defense positions in Nikolaev for the enemy. During the search, evidence of intelligence activities in favor of the Russian Federation was seized.

    Counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine detained in Nikolaev a former teacher of a local university who corrected missile and drone strikes of the rfpo army to the city. This is reported by the press service of the SBU, writes UNN.

    In order to direct enemy weapons to bypass the Ukrainian air defense, the traitor tried to detect the combat positions of anti-aircraft missile systems and mobile Fire groups of the Defense Forces. To do this, he installed a hidden video camera in the attic of the high-rise building in which he lived. With the help of this observation post, the defendant also hoped to track the approximate number and types of weapons of the Ukrainian troops moving in the direction of the front line.,

    – the message says.

    Details

    The SBU documented the agent's crimes and detained him at his place of residence. Simultaneously, comprehensive measures were taken to secure the positions of the Defense Forces.

    During the searches, a mobile phone, a video camera and a flash drive with evidence of intelligence and subversive activities in favor of the Russian Federation were seized from the detainee.

    According to the investigation, the person involved came to the attention of the FSB when he published anti-Ukrainian comments in Russian Telegram channels.

    After remote recruitment, his further communication with the invaders took place through a contact from the temporarily occupied part of the Donetsk region.

    SBU investigators informed the FSB agent of suspicion under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason committed under martial law).

    The attacker is in custody. He faces life in prison with confiscation of property.

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  • Russian forces attack Kupiansk district: 74-year-old man killed

    Russian forces attack Kupiansk district: 74-year-old man killed

    Russian troops conducted an airstrike on the village of Kivsharivka, Kupiansk district (Kharkiv Oblast), on 29 November.

    Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

    Quote: "According to the investigation, Russian troops carried out an airstrike on the village of Kivsharivka, Kupiansk district, at around 16:00 on 29 November. A 74-year-old man was killed."

    Details: The prosecutors say residential buildings and an educational institution were damaged.

    Preliminarily, the Russian military struck the village with FAB-500 guided aerial bombs.

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  • Brighton 1-1 Southampton: Archer denied winner by VAR as Dibling stars

    Brighton 1-1 Southampton: Archer denied winner by VAR as Dibling stars

    Cameron Archer waits for VAR to disallow his goal

    Southampton were controversially denied a winning goal by VAR as they drew 1-1 away to Brighton in the Premier League on Friday night.

    Southampton’s Joe Lumley came in for Alex McCarthy, who dropped to the bench after a poor performance against Liverpool last week. First-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale remains out with a broken finger.

    Kaoru Mitoma was presented a fantastic opportunity to score when Yukinari Sugawara lost possession on the edge of his box.

    The Japanese winger took on the shot early with Lumley out of position and hit the side netting.

    Georginio Rutter struck the post with a wicked left-footed strike in the 16th minute.

    Brighton took the lead in the 29th minute when Mitoma got on the end of Tariq Lamptey’s deadly cross at the back post.

    Flynn Downes latched onto a loose ball in the box to smash home a Southampton equaliser just before the hour mark, netting his first Premier League goal.

    Cameron Archer thought he gave the Saints a surprise lead in the 67th minute but Adam Armstrong was offside and deemed to have interfered with play from Ryan Fraser’s cross.

    Young winger Tyler Dibling showed his incredible ability under pressure to break through the Brighton midfield before finding Fraser. What a talent.

    Saints ‘keeper Ramsdale was not happy, posting on X at the time of the disallowed goal: ‘You can not be serious’.

    The Premier League confirmed that it was Armstrong who was offside for Archer’s goal.

    They posted on X: ‘The referee’s call of no goal was checked and confirmed by the VAR as Armstrong was in an offside position and deemed to be impacting Verbruggen’s ability to play the ball.’

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  • The Australian law banning social networks for children under 16 years of age has become a revolutionary innovation in the world

    The Australian law banning social networks for children under 16 years of age has become a revolutionary innovation in the world

    The Australian law banning social networks for children under 16 years of age has become a revolutionary innovation in the world

    The Australian Parliament has passed a revolutionary law on the protection of social security for children under 16 years of age. Facebook Instagram and TikTok platforms were fined up to 32.1 million dollars for the damage.

    The social media ban was one of more than 30 bills passed overnight by the Australian Parliament.

    Passes UNN with reference to FT.

    Australia has imposed a" world-leading " ban on social media for children

    The law banning the use of social media by children under the age of 16 was passed despite criticism from technology companies and scientists. The latter noted that such a legislative decision, hastily passed through parliament without discussion, would have potentially negative side effects. Thus, the law on social networks has become not only innovative, but also extremely controversial.

    Fun fact: the social media ban was one of more than 30 bills passed overnight, from reforming the Reserve Bank of Australia to new tax transparency legislation.

    Meta blocks fraudsters who extorted money from Instagram bloggersNov 1 2024, 01:51 PM • 14087 views

    Add-ons

    Anthony Albanese, the prime minister, said the social media ban was "the world's leading one" and said steps to ban mobile phone use in schools had drawn similar criticism but had had a positive impact on children's mental health.

    recall

    Earlier today, the law on the protection of the victory of social measures was adopted by the Chambers of the Australian Parliament before the 16th century, for the election of both parties. Instagram Facebook, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The law is passed a fine of up to 32.1 million dollars (about 30.5 million euros) for platforms such as Yak X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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  • Early parliamentary elections are being held in Ireland

    Early parliamentary elections are being held in Ireland

    Early parliamentary elections are being held in Ireland

    Ireland is holding early parliamentary elections with a record turnout of 3.7 million voters. According to exit polls, the opposition Sinn Fein is in the lead with 21.1%, ahead of the ruling parties by a fraction of a percent.

    On Friday, November 29, voting in the early parliamentary elections started in Ireland. This is reported by the Irish Times, writes UNN.

    Details

    Polling stations in the country opened at 07:00 and will be open until 22:00. After the polling stations close, the publication will publish exit polls with forecasts of voting results.

    It is indicated that this year 3.7 million citizens will have the right to vote – the price is 423 thousand more than in 2023. also, a record turnout is expected in the early parliamentary elections.

    In the evening, Reuters reported exit polls.

    It is indicated that the main opposition party "Sinn Fein" won the majority of votes with a minimal margin. Votes, according to exit polls, were distributed:

    • left party "Sinn Fein" – 21.1%
    • center-right party "Fine Gael" of the current Prime Minister-21.0%
    • режисер по-англійськи " Fianna Fail " – 19,5%

    Ukraine and Ireland sign bilateral security agreementSep 4 2024, 11:10 AM • 27995 views

  • Ukraine urges NATO to issue membership invitation next week, Reuters reports

    Ukraine urges NATO to issue membership invitation next week, Reuters reports

    Ukraine urges NATO to issue membership invitation next week, Reuters reports

    Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha asked his NATO counterparts to invite Ukraine to join the alliance during a meeting in Brussels next week, Reuters reported on Nov. 29, citing a letter received.

    "I urge you to endorse the decision to invite Ukraine to join the Alliance as one of the outcomes of the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting on Dec. 3-4," Sybiha wrote.

    Kyiv submitted its application to join NATO in September 2022, and in July 2024, the alliance affirmed Ukraine's "irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership" — although Ukraine has not received any definitive news about its future accession.

    According to Sybiha, a NATO invitation will become "the Allies' adequate response to Russia's constant escalation of the war it has unleashed."

    He mentioned "tens of thousands" of North Korean soldiers involved in the full-scale war and a recent attack against Ukraine with Oreshnik, Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).

    "We believe that the invitation should be extended at this stage," the minister wrote.

    President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has repeatedly called on partners to issue a membership invitation to Kyiv, said that Ukraine will join NATO only after Russia's full-scale war ends.

    However, inviting Kyiv to the alliance now would demonstrate to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he failed to achieve one of his main goals — to prevent Kyiv from joining NATO, Reuters reported, citing the letter.

    In mid-October, Zelensky unveiled his five-point victory plan, which includes Kyiv's invitation to join NATO placed at the top of the list. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smithsaid in October that the alliance does not currently have such plans.

    Some commitments from NATO summit in July remain unfulfilled, Zelensky saysKey commitments from NATO’s July summit in Washington, including air defense systems and other military support, have not yet been fully implemented, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Nov. 27.Ukraine urges NATO to issue membership invitation next week, Reuters reportsThe Kyiv IndependentSonya BandouilUkraine urges NATO to issue membership invitation next week, Reuters reports
  • Russians demand that children of Luhansk region achieve “ideological obedience”

    Russians demand that children of Luhansk region achieve “ideological obedience”

    Russians demand that children of Luhansk region achieve "ideological obedience"

    In the Kruglikovskaya School of the Luhansk region, children are forced to join pro-Russian movements and participate in ideological events. The occupiers put pressure on students and their families through threats and discrimination.

    Russians use threats and discrimination to force schoolchildren in the temporarily occupied territories to swear allegiance to the occupation regime. This is reported by The Center for National Resistance, reports UNN.

    Details

    At the Kruglikivsky school in the Lutuginsky district of the Lugansk region, the schoolboys of the goiter have a lot of brothers in the so-called long-term visits and swearing in to the payback regime, joining the love of the "movement of the first" that "eaglets of Russia".

    The central nervous system adds that such measures are not voluntary. Pressure on students and their families is accompanied by threats, discrimination and misrepresentation. And the so-called" ceremony " is an integral policy of Russians regarding the Russification of the population in the occupation.

    "It should be noted that crimes against children are a significant tool of influence and the main part of the occupation policy. Such actions violate a number of international norms, in particular the UN Convention on the rights of the child, which guarantees the right to education without political or ideological pressure. The invaders are purposefully trying to destroy the Ukrainian national identity of children, forming a false idea of their history and culture",

    – note in the central nervous system.

    recall

    In the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhia, "hero desks" are being installed to promote Soviet myths among students. The project is part of the Kremlin's program aimed at shaping the image of Soviet and Russian heroes among young people.