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  • Opposition demands repeat elections in Georgia – media

    Opposition demands repeat elections in Georgia – media

    Opposition demands repeat elections in Georgia - media

    Georgia's opposition is demanding repeat elections under international supervision. President Salome Zurabishvili spoke at the protest rally, supporting the demands of the demonstrators and promising to stand with the people.

    The opposition in Georgia is demanding repeat elections to be held by the international administration. This was stated by one of the leaders of the Unity-National Movement party, Giorgi Vashadze, at a rally near the Georgian parliament, Echo of the Caucasus reports, UNN reports.

    President Salomi Zurabishvili, who had previously refused to recognize the results of the election, also spoke at the rally.

    "They stole your vote and tried to steal your future. But no one has the right to do that, and you will not allow anyone to do that," Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili addressed the participants of the protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue.

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    "This is the flag with which Georgia first proclaimed freedom and independence in the modern era, and this is the flag that is its continuation, and in front of both flags I can swear that I will be with you all the way on this European path," the President added.

    She said that now "there is no time for pessimism".

    "We need to protect our voices in a very calm, civilized way, with consistent actions," Zurabishvili summarized.

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  • China warns the EU of the consequences of separate negotiations on electric vehicles

    China warns the EU of the consequences of separate negotiations on electric vehicles

    China warns the EU of the consequences of separate negotiations on electric vehicles

    China's Ministry of Commerce has warned the EU against holding separate negotiations with electric vehicle manufacturers. China emphasized that such actions could undermine mutual trust and hinder overall negotiations.

    China has again warned the European Union that if the bloc holds separate talks with electric vehicle companies during negotiations with China, it will "shake mutual trust" and hinder overall negotiations, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday, UNN reports citing Reuters.

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    The ministry had issued a similar warning earlier this month, but this reiteration comes days after China and the EU agreed to hold further technical talks on possible alternatives.

    Both sides explained that price commitments would continue to be the solution to the dispute, and the Ministry announced that the next stage of consultations had begun.

    Last Friday, Beijing said it "welcomes the EU team to come to China as soon as possible.

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  • Man City star set for Ballon d’Or win as Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid snub ceremony

    Man City star set for Ballon d’Or win as Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid snub ceremony

    Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and Gavi

    Man City midfielder Rodri seems set to win the Ballon d’Or after Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Vinicius Junior knows he will not win.

    Vinicius Junior has been the bookmakers’ favourite for the award for months with it widely expected that the Brazil international would be crowned the winner on Monday evening.

    The Brazilian won the Champions League and La Liga title last season at Real Madrid, contributing 21 goals and nine assists in the two competitions combined.

    Rodri also had a stellar campaign for Man City and won the European Championship with Spain, and now Vinicius Junior’s unexpected defeat seemingly paves the way for the Citizens midfielder to win.

    Transfer expert Romano revealed on Monday that, after hearing the news that Vinicius Junior won’t be crowned the winner, there will now be no Real Madrid representative at the event.

    Romano wrote on X: “Vinicius Jr will NOT travel to Paris as Real Madrid know he will NOT win the Ballon d’Or. No one from Real Madrid will attend the ceremony. No Florentino Pérez, no Vini Jr, no Carlo Ancelotti, no Jude Bellingham.”

    And it will be welcome news to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry who was keen to see Man City midfielder Rodri win as people in his position often get overlooked.

    “People forget about midfielders and what they do,” Henry told CBS. “They’re the heart of the team. He is the heart of Manchester City.

    “I know he didn’t win the Champions League [last season], but he won the Euros [with Spain].”

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    Fellow pundit and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said his vote would go to Real Madrid attacker Vini Jr, he added: “I’d go for Vini Jr.

    “They [Real Madrid] won the Champions League, which is the biggest thing in club football.

    “It’s difficult for Rodri because of the position he plays…very few players probably win it in that position – whether you’re a defender or a holding midfield player.

    “Of course, maybe he could win it, maybe he should win it, but it’s always the attacking players – that’s why they get paid the big bucks.

    “They’re the ones who go for the big transfer fees, they’re the ones who excite people – get people off their seats.”

    But Micah Richards agreed with Henry, he explained: “Rodri would still get my vote for last season.”

    Henry continued: “Vini Jr didn’t perform at the Copa America. But is he [still] a worthy winner? Yes.”

  • Manchester United fires head coach after a series of failures

    Manchester United fires head coach after a series of failures

    Manchester United fires head coach after a series of failures

    Erik ten Gag has resigned as Manchester United's head coach after the defeat by West Ham United. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as interim coach, and the club is looking for a permanent coach.

    Erik ten Hag has resigned as head coach of English football club Manchester United, the club's press service reports, according to UNN.

    We are grateful to Eric for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him all the best for the future

    – the club said.

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    Erik ten Hag was appointed in April 22nd and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.

    "Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team until a permanent head coach is hired," the statement said.

    Addendum

    According to BBC Sport, Manchester United has sacked coach Erik ten Gag after the club's troubled start to the season continued with a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.

    The defeat came three days after the club lost to Fenerbahce in the Europa League, a result that left United winless in Europe this season and in 14th place in the Premier League.

  • It can become a tool against FPV drones: Defense Ministry authorizes Safari HG-105M shotgun for use

    It can become a tool against FPV drones: Defense Ministry authorizes Safari HG-105M shotgun for use

    It can become a tool against FPV drones: Defense Ministry authorizes Safari HG-105M shotgun for use

    Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified the Safari HG-105M semi-automatic shotgun for use in the Defense Forces. The weapon can be used for close combat and FPV drone warfare.

    The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the use of the semi-automatic shotgun Safari HG-105M in the units of the Defense Forces, UNN reports with reference to the Ministry of Defense.

    According to the ministry, this rifle can be used as a small arms weapon during combat in confined spaces. And when using hunting ammunition with shot, it can be used as a tool to combat enemy FPV drones.

    "The Safari HG-105M is a semi-automatic shotgun with a gas-piston mechanism and a detachable magazine. It is manufactured using bullpup technology. This is a weapon layout that reduces its overall length without reducing the length of the barrel. The use of this bullpup technology allows the center of gravity to be shifted to the center of the weapon, which reduces the load on the shooter during prolonged use," the statement said.

    The weapon is designed to use 12-gauge ammunition with a magazine capacity of 5 or 10 rounds. The rifle weighs just over 4 kg, the Defense Ministry added.

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  • Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon amid Egyptian truce plan

    Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon amid Egyptian truce plan

    Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon amid Egyptian truce plan

    Israeli troops continue their military operation in Gaza and Lebanon despite a two-day truce offered by Egypt. The strikes killed civilians, and the head of Israeli intelligence arrived in Qatar to negotiate the release of hostages.

    Israeli troops launched deadly strikes in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Monday, continuing their offensive against militants after Egypt's president proposed a two-day truce in the war between Israel and Hamas. This was reported by AFP, reports UNN.

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    Israel and Hamas had no comment on the plan presented Sunday by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but Israeli media reported that the head of the spy service, David Barnea, was in Qatar to resume hostage release talks.

    Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike on the center of Tyre killed at least five people. According to AFP, an entire residential building was reduced to smoking rubble.

    The ministry called the death toll “preliminary” as rescuers struggled to pull survivors from the collapsed building.

    “Hezbollah said its fighters attacked Israeli troops along the border with rockets and artillery.

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    Rescue workers reported new strikes Monday in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's year-long military campaign has decimated the Hamas leadership, killed tens of thousands of people and sparked a humanitarian crisis.

    The Palestinian Red Crescent said three people were killed in a drone attack on Gaza City, while the civil defense agency and an AFP correspondent reported more airstrikes and shelling in other areas in the north and center of the territory.

    The Israeli military said it struck the northern Gaza Strip – Jabaliya, which has been the center of a large-scale offensive since early October – and “killed dozens of terrorists in ground and air operations.

    As Israel continues its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, a senior Iranian general said Israel will face “bitter consequences” after Saturday's attack on military installations.

    Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said the Israeli air raid failed, calling it a sign of “miscalculation and helplessness.

    Recall

    The U.N. Security Council will meet today at Iran's request, and Tehran is urging the world to condemn Saturday's strikes, which authorities say killed four soldiers and caused some damage.

  • Bolivia’s former president accuses the military and police of trying to “destroy” him with an armed attack

    Bolivia’s former president accuses the military and police of trying to “destroy” him with an armed attack

    Bolivia's former president accuses the military and police of trying to “destroy” him with an armed attack

    Evo Morales reported an attempted assassination attempt involving the military and police. According to him, unidentified men in trucks chased and fired at his car.

    Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has accused the Bolivian authorities of involvement in an attack on the car he was traveling in in the municipality of Shinahota. The alleged assassination attempt on the former Bolivian president took place this Sunday.

    Writes UNN with reference to EFE.

    The former president of the indigenous peoples (2006-2019) posted a video on the X platform showing his car being shot at.

    This morning's assassination attempt consisted of a combined operation with military and police forces, which failed thanks to the strength and organization of comrades in the social movements

    ,” Morales wrote in a post on X.

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    Morales said he noticed two or three trucks following his car, so his driver “diverted” his route, but the chase did not stop. “That's when I realized it was an operation,” he recalled.

    “It surprised me, fortunately, we saved our lives,” said the former Bolivian president.

    The incident was captured on a four-minute video shot by a woman who was in the car with Morales, but it is important to note that the video that was published shows only part of the incident.

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    Earlier, the indigenous leader, who ruled Bolivia for three terms, said he was the victim of an attempted arrest followed by a shooting.

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    AddendumAddendum

    Evo Morales is being investigated by the Bolivian justice system for alleged human trafficking and rape of a minor.

    The case unfolds at a time of political instability in Bolivia, involving Evo Morales and the current president, Luis Arce.

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  • Liverpool: Carragher hits out at ‘bizarre’ TAA claim which signals he’s ‘going to Real Madrid’

    Liverpool: Carragher hits out at ‘bizarre’ TAA claim which signals he’s ‘going to Real Madrid’

    Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold with the Real Madrid badge

    Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has made his mind up and will be moving to Real Madrid in the summer.

    The Reds have made a great start to the new Premier League season with their exciting 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal seeing them drop off top spot.

    Arne Slot couldn’t have wished for a much better start as Jurgen Klopp’s successor with the Dutchman winning seven of their first nine matches.

    Slot has had to deal with lots of speculation surrounding three of his players with Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk all out of contract at the end of the season.

    Liverpool captain Van Dijk said recently that he is in “discussions with the right people” but Salah and Alexander-Arnold’s futures are less clear.

    And Carragher has branded Alexander-Arnold’s comments that he would rather win a Ballon d’Or than a World Cup or another Champions League as “bizarre”.

    When asked whether he would rather win a Ballon d’Or, a trophy with England, another Champions League or become Liverpool captain, Alexander-Arnold replied: “Winning a World Cup with England – that would be immense and change the game, but I’d say win a Ballon d’Or, because I believe I can. I want to be the first full-back to ever do it.

    “It’s only the morning after you retire that you’re able to look at yourself in the mirror and say you’ve given it everything you have got. It doesn’t matter how many trophies you win or medals you have got, it matters about what you have given to the game and if you reach your full potential.

    “I’ve heard potential being thrown around with my name since the age of six. If you reach that potential and you know you have and you’ve given everything to maximise that potential and be the player you believe you can be, which is one of the best ever, then you’ll be happy.

    “It doesn’t matter how many trophies you win, I guess. Do I have the potential to be that? For sure. I believe it. Some people may call me deluded but I believe I can.”

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    And Carragher thinks the Liverpool defender’s “strange” comments indicate that he “is going to Real Madrid” in the summer transfer window.

    Carragher told Sky Sports: “He can try and win the Ballon d’Or, there’s nothing wrong with ambition, but my first thought when I read that was ‘you’re not winning the Ballon d’Or as a right-back for Liverpool’.

    “Ballon d’Or winners normally play for Real Madrid or Barcelona. That’s where the best players in the world go. If that’s his ultimate ambition, I think he was asked about winning the Champions League, the World Cup or the Ballon d’Or.

    “And he chose the Ballon d’Or, which I think is a bit strange or bizarre. I think you would always pick the World Cup or the Champions League, it’s a team game, but he has got massive ambition and why not?

    “You only get one career. He is a unique full-back, he’s absolutely amazing and got Liverpool back into the game today with the pass. But the first thing that came to me when I read that interview is that I think he is going to Real Madrid.”

  • “Dynamo and Shakhtar draw

    “Dynamo and Shakhtar draw

    “Dynamo and Shakhtar draw

    In the match of the 11th round of the Ukrainian championship, Dynamo and Shakhtar drew 1-1.

    "Dynamo and Shakhtar drew in the first "Ukrainian classic" derby of the 2024/25 season, UNN reports.

    The match was part of the 11th round of the Ukrainian championship and took place on Dynamo's field.

    Dynamo vs Shakhtar 1:1

    The first half was scoreless. Shakhtar opened the scoring in the 48th minute when Artem Bondarenko scored on a rebound after Mykola Matvienko tried to hit the center of the goal with a header. Dynamo managed to equalize only in the 87th minute, when Oleksandr Karavayev scored the goal.

  • AI will take on a human form – Nvidia vice president

    AI will take on a human form – Nvidia vice president

    AI will take on a human form - Nvidia vice president

    A representative of Nvidia announced the future “human form” of artificial intelligence. According to him, Japanese technologies will contribute to the development of AI not only in the creation of humanoids, but also in real operations.

    Artificial intelligence will "take on a human form," Masataka Osaki, vice president of US chipmaker Nvidia, said in Tokyo on Monday , adding that Japanese manufacturing technologies will contribute to the broader development of the sector, UNN reports citing Nikkei Asia.

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    The future challenges for AI will be "not only in creating humanoids, but also in connecting AI to real-world operations," said Masataka Osaki, vice president of global field operations at chipmaker Nvidia, in a speech on the opening day of the Global Governance Dialogue, a forum organized by Nikkei and Swiss business school IMD.

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