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Man Attacks Kindergarten With Knife in Poland, Killing Teacher, Injuring 9 More
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 6:47am EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – A kindergarten teacher has been killed and nine people have been injured as a result of a knife attack at a day care center in central Poland.
Russia Denounces Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 5:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has denounced the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, and President Vladimir Putin has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov as his representative during consideration of this decision by the parliament, according to the relevant decree published on the official legal information portal on Wednesday.
US Will Not Send Long-Range Missiles to Kiev as UK Planning Deliveries – Reports
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 5:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States has no plans to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, hoping that the United Kingdom’s intention to transfer such weapons would help Washington to avoid criticism amid calls for boosting arms deliveries to Kiev, including the MGM-140 ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles, media reported.
US Creating Army of ‘Free Syria’ in Region Near Raqqa – Lavrov
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 4:51am EDTThe United States has started the creation of the so-called “Free Syria Army” with the participation of terrorist organizations in order to destabilize the situation in the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Drone Attack on Military Object Repelled in Russia’s Voronezh Region
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 4:23am EDTVORONEZH, Russia (Sputnik) – Enemy unmanned aerial vehicles tried to attack a military facility in Russia’s Voronezh region, following response measures, one deviated from the course and fell and the second one was destroyed, Governor Alexander Gusev said on Wednesday.
Lavrov Meets With Iranian, Turkish, Syrian Counterparts in Moscow
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 4:07am EDTThe diplomacy chiefs will likely discuss the long-anticipated rapprochement between Turkiye and Syria. Many experts agree that Russia has enormous experience in peace brokering throughout the region and can facilitate normalization between the two countries.
Turkish Interior Minister Accuses US of Meddling in Presidential Election
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 3:43am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said that Western media’s manipulations regarding the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkiye is a realization of the United States’ plan, Turkish newspaper reported.
Norway Discovers ‘Breathing’ Mud Volcano in Barents Sea – Photo
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 3:10am EDTThe find was discovered in an unexpected way, using seismic data and footage obtained with a remotely operated underwater robot, and is expected to provide researchers with clues to the Earth’s past environments and knowledge about the methane budget.
CIA, Biden Campaign Reportedly Conspired to Dismiss News About Hunter’s Laptop
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 2:49am EDTThe information about Hunter Biden’s laptop was first mentioned in a 2020 New York Post article that focused on Joe Biden’s purported involvement in his son’s business dealings overseas during his tenure as US vice president.
Musk Announces Introduction of Voice, Video Chats on Twitter Soon
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 2:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that Twitter would soon introduce voice and video chats, which would allow the platform’s users to contact people anywhere without providing their phone number.
8-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Finds Stone Age Dagger While Playing
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 2:30am EDTThe find, a rarity in itself, poses further questions, as it was found alone with no accompanying objects and was made of stone not native to Norway.
Russia’s Air Defenses Shoot Down Drone in Kursk Region
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 2:05am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian air defenses on Wednesday morning shot down a drone over the village of Tolmachevo in the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, the region’s governor, said.
There are Delays With Inspection of Ships Under Grain Deal – Source
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 12:43am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – There are delays with the inspection of ships under the Black Sea grain deal, talks are underway, a source familiar with the negotiations told Sputnik.
Video: 7,000-Year-Old Road Discovered Under Croatian Waters
Sputnik - May 10th 2023 12:09am EDTThe submerged ruins of a 7,000-year-old road have been found, linking an ancient artificial landmass to a Croatian island.
AI Tech Could Eliminate 80% of Jobs Over Next Few Years
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 11:18pm EDTSingularityNET envisions an AI marketplace where AI developers could deploy their programs on the company’s decentralized network which could be used and paid for by its users directly. It utilizes the Ethereum blockchain.
Biden May Skip Upcoming G7 Summit in Hiroshima if Debt Ceiling Not Raised
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 11:11pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he might skip his visit to Japan to attend the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in Hiroshima next week if the debt ceiling is not raised by the time he is supposed to leave.
The AI Rational
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 10:44pm EDTAs the development and adoption of AI continue to accelerate, opinions on its impact on jobs and society remain divided. While some express concerns about potential disruptions to employment and the need for appropriate regulations to address AI’s societal implications, others hold a more optimistic view.
AMLO Urges Biden in Putting Stop to USAID’s Meddling in Mexico
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 10:33pm EDTThe Mexican president previously accused USAID of promoting “a form of coup” in 2021 due to its funding of NGOs opposed to his administration.
Romania to Decommission MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Jets on May 15
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 10:05pm EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – Romania will officially decommission MiG-21 LanceR military aircraft on May 15 and replace it with US-made F-16s, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
Report: Embattled Rep. George Santos Hit With Criminal Charges in New York
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 9:05pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Federal prosecutors in the United States are charging Congressman George Santos with unspecified crimes amid a number of probes into the lawmaker’s alleged dishonesty, US media reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
No Consensus Made on Grain Deal Extension, Istanbul Talks Prove Crucial – Source
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 8:42pm EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Talks on extending the Black Sea grain deal in Istanbul will be crucial, there is no consensus yet, a source familiar with the talks told Sputnik.
Police: Suspected Meteorite Slammed Through New Jersey Home, ‘Ricocheted’ in Bedroom
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 8:26pm EDTPreliminary speculation suggests the meteorite may have originated from the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which is due to expire in late May.
Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore to Be Sued Over Hundreds of Sex Abuse Cases
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 8:01pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump and his colleague Adam Slater announced their intention to file civil actions against the Roman Catholic archdiocese in Baltimore over allegations that priests and other church personnel sexually abused hundreds of individuals.
Tucker Carlson Reveals New Show Amid Claims Fox News Breached His Contract
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 7:38pm EDTTucker Carlson was abruptly taken off the air last month, shortly after the Fox Corporation settled a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
Four People Killed, 9 Injured in Synagogue Shooting in Tunisia – Interior Ministry
Sputnik - May 9th 2023 7:32pm EDTTUNIS (Sputnik) – Four people have been killed, and nine more have been injured as a result of a shooting near a synagogue in Agir, Djerba Midoun, Tunisia, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.