Estonian PM Kallas says her state will not extradite Ukrainians of military age

Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas said that her country will not extradite men of military age to Ukraine. In an interview with The Kyiv Independent, Kallas said that during the visit of the President of Ukraine to Estonia, they discussed the issue of Ukrainian refugees, especially men of mobilisation age.

Ceiling in 15th century convent collapses in Italy during wedding reception, injuring 30 people

Thirty people were injured when a ceiling collapsed during a wedding reception Saturday evening in a former, centuries-old convent in the countryside near Pistoia, a city in Italy’s Tuscany region, authorities said, AP reports.

Icelandic volcano erupts as fishing town ordered to evacuate again

A volcano has erupted in southwest Iceland just weeks after another eruption in the area, putting residents of a nearby town under fresh risk, CNN reports.

Israel is determined to continue the war against the Hamas group

Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, including the world court, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a defiant speech, as the fighting in Gaza reaches the 100-day mark, Euronews reports.

US expands Yemen strikes amid rising tensions

The United States launched a second wave of airstrikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen on Saturday, a day after a joint operation with the United Kingdom and allies targeted Houthis accused of threatening shipping in the Red Sea.

Taiwan's pro-independence leader wins, China tensions heighten

William Lai, a staunch advocate for Taiwan's independence, secured a convincing victory in Saturday's presidential election, potentially fueling further strain in Beijing-Taiwan relations as reported by Reuters.

US weather blitz: Blizzards, floods, tornadoes

Millions of Americans braced for a multi-pronged weather assault Friday as blizzards slammed the Midwest, coastal flooding loomed on the East Coast, and the threat of tornadoes hung over the South, as reported by Reuters.

Romanian roads rocked by protests over fuel costs, insurance

Romanian highways and farm fields have become the stage for a growing wave of protests, as transport workers and farmers take to the streets to express their frustration with soaring fuel prices and insurance costs.

Ukraine, UK forge 'unprecedented' security alliance

Ukraine and the United Kingdom cemented a crucial security pact on Friday, a move aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defences amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, as reported by Reuters.

Flight disruptions soar: Massive winter storm hits 12 states

In response to a massive winter storm that plunged 12 states into darkness and disrupted businesses, US airlines cancelled more than 1,200 flights on Friday.

De Croo visits China, seeks progress amid discord

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo met in Beijing Friday, expressing mutual interest in solidifying China-EU relations while acknowledging areas of friction.

UK ups Ukraine aid to £2.5bn, drifts focus to drones

In a show of continued support for Ukraine's defence efforts, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv today to announce a major increase in military aid, as reported by Reuters.