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French President Macron supports a bill regarding “end of life,” with discussions expected to take place by May.

Paris —  On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his support for new end-of-life laws that would permit what he referred to as “assistance in dying.” He also expressed his desire for his administration to present a proposed legislation to…

Zelenskyy Dismisses Pope’s ‘Courage to Negotiate’ Comments as ‘Virtual Mediation’

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, indirectly expressed disapproval of Pope Francis’ recent statement urging Ukraine to “raise the white flag” and engage in negotiations with Russia, after two years since the start of Moscow’s invasion. In his everyday video message,…

Tech Giants Make Changes for Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Europeans using their phones and computers now have more options when it comes to choosing default browsers and search engines, as well as where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is utilized. The Digital Markets Act,…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Commends Cultural Leaders and Front-Line Warriors

On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strong cultural bond among Ukrainians serves as a powerful force in uniting and defending against the enemy, comparable to their weapons. Zelenskyy spoke at the ceremony for the Taras Shevchenko National…

Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Core Software Systems

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS —  On Friday, Microsoft announced that it is still attempting to remove the high-level Russian hackers from their systems. These hackers accessed the email accounts of top company leaders in November and have also been trying to infiltrate…

VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 3-8, 2024

Please find below an update on immigration news in the United States for this week. If you have any questions, tips, or comments, please reach out to the VOA immigration team at [email protected]. Officials deny allegations of undercover relocations of…

Ukraine alleges that Russia dropped a bomb on Kherson.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  On Saturday, Ukraine reported that a Russian explosive device landed in close proximity to an apartment building in the southern city of Kherson during the night, resulting in a child being injured. Additionally, a teenage boy was…

The conflict in Ukraine has caused concern in the United Nations Security Council regarding attacks on civilians.

“We denounce any acts of aggression towards civilians and civilian infrastructure,” stated Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General at the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations departments. “These actions are against international laws, deemed unacceptable and must cease immediately.” Sadly,…

Zelenskyy, Erdogan Discuss Prospective Peace Negotiations With Russia

Istanbul —  According to reports from the Ukrainian president’s office and Turkish media, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the grain trade in…

Sweden has officially become a member of NATO in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.

On Thursday, Sweden officially became a member of the NATO military alliance. Officials cited Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine as the reason for this decision. This came at a time when the alliance was conducting extensive exercises in the Arctic…