Amid the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict has reached a critical juncture with recent developments near the Sumy region shedding light on the intensification of hostilities. On May 15, 2024, Ukraine was jolted by the loss of ten border villages in the Kharkiv region to advancing Russian forces. This setback forced the Ukrainian Army to retreat from two strategically vital areas in Kharkiv, underscoring the significant gains made by Russian troops in the region....

The French-ruled island of New Caledonia has plunged into chaos following the adoption of a controversial electoral reform bill on May 15, 2024. The bill, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron's administration, extends voting rights to recent immigrants, a move that has sparked outrage among the indigenous Kanak population. Protests have escalated into violent riots, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency by the French government......