Kyiv has become a “true frontline city” as Russia intensifies its aerial campaign against Ukraine, the European Union’s ambassador to the country Katarína Mathernová told Euronews, warning that relentless attacks are increasingly disrupting everyday life in the capital ahead of winter. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Speaking exclusively to Euronews’ Europe Today programme, Mathernová, who has lived in Ukraine since September 2023, said the situation had deteriorated sharply since late August, when Russia began launching frequent daytime attacks alongside its overnight bombardments. “What happened since the end of August of this year is that Kyiv became a true frontline city,” she said. Air-raid…

Euphoria alum Hunter Schafer revealed she underwent a gender-affirming procedure late last year. “I just had bottom surgery in December, which was amazing, and I love it so much,” the actress, 27, told Elle in an interview published on Monday, October 19. During her recovery early this year, Schafer said she rented a large apartment and invited friends and family to come visit her while she was on mandatory bed rest. “I think my limit was 150 steps per day, which is nothing,” she recalled. Schafer, who came out as transgender when she was a teen, added, “For a long…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers took aim at Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed during a town hall with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday, warning voters that his rival’s policies would hurt the state.Rogers accused El-Sayed of having a “pattern of deception” and called him a “manufactured candidate,” claiming the Democrat has misrepresented his political positions.”He is the most extreme candidate. He has called for defunding the police. He has called for letting criminals out of prison,” Rogers said. TRUMP TAKES BORDER CRACKDOWN TO DEEP-RED STATE AS SHOCK SENATE BATTLE THREATENS GOP…

Nearly 1.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, including hot dogs, bacon, brisket and ham, are facing a recall over potential “temperature abuse” during storage, according to federal officials. Kayem Foods Inc. issued a voluntary recall for about 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat food items, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced over the weekend.FSIS gave the recall its highest-level classification, meaning there is a “reasonable probability” that consuming the affected products could cause “serious, adverse health consequences or death.” CHEDDAR CHEESE RECALLED ACROSS SEVERAL STATES OVER DANGEROUS E. COLI The meat and poultry products…

No tears for the mildly inconvenienced. Travel blogger Tomiko Harvey went viral after sharing her recent turbulent flight experience, where a fellow passenger asked if she would give up her aisle seat so she could sit next to her husband on a ten-hour flight — and cried for three hours when Harvey said “no.” In an emotional display that Harvey called “the ultimate white tears,” Harvey claimed that the distraught traveler said that she missed her husband — who the blogger clarified was “two rows up in a middle seat with his headphones on, sleeping in heavenly peace the entire…

BroadwayWorld previously reported that Rosie O'Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth would be taking part in a reading for a new musical. It has now been revealed that the project is the upcoming industry reading of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical.” O’Donnell is said to be playing studio owner, instructor, and series star Abby Lee Miller while Chenoweth will take on the role of Cathy Nesbitt-Stein, her rival dance instructor. This casting news follows the previous announcement that Tye Blue, director and co-creator of Titanique joined the creative team of The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical parody as Consulting…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Monday that his country had been subjected to another night of Russian missile and drone strikes, “and again there was no warning from partners.”Zelenskyy has accused the U.S. of limiting intelligence, and possibly other assistance to Ukraine amid renewed tension with President Trump, who accused the Ukrainian leader over the weekend of not wanting to end the war. Mr. Trump has significantly softened the U.S. government’s policy toward Russia, easing sanctions to allow Russian energy sales  in a bid to ease U.S. gas prices.Zelenskyy says the moves risk emboldening Moscow and enabling it to continue and…

Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “We are proud to announce that we are blocking the world’s largest museum,” read a leaflet posted outside the museum, as management and unions said the protest was led by students from Ecole du Louvre. President Emmanuel Macron ordered a security review as the country’s interior minister admitted that the police “had lost control” during the weekend’s unrest. Undeterred,…

Published on 19/10/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2•Updated 12:53 What was once seen as a niche hobby among nature lovers, birdwatching is now spreading its wings and becoming a popular reason for travel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In its Hidden Trends List for 2026, published last November, GetYourGuide said that birdwatching is “having a moment” with #BirdTok videos going viral on social media. Last month, the company reported a 65% year-on-year increase in global bookings for birdwatching experiences between 1 January and 27 August 2026. “Birdwatching as a travel experience has flown well beyond being a ‘Hidden Trend’,” said Anne Wallin, GetYourGuide’s global trends…

For readers who treat health as a daily practice, stopping testosterone replacement therapy is a planned medical decision, not something to improvise. Feel30, a telehealth provider specializing in men’s health, recorded an estimated 34,830 U.S. searches across 16 distinct query terms about treatment duration and discontinuation in the 12-month period ending August 2026, with “coming off TRT after 6 months” alone drawing roughly 6,700 searches. What Happens to Your Body When You Stop TRT? Testosterone levels typically fall back to pre-treatment baseline and the original symptoms can return, which is why doctors warn against stopping abruptly. According to Gatlan, a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid, saying he intends to stay out of Israel’s election despite President Donald Trump throwing his support behind the Israeli leader.During an interview Monday with Mark Halperin on “2WAY Tonight,” Vance said his focus remains on U.S. candidates ahead of the midterms, Politico reported.”The president has the most effective endorsement in American or international political history,” Vance said. “I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on in the midterms. So I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections.”…

Maybe that Diet Coke isn’t so toxic after all. Diet soda has long promised a hit of sweetness without the sugar overload that can fuel weight gain. But sobering research has linked artificial sweeteners to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Now, a landmark new study finds that cracking open a can of diet cola may actually be more beneficial than reaching for the water tap. There’s a new twist in the long-running debate over whether artificial sweeteners can actually be helpful for people trying to slim down. Pormezz – stock.adobe.com Researchers at the University of…

Tony Award nominee Susannah Flood joins the cast of Pre-Existing Condition, now in performances at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street) and currently on sale through Saturday, January 8, 2027. The Liberation alum will be starring as ‘A’ through November 7. Take an exclusive first look at her performances in new production photos. Written by Tony Award nominee Marin Ireland and directed by Tony Award nominee Maria Dizzia, the play has featured several actresses leading the show. Following Flood will be Actor Award nominee Hari Nef (November 9-28), Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Edie Falco (November 30 – December 19), and…

CHICAGO — A sixth beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at SeaWorld San Diego.Nine-year-old Cyprus died Sunday night after suddenly refusing to eat.Photo of Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga rescued, posted by SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook.SeaWorld San Diego/Facebook”Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival. He was eating consistently, acclimating to his new environment and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with the two other rescued belugas,” SeaWorld San Diego said in a social media post.An ultrasound revealed a potentially serious intestinal problem. More testing is planned.”Like many species, belugas can mask discomfort or underlying…

The European Union is planning a secure submarine cable linking Greenland directly to Europe, with ambitions to extend the network through Canada to Japan and South Korea, according to a draft Arctic strategy seen by Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The project is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s digital infrastructure and security in the increasingly contested Arctic region. “The EU is working on a Pan-Arctic Cable concept that will connect Europe to Japan and South Korea via Greenland and Canada. In the coming years, the EU will connect Greenland to the European Union with a sovereign and secure submarine…