Defense
Laser weapons against floating targets tested
For the first time, the US Navy has tested laser weapons designed to engage floating targets. Testing took place in December in the Middle East. Writes about this Associated Press.…
International
A record number of tigers have died in India last year
126 tigers killed in 2021, the Indian Tiger Protection Service (NTCA) said. The service reports that since collecting data from 2012, this is the highest annual number of victims. India…
Defense
Denmark is renting prisons in Kosovo
Denmark has signed an agreement with Kosovo, according to which Pristina will rent 300 prison cells due to overcrowding in "Scandinavian" prisons. The agreement will enter into force in 2023.…
America
A large US bank will lay off unvaccinated people
The US multinational investment bank Citigroup will start implementing the "no vaccine-free" policy on January 14, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Such a policy was first discussed…
ENTERTAINMENT
Vivaldi reconciled with the Catholic Church and the city of Ferrara
"Vivaldi allowed himself many things, but at one point he could no longer escape the control of the Vatican," said theologian Massimo Faggioli. The Catholic Church and the Italian city…
Fashion
The largest amount in the history of divorce compensation
Dubai Emir will pay escaped wife the largest amount in the history of compensation 72-year-old Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktoum is obliged to pay compensation to 47-year-old Haye bint al-Hussein. This…
International
Charles de Gaulle’s grandson called Putin a great president
The grandson of the first president of the Fifth French Republic Charles de Gaulle - Pierre de Gaulle - called Vladimir Putin the great president of his country, as reported…
Charities
Secret benefactor
Only after the death of the singer did it become clear that he spent millions to help orphans, homeless people, sick people and just strangers in trouble. 10 facts from…
Christianity
Pope accused pet lovers of selfishness
Pope Francis: many people have pets and do not want to have children Pet lovers got caught up when Pope Francis, at a meeting with parishioners, accused many people of…
Food
True or myth that raw food can cure
Man is what he eats, and many people, relying on this principle, want to know if food can save us from disease and health problems. According to many, this is…