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  1. 3h ago

    UK funds Ukrainian GCSE after refugees were urged to study Russian

    The UK has expressed regret to Ukrainian child refugees who were encouraged to learn Russian in English schools due to the absence of a GCSE in Ukrainian. Schools minister Georgia Gould stated she was sorry students had been placed in that situation. The government is supporting the creation of a new Ukrainian GCSE, being developed by exam board AQA with a £340,000 grant from the Department for Education. The qualification is anticipated to be available in England by 2028. This move comes after years of campaigning by Ukraine’s government and community organisations on behalf of over 30,000 Ukrainian children who have relocated to the UK. Ukraine’s education minister, Andrii Butenko, stated the new qualification would offer children displaced from their homes due to Russia’s conflict an equal chance to select their first language as a GCSE subject. Vitalii Andronik, who mentioned he was advised to study Russian while living as a refugee, appreciated the apology and the introduction of the exam, but felt it had arrived too late for him. He hopes future generations will have the opportunity to learn Ukrainian. Sixteen-year-old Sofiia Chonka explained she had declined a suggestion to take Russian and intends to sit the Ukrainian exam once it is available. Gould noted the government wished for the qualification to thrive and encouraged British students to enroll in it as a gesture of solidarity. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/uk-apologises-to-ukrainian-child-refugees-who-were-told-to-study-russian-31561

    UK funds Ukrainian GCSE after refugees were urged to study Russian

  2. 3h ago

    Democrats regain Senate control after wins in Texas, Kansas and Iowa

    Democrats have taken back control of the U.S. Senate, giving them renewed leverage to block President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and appointments to his cabinet and the federal judiciary. The Associated Press reports Democratic wins in states including South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas, where the party had not secured Senate victories in many years or even decades. Vote counting is still underway in Minnesota, Michigan and Maine. The result in Alaska may take several days to decide. Republicans were also unable to unseat Democrats in New Hampshire and Georgia. Democrats are expected to gain control of the House too, meaning they will hold both chambers of Congress starting next year, for the first time since 2022. Trump’s approval ratings declined, especially on the economy and immigration. His decision to attack Iran and send federal agents to conduct highly public immigration raids, which resulted in the killings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, further alienated voters. Rising gas prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East gave Democrats confidence about winning Senate elections in Texas, Kansas and Iowa. Trump’s influence in Republican primaries also appeared to backfire. In North Carolina, his criticism of Senator Thom Tillis preceded Tillis’s retirement, and Democrat Roy Cooper easily won the race to replace him. In Texas, Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn, causing Cornyn to lose the Republican primary. Democrat James Talarico won the Senate race by a double-digit margin, according to the AP. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/democrats-win-control-of-senate-as-us-voters-reject-trumps-agenda-31639

    Democrats regain Senate control after wins in Texas, Kansas and Iowa

  3. 4h ago

    Binance reports $3.64 billion in net outflows after reopening withdrawals

    Binance recorded roughly $3.64 billion in net outflows within the first nine and a half hours after it began reopening withdrawals. From 1 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the platform handled $4.65 billion in withdrawals and received $1.01 billion in deposits. Binance said the outflows represented 2.1 percent of its $171 billion in assets. Withdrawals had been halted after hackers siphoned approximately $6.3 billion from the exchange's hot wallets. DefiLlama reported $4.05 billion in net outflows from Binance over 24 hours, as of 11:37 a.m. ET. During the same period, the next ten largest exchanges tracked by DefiLlama had combined net inflows of roughly $368 million. Binance said withdrawal activity had declined after an initial spike and was stabilizing as expected. At 11:22 a.m. ET, its status page listed withdrawals suspended for 531 of 552 coins; 14 others, including bitcoin and ether, had been partly restored. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said on Saturday that the exchange had replenished 90 percent of the stolen assets and would cover the rest. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/binance-sees-364-billion-in-net-outflows-after-reopening-withdrawals-following-record-hack-31583

    Binance reports $3.64 billion in net outflows after reopening withdrawals

  4. 6h ago

    Canada joins countries refusing to play Russian hockey teams

    Canada has joined a coalition of countries refusing to play Russian ice hockey teams. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian players will not compete in the world junior championship in Alberta, scheduled to start December 26. He told reporters Tuesday that athletes from Russia and Belarus would not compete for their countries in Canada as long as the war in Ukraine continues. The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russian teams after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, extending the ban each year. On Friday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport lifted the ban, saying safety concerns were not supported by sufficient evidence. Finland’s ice hockey association urged other nations on Monday to oppose the decision. Associations from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia and the Czech Republic said Tuesday that they supported Finland. Norway said it intends to play tournament games against all teams except those involving Russia, citing concerns about the safety of players, staff and their families. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked European countries for refusing to play Russia and called for visas to be denied to Russian players. The ruling leaves cities around the world to decide whether to host upcoming tournaments as planned if Russian teams compete while the war in Ukraine continues. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/canada-joins-coalition-refusing-to-play-ice-hockey-against-russia-over-ukraine-war-31578

    Canada joins countries refusing to play Russian hockey teams

  5. 7h ago

    Russian strikes kill 33 in Komyshuvakha as rescue efforts continue

    A day after multiple Russian strikes on the Ukrainian village of Komyshuvakha, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that 33 people had been killed and more than 50 could be trapped under rubble. Rescue operations were ongoing. Russian forces struck a former school building that Ukraine said was being used to distribute aid. Zelenskyy called it one of Moscow’s worst attacks of the war. The strikes followed several days of ceasefire in the Kherson region, allowing a rare humanitarian mission, according to the report. Russia launched multiple attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Tuesday, knocking out power across swathes of the country. Zelenskyy said the overnight barrage involved 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles, hitting power plants and substations from Odesa in the south to Rivne in the west. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private power-generation company, said three of its five thermal power plants had been knocked offline. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the city’s power situation as “extremely difficult.” https://mansetetkisi.com/en/ukraine-war-briefing-race-to-free-dozens-trapped-under-rubble-of-russian-strikes-on-aid-hub-31640

    Russian strikes kill 33 in Komyshuvakha as rescue efforts continue

  6. 13h ago

    Behr: Trump’s policies push Europe to rethink its reliance on the US

    Guardian columnist Rafael Behr claims the US midterm elections are assessing more than just public backing for Republicans. When he wrote, ballots were being cast and early polls showed Democrats in a stronger position, yet he warned there was no assurance of a smooth or equitable vote count. Behr highlights Donald Trump's tendency to dispute unfavorable outcomes and notes Republican alignment with his stance. He also states that economic worries are damaging the party’s appeal among undecided voters. According to him, the conflict with Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have increased expenses, angering those who previously supported Trump due to inflation concerns. Behr insists Democrats must address these issues while also emphasizing the importance of democratic integrity in their campaign efforts. Behr states that European democracies are adjusting to a reality in which they can no longer take American friendship for granted. He views dependence on U.S. military protection and cutting-edge technology as a strategic risk. In the case of Britain, he claims that Trump’s trade strategy and his administration's stance toward Vladimir Putin and NATO are encouraging stronger ties with Europe and undermining the rationale for Brexit centered on future U.S. trade agreements or a unique alliance. Behr also cautions that far-right governments across Europe might stress the postwar structures established to safeguard liberal democracy. He notes that the U.S. example indicates that referencing history and constitutional values may not sway public opinion, and he insists European supporters of democracy must apply this insight to create compelling political strategies. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/even-if-us-democracy-can-be-salvaged-from-trump-europe-is-moving-on-rafael-behr-31498

    Behr: Trump’s policies push Europe to rethink its reliance on the US

  7. 15h ago

    Monthly museum and gallery visits linked to health benefits

    A report from Art Fund suggests that spending a minimum of one hour each month engaging with art in museums or galleries may enhance health and well-being. The foreword to the report was authored by Daisy Fancourt, who holds the position of professor in psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London. Fancourt notes that consistent involvement and significant interactions with art are acknowledged as factors that support health. She argues that visiting museums and galleries should be considered as activities that promote wellness, comparable to maintaining a healthy diet, staying physically active, and enjoying time in nature. This guidance has been referred to as the “recommended dose of art.” A study featured in the *British Journal of Psychiatry*, which utilized information from 2,148 adults participating in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, discovered a 48 percent reduced likelihood of depression among individuals who attended museums, theaters, or cinemas monthly. In another research project published in *Brain, Behaviour and Immunity*, scientists uncovered signs that observing original art activates biological mechanisms associated with stress relief and immune system regulation. The investigation contrasted the experience of seeing original artworks in a gallery setting with the experience of viewing copies in a lab environment. No beneficial outcomes were detected when participants examined reproductions. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/the-art-prescription-how-60-minutes-in-a-gallery-each-month-could-transform-your-life-31443

    Monthly museum and gallery visits linked to health benefits

  8. 17h ago

    China’s first fully AI-generated film flops as investors back AI cinema

    China’s first fully AI-generated film has earned just 1.7 million yuan at the box office, despite costing “tens of millions” to make, according to its producer. Sanxingdui: Future Past is set in a future society governed by algorithms and AI, where a global catastrophe can be prevented only by unlocking a code hidden in bronze sculptures linked to the ancient kingdom of Shu. The film’s visuals and some sound effects were created using AI, while humans edited it. Beijing film critic Yu Yaqin said it flopped because “the movie isn’t entertaining.” People working in China’s film industry believe AI films will continue to be made, as investors place a high value on AI and see the potential to cut production costs. A screenplay development worker in Beijing said most of the projects she had been approached about in recent months were AI films. She said work that used to take 100 people could now be done by five. Tens of thousands of AI-generated microdramas, designed for mobile phones and lasting one to three minutes, are uploaded to Chinese streaming platforms each month. The industry is estimated to be worth three billion dollars, still far smaller than traditional film. Sanxingdui’s poor performance may also be because viewers can watch similar content on their phones for free instead of paying 50 yuan for a cinema ticket. A film blogger contrasted microdramas, which sell “a way to kill time,” with cinema films, which sell “an experience worth spending time on.” https://mansetetkisi.com/en/chinas-first-ai-generated-film-is-a-flop-some-still-see-it-as-the-future-of-cinema-31557

    China’s first fully AI-generated film flops as investors back AI cinema
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