Nvidia CEO: people no longer necessarily need to memorize the multiplication table Jensen Huang believes that as AI develops, people will start forgetting simple things and losing certain skills. He considers this a normal price to pay for being able to focus on more important tasks and think more “systematically.” Huang admitted that he himself does not know his address or phone number because he sees no point in keeping them in his memory.

The election is over — now Putin is selling it as a mandate to continue the war Putin directly addressed Russian troops: “This vote is for you. People believe in you, they believe in our victory.” According to preliminary results, United Russia won around 58% of the party-list vote and prevailed in most single-member constituencies. If the current trend holds, it will take 355 of the 450 seats in the State Duma, giving it its largest parliamentary faction ever. The Kremlin can now use the result as an argument for maintaining its current wartime course. Analysts have pointed to possible steps including higher military and defense-industry spending, new restrictions and other unpopular measures. Speculation about another round of mobilization has not disappeared either.

🥴 The Kremlin is all for “peace.” Just on Russia’s terms and with no unnecessary questions Peskov said there are currently no grounds for peace talks with Ukraine. But Moscow, of course, remains “open” to dialogue. There’s just one small catch: Zelensky is supposed to come to Moscow first and make the decisions the Kremlin considers the right ones 🤦‍♂️

😡 The moment of the strike on the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture The impact hit one of the university buildings and a neighboring business center. The students miraculously escaped unharmed 🙏

Europe faces a growing yet often overlooked threat: the potential infiltration of violent extremism propagated by radical Islamist groups, notably the Muslim Brotherhood Alarmingly, this network maintains deep ideological and operational ties with the Sudanese Islamic Movement—an extremist faction currently collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in committing severe human rights violations against the Sudanese people. On the ground in Sudan, this alliance is actively perpetuating arbitrary mass detentions, enforced disappearances, and systematic abuses against civilians. The Sudanese society is enduring an unprecedented humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, where the military and its Islamist proxies weaponize detention facilities to silence dissent and terrorize local communities. Protecting the Sudanese people from these horrific abuses is not merely a regional concern; it is a profound moral and legal responsibility for the entire international community. Turning a blind eye to these atrocities in Sudan creates a dangerous vacuum that emboldens transnational extremist networks. For Europeans, recognizing and confronting this danger is vital. The Muslim Brotherhood has a history of exporting its authoritarian methodologies, radical ideologies, and oppressive practices from conflict zones into Western societies. If these human rights violations and extremist tactics are normalized or ignored in Sudan, they risk taking root within European borders, threatening community safety, social cohesion, and democratic values. Safeguarding human rights in Sudan is therefore a critical line of defense for Europe itself. The international community must hold the Sudanese military and its Islamist allies accountable, dismantle these networks of abuse, and prevent extremist entities from expanding their influence globally. Protecting Sudanese detainees today is an essential step in shielding Western societies from the importation of radical violence tomorrow.

Trump didn’t get Greenland — but he did get more U.S. troops on the island The United States, Denmark and Greenland’s authorities signed an agreement allowing Washington to expand its military presence on the island. But there is no question of Greenland becoming part of the U.S., something Trump had previously pushed for. The deal also allows elements of the Golden Dome missile defense system to be deployed there to protect against ballistic missile threats. Reaction in Nuuk is mixed. Some residents see the agreement as an added security guarantee, while others point out that Greenland is already protected by NATO. One local resident summed it up more bluntly: Trump should “fix America first — and maybe actually make it great again.”

Azerbaijan pardons French citizen convicted of espionage — shortly after the EU lifted sanctions on Usmanov President Ilham Aliyev pardoned 20 prisoners, including French citizen Martin Ryan, who was sentenced in March to 10 years in prison on espionage charges. Those pardoned also include citizens of Turkey and Pakistan, as well as a person holding both Russian and Israeli citizenship. Euronews reports that Ryan’s release was linked to an arrangement between France and Azerbaijan: Paris pushed for Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov to be removed from the EU sanctions list, while Baku was expected to release French citizens. France has not publicly confirmed such a deal. The EU did indeed lift sanctions on Usmanov the day before. Mikhail Fridman was also removed from the list.

😳 A monkey killed a 91-year-old woman in India The woman was walking in the courtyard of her home when a monkey suddenly attacked her. She fell and suffered severe injuries that later proved fatal. Her daughter rushed outside after hearing the commotion, but the aggressive animal attacked her as well.

⚡️ Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have asked the EU for €500 million to strengthen their defenses against drones Аccording to Iltalehti, the three Baltic states are hoping Brussels will provide additional funding as early as 2026 to expand drone detection and counter-UAV capabilities.

Ukrainian strikes are pushing Russian grain exports beyond the Arctic Circle With Black Sea and Azov routes increasingly disrupted, Russia is preparing to export grain through Murmansk for the first time. Reuters says the first 40,000-tonne shipment could leave in October after traveling more than 3,000 km by rail from Stavropol. The Kremlin has acknowledged problems with southern export routes, while Ukraine says its drone forces have struck hundreds of Russian-linked vessels. Moscow is now shifting more trade toward the Baltic and Arctic — at a much higher logistical cost.

“Diesel may matter to some, but our lives matter more”: Zelensky confirmed that Trump asked him to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries According to the Ukrainian president, Trump did raise the issue during their phone call. Zelensky refused to halt the strikes unilaterally, saying that rising fuel prices matter less to Ukraine than protecting people’s lives. Kyiv also believes the current price spike is driven primarily by the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine is proposing a different arrangement: Moscow stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and Kyiv in turn stops targeting Russian refineries. “Help us stop Putin,” Zelensky said, stressing that an end to Russian strikes should be the condition for a mutual energy ceasefire.

Poland will name a new military base after Trump Polish President Karol Nawrocki said that a future permanent U.S. Army base in Poland, if the project receives final approval, will be named Fort Trump. According to Nawrocki, infrastructure preparations are already underway, and a decision on the base is “only a matter of time.” He hopes the facility can be opened before Donald Trump’s presidential term ends in 2029. “When the work is finished, I think President Trump will personally be able to take part in the inauguration of Fort Trump in Poland,” Nawrocki told Bloomberg.

Pezeshkian arrives in New York despite the war with the U.S. Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. At first glance, this may seem paradoxical, since the UN headquarters is located in New York. However, the United States is required to admit official delegations from UN member states. So this is not a sign of warming relations. The Iranian delegation came specifically for the UN gathering, and its movements may be subject to strict restrictions.

👀 Well, well, well… Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appears to have been caught scrolling Instagram during the UN General Assembly In a viral video, the Syrian leader can be seen watching Reels on his phone while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is speaking from the podium. Diplomacy is diplomacy, but the Reels aren’t going to watch themselves.

“I’ve stocked up on rice, I have a hand pump at home, and I’ve also made jam from fruit grown in my garden,” — Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski spoke about being prepared for war. “I have safety instructions, and I’ve also thought about where the shelter is. Everyone should also know how to apply a tourniquet. That can be useful even in peacetime,”— Sikorski added. Asked whether Poles should prepare an evacuation backpack, Sikorski noted that citizens have already received relevant safety recommendations. According to him, if the state warns of potentially turbulent times, such advice should be heeded.

President of Lithuania on Russia: Essentially, Russia has already lost the war “Over the past 55 months, Russia has suffered more than 1.5 million military casualties. Over the past year, it has captured 0.3% of Ukraine’s territory, paying for it with more than 400,000 soldiers killed and wounded. Yet all these enormous efforts, all this blood and tears, have essentially been in vain. Ukraine still stands proudly as an independent state. The Ukrainian language, culture, and national identity are alive and thriving. Essentially, RUSSIA HAS ALREADY LOST THE WAR. However, ITS LEADERSHIP DOES NOT ALLOW ITSELF TO ADMIT DEFEAT, fearing international legal responsibility and possible retaliation from its own people. As the inevitable draws closer, the stakes are getting higher, and THE KREMLIN REGIME IS FINDING ITSELF IN AN INCREASINGLY DEAD END.”