Author: Rachel Maddow

German prosecutors confirmed the arrest of Ukrainian citizen Serhii K., suspected of helping organize the Nord Stream explosions. Authorities detained him overnight in Italy’s Rimini province. Prosecutors said he allegedly served as one of the operation’s coordinators. Explosions Deepen Europe’s Energy Strains Explosions on September 26, 2022, ruptured Nord Stream 1, Russia’s main gas route to Germany until Moscow halted supplies. The blasts also damaged Nord Stream 2, which never operated after Germany froze its certification before the invasion of Ukraine. The damage intensified Europe’s efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy after Moscow’s full-scale assault on Ukraine. Disputes Over…

A Taiwanese court sentenced Huang Chung-wei, son of a former legislator, to 28 months in prison for fueling North Korea. The Kaohsiung district court announced the ruling Tuesday and also sentenced five accomplices. Judges ruled that Huang and others violated Taiwan’s Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and additional laws. Fuel Transfers and International Sanctions Investigators said Huang and Singaporean businessman Kwek Kee Seng arranged fuel shipments by purchasing tankers in 2019. Crews loaded the vessels in Taiwan before transferring thousands of tons of fuel to North Korean ships at sea. North Korea depends on such illegal transfers to bypass strict UN sanctions…

European leaders met at the White House and highlighted Ukraine’s security as critical for Europe, not just Ukraine. They expressed cautious optimism that US President Donald Trump could advance his campaign promise to end Russia’s invasion. Leaders from France, Germany, Finland, Italy, and the UK, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO chief Mark Rutte, stood united with Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the meeting for “real progress” and a “real sense of unity.” Ursula von der Leyen stressed that all parties collaborate toward “a lasting and durable peace.”…

Google and NASA developed the “Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant” to help astronauts and Earth-based medical teams diagnose and treat health issues in real time. The AI provides flight surgeons with predictive data to guide decisions. Early tests produced reliable diagnoses from reported symptoms, and doctors continue refining the system. The assistant becomes essential when communication with Earth is limited, delivering detailed diagnoses and treatment options. Google emphasized its importance for longer missions as NASA prepares for Moon and Mars expeditions. The project shows how AI can provide critical care in remote and extreme environments. Astronaut Training and Current Medical…