Residential buildings in Ternopil have been badly damaged in Russia’s latest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight on Wednesday. The rescue operation is ongoing as people are still being trapped under debris.
Day: November 19, 2025
Sharp drop since 2024 in country regarded as a Latin American leader in childhood and adolescent immunisation
Argentina’s childhood and adolescent vaccination rates have collapsed to a historic lows according to a new analysis, prompting warnings that once-eliminated diseases may resurge.
The study of health ministry data by the Argentinian Paediatric Society (SAP) found that fewer than half of children aged five and six received several of their essential doses in 2024. All vaccines analysed were below the 95% level needed to reach herd immunity.
Kazakhstan has officially named its first nuclear power facility the Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant, following the results of a national competition. More than 10,000 unique names were proposed by citizens across the country, with “Balqash Atom Elektr Stansiyasy” (in Kazakh) receiving the most votes.
Nationwide Contest Engages Public in Naming
The competition to name the new plant was conducted via the eGov Mobile platform and ran from September 25 to October 10. Open to citizens aged 16 and older, the contest received 27,157 entries, generating 10,460 unique name suggestions. These figures accounted for variations in Cyrillic and Latin spelling, as well as synonymous formulations.
A selection committee was established on September 5, comprising public figures, members of the creative sector, philologists, historians, and nuclear energy experts. In its final session, the committee reviewed the 100 most popular submissions.
Why “Balqash” Was Selected
The winning name, “Balqash Atom Elektr Stansiyasy,” was submitted by 882 participants, placing it at the top of the popularity ranking. The Atomic Energy Agency noted that naming nuclear power plants after their geographical location aligns with international conventions. In this case, the name references the Balkhash Lake region, where the plant is under development.
The commission also approved the following official version of the name in English: Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant.
Participants who proposed the winning name will receive electronic certificates of co-authorship via the eGov Mobile app within one month. Authorities have compiled a database of all name proposals, which may be used in future naming efforts for additional nuclear units or plants.
Despite the public engagement, some citizens on social media questioned the outcome, expressing skepticism about the need for a contest that ultimately selected a geographically obvious name.
Construction Progresses at Ulken Site
While the naming contest was underway, initial construction began at the nuclear plant’s designated site near the village of Ulken in the Almaty region. Preparatory work commenced in August, led by the Russian state corporation Rosatom as the general contractor. By the end of October, design and survey work was already in progress.
The Ulken Nuclear Power Plant is expected to play a central role in Kazakhstan’s long-term energy strategy. Discussions are also underway regarding a potential second nuclear facility in the Zhambyl District of the Almaty region, though this project remains in the evaluation phase. Experts consider the area a promising location for future development.
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A Gustav Klimt portrait of an Austrian heiress, looted by the Nazis and recovered, sold for a record $236.4 million at auction, the most expensive modern art piece ever sold.
Passage of a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, President Trump’s controversial defense of the Saudi Crown Prince, and ongoing international conflicts and natural http://disasters. Today’s top news headlines are dominated by the
U.S. News
Epstein Files Bill: Both the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that will force the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature, which he is expected to provide after initially opposing the move.
Trump and Saudi Arabia: President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House and defended him against allegations that he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a claim that contradicts U.S. intelligence findings.
Immigration: Federal agents clashed with protesters during an ICE raid at a Southern California farm, and the Trump administration is facing legal pushback over National Guard deployments and proposed immigration rules.
Obamacare Tax Credits: An estimated 22 million Americans could see their health insurance premiums soar as the Obamacare tax credits appear likely to expire, with President Trump ruling out an extension.
Texas Flooding: The search for victims continues in Texas after severe flooding, which experts warn could lead to health risks lasting for months.
World News
Middle East Conflict: An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
Russia-Ukraine War: At least 16 people were killed in heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine, with Poland scrambling fighter jets in its airspace.
Japan Fire: A large fire in southwestern Japan damaged around 170 homes and forced evacuations, resulting in one death.
Bangladesh Verdict: Ousted former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, a verdict she has called politically motivated.
Business and Science
Meta Antitrust Suit: A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta, deciding the company is not an illegal monopoly and does not have to break up Instagram and WhatsApp.
Art Record: A Gustav Klimt portrait of an Austrian heiress, looted by the Nazis and recovered, sold for a record $236.4 million at auction, the most expensive modern art piece ever sold.
For more in-depth coverage and developing stories, you can visit major news websites such as ABC News, CNN, or NPR.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 19, 2025
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A Gustav Klimt portrait of an Austrian heiress, looted by the Nazis and recovered, sold for a record $236.4 million at auction, the most expensive modern art piece ever sold.
Passage of a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, President Trump’s controversial defense of the Saudi Crown Prince, and ongoing international conflicts and natural http://disasters. Today’s top news headlines are dominated by the
U.S. News
Epstein Files Bill: Both the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill that will force the U.S. Department of Justice to release all files related to the late accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature, which he is expected to provide after initially opposing the move.
Trump and Saudi Arabia: President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) at the White House and defended him against allegations that he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a claim that contradicts U.S. intelligence findings.
Immigration: Federal agents clashed with protesters during an ICE raid at a Southern California farm, and the Trump administration is facing legal pushback over National Guard deployments and proposed immigration rules.
Obamacare Tax Credits: An estimated 22 million Americans could see their health insurance premiums soar as the Obamacare tax credits appear likely to expire, with President Trump ruling out an extension.
Texas Flooding: The search for victims continues in Texas after severe flooding, which experts warn could lead to health risks lasting for months.
World News
Middle East Conflict: An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
Russia-Ukraine War: At least 16 people were killed in heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine, with Poland scrambling fighter jets in its airspace.
Japan Fire: A large fire in southwestern Japan damaged around 170 homes and forced evacuations, resulting in one death.
Bangladesh Verdict: Ousted former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, a verdict she has called politically motivated.
Business and Science
Meta Antitrust Suit: A federal judge ruled in favor of Meta, deciding the company is not an illegal monopoly and does not have to break up Instagram and WhatsApp.
Art Record: A Gustav Klimt portrait of an Austrian heiress, looted by the Nazis and recovered, sold for a record $236.4 million at auction, the most expensive modern art piece ever sold.
For more in-depth coverage and developing stories, you can visit major news websites such as ABC News, CNN, or NPR.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 19, 2025
Edi Rama says home secretary using ‘rhetoric of populist far-right’ after 700 Albanian families singled out for deportation
Shabana Mahmood has been accused of “ethnic stereotyping” and “indecent demagoguery” by Albania’s prime minister after the home secretary singled out Albanian families and children for refusing to return to their homeland.
Edi Rama, the Socialist party leader, has questioned why a Labour politician can “so poorly echo the rhetoric of the populist far-right” after Mahmood’s officials singled out 700 Albanian families for deportation.