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125/2019 • 1 JUNE, 2019 WEEKEND ISSUE

DAILY NEWS IN ENGLISH

Council of Europe and Russia reach tentative compromise Russia said it had no desire to leave the Council of Europe and was ready to pay its dues following an apparent breakthrough between Moscow and Western nations. Russiaʼs delegation had faced sanctions over Crimea.

France and Germany pushed through a compromise which would allow Russia to return to the Council of Europe (CoE), as foreign ministers from the 47 member states resumed their two-day summit in Helsinki. The Russian delegation hasfaced sanctions at the CoE over the annexation of Crimea by Russiain 2014.

Cyprus gas discoveries spark US-Russian gamesmanship In recent years, energy companies have discovered a number of significant gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the rush to develop the offshore resources is reshaping the regionʼs political and economic dynamics. Earlier this year, ExxonMobil, together with Qatar Petroleum, found the third large gas reservoir off the coast of Cyprus. Known as the Glaucus-1 field, this latest discovery will add to the inventory of Eastern Mediterranean gas reservoirs coming online in neighboring Israeli and Egyptian territorial waters, which are expected to form a new energy hub for regional and, possibly, export markets. At the same time, officials in Washington are increasingly expressing support for cooperation between Israel, Cyprus and Greece in developing the reserves as a measure to counter both growing Russian influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, and also Turkish hostility towards gas development in Cyprusʼ territorial waters, where both have claims to energy resources.

WikiLeaksʼ Julian Assange suffers from ʼpsychological torture:ʼ UN expert A UN torture expert has issued a blistering account of the treatment meted out to Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder suffers from physical and mental health issues from years of isolation.

Turkey: Is mob violence undermining democracy?

The leader of the Republican Peopleʼs Party (CHP), Kemal Kilicdaroglu, had most likely prepared himself for a more contemplative day on April 21, when he attended the funeral of a soldier killed during a battle with Kurdish militias. But the atmosphere among those in attendance at the memorial being held in Cubuk, about 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) north of Ankara, turned out to be tense and when Kilicdaroglu arrived, the situation escalated quickly.An angry mob surrounded the 70-year-old, hurling punches at him from all directions; the opposition leader took a few blows to the face.

Grimacing in pain, he struggled to stay on his feet amidst the violent uproar.

Kilicdarogluʼs bodyguards surrounded him so as to shield him from the many attackers. Finally, they managed to escape into a house. But it didnʼt stop there: Kilicdaroglu had to wait inside while the house was besieged, with some of the men shouting "burn the house down." The attack sparked outrage on social media. On Twitter, hundreds of thousands of users expressed solidarity with the opposition leader by posting with the hashtag #KilicdarogluYalnizDegldir ("Kilicdaroglu is not alone").

Manchester United: Louis van Gaal on his sacking, his legacy and life in retirement It is almost three years since Louis van Gaal walked into a Wembley news conference and slammed the FA Cup on to the table.

The Dutchman had just completed what he regards as his greatest managerial achievement: "Winning a trophy despite having a noose round my neck for six months." Within minutes of the final whistle of Manchester Unitedʼs victory with 10 men against Crystal Palace, it was reported he would be sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho. I met Van Gaal in Portugal last week for his first written inter-

view with a British journalist since that day. He looked well, energised and now free from the stresses of over four decades in professional football.

The previous week he had confirmed his retirement. Over the course of a fascinating 90 minutes, Van Gaal, now 67, was his usual charismatic self. He laughed - a lot. When he had a specific point to make he would reach out and give my leg a push, to make sure I was paying attention. If I said something he disagreed with, he would lean back, scoff and dismiss the remark with a wave.

Ukraineʼs ruling coalition breaks up ahead of Zelenskiy inauguration A group of lawmakers has quit Ukraineʼs ruling coalition allied with the outgoing President Petro Poroshenko.

This could pose an obstacle to incoming leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his efforts to call for new elections.

The Peopleʼs Front party in Ukraine announced it was exiting the ruling coalition on Friday and looking to form "a new coalition with a new agenda." Party leader Maksym Burbak told lawmakers that the move was caused by the new political configuration in Ukraine, as the country prepares to swear incomedian Volodymyr Zelenskiyas president on Monday.

EU to punish cyberattackers with sanctions The EU is to impose tough sanctions on those who launch cyberattacks, be it to attack infrastructure, obtain sensitive corporate information or influence elections. "The Council (of EU countries) established a framework which allows the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyberattacks," the council said in a statement issued Friday. Among the measures are asset freezes and travel bans, which can also be imposed for attempted attacks.

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125/2019 • 1 June, 2019 Weekend issue

Night of Coffeehouses

Massimiliano Allegri decision ʼthe most difficultʼ

Ways to prevent dementia

After last year’s successful debut, cultural event Coffeehouse Night returns on 17 May. Its aim is to promote Budapest’s proud legacy in the genre.

Free events, such as concerts, barista workshops and talks, are being held all over the city. After last year’s successful debut, cultural event Coffeehouse Night returns on 17 May. Its aim is to promote Budapest’s proud legacy in the genre. Free events, such as concerts, barista workshops and talks, are being held all over the city.

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli says the decision to replace manager Massimiliano Allegri was "the most difficult" of his time at the Serie A club.

The exact causes for Alzheimerʼs and other neurodegenerative diseases are unknown. But new WHO guidelines state that exercising, eating healthy, and staying mentally fit can help protect you.

Those who are overweight should definitely do something about their diet and go to the gym. Obesity is a key factor in developing dementia.

More excercise improves blood circulation and makes for a healthier metabolism. A Mediterranean-style dietA healthy diet — rich in vegetables, salads and vegetable fats — has a positive effect on your blood vessels.

Epidemiological studies show that people who lower their risk of a heart attack or stroke are also likely to develop dementia later than people eating food high on cholesterol. Get your move on! Physical activity puts the blood vessels to use and is therefore good against dementia. It also directly helps the nerve system: The brain ultimately controls the body and receives stimulus back from the nerves in the muscles. The ability to keep oneʼs balance and orient oneself improves — as does the memory. Alcohol is pure poison Alcohol is a nerve agent, too. In higher doses it directly damages the brain. Even in lower concentrations it increases the risk of dementia, by increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and damaging essential organs.

Rory McIlroy still ʼright thereʼ in Wells Fargo Championship Rory McIlroy believes he remains a leading contender at the Wells Fargo Championship despite falling five shots off the lead at the halfway stage. World number four McIlroy, joint leader after an opening 66, dropped three shots on the final two par-fours and had to settle for a one-under-par 70. Despite the gap, McIlroy is optimistic about his chances at Quail Hollow. "I am still right there, but I get off to a good start on Saturday," the Northern Irishman said on pgatour.com. Rory McIlroy believes he remains a leading contender at the Wells Fargo Championship despite falling five shots off the lead at the halfway stage. World number four McIlroy, joint leader after an opening 66, dropped three shots on the final two par-fours and had to settle for a one-under-par 70.

Despite the gap, McIlroy is optimistic about his chances at Quail Hollow. "I am still right there, but I get off to a good start on Saturday," the Northern Irishman said on pgatour.com.

Juve said on Friday that Allegri, 51, wouldleave at the end of the seasonafter five league titles in five years and 11 trophies in total. Italian Allegri had one year remaining on a contract he signed in 2017. "This has been a decision of a lot of focus and emotions," Agnelli said. "At the end of several reflections and analysis, we identified that this was the best decision to make." Under Allegri, who took over from Antonio Conte in

2014, Juve reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the past two years. "We are all useful but noone is dispensable, starting from me," Agnelli said. "It is the history of the club that it is bigger than any single individual." Allegri said: "We evaluated the future of Juventus and obviously the club decided to take a direction next year without me, but that doesnʼt change anything.

Broccoli, cabbage and kale: leafy green hosts of a cancer-preventing molecule Your mother always said they were good for you. She was right. Researchers have found that these cruciferous vegetables contain a molecule with the ability to block cancer-causing genes.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale all have something in common, and itʼs not the fact that that theyʼre the vegetables youʼre most likely to guilt yourself into buying only to leave rotting in your fridge (or dousing and frying with a hefty amont of olive oil). Harvard researchers recently discovered that the three green vegetables, along with a variety of othercruciferouscounterparts such as cauliflower and cabbage, contain a mole-

cule that blocks a gene known to play a role in avariety of common human cancers. The molecule isnʼt a big, life-altering discovery yet. Youʼd have to eat nearly 6 pounds of uncooked Brussels sprouts a day to reap their potential anti-cancer benefit, according to Yu-Ru Lee, one of the studyʼs authors. But the ways in which scientists can use the molecule could have big implications for the future of cancer treatment, according to a study published on Thursday in Science led by Pier Paolo Pandolfi, a director of cancer research at theBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The centeris a patient care, teaching and research affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

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Japanese private firm sends first rocket into space The unmanned rocket named MOMO-3 took off Saturday from a test site in Taiki on the northern Japanese island of Hokkiado. Japanese aerospace startup Interstellar Technology said its 10-meter (32-foot) craft reached an altitude of about 100 kilometers (60 miles) before splashing down into the Pacific Ocean. The successful flight lasted about 10 minutes, and came after two failed launches by the same company in 2017 and 2018. "We proved that our rocket developed with a lot of commercially available parts is capable of reaching space," Interstellar Technology CEO Takahiro Inagawa told a news conference in Hokkaido. The company said the feat marked the first time a Japanese commercial rocket has been launched into space.