Oxford scientists drank from a cup made from a human skull until 2015. The skull likely belonged to a slave from the Caribbean and was donated to the college by a former eugenicist student.
In Lviv, the exhumation and reburial of 1,804 human remains from the former Soviet memorial at the Lychakiv Cemetery has been completed. The remains of soldiers from different armies were reburied in different cemeteries.
Bluesky is introducing a user verification system with blue checkmarks, like on Twitter before the rebranding to X. Selected organizations will be able to verify their employees.
Scientists have modified the vision of five people with lasers so that they can see an artificially created color "olo" that is not perceived by ordinary vision. It is described as "a blue-green of unprecedented saturation."
In Rivne region, a driver will appear in court for running over a stroller with a baby in January. The child died in intensive care, the driver admits guilt and is in custody.
The Office of the Prosecutor General has notified 14 metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church of suspicion of aiding and abetting encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. They facilitated the seizure of property of Ukrainian churches in the occupied territories.
As a result of the Russian air strike on Zaporizhzhia, 23 people were injured, including four children aged 3 to 16. One person died, and work is underway to eliminate the consequences of the attack.
Attackers are mass mailing emails allegedly from "Oschadbank" demanding identity verification. They threaten to block the account in order to seize user data.
Dutch intelligence warns of increasing Russian cyberattacks and espionage aimed at destabilizing the country. MIVD has recorded cyberattacks on political parties and critical infrastructure facilities.
The SBU has uncovered the embezzlement of UAH 153 million from the Kyiv budget during the construction of the Podilskyi Bridge. Kyiv City State Administration officials artificially inflated the cost of building materials, including nets for strengthening supports.
The water supply situation in occupied Donetsk is deteriorating, water will be supplied once every three days. There is no water supply in some areas, but residents are forced to pay the occupying authorities.
The criminal group operated under the guise of cryptocurrency investments through fake brokerage platforms. The organizer and three perpetrators have been notified of suspicion and face up to 12 years in prison.
In the Kremenets district, a 3-year-old girl disappeared after leaving the yard. She was found several hours later 10 km away between villages in the Rivne region, where she walked along forest roads.
Sebastian Stan admitted that he landed a role in Marvel when he had only the remnants of a $65,000 fee for the film "Hot Tub Time Machine. " The role of Bucky Barnes became a turning point for the actor.
Ukrainian weightlifters won 1 gold, 5 silver and 7 bronze medals at the European Championships. 17 Ukrainian athletes took part in the competition in Chisinau.
On April 23, warm sunny weather is expected in Ukraine with temperatures up to +26°C, making it one of the warmest countries in Europe. Light rain with thunderstorms will pass in the western and eastern regions.
In New York's Times Square, Tunde Onakoya and Shawn Martinez set a new world record by playing chess for 64 hours straight. The event entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Two new military bases have appeared in the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the Russians are turning the city into a logistical bridgehead. The occupiers are strengthening their presence in Mariupol.
Universal Pictures is launching production of the film OutRun. Michael Bay will direct, and Sydney Sweeney will produce the film adaptation of the iconic video game.
An Israeli delegation has arrived in Egypt for talks on a ceasefire with Hamas. A long-term truce, exchange of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza are being discussed.
Ukrainian defenders repulsed the Russian attack in the Zaporizhzhia direction. More than 100 occupiers and 15 pieces of equipment were destroyed, disrupting the enemy's plans.
In the Sumy region, in the Bilopolska community, rescuers pulled a dog from under the rubble after a night air strike. Also, 9 households were damaged and one person was injured.
The NBU has set the hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 37 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks less. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.60-41.00 UAH, the euro at 47.90-46.90 UAH.
On April 22, the world celebrates International Mother Earth Day, reminding us of the importance of caring for the planet. In the USA, it's National Jelly Bean Day, and Orthodox Christians celebrate Bright Tuesday in honor of the Iveron Icon.
In the first quarter of 2025, 170. 8 thousand serious and especially serious crimes were recorded. This may be due to the encouragement of violence by the Russian authorities.
The famous Ukrainian host Andriy Chornovol announced the birth of his daughter Amelie. This is the third child in the Chornovol family and his wife Alyona, the couple is already raising two sons.
The National Bank of Ukraine will transfer more than UAH 84 billion to the state budget. This is the largest amount that the NBU has ever transferred, which will be a significant contribution to the defense capability of Ukraine.
A decisive stage of the antitrust process against Google, which was found guilty of violations, has begun in the US. The government demands radical measures, including the forced sale of the Chrome browser and other assets.
Ukrainian banks are recording a recovery in demand for mortgages, which has become the highest since the start of the invasion, according to an NBU survey. Lending standards for mortgages and consumer loans have been softening for four consecutive quarters, and the approval rate is growing.
In the first quarter of 2025, banks noted an increase in demand for business and household loans, including mortgages. They forecast further growth in lending volumes and a softening of standards.
