The president of Ukraine awarded new military ranks to three commanders and one deputy commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among the promoted ones are the heads of the MTR, DSHV, OK Vostok and the deputy commander of the Joint Forces.
Police have completed an investigation into 11 members of a drug group who supplied drugs from the EU via mail. During 58 searches, prohibited substances worth UAH 5 million were seized.
In New York, they are looking for a suspect in the murder of 50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mysterious words related to health insurance were found on the shell casings found.
Maria Melnichenko won the Miss Ukraine 2024 pageant among 18 participants. This is the first beauty contest of this level in Ukraine since the beginning of a full-scale invasion.
Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard is expecting her second child, her rep said. The 38-year-old actress, who now lives in Spain, keeps the identity of the father of the unborn child a secret.
The Duke of Sussex said that he and Meghan Markle plan to stay in the United States because of the safety and future of their children. The family has been living in Montecito, California, since 2020 after leaving the royal family.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the Russian minister a criminal and left the OSCE meeting room before his speech. The Ukrainian minister was followed by a number of foreign diplomats.
Musician and soldier Yuriy Mielofon was killed on December 2 while performing a combat mission. He was known for creating remixes for the singer Lavika and active volunteer work since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Ramzan Kadyrov has publicly criticized the heads of the Interior Ministry and the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, claiming their incompetence. He also spoke out in defense of Muslim migrants, demonstrating his independence from the federal government.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
This is the first time OpenAI has partnered with a defense contractor to develop anti-drone software. The company changed its policy on the military use of technology in early 2024.
Donald Trump's lawyer has appealed the dismissal of charges in the Georgia election interference case. The defense argues that as president-elect, Trump has full immunity from prosecution.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied the possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine. He called Foreign Minister Burbock's statement only a “diplomatic response” to a hypothetical question.
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in the chest in midtown Manhattan during an annual investor conference. The attacker shot the CEO several times at close range and fled.
240 prosthetics companies in Russia cannot cope with the demand, the Kremlin dictator said at a meeting with wounded soldiers.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said that the country considers itself outside the CSTO and does not participate in the development of the organization's documents. He emphasized that the point of no return has already been passed.
TikTok has removed several networks of accounts that illegally promoted Romanian presidential candidates. The platform blocked 90 accounts, identified 66 thousand fake profiles and 10 million bots.
Russia has deployed North Korean mercenaries in the Kursk sector, subordinating them to the 11th Air Assault Brigade. The militants are serving at checkpoints and in the second echelon, without taking part in combat operations.
Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.
Coca-Cola has removed information about its promise to achieve 25% reusable packaging by 2030. Instead, the company announced new targets for recycled material in packaging at the level of 35-40%.
Installation of a Christmas tree on Sofiyevskaya Square in Kiev may be delayed. Workers managed to build only a third of the 15-meter artificial tree, which will be decorated with blue garlands.
December 4 marks Cookie Day-a celebration of the favorite dessert of millions. Detailed recipes for making marble, ginger and cookies with Hearts at home.
Denmark will provide Ukraine with €6 million to restore damaged energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. The country is one of the leaders in terms of the volume of assistance to Ukraine relative to its own GDP.
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, died at the age of 69 after a battle with lung cancer. It is unknown whether this will impact the artist's planned concert after the Formula-1 races in Abu Dhabi.
There are 466 "Points of Invincibility" functioning in the Kyiv region, equipped with generators and internet. The points are located in all districts of the region, and their addresses are available through the "Safe Kyiv Region" chatbot.
The European Union is lowering the protected status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected". The amendments will take effect in March 2025, unless there are significant objections from the Council of Europe member states.
The UN has requested гуманіт 47 billion in humanitarian aid for 32 countries in 2025. The current demand for 2024 is only 43% funded, which is one of the worst figures in history.
The E-veteran platform has launched the function of submitting applications to specialists in accompanying war veterans. 559 specialists have already joined the program, providing advice on statuses, benefits and other services.
The US special committee has completed a two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic and published a 520-page report. The document confirms the theory of a virus leak from a laboratory in Uman and reveals numerous violations during the pandemic.
Georgian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tem Maisuradze announced her resignation due to the government's decision to suspend the EU accession process. Earlier, the ambassadors to Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands and the United States announced their resignations.
