NEC "Ukrenergo" has agreed to increase electricity imports to 2300 MW with the European system operator, which will take effect from December. Industrial consumers who cover 60% of their consumption through imports will not be subject to restrictions according to schedules.
The heating season has officially begun throughout Ukraine, including frontline communities. Over 87% of social facilities and 73% of multi-story buildings are already receiving heat.
The UK is expecting a severe flu season due to the rapidly spreading H3N2 strain with seven mutations. This strain has not yet been recorded in Ukraine, but virologist Alla Mironenko warns of its possible appearance.
The vaccine does not require injections and may provide stronger protection. The development comes amid 502 recorded cases of whooping cough in England this year.
OLX Real Estate analyzed the annual dynamics of median apartment prices in major cities of Ukraine. The largest increase was recorded in Kharkiv, where two-room apartments rose in price by 24%.
A video about power outages in the Kyiv subway is circulating online. The subway assures that train movement and power supply continue without interruptions.
November 11 is marked by numerous holidays, including Singles' Day, Polish Independence Day, International Energy Saving Day, and World Shopping Day. This day also commemorates those who died in World War I and animals that suffered in wars.
Pope Leo will hold a special audience with about thirty Hollywood actors and directors, including Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee, at the Vatican this weekend. The event is organized as part of the Church's Holy Year to deepen dialogue with the world of cinema and promote human values.
Muammar Gaddafi's youngest son, Hannibal, was released in Lebanon after almost ten years of imprisonment without trial in the case of the disappearance of a Shiite cleric. He was detained in 2015 after being kidnapped in Syria, accused of concealing information about Imam Musa al-Sadr, who disappeared in 1978.
Two memorial panels dedicated to African American soldiers of World War II have been quietly removed from the Netherlands American Cemetery. The reasons for the dismantling remain unknown, despite statements from the American Battle Monuments Commission about exhibition rotation.
French film company Gaumont has released a trailer for the film "The Kremlin Wizard," based on the novel by Giuliano da Empoli. The film tells the story of a political strategist who helps Vladimir Putin come to power in the 1990s.
An analysis by the UNFCCC secretariat shows that current climate commitments by countries will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by only 12% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels. This is only one-fifth of what is needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Trump urged air traffic controllers to immediately return to work amid significant flight reductions and airport delays. This happened due to the prolonged federal government shutdown, which resulted in 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay.
Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that she would not react to the resolution registered in parliament for her dismissal, as she does not understand the claims. The minister emphasized that she continues to perform her duties.
Parents of first-graders can receive a one-time assistance in two ways.
Power outages will last until the end of the heating season due to attacks on substations and reduced NPP generation. Shelling of substations supplying the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs forced a reduction in generation.
The Russian company Lukoil informed the Iraqi government about force majeure at the West Qurna-2 field due to US and UK sanctions. Iraq has suspended all payments to Lukoil, which could lead to a halt in production at the field.
Stylist Olena Mudrenko spoke about the trendy colors for winter 2025–2026, including mocha brown, chili pepper red, and lime green. Buttery yellow, sky blue, burgundy, chocolate, gray, and milky white also remain relevant.
On November 8, the world celebrates a number of holidays, from European Healthy Eating Day to World Pianist Day. Today also commemorates the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and International Radiology Day.
In Kherson region, two civilians were killed and six more were wounded as a result of Russian attacks on November 7. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the war crimes.
Andriy Danyk, head of the State Emergency Service, presented state and departmental awards to 16 rescuers and pilots. They were honored for eliminating the consequences of Russian strikes on Kyiv.
The Rapid Support Forces are carrying out mass executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Al-Fashir, using drones and heavy equipment. Witnesses report shelling, people being run over by vehicles, and killings in homes, while satellite images show mass graves.
A large-scale fire broke out in a hotel in the village of Polianytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region; about 70 people were evacuated. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.
Actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie received gratitude from the border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment for her constant support of Ukraine. She was presented with a set of national symbols and a coin of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Videos have appeared on social media showing a civilian man bleeding. The territorial recruitment center explained that he self-mutilated after receiving the conclusion of the military medical commission.
Five original potato recipes that will turn a familiar ingredient into a festive dish. Among them are Italian tortilla, potato cookies, pumpkin and potato appetizer, baked potatoes with Brie cheese, and "Surprise" potatoes with quail egg.
Russia could launch a limited military attack on NATO territory at any moment, said German military politician Alexander Solfrank. He pointed to Russia's significant combat power, despite losses in the war against Ukraine.
Black Friday 2025 falls on November 28. Economist Oleh Pendzyn explained that in Ukraine, real discounts are only possible at the initiative of the manufacturer, as retailers have limited opportunities due to low margins and exchange rates. He advised checking the average price of a product several months before the sale to avoid artificially inflated prices.
FIFA has announced the nominees for the best men's national team coach of 2025. Among them are Javier Aguirre, Roberto Martínez, Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, and Arne Slot, who have won significant trophies.
Peru's Congress voted to declare Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata. This decision was made after the severance of diplomatic relations due to Mexico granting asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez.
