Alona Utkina

At the Shalimov Center, doctors in Ukraine successfully removed a cancerous tumor in the liver for the first time using stenting of the left branch of the portal vein. This avoided health risks for the patient.

Cases of a new, more dangerous strain of monkeypox, Clade I, common in Africa, have been recorded in Europe. Cases have been detected in a number of countries, including Great Britain, Germany and France.

Today, Rome is hosting delegations from all over the world for the funeral of Pope Francis. More than 130 high-ranking officials are expected, including heads of state, members of royal families and government officials.

Peugeot 208 topped the sales ranking in Europe in March 2025, ahead of Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio. Volkswagen Tiguan showed the largest increase in popularity.

Pope Francis' doctor said that he last saw him on the eve of Easter in good condition. After the holiday, the Pope's condition worsened and he fell into a coma, it was not possible to save him.

Salaries in Ukraine may increase by 3-4% per year due to a shortage of labor. The problem of labor shortage remains relevant, despite the involvement of new population groups.

In Ukraine, on April 26-27, a cold snap is expected to +10+17 degrees, rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Cool weather will prevail on Providna Sunday, with frosts in some places on the ground.

In 2025, tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water will remain unchanged. From 2026, a gradual increase is possible due to the situation in the energy sector.

Actress Blake Lively attended the Time100 Gala in a luxurious fuchsia Zuhair Murad dress, complementing the look with jewelry. She was accompanied by her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.

April 25 is DNA Day, Financial Independence Day, Parental Alienation Awareness Day and other events. Also today is Bright Friday and the day of the Apostle Mark.

The State Emergency Service reported that the body of another person was retrieved from under the rubble in Kyiv. The death toll from the Russian strike has risen to 10, with 90 injured.

Donald Trump has reacted to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine, urging Vladimir Putin to stop the attacks and reach a peace agreement. Trump emphasized the heavy losses on both sides.

Work is underway in the Sviatoshynskyi district to eliminate the consequences of the night attack by the Russian Federation. Rescuers are dismantling the rubble of a destroyed high-rise building, where people may still be under the rubble.

Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.

Traffic lights are being turned off in Kherson due to the activity of Russian UAVs. This is done to protect drivers, because stopping at a traffic light makes the car an easy target for drones.

London condemned the Russian Federation's attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which resulted in civilian casualties. It was emphasized that this happened during peace negotiations in London.

Due to ongoing Russian attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine, the OSCE is convening a special permanent council. The goal is to hold Russia accountable and promote a just peace.

A Russian spy and his informant, who were preparing a breakthrough of enemy DRGs, were detained in Sumy region. They face up to 12 years in prison.

Russia carried out a massive combined attack on Ukraine, using various types of missiles and UAVs. Ukraine needs more air defense systems to protect the population from such attacks.

Prices for table beets are rapidly increasing in Ukraine due to a reduction in the supply of satisfactory quality. Currently, prices are already 2.5 times higher than last year and continue to rise due to the shortage.

In Turkey, more than 236 people were injured as a result of the earthquake. Most injuries were caused by falls and panic, rather than the earthquake itself, 221 people have already been discharged from hospitals.

Following a massive strike on Kyiv, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has put forward demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions. Sybiha emphasized that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is hindering peace.

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson tried to bring Sarah Michelle Gellar back in the sequel, but the actress refused. Hewitt and Prinze Jr. returned to their roles.

There are 31 people in Kyiv hospitals, including 5 children, after the night attack. The total number of victims in the capital reaches 70 people, and the rubble is being cleared in the Sviatoshynskyi district.

Bianca Censori traveled with Kanye West to Spain after the rapper's statement about sexual experience with a relative in childhood.

A repeat offender was detained in Lviv, who robbed an acquaintance in Khmelnytskyi region for more than 120,000 hryvnias, leaving a note with apologies. The perpetrator faces up to 8 years in prison.

The Russians are changing tactics, resorting to massive assaults in the southern direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the most massive assault in the Zaporizhzhia direction, destroying a lot of enemy manpower and equipment.

The State Statistics Service reports that at the beginning of the 2024/25 academic year, 3,743,887 students are studying in educational institutions. This is 4.3% less than in the previous year, with the largest number of schools in the Lviv region.

An exoplanet BD+05 4868 Ab with a nine-million-kilometer "tail" of debris has been discovered at a distance of 140 light-years from Earth. A year on the planet lasts only 30.5 hours, and it is gradually collapsing.