Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, died at the age of 114 in India after being hit by a car. He started running at 89, finished nine marathons, and was a torchbearer at the 2012 Olympic Games.
American rapper Azealia Banks accused Conor McGregor of sexual harassment, publishing screenshots of alleged intimate photos and threats. In the UK, such actions are considered a criminal offense.
France considers Russia the biggest threat to its national interests and the stability of the Euro-Atlantic space. France's National Strategic Review of July 14 states that Europe must prepare for a possible open, high-intensity war by 2030.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained six FSB agents who planned terrorist attacks against servicemen in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, and Rivne. The perpetrators were recruited through Telegram channels and used improvised explosive devices.
The end of the duty-free trade agreement with the EU will cost Ukraine about 1 billion euros in losses. Denys Marchuk noted that the statements of some EU countries about the harm of Ukrainian agricultural products are often based on myths.
Food inflation in Ukraine reached 23%, significantly exceeding overall consumer inflation. This leads to an increase in prices for meat and bread, while dairy producers suffer losses due to falling purchase prices and reduced exports to the EU.
On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, associated with the Baptism of Kyivan Rus', and the Day of Ukrainian Peacekeepers. On this day, the memory of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Volodymyr the Great is also honored.
On July 19, a rematch will take place between boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois for the undisputed world heavyweight title. The total prize fund for the fight will exceed $200 million, of which Usyk will receive $132.28 million, and Dubois will receive $71.22 million.
US President's Special Envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, spoke about an agreement with NATO that will accelerate the transfer of American weapons to Ukraine. The supplies will be fully financed by allies, which will strengthen Ukraine's defense and NATO's unity.
HBO has begun filming the "Harry Potter" series at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. The premiere of the first season, which will cover "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," is scheduled for 2027.
Donald Trump stated that he has "several ideas" regarding a possible deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. He also noted that 100% tariffs against Russia would be sufficient and could be introduced without congressional involvement.
Donald Trump stated that the US has been providing free defense services to other countries for years, which cost trillions of dollars. He emphasized that the country has been "ripped off in trade and military spending" for decades.
Japanese researchers transmitted over 125 thousand gigabytes of data per second over a distance of more than 1800 km, setting a new world record for internet speed. This achievement was made possible by a new type of optical fiber compatible with existing infrastructure.
In Kramatorsk, four Russian prisoners, including a Wagner PMC militant, escaped from a convoy. They do not speak Ukrainian and may be looking for transport, the military warns of their danger.
In Kryvyi Rih, a 51-year-old man attacked a police officer and a TCC representative, spraying gas and using a screwdriver. Both were injured, and the attacker was hospitalized after the police officer used his service weapon.
A scheme of extorting money from families of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers has been exposed in Zaporizhzhia. An official from the Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) and her husband demanded up to 50% of the one-time assistance and a portion of monthly payments for expedited processing of state benefits.
The Government of Ukraine has approved an increase in the one-time childbirth allowance to UAH 50,000. Monthly support for pregnant women without work experience has also been increased to UAH 7,000, and additional assistance has been introduced for parents returning to work after their child's first year.
The Polish Ministry of Defense is summoning 235,000 citizens, including men, women, and individuals over 50, for medical examinations from February 2 to April 30, 2026. The purpose is to update records and determine fitness for service, which is not mobilization.
The bodies of eight dead puppies were found in the Novokodatsky district of Dnipro. The police have launched a pre-trial investigation into the cruel treatment of animals.
Hedgehogs, nocturnal animals, are increasingly appearing during the day due to habitat degradation, chemicals in fields, destruction of vegetation, and food shortages. This is a forced change in their daily rhythm for survival, also caused by climate change and heat.
The James Webb Telescope has captured the process of star formation in the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), 4000 light-years away from Earth. Infrared images revealed young star clusters and gas-dust structures, providing a deeper understanding of star birth.
Russian drones attacked the Sumy community, one of the drones hit a critical infrastructure object, leaving part of the city without electricity. During the shelling near Stetskivka, a 57-year-old man was killed, and his brother was wounded.
In the village of Mykhailivka-Rubizhivka, a man threw a live grenade at law enforcement officers who arrived on a domestic violence call. As a result of the explosion, five police officers were wounded, and the assailant died on the spot.
In Germany, police discovered over 300 kg of the synthetic stimulant Captagon, valued at over 20 million euros, in a vegetable shop. The drugs were hidden in seed pallets, marking one of the largest seizures of its kind in the country.
On the night of July 13, drones attacked an oil refinery in the Russian city of Kstovo, which led to a large-scale fire and power outage in half of the district. Russian authorities claim to have "repelled the attack," while explosions were heard even in cities west of the regional center.
In the village of Dunayiv, Kremenets district, a 16-year-old boy climbed onto the monument to Oleksandr Kapinos, a Hero of the Heavenly Hundred, and published a photo on a social network. The police are considering bringing him to administrative responsibility.
In Torre-Pacheco, Spain, violent clashes erupted between far-right groups, local residents, and migrants after an attack on an elderly man. Five people were injured, one was detained, and more arrests are expected.
A massive flood in Texas has claimed the lives of at least 129 people, including 36 children. US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County, where over 100 casualties have been recorded
On a beach in the Romanian village of Eforie Sud, a fisherman found a fragment resembling a drone wing. The anti-terrorist brigade seized the object for examination, and authorities are investigating the origin of the find.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had fun at the Italian club Anema e Core in Capri. He sang on the table, waved a flag, and drank champagne from the bottle.
