In the US, charges have been dropped against Dr. Michael Kirk Moore Jr., who was accused of destroying COVID-19 vaccines, forging certificates, and administering saline solution. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the doctor "gave patients a choice."
Skadovsk faced a humanitarian crisis due to the lack of water supply. The reasons are the flight of specialists, dilapidated infrastructure, and managerial chaos that arose during three years of occupation.
Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary is urgently evacuating 100,000 books, including 13th-century manuscripts, due to an invasion of drugstore beetles. To destroy the pests, the books are placed in sealed bags with nitrogen for six weeks.
Hot weather with temperatures up to +34 degrees Celsius is expected in Ukraine on July 14, and a jump to +40 degrees is possible in a week. Forecaster Natalka Didenko warns of possible short-term rains and thunderstorms in the west.
In Dubrovnik, Croatia, during the installation of a water pipeline, workers found the remains of a wooden ship from the late 18th century. Archaeologists confirmed the age of the find, which is now under protection for further research.
Iranian official Mansour Emami offered a reward for Trump's assassination, and a website is raising funds for this purpose. This comes amid escalating threats from Tehran after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The number of enemy assaults on the islands in the Dnipro direction has almost tripled, reaching up to 10 breakthrough attempts daily. The occupiers have intensified their activity near the Antonivka bridges and on the islands of Kizomys and Zabyche.
In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a diesel train tanker caught fire on July 13, leading to a power outage and massive delays in passenger services to Chennai. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.
In a week, Russia launched over 1,800 drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 83 missiles at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense is working effectively, particularly thanks to interceptor drones, shooting down hundreds of "Shaheds."
On July 13, Donetsk Oblast suffered 24 shellings, resulting in three deaths and seven injuries. Among the affected settlements are Sloviansk, Lyman community, Pokrovsk, and Dobropillia, where dozens of houses were destroyed.
In Mykolaiv Oblast, 57 fires were recorded on July 12, most of them in open areas, one due to enemy shelling. The fire covered over 53 hectares, destroying natural areas, houses, and cars.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is installing an innovative swimming pool with a movable floor, costing £500,000, at his country estate. The modernization is taking place in a listed building, sparking debate.
The SBU destroyed an FSB agent-combat group that killed SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych in Kyiv on July 11. During a special operation in the Kyiv region, the perpetrators offered armed resistance and were eliminated.
The Russian Federation is actively increasing its propaganda presence in Africa, using RT and TASS to broadcast in over 40 countries in six languages. The HUR warns of the launch of training programs for journalists and the creation of new information centers under the control of the FSB.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced staff reductions due to AI implementation. Other companies, including Microsoft and Duolingo, are also announcing similar changes, which could affect millions of jobs worldwide.
As a result of the night shelling of Kherson, three civilians sustained blast and craniocerebral injuries. The injured have been hospitalized and are under medical supervision.
On July 12, the International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms, established by the UN in 2023, and World Rum Day, which is celebrated on the second Saturday of July, are observed. Also on this day, International Nude Bathing Day, World Flight Attendant Day, Different Colored Eyes Day, and Paper Bag Day are celebrated.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a decree on a new language policy, which provides for the preservation and promotion of the Russian language in the world. The document also calls for reducing the use of foreign words and converting the alphabets of the peoples of Russia to a Cyrillic basis.
Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun will represent Croatia starting July 2026. The International Gymnastics Federation approved this decision, which the athlete explained by the war and lack of support in Ukraine.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos. The parties discussed the creation of a special tribunal for Russia, compensation for victims of aggression, and the return of Ukrainian children.
In Kyiv's Dniprovskyi district, a minibus collided with a truck, resulting in 12 people sustaining injuries, mostly fractures and bruises. Police have opened criminal proceedings due to the minibus driver's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Four communities in Poltava Oblast were left without electricity due to strong winds. Emergency crews are already working to restore power for over 5.4 thousand subscribers.
President Zelenskyy announced work on new agreements regarding weapons and air defense, emphasizing rapid implementation. He expects detailed reports from officials, warning of personal personnel conclusions for failures.
Fugitive businessman Serhiy Kurchenko and a number of high-ranking Russian officials have been served with a notice of suspicion for appropriating Ukrainian enterprises in the occupied territories. From 2017 to 2021, they exported products worth over 55 billion hryvnias to Russia and other countries.
Seven collaborators have been detained in Kherson who helped implement the Russian regime during the occupation. Among them are guards of torture chambers, a member of the Russian Interior Ministry's "special detachment," a pseudo-referendum agitator, and officials of the occupation "structures."
After a four-year hiatus, Justin Bieber released the album Swag, which contains 20 tracks about mental health, family, faith, and media pressure. The record includes a fragment of a viral video where the singer argues with paparazzi.
The updated War&Sanctions database now contains information on 626 vessels of the Russian and Iranian "shadow fleet" that ensure illegal oil supplies bypassing sanctions. Among them are 20 Russian tankers and 11 Iranian vessels that finance the war and attacks on Ukraine.
Thierry Burkhard stated that Europe's security depends on Ukraine, and Ukraine's defeat would be a strategic defeat for the entire continent. He emphasized the need to strengthen the defense capabilities of European countries.
Agreements to support Ukrainian hydropower were signed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025. The European Investment Bank will provide a 200 million euro loan, while Italian and German companies will assist with infrastructure and specialist training.
In Kharkiv, a large-scale cache of weapons and ammunition, prepared by Russian special services for sabotage groups, was uncovered. The hideout contained grenades, anti-tank mines, RPGs, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
