Law enforcement officers are investigating a case of animal cruelty in the village of Vyshnevechyk after a statement by UAnimals. A local family is suspected of killing and eating dogs, but the facts have not yet been confirmed.
Italy expects a record low number of births in 2025, which will deepen the demographic crisis. Last year, 370,000 newborns were registered, the lowest since 1861, and the birth rate fell to 1.13.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced her resignation after Prime Minister Inga Rugienienė publicly expressed doubts about her leadership. Šakalienė stated that it is impossible to work in an environment of distrust.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at La Santé prison in Paris to serve a five-year sentence. His supporters gathered outside the prison, and his lawyers filed a petition for parole.
Poland has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of possible arrest if he crosses its airspace for a summit in Hungary with Donald Trump.
51-year-old Pittaya Moolin, known as "Chang Yai Modify," was arrested for performing illegal penis enlargement surgeries in his old Toyota Corolla. He advertised his services on TikTok without a medical degree and performed procedures in unsanitary conditions.
A series of audacious museum thefts in Europe, including the Louvre heist, has shown that stolen items are quickly melted down or sold on the black market. Experts note that a lack of investment in security turns even the most famous collections into easy prey, and the chances of recovering stolen goods intact are almost zero.
Prince Andrew has been living in Royal Lodge for over twenty years, paying only a symbolic fee, as he covered rent payments in advance with renovation work. This causes outrage among Britons, especially given his financial difficulties and lack of inheritance.
This year's main Halloween trend is creative looks with a dark fairy tale aesthetic and a hint of magic, combining creepiness with self-irony. UNN has compiled a selection of the most interesting characters that will help you impress your friends at the party.
Today marks World Reptile Day and International Nachos Day. It is also Pharmacist Day, World Iodine Deficiency Day, and Hilarion's Day.
Virginia Giuffre committed suicide in April at the age of 41. Her memoir, "Nobody's Girl," published on Tuesday, comes amid talks of officially stripping Prince Andrew of his titles.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump's offer of talks and refuted his statements about the destruction of Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Khamenei called the US actions interference and coercion, emphasizing that Iran has exclusively civilian nuclear goals.
Donald Trump announced that he possesses an unknown weapon he had been working on for four years. This statement came amid discussions about a possible appeal by European leaders to Trump regarding the provision of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump noted that war is unpredictable, and Ukraine still has a chance to win. He added that while it is possible, he does not think it will happen.
Disney will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA with a large-scale celebration in 2026, including a 24/7 broadcast on Disney+, ABC, ESPN, and other platforms. The event will feature new attractions, television projects, and fireworks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
26 EU member states have committed to joining the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This brings closer the start of the tribunal's work, which will investigate crimes of aggression.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is not interested in peace and called for increased pressure on Russia. This week, the EU plans to adopt the 19th package of sanctions and use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.
British scientists have found that with age, men pass on more harmful genetic mutations to their children. After the age of 30, the risk of mutations in sperm increases, reaching 1 in 20 at the age of 43-70.
Kering is selling its cosmetics division to L'Oreal for $4. 7 billion to reduce debt and focus on its core business. L'Oreal will acquire rights to the Gucci, Balenciaga, and other brands, as well as the perfume brand Creed.
Ukraine is preparing a new law on housing policy, which guarantees housing to orphans and children deprived of parental care after they turn 18. The document provides for the provision of temporary or social housing until permanent housing is obtained and retains the right to preferential loans.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed ways to end the war, the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, and the participation of American companies in restoring energy infrastructure. Trump refrained from taking a clear stance on territorial concessions and does not plan to supply Tomahawks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russians are nervous about the possible transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, understanding their effectiveness. He emphasized that Ukraine needs a combination of weapons to counter Russian strikes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine has Europe's full support on its path to peace. He emphasized the importance of creating a realistic peace plan after the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.
Donald Trump stated that India is completely stopping its purchases of Russian oil. Hungary, due to its single pipeline and landlocked location, cannot quickly change the situation.
US President Donald Trump dodged a direct answer to a question about the possibility of Ukraine regaining all lost territories. He noted that "you never know what will happen" and that "today there is war, tomorrow there is peace."
On October 17, 2025, the Latvian State Security Service opened criminal proceedings against its citizen for a verbal attack on a Ukrainian family in Switzerland. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed gratitude to Latvia for its prompt reaction to the incident.
Over the past five years, 207 pediatric transplants have been performed in Ukraine, 87 of which were carried out at Okhmatdyt. The youngest patient was 4 months old, and 19-year-old Polina Kostrytsia received a donor liver from her brother.
An explosion occurred at the Avangard chemical plant in Bashkortostan, injuring at least six people. The accident happened at the plant's nitrogen unit, and local residents reported loud explosions and bright flashes.
US President Donald Trump intends to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the latter's potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. Ukraine also hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase from the US, including Tomahawk missiles.
A minibus overturned on the Kyiv-Odesa highway near the village of Khomynka, injuring at least eight people. Police and medics are working at the scene, and traffic is hampered.
