A police officer from the Voronezh region was detained for setting fire to a transformer substation in the village of Mazurka, which led to a power outage for thousands of people. According to the investigation, he acted under the influence of telephone scammers who forced him to commit the crime, promising to return 800 thousand rubles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin supports Donald Trump's idea of "new frontiers of cooperation" after a potential meeting. The Kremlin confirms its readiness for contacts with Trump and respects his initiatives for settling the Russian war in Ukraine.
Russia allegedly seeks to end the war against Ukraine. But - on terms "beneficial" for the Russian Federation. Readiness for the third round of negotiations in Istanbul was also announced. All this was reported by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Council.
Kylie Jenner arrived in Venice with her children for Jeff Bezos' wedding. A photo of her son with a soft toy provoked discussion among fans about a gift from Timothée Chalamet.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated his readiness for contacts with Donald Trump, expressing respect for his initiatives to resolve the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin emphasizes the sincerity of Trump's efforts and is open to negotiations.
A new four-month study showed more effective weight loss on a vegan diet compared to a Mediterranean diet. Participants on the vegan diet lost an average of 5 kg, which is associated with a decrease in acid load and reduced inflammation.
The Russian economy shows signs of decline, GDP has fallen by 6%, inflation exceeds 20%, and oil revenues have sharply decreased. At the same time, the Ukrainian economy, despite the war, is growing steadily.
Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are celebrating a lavish $20 million wedding in Venice with nearly 200 celebrity guests. The main ceremony will take place on June 27 on the island of San Giorgio after the official marriage registration, despite protests from local residents.
The introduction of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is delayed due to disagreements among allies. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the restrictions, demanding guarantees of gas supplies, while the US is not rushing to lower the price cap on Russian oil.
Hnivan City Council in Vinnytsia Oblast purchased an iPhone 16 Pink for 39,199 hryvnias. The procurement took place without open bidding through Prozorro, and the funding comes from the local budget.
As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, two Ukrainian teenagers have been returned from occupation. One of them, 18 years old, refused Russian documents, while the other, 22 years old, spent almost half of his life under occupation.
The special unit "Ghosts" of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine attacked elements of the Russian S-400 "Triumf" complex in Crimea. Two control radars, two detection radars, and a launch pad were hit.
The indictment against the leadership of KO "Kyivzelenbud" has been sent to court. Officials are accused of creating a criminal organization and extorting 15% "kickbacks" from entrepreneurs for signing acts of completed work, with at least UAH 25 million planned, and over UAH 3 million received.
In Great Britain, a school bus from Barton Peveril College went off the road and plunged into a river in Eastleigh, injuring 20 teenagers aged 16-18. Two hospitalized are in serious but stable condition. The driver claimed brake failure, and the owning company has launched an investigation.
During the first five months of 2025, Ukrainians paid 4. 9 billion hryvnias in property tax, which is 17% more compared to the same period last year. The largest revenues were recorded in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
In Zaporizhzhia, a 27-year-old man died due to careless handling of an explosive device. He died in the hospital from mine-explosive injuries.
India has confirmed the recovery of initial data from the black boxes of the Air India flight that crashed on June 12, claiming the lives of over 260 people. Local experts are analyzing the information to determine the causes of the deadliest aviation tragedy of the decade, without transferring the data abroad.
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom officially divorced after nine years of relationship. They were once one of Hollywood's most fashionable couples.
Donald Trump has proposed changes to the US defense budget for 2026, totaling $892. 6 billion, focusing on high-tech missiles and drones. This includes a pay raise for service members, but a reduction in the purchase of ships and fighter jets.
Russia is preparing infrastructure in temporarily occupied Mariupol for the transportation of military cargo, intensifying the work of the port and railway. Modernization of the port is planned for the export of stolen grain and metal, as well as the creation of conditions for the rapid transfer of fuel.
On June 25, new elements were included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. Among them are the "Divuvannya" ritual from Mykolaiv region and the Hutsul art of mosyazh, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications reported.
The James Webb Telescope has taken the first direct image of the exoplanet TWA 7 b, which is the smallest in mass of all those observed directly. This discovery demonstrates the capabilities of the telescope and allows the study of the formation of planetary systems at an early stage of development.
The UK is offering patients access to an "artificial intelligence therapist" for initial consultations as part of healthcare system reforms. This initiative aims to reduce the burden on doctors and shorten queues that exceed 7.4 million people.
In the finale of the 36th season of "The Simpsons", there were hints of the possible death of Marge Simpson, which caused outrage among fans on social networks. Despite the lack of direct confirmation, the future of the Simpson family is presented with a mention of Lisa's "late mother."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the leaders of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. The negotiations focused on strengthening military support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and developing joint defense production.
As a result of the missile attack in Dnipro, 304 people were injured, 112 people, including seven children, remain in hospitals. Five injured in Samara were also hospitalized. The June 24, 2025 attack damaged infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukrposhta has announced a tender for updating the brand book worth over 1. 2 million hryvnias, including the logo and corporate elements. This decision has sparked criticism on social media, as the company suffered losses last year, and a rebranding was already carried out in 2017.
Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.
US President Donald Trump announced the end of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran after a pinpoint strike by US forces on an Iranian uranium enrichment plant. At the NATO summit, Trump stressed that the nuclear threat from Iran no longer exists and that peace has been achieved in the region.
Russia did not suffer from Iran's significant losses in the conflict with Israel, as it has established its own production of "Shahed" and accumulated a significant arsenal of missiles. Moscow is strengthening cooperation with China and North Korea to replenish its military resources.
