The US cannot force nuclear powers to lay down their arms, therefore they will not intervene in the India-Pakistan conflict. The US will seek de-escalation, but cannot force either side to lay down their arms.
Alice In Chains canceled their performance in Uncasville due to drummer Sean Kinney's urgent medical attention. There is no information about the next concerts yet.
In the Sambir district of the Lviv region, a cat saved a family during a fire in their house by waking up the owners in time. Thanks to this, the residents called rescuers and no one was injured.
Ukrainian band Ziferblat has a 53% chance of making it into the top ten at Eurovision 2025, but the probability of winning is only 1%. Sweden is considered the most likely winner with 35%.
Electrical work is associated with risk and fire hazard. There are 8 types of work, such as replacing sockets, repairing switches, etc., that are better left to professionals.
Fans have criticized Disney for the lack of the iconic moment with Pleakley in the new children's movie "Lilo & Stitch". The director confirmed that Pleakley will not wear a dress, as in the 2002 cartoon.
Snow has been recorded in the mountains of Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. On Mount Pip Ivan, the air temperature dropped to -7°C, visibility is limited, and rescuers are urging people to refrain from hiking in the mountains.
For Mother's Day, Ukrposhta released a stamp dedicated to the mothers of Ukrainian defenders, with the wish to wait for them alive. The stamp was launched near the Motherland Monument.
May 9th is Magnetic Alphabet Day, which promotes creativity and learning. Also on this day, Europe Day is celebrated in Ukraine, symbolizing unity and European integration.
The King of Great Britain and the Prince of Wales laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey. Veterans, politicians and members of the royal family attended the ceremony.
Russian DRGs do not stop trying to break through the border in the north. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are recording the presence of the enemy along the border, but there is no large-scale offensive.
The President posthumously awarded the "Gold Star" order to Pavlo Petrychenko, who died on April 15. The military man is known for initiating a petition to restrict online casinos for military personnel.
Some universities in Kyiv are switching to distance learning on May 8-9, taking into account the threats. The Ministry of Education and Science did not give such recommendations, the decisions are made by the institutions independently.
Russia has lost over 700,000 soldiers but has not achieved any strategic goals in Ukraine. Admiral Bauer emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine to achieve a just peace.
Radmila Shekerinska stated that NATO is providing Ukraine with unprecedented military assistance. The organization has committed to providing 20 billion euros in military aid in the three months of 2025.
The southern part of Ukraine will be covered by a cyclone, which will bring heavy rains in the center, in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, and wet snow in the Carpathians. The air temperature will fluctuate from +10 to +21 degrees.
The US recorded the highest child mortality rate from influenza in 15 years – 216 cases. Experts attribute this to skepticism about vaccination.
The conclave of cardinals continues in the Vatican to elect a new Pope. Today they will vote four times, increasing the chances of electing the 267th pontiff.
At the age of 88, American political scientist Joseph Nye, known for the term "soft power," passed away. He criticized Trump for his disregard for it and an excessive emphasis on "hard power."
A new study has found that Christmas trees have memory and exchange information before solar eclipses. Sensors recorded bioelectric reactions, especially in older trees.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for May 8. The dollar exchange rate is 41.43 UAH, the euro – 47.07 UAH, and the zloty – 11.00 UAH.
The Committee on Economic Policy has approved the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on mineral resources. Ratification of the agreement, which envisages the creation of a joint investment fund, will take place tomorrow.
Due to the deteriorating security situation, schools in Cherkasy and Kaniv will switch to distance learning on May 8 and 9. In Odesa, classes will be held according to the usual schedule.
Walt Disney Opens New Theme Park and Resort in Abu Dhabi. This will be the company's seventh and most technologically advanced park, the first in the Middle East, with an investment of $60 billion.
Search operations have been completed in the village of Puzhnyky in the Ternopil region, and the remains of 42 people have been discovered. DNA tests for identification will be carried out in Poland.
A feed with vertical videos, like in TikTok, will appear in the Netflix mobile app. Short videos will help users find new content to watch.
The UK government plans to introduce a fine of £1,000 and imprisonment for up to three months for climbing the Winston Churchill monument. This is part of measures to protect war memorials.
In April, rent increased in the Poltava region, and the cost of apartments in new buildings increased in the Zhytomyr region. Prices in the secondary market jumped the most in the Kherson region.
More than 70 former Eurovision participants are calling for Israel to be banned from performing due to the war in Gaza. They demand the same sanctions that were imposed on Russia in 2022.
South Korea has recorded the highest number of measles cases in the past six years, mainly due to unvaccinated travelers from Vietnam. The risk of rapid outbreaks remains low due to vaccination.
