Signal messenger head Meredith Whittaker stated that the app is ready to leave the EU if a law is passed that allows authorities to bypass encryption to check private messages. This concerns the fight against the spread of child sexual abuse material, but Signal, WhatsApp, and Threema oppose such measures.
On October 6, in Kyiv, a wanted conscript was stopped by representatives of the TCC and the National Police. During the conflict, the man felt unwell and was hospitalized.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) of the National Security and Defense Council stated that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service uses "shadow fleet" ships to launch UAVs into Europe.
A snowstorm on Everest has trapped hundreds of tourists at an altitude of 4,900 meters, with at least one person dead. More than 200 people remain cut off from the world, and communication in the mountains is practically non-existent.
As of September 2025, Ukrainian citizens have a tax debt of UAH 384. 7 million for income from OnlyFans in 2020–2022. The State Tax Service confirmed this information.
UNN has prepared a selection of five dishes that will allow you to quickly prepare a delicious chicken dinner. These include chicken in cream sauce, Chicken Kyiv, chicken soup, marinated wings, and pilaf.
The Pigcatan Bridge in Alcala, Philippines, has collapsed, trapping ten-wheel trucks. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and are checking for casualties.
The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize laureates will take place from October 6 to 13, concluding with the announcement of the winners of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences. The ceremonies will be available for online viewing on the official digital channels of the prize.
October 5 marks Ukraine's Territorial Defense Day and World Teachers' Day. Also on this day, World Meningitis Day, the City Days of Zaporizhzhia and Chernivtsi are celebrated, and believers honor the memory of the martyr Kharitina.
Due to security concerns, a number of suburban trains in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Lviv regions will temporarily not operate. This is due to damage to rolling stock as a result of enemy shelling in Sumy region, where the railway station in Shostka was attacked on October 4.
Unexpected snow and stormy winds caused widespread power outages in the Western Balkans and Britain. In Serbia and Bosnia, thousands of people were left without electricity and water, and Storm Emi is approaching Great Britain.
In Shostka, as a result of an enemy drone attack on the railway station, the body of a 71-year-old man was found in a train carriage. The criminal proceedings have been reclassified as a war crime that led to a person's death.
The Trump administration sent 200 National Guard troops to Portland, despite attempts by Oregon authorities to block the decision through court. Local officials warn that the president's actions could escalate the situation and provoke new protests.
On October 5, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather with clearings, with heavy rains in the east and wet snow in the Carpathians in some places. The air temperature during the day will range from 8° in the west to 18° in the south and east.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will increase pressure on Russia after the attack on the railway station in Shostka. Russia attacked the station, hitting the Shostka-Kyiv passenger train, which resulted in about 30 casualties.
Ukrzaliznytsia is opening a new international route Kyiv – Bucharest, tickets for which are already available. The first trip is scheduled for October 10, which is part of a plan to increase the number of tickets for international flights to the EU.
Shostka Mayor Mykola Noha called on city residents to minimize gas consumption after the Russian shelling. This will help avoid system failures and stabilize pressure in the network.
Two San Francisco families have filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that faulty Cybertruck door handles trapped three students in a burning car after an accident. This led to their deaths from smoke and burns.
Discord reports a data leak due to a compromised third-party vendor, which allowed access to names, email addresses, partial credit card data, and photos of documents of users who contacted customer support. The company has revoked the vendor's access, notified data protection authorities, and is cooperating with law enforcement.
American singer Taylor Swift avoids direct answers regarding her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, emphasizing that her priority is working on her 12th studio album. She noted that wedding planning will take place after the completion of the music project.
The US government is implementing a program that allows unaccompanied minor migrants to receive $2,500 for voluntarily returning to their home country after approval by an immigration judge. Human rights advocates warn of potential pressure on minors to waive legal protections.
Stanford University returned to the top spot in the 2026 Best US Colleges ranking, which assesses the financial success of graduates. Babson College held onto second place, while Yale, Princeton, and Harvard Universities took 3rd-5th places, respectively.
Mass protests in Georgia have been ongoing for almost a year, despite arrests and fines, even on the day of local elections. Repression against activists, journalists, and human rights defenders has drawn comparisons to Russia.
In the third quarter, Cadillac achieved a historic record, selling almost 40% of new electric vehicles in the US, which is 154% more than last year. This was made possible by a federal incentive of $7,500, which has already expired.
EU Special Representative for Sanctions David O'Sullivan stated that Europe is on the verge of a potential major conflict and does not have the resources to resolve it. Threats are escalating due to the war in Ukraine and drone flights over EU countries.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country can no longer withstand the resource burden, considering moving the capital to the south. This is due to water scarcity, reduced precipitation, and land subsidence.
A study by the University of Bristol showed that children of mothers who consumed more sugar during pregnancy had a lower BMI, ate less sweets, and performed better at school. This is linked to the lifting of confectionery rationing in the UK in 1949.
Today marks World Animal Day, established in 1925, and the beginning of World Space Week, established by the UN in 1999. Also, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Due to heavy rains and floods, the resort regions of Burgas, Elenite, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, and Primorsk were submerged. The authorities declared a partial state of emergency, closed schools, and are evacuating residents and tourists.
On Friday, US stock indices continued to rise: the S&P 500 rose by 0. 4%, the Dow Jones by 338 points, and the Nasdaq by 0.2%. Investors are positive about shares of artificial intelligence and energy sector companies, despite delays in the release of the employment report due to the government shutdown.
