Mariah Carey announced the death of her mother and sister last weekend. Patricia Carey, an opera singer, inspired her daughter's work, and Mariah had an estranged relationship with her sister Alison.
russian foreign minister lavrov said that russia is making clarifications to its nuclear doctrine. He added that "american figures" are well aware of this doctrine.
Ukrainians have ordered more than 100,000 duplicate certificates and extracts from the Civil Registry Office through the Diia portal. The most popular services are duplicate birth certificates and marriage extracts.
Valentyna Pinchuk, 61, a midwife from Kostyantynivka who was wounded during the shelling on August 24, died in intensive care in Dnipro. She received a severe abdominal wound and was operated on before being transported to Dnipro.
Satellite images have shown that three drilling platforms "Boyko derricks" in the Black Sea are on fire. Previously, these facilities were used by the russian military to track the AFU in the water area.
Reuters security adviser Ryan Evans is killed in a russian missile attack on a hotel in Kramatorsk. Two other journalists of the agency are wounded, three are safe.
Water supply in Zhytomyr is temporarily suspended as a result of a rocket attack and a blackout.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported problems with water supply on the right bank of the capital due to a power outage. Residents report minimal water pressure in the taps due to a decrease in pressure in the system.
Balazs Gyorffi, a Fidesz MEP, resigned after a drunken conflict with a woman turned violent. He resigned from all government posts and the party, claiming responsibility for the incident.
A shell ricocheted off a building in a residential neighborhood at a training range in Orzyś, Poland. The incident occurred during an allied exercise, with no casualties.
The first of five sculptures by James Kolomina was installed at the Main Post Office. The work depicts a child drawing a trident, symbolizing support for Ukraine and highlighting the reality of war.
Actor Mark Hamill and historian Timothy Snyder are raising $441,000 to buy 30 demining robots for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Safe Terrain campaign aims to help de-mining the territory of Ukraine.
Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally since the assassination attempt, speaking behind bulletproof glass. He criticized Biden and the Democrats, blaming them for the US's problems.
U. S. President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza. Biden emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement and discussed the upcoming talks in Cairo.
Hostile channels are spreading disinformation about an alleged chemical attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the kursk region. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these claims, emphasizing Ukraine's compliance with its international obligations.
Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in a Los Angeles court. The couple married for the second time in 2022 after a long relationship that began in the 2000s.
German Minister of Economy Robert Habeck announced further support for Ukraine, even if the $50 billion in financial support from the G7 countries, which will be provided by frozen russian assets, is not allocated. He emphasized the historical significance of Ukraine's defense struggle.
The Hungarian government has changed its refugee assistance system to exclude Transcarpathia and other western regions of Ukraine. Many Transcarpathians, including Roma with dual citizenship, may be evicted from shelters.
The Finance Ministers of Ukraine and Canada discussed support for Ukraine's financial stability. Canada supports the allocation of $50 billion to Ukraine, which will be serviced and repaid from future earnings on frozen russian sovereign assets.
The European Commission has reduced the duty on Tesla imports from China to 9%. For other Chinese manufacturers the tariffs were also adjusted, but remain higher than for Tesla.
At the Democratic Party convention, Biden mentioned the war in Ukraine as a success of his policy. He emphasized the importance of U.S. leadership in the world and criticized Trump for kowtowing to putin.
The Museum of ethnography and art crafts in Lviv will digitize authentic Easter eggs of the late XIX - early XX centuries. the project will cover 12 ethnographic regions of Ukraine, creating 50 3D models and digitizing 250 monuments.
The invaders did not restore the Azovstal Stadium in Mariupol, which was destroyed by russian artillery in 2022. Only ruins remain of the former sports facility, and there is no more professional sports in the city.
Michael Roth of the SPD called on the German leadership not to cut military aid to Ukraine. He emphasized that the Ukrainian army needs the full support of its most important military ally in Europe.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the delivery of the Swedish armored personnel carrier PbV 302. The vehicle has powerful weapons, reinforced armor and is capable of overcoming difficult off-road and water obstacles.
Bob Dylan created a cover version of “Don't Fence Me In” for the upcoming movie about Ronald Reagan. Other musicians, including Gene Simmons and Clint Black, have also recorded songs for the movie.
For the second time this summer, a state of emergency has been declared in russia's tyva region due to forest fires. 32 fires are burning on an area of 2,800 hectares, caused by heat and thunderstorms, and local residents are suffering from smog.
On August 19, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather without precipitation, except for the western regions. The temperature will be 29-34° in the daytime, up to 37° in the south and center, southeast wind of 5-10 m/s.
The militarization of education in the occupied territories of Ukraine is planned to increase through the involvement of "Cossacks". They will teach children military affairs and propaganda subjects.
Zelensky recalled russia's massive attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages. Over the past week, the occupiers have used more than 40 missiles, 750 guided bombs and 200 attack drones.
