The Proba-3 mission has created an artificial solar eclipse for the first time. Two ESA satellites, positioned 150 meters apart, allow observing the solar corona.
Two oil tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The crews of both vessels were successfully evacuated, and no oil spill was recorded.
Nadiia Leshchyk is initiating changes to the Law "On Education" to protect teachers from bullying. It is proposed to develop a standard provision with clear algorithms of actions in case of violations.
North Korea will send a thousand sappers and five thousand military construction workers to the Kursk region. The decision was made by Kim Jong-un, Shoigu reported.
The European Commission plans to legislate a ban on imports of Russian gas and LNG by the end of 2027. New contracts will be prohibited from 2026, and long-term contracts from 2028.
Israeli military shelled crowds near food distribution points. Since the start of the new aid system, 300 Palestinians have died and over 2,000 have been injured.
Russia uses the ROC to exert influence in Africa, forming pro-Russian networks and building temples. This is part of a hybrid expansion that undermines legitimate church structures.
On the morning of June 16, the Russians attacked civilians in the Bilopillia community of Sumy Oblast with a kamikaze drone. As a result of the attack, one man died and another was injured.
David Keakili Kanui Bell, the actor who voiced David Kawena in the cartoon "Lilo & Stitch", has died at the age of 47. The Hawaii Police Department is investigating the circumstances of his death.
On the night of June 16, the Russians attacked the Chernihiv region with drones and missiles. Residential buildings, garages, and cars were damaged. A 38-year-old woman was injured and received assistance.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Israel, the Embassy of Ukraine calls on citizens to be cautious. Diplomats advise following the announcements of the Israeli command and provided possible evacuation routes.
Microscopic orange-black glass crystals formed as a result of explosive volcanic emissions. They are untouched capsules of the lunar interior, preserved for billions of years.
Dr. Salvador Plascencia pleaded guilty to four counts in connection with Matthew Perry's death. He supplied the actor with ketamine before his death in October 2023.
In the Finnish city of Pornainen, a sand thermal battery has been launched, storing 100 MWh of heat. It provides heat to a school, library, and city hall, reducing the use of wood chips by 60%.
The world's largest museum, the Louvre, has suspended operations due to a strike by employees. Workers are demanding better working conditions and increased staffing due to excessive tourism.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved the updated draft law on the creation of a register of military personnel. The register will allow to obtain accurate data on personnel and form analytics from the human reserve.
In occupied Crimea, Russia organized a "Children's Peace Summit" in the "Artek" camp. The goal is to create a "true image of Russia", but this is an attempt to legitimize the aggressor.
Meta plans to monetize WhatsApp by placing ads in the "Status" section of the "Updates" tab. Main chats will remain ad-free, and privacy will be preserved.
Inspectors of Ukrtransbezpeka conduct raid checks of drivers. A guide has been published with a list of documents for different types of transportation.
A law enforcement officer and a resident of Kyiv leaked information about the former deputy minister, which was used in the preparation of the assassination attempt. They have already been notified of suspicion.
On June 16, the Russians attacked the city of Sumy twice with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. Fortunately, there were no casualties among the population.
The Latvian State Security Service has detained Aleksejs Roslikovs on suspicion of helping Russia and inciting hatred. He is prohibited from leaving the country, and an investigation is underway.
Ukrainians have submitted over 110,000 applications through the "Reserve+" application, choosing infantry, UAVs, and medicine. The number of applications has doubled since February, thanks to cooperation with Lobby X.
A study in the USA has shown that smokers are more likely to have disabilities, especially related to vision, hearing, mobility and cognitive functions. Female smokers have a higher risk of disability than men.
Applicants to master's and postgraduate studies have the opportunity to register for participation in entrance exams on June 16 and 17. Participants will receive invitations by July 26.
Against the backdrop of rising inflation to 15% in May, the NBU decided not to change the discount rate.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
China has increased its nuclear arsenal to 500 warheads in the past year. The total number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to grow, especially among countries outside the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Director of UCUO Tetyana Vakulenko stated that most entrants this year failed the NMT specifically because of mathematics. Experts attribute this to the difficulties of distance learning and psychological stress.
A Pedro Pascal look-alike contest has ended in New York, where 28-year-old Marcos Rivera won. The contest was organized by a local film studio in partnership with the actor's fan club.
