Roman Istomin explained that it is impossible to create brigades out of civilian employees of the TCC, only conditional construction brigades. There have been no orders to disband the TCC military personnel.
At a conference in Warsaw, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko called on partners to increase support for Ukraine's energy system in the winter. Ukraine is working with the IAEA to protect nuclear facilities from enemy attacks.
Ukrainians won 6 silver and 3 bronze medals at the European Thai Boxing Championships in Pristina. The competition was attended by 223 athletes from 34 countries.
An enemy drone hit a multi-storey building in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv. Two people were injured in the attack, but no fire broke out.
The U. S. military attacked weapons depots and logistics centers of pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Yemen. The U.S. command declared its readiness to continue to protect its personnel and partners in the region.
Global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels will increase by 0. 8% in 2024, reaching 37.4 billion metric tons. There is a 50% chance of exceeding 1.5°C of warming compared to pre-industrial levels.
Donald Trump has appointed Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and Baptist pastor, as US ambassador to Israel. The appointment of the 69-year-old conservative politician has yet to be confirmed by the Senate.
The CEO of a Kansas bank transferred $47 million in bank funds to fake crypto wallets after a fraudulent WhatsApp scheme. The FBI managed to recover only $8 million, and the banker was sentenced to 24 years in prison.
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 hit severe turbulence during a flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt. The incident occurred at an altitude of 10,000 meters, with 329 passengers and 19 crew members on board.
The Admiral Golovko frigate with Zircon hypersonic missiles conducted exercises in the English Channel. The crew practiced countering drones and conducted air defense and anti-submarine defense training.
The UK has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented this goal at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku.
Two women of 50 and 53 years old were injured in the Saltovsky district of Kharkiv as a result of an enemy drone strike. Windows in two high-rise buildings and an electric pole were damaged.
In Zhuhai, a driver crashed into a group of people near a sports center, killing 35 people and injuring 43. The 62-year-old driver has been detained, and the motives for the incident are unknown.
The Russian State Duma has passed a law banning propaganda for voluntary child abandonment. Violations are subject to fines of 50,000 to 5 million rubles, depending on the method of dissemination and audience.
The White Stripes have dropped their copyright lawsuit over the use of their song “Seven Nation Army” in the Trump campaign. The decision came less than a week after Trump won the election.
Following the damage to the Ternivka dam in Donetsk region, water is rising in the Vovcha River. According to the MBA, there is no critical situation and no flooding of houses.
The 1999 cult horror film The Witch of Blair Witch will get a new edit with found footage. This will be the version that the filmmakers have always wanted to show the audience.
Shigeru Ishiba dozed off during a parliamentary vote on his candidacy for the post of Prime Minister of Japan. The spokesman explained the incident by the effect of strong cold medicine.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine on November 12 was 4% higher than the previous day. Power engineers urge to save electricity and not to turn on powerful appliances during peak hours.
About 200,000 people were victims of physical and sexual abuse in New Zealand's state institutions from 1950 to 1999. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon publicly apologized in parliament for the “national shame”.
Friedrich Merz, the main contender for the post of German Chancellor, is preparing an ultimatum to Russia. He plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles in response to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Chinese regulators are planning to cut the home purchase tax from 3% to 1% in major cities. This is part of the government's fiscal policy to stimulate the real estate market and fight deflation.
The 1969 British military satellite Skynet-1A suddenly changed its orbit by thousands of kilometers. Scientists cannot explain the reason for the satellite's movement, which now poses a threat to other spacecraft.
Social network X is testing free access to the Grok chatbot in New Zealand. The free version will have a limit of 10-20 searches every two hours on different Grok-2 models.
Elon Musk has become the most influential figure in the entourage of US President-elect Donald Trump. Since Trump's victory, Musk's fortune has increased by $21 billion, and his influence on future policy continues to grow.
Nine NetEase employees, including the CEO, are arrested in Hangzhou on suspicion of money laundering. Despite the arrests, the release of Marvel Rivals remains scheduled for December 6, 2024.
Due to the damage to the Ternivka dam in Donetsk region, water has risen in the Vovcha River. The water is approaching the settlements of the Velykonovosilkovo community, but it is impossible to assess the criticality of the situation due to shelling.
Rafał Trzaskowski said that Poland could take the position of political leader in the EU due to instability in Germany and France. He also noted that Poland is the only NATO country that spends almost 5% of GDP on defense.
Donald Trump has called on Republican senators to abandon the lengthy confirmation process for his future administration. The three senators running for Senate Republican leader supported this initiative.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is planning large-scale disinformation attacks through Western media and social network X. This was warned by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko.
