In the Chilean city of Iquique, the San Francisco Church, a national historical monument dating back to the 17th century, burned down. The fire completely destroyed the parish and the Franciscan monastery, and at least 10 people were injured.
An accident occurred on the M-19 highway near the village of Hrushevka in the Chernivtsi region. Patrol police organized reverse traffic, but traffic is hampered. According to preliminary information, no one was injured.
Ukraine's U-19 national team lost to England U-18 in the bronze medal match at the tournament in Marbella. It was a preparatory tournament for the Euro 2025 qualifiers, where Ukraine will play against Kazakhstan, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.
The French government will propose a new immigration law in 2025. It is planned to extend the period of detention of illegal migrants from 90 to 210 days and limit their legalization.
The Prime Minister of Iceland announced the dissolution of the governing coalition due to disagreements over immigration and energy. New parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30.
Donald Trump has announced the possibility of using the military on Election Day against “radical left-wing lunatics. ” The former president downplayed threats from his supporters, blaming his opponents.
Researchers have presented a new approach to fighting obesity aimed at fat absorption in the small intestine. The developed nanoparticle system delivers therapeutic molecules to the digestive tract by inhibiting the SOAT2 enzyme.
After a 0-2 defeat by North Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League, Oleksandr Petrakov was fired as head coach of the Armenian national team. The Ukrainian specialist had been leading the team since January 2023.
India plans to focus on space data processing and small satellite launches. The country aims to provide cost-effective services for sectors where high-quality data is a valuable resource.
US Secretary of Defense Austin expressed his condolences to Israel over the deaths of soldiers in the Hezbollah attack. He called for a shift from military action to diplomacy to ensure the safety of civilians.
The director and deputy director of the Kyiv Ritual Service are suspected of overstating the cost of bricks for the construction of the columbarium wall. The losses to the capital's budget amounted to almost UAH 900 thousand.
Polish auditors found violations in the issuance of visas in 2018-2023. More than 1800 Russian citizens received visas “without legal grounds” after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian farmers harvested 57. 2 million tons of grains and oilseeds. Odesa region is the leader in terms of gross grain harvest with 4.2 million tons, and Khmelnytsky region is the leader in terms of yield with 65.5 c/ha.
Tesla has unveiled a prototype of the Robovan autonomous electric vehicle for transportation of up to 20 people. Production will start in 2026, with a price of less than $30,000.
A new series about Stirlitz based on the novels by Yulian Semenov has been announced in Russia. It will take place in Spain and Argentina after the Second World War, and filming may start in the summer of 2025.
The UN mission continues to operate in southern Lebanon despite recent Israeli attacks that have injured personnel. A spokesman for the UN force said it was determined to stay despite the serious escalation along the Blue Line.
The California Coastal Commission has denied SpaceX a permit to launch 50 rockets a year because of Elon Musk's political statements. Commissioners expressed concern about Musk's influence on elections and SpaceX's classification as a military contractor.
Officials of a district military enlistment office in Cherkasy region offered conscripts a deferral from military service in exchange for a bribe. They face up to 10 years in prison under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
A helicopter crew rescued a man clinging to an ice chest in the Gulf of Mexico, 48 km from Florida. The incident occurred during the approach of Hurricane Milton, which caused significant destruction.
Russian shelling in Donetsk region resulted in 1 death and 4 injuries. Seventy-one civilian objects were damaged, including 37 residential buildings in different districts of the region.
The aurora borealis was observed in the sky over the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany on October 10-11, 2024. The phenomenon was caused by a solar maximum and a geomagnetic storm.
Elton John called Elon Musk an “asshole” while receiving The Legacy Award at the Attitude Awards in London. The singer thanked his family and said that music saved him in happy and unhappy moments of his life.
The Israeli army shelled the UNIFIL headquarters in the city of Naqoura in southern Lebanon. Two peacekeepers were injured, and vehicles and communications were damaged.
Representatives of the Ombudsman visited children in an educational and rehabilitation center in Lviv region. The children confirmed the facts of psychological pressure, threats and violence, and revealed pedagogical neglect of children.
In September 2024, Ukrainian farmers received 30. 5 thousand hectares of mine-cleared agricultural land. Since the beginning of the year, more than 231 thousand hectares have been cleared of mines, most of them in Kherson, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions.
A large ammunition depot of the Russian occupation forces was found on the territory of an abandoned plant in Panteleimonivka. The warehouse is of strategic importance for supplying artillery and tank units in the Toretsk sector.
More than 370 million girls and women worldwide have been raped or sexually assaulted before the age of 18. Between 240 and 310 million boys have also been sexually abused as children.
The fire at the oil terminal in occupied Feodosia continues for the third day. The smoke from the fire stretches for more than 20 km, reaching the Sea of Azov, and 1137 people have been evacuated.
A sperm whale tooth disguised as a souvenir was found in a parcel from Kyiv to the United States. The artifact is of scientific value and protected by the CITES Convention, and special permits are required for its export.
Ukrainian Olympic champion Yaroslava Maguchikh is among the three nominees for the title of the best athlete in Europe in 2024. Her rivals are Femke Bohl from the Netherlands and Keeley Hodgkinson from the UK.
