Two residents of Cherkasy were detained for setting fire to the vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspects agreed to commit the crime for a reward of UAH 10 thousand, using an incendiary device and gasoline.
Chinese-backed “trolls” are impersonating American voters on social media, spreading divisiveness ahead of the 2024 elections. The campaign, linked to the Spamouflage network, aims to undermine confidence in the US election process.
77-year-old musician Elton John reported limited vision in one eye due to a severe infection. He is undergoing long-term treatment and expresses his gratitude to the medical staff and family for their support.
Over the last day, the occupants carried out 2473 attacks on the Donetsk region. Kurakhove, Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk suffered the most, 7 residential buildings and other civilian objects were destroyed.
The southwestern United States is suffering from a prolonged heat wave. In Phoenix, Arizona, the temperature has reached at least 37.7°C for 100 days in a row, resulting in 150 heat-related deaths.
In Donetsk region, water supply to Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkivka and Kostyantynivka has been cut due to repairs to the Second Donetsk Water Supply System. Full water supply is expected to be restored after the repairs are completed.
Russian LNG exports in January-August 2024 increased by 5. 7% to 21.76 million tons. The significant growth in August was driven by heat-related demand in Asia and supplies to Europe.
The EU condemned the Russian attack on Poltava, calling it a deliberate bloodshed. The EU emphasized Ukraine's right to self-defense and promised to increase military support, including air defense systems.
Mongolian police arrested protesters who tried to unfurl a Ukrainian flag during Putin's visit to the Government Palace. Five other people with an anti-Putin banner were forced to disperse.
On October 1, the entry fee for foreign tourists in New Zealand will increase from 20 to 56 euros. The authorities explain this by the need to cover the costs of infrastructure and nature protection due to excessive tourism.
The deputy director of a contractor organization is accused of entering false data into the acts of work performed on the South Bridge in Kyiv.
Matviy Bidnyi, Head of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, was elected to the WADA Executive Committee. This opens up new opportunities for Ukraine's international cooperation in the field of anti-doping activities for the next three years.
Owners of damaged households in the village of Yarova in the Lyman community can receive compensation under the eRestoration program. The application can be submitted through the Diia portal or by contacting the local commission for the inspection of damaged housing.
Firefighting continues in Donetsk Oblast over a 5,000-hectare fire caused by enemy shelling. The fire has been extinguished on 1200 hectares, 32 houses and 8 cars have been damaged, and the situation may reach the level of a national emergency.
An agreement was signed between Ukraine and the UN to continue cooperation under the Children and Armed Conflict Plan. The plan provides for a systematic fight against forced relocation, abduction and use of children in hostilities.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets explained the rules of movement in the border area. To travel, you need to get a pass, and men aged 18-60 must have a military registration document.
Two cargo ships were attacked in the Red Sea - the Saudi tanker Amjad and the Panamanian ship Blue Lagoon I. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack on the Blue Lagoon I, which was carrying Russian cargo.
A 66-year-old pump station operator was found dead on the territory of Lvivvodokanal. The police and a special commission are investigating the circumstances and cause of death of the employee, who had been working at the company since 2018.
In a Minneapolis suburb, a driver drove his car into the patio of a restaurant. The incident killed two people and injured at least three others, and the driver was arrested on murder charges.
Finland plans to build 200 km of fence on its eastern border with Russia by the end of 2026. The fence will be taller (3.5 m) and denser than previously planned, and the project is progressing on schedule and within budget.
Photos of the aftermath of Russia's night attack on Ukraine's capital have been released. A combined strike with ballistic and cruise missiles damaged civilian infrastructure in 6 districts of the city.
Finland's Defense Minister has presented a proposal to ban Russian citizens from buying real estate for national security reasons. The bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of 2024.
The shelling of Nikopol community with drones and artillery injured 4 people. 7 houses, an outbuilding and a power line were damaged, and fires broke out.
President Macron is holding consultations on the new head of the French government. The most likely candidate is Thierry Baudet, chairman of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council.
A large forest fire broke out in the Holy Mountains National Park in Donetsk Oblast. Rescuers localized the fire spread over 1,200 hectares using the Magirus Wolf C1 tactical robot.
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased compensation for the demining of agricultural land to 100%. Farmers submitted 135 applications for demining 3897 plots with a total area of over 17,252 hectares.
Ukrainian athletes won 8 medals on the fourth day of the Paralympics in Paris. President Zelenskyy thanked the athletes and coaches, noting that their success inspires the whole country.
The underwater expedition revealed a significant deterioration of the Titanic's condition over 112 years underwater. The iconic handrails were lost, a bronze statuette of Diana of Versailles was found, and a 3D scan of the wreck is planned.
The U. S., Qatar and Egypt are working on a final cease-fire proposal between Israel and Hamas. The discovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza could hasten an agreement.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a strategy for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises until 2027. The plan envisages the restoration of destroyed enterprises, innovative development, support for human capital, and increased competitiveness.
