The cost of gold reached a two-week high of about $2450 per ounce. The growth was due to expectations of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the publication of the Labor Market Report by the Ministry of Labor.
In the occupied Lysychansk, bus service has been suspended since August 1 due to the lack of fuel and lubricants. The occupiers are forced to save money on the so-called 'LPR' because of the fuel shortage in Russia.
In the cities of the occupied Luhansk region, water is supplied only for a few hours a day. Residents do not have enough water for their household needs, while the subscription fee is maintained.
In the UK, a 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 people. The attack took place at a summer camp in Southport during a dance workshop.
On August 1, Poland launches Operations SAFE PODLASIE and EASTERN ZORZA on its eastern border. The goal is to counter illegal migration from Belarus and strengthen air defense in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
The National Resistance Center reports critical pollution of the Azov Sea and Arabat Spit in the occupied territories. The consequences include danger to marine life and an outbreak of cholera in Crimea.
The incidence of intestinal infections has increased by 20-30% in Crimea and by 50-60% in Sevastopol. Rospotrebnadzor warns of increased risks of infection in case of poor hygiene and consumption of raw water.
The Ministry of Defense has clarified that an electronic military registration document in a phone application is equivalent to a paper document. Employers can use electronic documents to create reservation lists.
The Ministry of Education is opening a hotline to inform people about the return to full-time education. Call 1545 to find out about forms of education, education of displaced children and other issues.
Ukraine has the production capacity to manufacture more than 3 million drones of various types per year, said Deputy Minister Anna Hvozdyar. Implementation requires funding, some of which can be provided by foreign partners.
A 55-year-old Ukrainian prisoner of war, Oleksandr Ishchenko, died in SIZO-5 in Rostov-on-Don. He served as a driver in the Azov regiment and was captured during the fighting in Mariupol.
Astronomers have proposed an artificial intelligence project to exchange messages with extraterrestrial intelligence. The idea is to send a large AI language model into space so that it can speak on behalf of earthlings.
Russian invaders shelled the Kherson community in the morning of July 31. A man was killed, a woman and a dog were injured. The injured woman was evacuated to a temporary accommodation center.
The US carried out an air strike on the base of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces south of Baghdad. As a result, 4 members of the group were killed and 4 others were wounded. This is the first known US strike in Iraq since February.
The Pew Research Center has conducted a poll on Americans' attitudes towards US policy on Ukraine. It revealed differences between Republicans and Democrats on the issues of supporting Ukraine and assessing the threat from the war.
Since 2022, the number of utility debts in Ukraine has increased by 37%. As of July, 701,000 proceedings were recorded, with the largest number of debtors in Dnipropetrovska, Kharkivska, and Donetska oblasts.
Ben Affleck has bought a house in Los Angeles for $20. 5 million after moving out of the mansion he shared with Jennifer Lopez. This indicates a crisis in the couple's relationship and a possible divorce.
Donald Trump is launching a $10 million advertising blitz in six US states. The goal is to counteract Kamala Harris's growing popularity among voters after Joe Biden endorsed her candidacy.
The former head of the Poltava RSA and his advisor are accused of receiving a €176,000 bribe and a Mercedes Brabus. The case has been referred to court under the article on obtaining undue advantage.
The NACP presented a new series of the project 'Fighting Corruption is Easy' about enrolling children in kindergarten. Thanks to digitalization, the process has become simpler and more transparent, with just a simple registration in the electronic queue.
Meta is introducing AI Studio to create personalized chatbots on Instagram. Users will be able to develop bots to interact with followers and perform various tasks.
A 47-year-old Georgian soldier, Bondo Gagnidze, was fatally wounded during a Russian assault in Luhansk region. He became the 69th Georgian soldier to die in the war in Ukraine.
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said that Ukraine's budget deficit has increased to UAH 500 billion ($12 billion). There is a particular lack of funds for the army, and this amount does not satisfy the military.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on NATO to expel Turkey over Erdogan's threats to invade Israel. Katz instructed diplomats to contact NATO members to condemn Turkey and demand its expulsion from the alliance.
Russia is engaging unwitting Americans and commercial firms to spread disinformation about the US election. US intelligence warns of the threat of foreign propaganda on social media and the Internet.
NVIDIA has introduced new software packages to facilitate the implementation of generative AI in companies. The updates include tools for creating virtual worlds and training robots to act like humans.
Manchester United is considering building a new stadium with 90-100 thousand seats by 2030. The club has to decide by the end of 2024 whether to build a new facility or reconstruct Old Trafford.
Joe Biden has called for three reforms to restore trust in the judiciary and democracy. They include lifting the immunity of the ex-president, limiting the powers of judges, and a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.
At least 880 Russian army soldiers were buried on the occupied peninsula. The Representative Office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea suggests that 699 of them were former citizens of Ukraine.
Nine judges from the occupied Crimea were sentenced in absentia for treason. They betrayed their oath of office, took positions in the occupation courts and contributed to Russia's subversive activities against Ukraine.
