Starting Saturday, Lviv will enter a testing mode for electricity, water, gas, and communication supply to check the operation of alternative sources in case of a blackout. The decision was approved by Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who emphasized the importance of checking all city resources.
South African authorities are investigating how electronic equipment manufactured by Lightware Optoelectronics Ltd. was used in Russian drones. The company blames "unscrupulous" buyers for the illegal use of their civilian devices.
Two Chinese warships arrived in Cambodia on a friendly visit, part of the "Peace and Friendship 2025" exercises. The visit comes amid a border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, with whom China maintains friendly relations.
The head of Polish diplomacy visited Lviv region, honoring the memory of those killed in Lapaivka on October 5. At that time, four people died and eight were injured as a result of a Russian strike on a residential area.
84-year-old Martha Stewart, a well-known American businesswoman, teamed up with stylist Chris Appleton to create a "Hollywood glamour" look. She also responded to comments about her facial care.
The Trump administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States. The proposal is another act of escalation in the trade war between China and the United States.
The Israeli government has approved a peace deal with Hamas, which includes the release of Israeli hostages, a ceasefire, and a partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza. The US is ready to send 200 servicemen to monitor the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Bookmaker Polymarket estimated Donald Trump's chances for the Nobel Peace Prize at 3%, while Star Sports gives 25%. Elon Musk also has low chances of receiving the award.
Pope Leo XIV addressed the global media, calling for resistance to lies and manipulation, supporting honest documentation of events in Ukraine and Gaza. He also called for the release of imprisoned journalists.
A lost 1975 interview with John Lennon revealed his fears of being wiretapped by US special services. The musician also spoke about his daily life and doubts about a solo album.
The former head of the communal enterprise "SHEU Holosiivskyi District" has been served with a notice of suspicion due to the purchase of technical salt of improper quality. This resulted in damages to the territorial community of Kyiv amounting to 1.4 million hryvnias.
The European Commission is investigating allegations of Hungarian espionage against European institutions. An international journalistic investigation uncovered a network of secret agents operating through Hungary's Permanent Representation to the EU.
Porsche car sales in China fell by 26% and in North America by 5% in 2025. This is due to US tariffs and fierce competition in China.
Israel and Hamas have agreed on the release of all hostages in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The Israeli Prime Minister will convene the government to vote on the agreement, which could end the conflict.
The Nobel Committee has already made a decision regarding the laureate of the Peace Prize. And Donald Trump's chances, despite the alleged progress on a ceasefire in Gaza, are quite slim. The announcement of the new laureate will take place on October 10, 2025.
Ferrari presented the technology of its first electric car, the Elettrica, which will be released in 2026. It will have four engines, over 1000 hp, a range of 530 km, and accelerate to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
Cool weather with rain is expected in Ukraine on October 10. Cloudy and rainy weather with gusty winds is forecast in Kyiv.
Federal authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver suspected of arson that led to fires near the Los Angeles coast. These fires destroyed 9,500 acres of forest, claimed 12 lives, and damaged over 6,000 buildings.
Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv announced his readiness for power outages, but considers gas outages to be the worst test. He noted that gas could be cut off in entire microdistricts.
The United Nations is facing a liquidity crisis that will lead to a quarter reduction of peacekeeping troops in nine operations worldwide. This decision is due to a lack of funds, and future funding from the US remains uncertain.
Gold prices fell in Asian trading on October 9, reacting to the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4039.34 per ounce, and December futures fell 0.3% to $4056.67 per ounce.
NASA's FIRMS satellite monitoring project recorded a number of fires at gas and oil refining facilities in Russia. Among them is a fire in the area of the Lukoil-Korobkovsky gas processing plant and the Yefimovka oil pumping station in the Volgograd region.
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has voted to ban calling vegetarian meat substitutes burgers, schnitzels, and sausages. The decision still needs to be agreed upon with EU member states.
In Germany, politicians and the Economic Union question the appropriateness of Reformation Day as a non-working day, citing the economic crisis. However, there are also those who advocate for maintaining or even expanding the number of holidays.
Ruslan Shadiyev, a research engineer at a Russian nuclear center, was sentenced to a long prison term for treason. He transferred funds to the Freedom of Russia Legion, the Russian Volunteer Corps, and the 'Go Through the Forest' project.
The Permanent People's Tribunal is holding its first International Forum in Madrid, examining human rights violations against women in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. Activists and lawyers are presenting evidence, and a verdict is expected in December 2025.
The EU is proposing a law that would oblige companies to scan messages in messengers before encryption. But many experts warn that this will undermine user privacy and security.
Switzerland is restricting the granting of protection status to Ukrainians who lived outside combat zones. Moreover, for individuals from Volyn, Rivne, Lviv, Ternopil, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi regions, deportation is even possible.
Former French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu considers new elections unlikely, discussing concessions with parties for budget support. The politician confirmed the goal of keeping the state deficit below 5%.
On October 8, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a bill on preventing emergencies. It provides for the digitalization of accounting and the integration of protective structures into urban planning documentation.
