Russian troops launched a missile strike on Balakliia, killing a 70-year-old woman and injuring four other women. The missile hit near a five-story building, causing a fire in an apartment and a car.
In occupied Crimea, the volume of fuel sales at gas stations has been reduced to 20 liters per person. The restriction was introduced due to the fuel shortage that persists on the peninsula.
The White House announced that any armed attack on Qatar is a threat to US security, providing the Persian Gulf emirate with far-reaching guarantees. This came three weeks after an Israeli airstrike on Hamas targets in Doha. President Trump signed an executive order authorizing diplomatic, economic, and military measures.
Microsoft has updated its Xbox Game Pass subscription, raising the price of Ultimate to 26. 99 euros per month. Two new plans, Essential and Premium, have been added, with unchanged prices and new games, including Hogwarts Legacy.
In September 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6,800 new passenger cars, which is 20% more than last year. The Chinese company BYD became the market leader, surpassing Toyota and Volkswagen.
European gas storage facilities are more than 82% full after an active summer campaign, ensuring "calm markets" for the heating season. Analysts expect global gas supplies to exceed demand by 2026, which will facilitate future stock accumulation.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown received £37. 3 million (approximately €43 million) after the team won the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. This was the first time in 26 years, and the total amount of payments to McLaren's management increased to £75 million.
Elon Musk announced the development of Grokipedia by xAI, which will be an alternative to Wikipedia. The billionaire criticizes Wikipedia for political bias, stating that the new project will help xAI "understand the Universe."
Chinese banks and investors are refusing to cooperate with Russian companies such as Rosatom and Gazprom due to fears of secondary sanctions. Russia's plans to raise financing on the Chinese bond market have proven futile.
Ukrainian special services prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Lviv, where the enemy tried to lure Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen to the explosion site using fake female accounts. The SBU neutralized improvised explosive devices and secured Ukrainian defenders.
The debut of the first AI actress Tilly Norwood provoked a sharp statement from SAG-AFTRA, which called her a "character created by a computer program" and capable of "devaluing human craftsmanship. " Talent agencies expressed interest in representing the AI actress, which caused outrage among Hollywood stars.
The former deputy director of the Central Forest Office of SE "Forests of Ukraine" will be tried for illicit enrichment and submitting false information in declarations. The ex-official acquired unjustified assets worth over UAH 13 million, including luxury cars and cash.
The global players' union FIFPRO has appealed to FIFA regarding the intense international calendar and potential extreme heat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The organization emphasizes the need to review the schedule.
In Lviv, plans are underway to reinforce the mound at High Castle to prevent landslides and destruction. The reconstruction project for the 120-year-old embankment has already been submitted, with work expected to begin in 2026.
Electronic Arts has been sold for $55 billion to a consortium that includes an investment fund from Saudi Arabia. This deal is the largest in the history of the gaming industry, with the current management remaining in their positions.
On September 28, a woman and her son, born in 2010, got lost on Hoverla. Rescuers from Prykarpattia located them and provided assistance.
The mysterious crown-like formations on Venus have received their explanation. The enigmatic "corona" effects on the surface of Venus, of which about 700 have already been found, are, according to scientists, associated with heat transfer from the interior, subsequent formation of variable currents, and surface features with a peculiar coloration.
Romanian authorities found drone fragments in the area of the Sontea Noua canal in Tulcea County. This is at least the 20th case of Russian drones falling on Romanian territory.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that European countries had enough time to find alternative sources of energy supply. He also mentioned the "Russian shadow fleet" that creates many problems in the Baltic Sea.
Russian President Putin signed a decree on autumn conscription for military service from October 1 to December 31, 2025. 135 thousand Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 who are not in the reserve are subject to conscription.
The financial consequences of extreme weather events in Europe increased 2. 5 times in 2020-2023 compared to the previous decade. More than 80% of protected habitats and almost 70% of soils are in poor condition.
A road accident involving a passenger car and a shuttle bus occurred near the village of Chervone in Kyiv region. One person died, another was extricated by rescuers, and a total of four people were hospitalized.
The All-Ukrainian Radio Dictation of National Unity in 2025 will take place on October 27, on the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language. The event will be broadcast on television, radio, and digital platforms.
Manchester United is considering Gareth Southgate as a potential successor to Ruben Amorim, who faces dismissal. The club's management, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has already contacted Southgate regarding the head coach position.
Dozens of people were injured in the morning Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, six were hospitalized, including three children. 41 apartment buildings and 22 private houses, as well as non-residential buildings, were damaged.
On the border of Thailand and Cambodia, there was an escalation of hostilities with an exchange of fire and shelling with combat grenades. Both sides accuse each other of starting the conflict, jeopardizing the peace agreement.
Donald Trump's family has doubled its fortune to ten billion dollars since his election as US president in 2024. The main source of enrichment has been the cryptocurrency sector, as well as real estate and consulting.
As a result of the night attack by the occupiers in Kyiv, four people died, including a 12-year-old girl, a nurse, and a patient of the Institute of Cardiology. Throughout Ukraine, over 70 people were injured, and two rescuers were also injured during the aftermath liquidation.
The Ukrainian Air Force detected and tracked 643 Russian aerial attack assets, neutralizing 611 of them. The main strike targeted Kyiv, with destroyed targets including UAVs, cruise missiles, and jet drones.
