The State Library of Ukraine for Youth and the National Library of Ukraine for Children in Kyiv will merge to form a larger library with a collection of more than 750,000 books that will serve 25,000 users.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed delight that 3,000 women attended the Tehran football derby, the first time in 40 years that women have been allowed to attend a stadium. This happened after FIFA's negotiations with the Iranian football association.
Strong gusts of wind toppled the main 8-meter Christmas tree in Shevchenko Park in Pereyaslav; it was installed after being cut by two meters.
Elon Musk's social network, formerly known as Twitter, is projected to lose more than a billion dollars in 2023 due to the departure of major advertisers.
The US Congress has passed a bill that would prohibit the US president from withdrawing from NATO without congressional approval, reflecting bipartisan commitment to the Alliance. The law passed by the Senate will supplement the US National Defense Authorization Act.
Axel Springer has partnered with OpenAI to enable ChatGPT to summarize content from media brands such as Politico and Bild, including paid articles. This aims to improve artificial intelligence-driven journalism and the dissemination of relevant news.
In order to ensure better conditions for the development of renewable energy sources and affordable prices during the energy transition, the EU has reached an agreement on a thorough review of the bloc's energy market.
The explosion at the Rosneft oil depot in Voronezh, which was the result of an alleged sabotage, was disguised by local authorities as a "training exercise" to hide the failure of local Voronezh leaders in the security sector.
The last six episodes of The Crown have been released on Netflix, ending the series with the sixth season, with no plans for a seventh, as the author of the production adheres to the "rule of 20-year historical distance".
The US Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could affect a number of lawsuits related to the events of January 6, 2021, and question whether the actions of the accused constitute obstruction of official proceedings. Donald Trump is facing charges, but the court will consider the validity of his claims to immunity.
The Kyiv City State Administration warns of sleet, ice and slush build-up in Kyiv, urging road users to be careful; about 400 units of special equipment and 4,000 workers are involved in clearing roads.
The US and Chinese militaries have resumed talks after tensions over a secret visit by a US official to Taiwan, signalling a thaw in military relations. However, the recent clashes with Philippine ships also indicate the continuing tensions in US-China relations.
Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles due to problems with the autopilot system that may increase the risk of accidents, requiring software updates in several models.
The U. S. House of Representatives has voted to begin impeachment proceedings against President Biden over his foreign dealings, amid claims of political motives by the White House. Hunter Biden also faces separate federal charges, including tax evasion.
MEPs call on the EU to continue pragmatic cooperation with China, emphasizing the need for balanced trade and reducing the impact on critical EU infrastructure, as well as encouraging China to change its position on Russia and address human rights issues.
Poland's budget deficit could rise significantly next year, as spending commitments and revenue forecasts influence the outlook. The budget law is currently one of the most pressing issues to be resolved by the new government
Denmark has pledged to provide Ukraine with about one billion euros in aid, including ammunition, tanks, and drones, as announced by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. In addition, Norway is providing 250 million euros for civilian infrastructure and air defense.
The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on individuals associated with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist groups, targeting their finances and travel. The sanctions are coordinated by both countries and are a continuation of U.S. efforts to disrupt Hamas's financing networks.
Two people entered the Indian parliament, causing chaos by releasing gas; the ensuing panic led to an interruption of the session. The speaker of the parliament later assured that there was no serious threat and that everything was under control.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has developed security protocols for the safe return of fans to stadiums. These measures are designed to ensure the safety of spectators while restoring the experience of live sporting events.
The World Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai ended with the adoption of a compromise text that provides for a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels but does not set specific deadlines, amid opinions that no significant breakthrough has been achieved.
692 settlements in Ukraine are without power due to the fighting and unfavorable weather conditions, but there are no current plans to limit power supply or schedules for outages.
Residents of a house in the Dniprovsky district of Kyiv who suffered from a rocket attack will receive temporary housing and basic necessities at the "Point of Unbreakability" set up in a nearby school. More than 50 people were injured in the shelling, and children from the school will be transferred to distance learning.
Biden argues that Ukraine's future includes NATO membership, but only after it wins, fulfills certain conditions, and signs an agreement to join the Alliance. He emphasizes unity and support for Ukraine's military efforts.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with UN representatives to discuss priorities for cooperation, including the protection of vulnerable groups and the documentation of war crimes committed by the Russian occupiers in Ukraine.
France intends to boost natural hydrogen research with significant funding under the France 2030 investment plan, as announced by President Macron, who also emphasized accelerating efforts to decarbonize energy and industry.
The court sentenced a resident of Toretsk to 15 years in prison for high treason, finding him guilty of collecting intelligence for the "Horlivka Ministry of State Security of the Donetsk People's Republic" that was used against Ukraine.
The Tesla Cybertruck does not meet European safety standards due to its sharp-edged design and cannot be authorized for sale in Europe. Tesla currently has no plans to change the design of the Cybertruck to meet these standards.
European football clubs have made more than 30 transfer deals with Russian clubs totaling 66 million euros, potentially violating EU sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The deals involved teams such as Real Sociedad and PSV, with clubs linked to sanctioned individuals.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) stopped selling Nesquik due to Nestlé's blacklisting in Ukraine, following similar actions with PepsiCo and Mondelez products.
