The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine is testing the idea of a paid service in "Diia" for changing passport photos. The cost of the service will be UAH 99, although some users are willing to pay more.
Over a billion people worldwide live with mental disorders, burdening national healthcare budgets. WHO states that the level of investment in this area is insufficient, amounting to only 2% of national budgets.
On August 2, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 53 attack drones of various types, most of which were flying towards Kyiv. As of 4:00 PM, air defense destroyed 48 enemy UAVs.
An earthquake of magnitude 6. 0 in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province has killed over 1,400 people and destroyed 5,400 homes. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and the international community is providing assistance.
Aide to Russian President Putin, Yuriy Ushakov, announced the preparation of another round of consultations between the US and Russia. The dialogue will primarily concern Ukraine.
"Fulham" signed Kevin from "Shakhtar" for a club-record fee. The Brazilian winger stated that he is happy to play in the "highest" league in the world - in England.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane landed in Bulgaria using paper maps due to GPS deactivation. This occurred amid a growing number of GPS jamming incidents in Eastern Europe.
Jamala, winner of Eurovision 2016, has been appointed music producer of the National Selection for Eurovision 2026. Previously, she served seven times as a member of the National Selection jury.
After the fall of the Assad regime, 850,000 refugees returned to Syria. The UN predicts this number will rise to one million within weeks.
The WLFI token, linked to Donald Trump's family, debuted on a cryptocurrency exchange, reaching $30 billion. Its value is estimated to potentially reach $34 billion, which could place it among the top 10 cryptocurrencies.
Researchers from the UK have developed an artificial intelligence stethoscope that detects three heart diseases in 15 seconds. The device is significantly more effective than traditional methods, but is only recommended for patients with suspected heart disease.
The Mykolaiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office, through the court, achieved the invalidation of land auction results. 121 hectares of land belonging to the Buzky Gard National Nature Park have been returned to the state.
A joint Ukrainian-Polish expedition to exhume military burials from the Second World War has concluded in Lviv. Two burial pits containing the remains of 40-50 Polish servicemen were discovered.
A resident of Dnipro headed a group that defrauded EU citizens of almost UAH 12 million. Ukrainian and Czech law enforcement officers liquidated a network of call centers that operated in several regions of Ukraine.
Former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych stated that he worked on Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU, but was categorically against joining NATO. He claims that joining the Alliance "would lead to civil war."
An organized group supplied "Kyivvodokanal" with low-quality reagents for water purification, replacing an expensive coagulant with a cheap analogue. This led to the embezzlement of over UAH 3 million from the enterprise.
An engineer of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was exposed in Kyiv region for illegally authorizing the felling of 137 trees over 90 years old. The illegal felling of valuable timber species caused over UAH 1.1 million in damages to the state.
The activities of the APT29 (Midnight Blizzard) hacker group have been neutralized. They hacked websites and redirected users to fake pages to gain access to mail.
Ursula von der Leyen's plane, en route to Bulgaria, lost electronic navigation systems during its approach to the airport. The cause is believed to be probable GPS jamming by Russia.
In Ukraine, the project of transitioning to a 12-year school system has officially started. The experiment will last until August 2027, preparing for the recognition of Ukrainian certificates in Europe.
The Kremlin claims that Europe is hindering peace efforts regarding Ukraine, which, in their opinion, are being coordinated between Putin and Trump. Russian presidential spokesman Peskov called this a "big mistake" by Europeans.
Lille defeated Lorient 7-1 in the third round of Ligue 1, scoring all goals in the second half. Romain Perraud opened the scoring, and Hamza scored a brace.
In Sumy, distance learning for a number of educational institutions has been extended until September 30. The decision was made by the TEB and NS Commission due to the security situation.
On August 30, Ukrainian drones destroyed two Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters at the airfield in Simferopol. Russian sources recorded UAV movement around 06:30 AM.
More than 50 flights for departure and arrival have been delayed at Sochi airport. Delays range from 15 minutes to 6 hours, caused by a drone attack.
The Ukrainian General Staff called Gerasimov's report on the results of the 2025 spring-summer campaign a lie. Russian troops did not gain full control over any major city, losing a significant number of soldiers and equipment, the Ukrainian agency emphasized.
During an anti-war demonstration in Cologne, clashes occurred, resulting in injuries to twelve police officers. Police found pyrotechnics, alcohol, and gas canisters among the protesters.
Russian troops shelled Donetsk region 33 times, causing two deaths and injuries. Residential buildings and infrastructure in several settlements were damaged.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 21 drones on the night of August 31. 19 drones were shot down over the Volgograd and Rostov regions, and one each over Belgorod and Bryansk.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, energy infrastructure was damaged. More than 29,000 subscribers were left without electricity, and there is one injured person.
