The Prosecutor General's Office shut down fraudulent call centers in Kyiv. They seized citizens' funds by inducing them to invest in cryptocurrency and trade on stock exchanges.
In the city of Kut, Iraq, a fire in the newly opened "Hypermarket" claimed the lives of over 60 people, including women and children. Another 11 people are considered missing after the incident that occurred on Wednesday evening.
A 7. 3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Alaska, with an epicenter 87 km south of Sand Point. A tsunami warning was issued, which was later canceled for Anchorage.
Iceland has sufficient public support to resume EU accession talks, despite trade disputes and US threats. 58% of Icelanders support resuming negotiations, and the foreign minister considers it vital.
Three oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan, operated primarily by American and Norwegian companies, have been attacked by drones. There were no casualties, but damage to facilities was recorded.
A Russian captain was sentenced to 12 years in prison for cruel treatment of civilians in Yahidne, Chernihiv region. He held 369 people, including 69 minors, as a "human shield" in a school basement, which led to the death of 10 people.
In Odesa region, a 22-year-old man was detained who tried to set fire to the TCC building by throwing a homemade device with flammable liquid. The container did not ignite, no one was injured, and the suspect faces up to eight years in prison.
A scheme to declare unfitness for service for money has been exposed in Dnipro. An official of the military medical commission (VLC) and a local resident have been notified of suspicion, and about 70,000 US dollars have been seized.
Russian drones attacked the Barlinek Group plant in Vinnytsia, causing injuries, including two people with severe burns. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commented on the incident, noting that the attack was deliberate.
Krypto the dog in a red cape from James Gunn's new "Superman" movie has become an unexpected hero, significantly increasing interest in pet adoption. Search queries for "adopt a dog near me" increased by 513%, and "dog adoption near me" by 163%.
The former director of a medical institution in Obukhiv district and four accomplices have been notified of suspicion of abuse of office. They entered false information about medical services provided, which led to the unjustified accrual of over UAH 7 million.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, called on the Department of Justice to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This comes amid criticism from Trump supporters regarding the lack of transparency in the handling of the case.
The prosecutor's office suspects the director, accountant, and employees of the Vinnytsia branch of "Ukrzaliznytsia" of embezzling 22 million hryvnias. They illegally accrued "bonuses" to employees who were not involved in the work, appropriating part of the funds.
France did not join the initiative of European countries to buy American weapons for Ukraine. President Macron insists on developing Europe's own defense-industrial base.
Japan recognized China's military cooperation with Russia as a serious security threat that could change the Indo-Pacific region. Beijing criticized the report, calling it an "incorrect perception of China."
Euroclear CEO Valerie Urbain believes that the European Commission's plan to invest frozen Russian assets in riskier instruments to increase profits for Ukraine is "expropriation. " She warns of significant risks and potential losses that could arise from such actions.
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed the country's participation in new plans for supplying weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made after Donald Trump's statement about providing Ukraine with Patriot systems through NATO.
A 57-year-old man was detained in Kyiv region, who, during a conflict, doused his 76-year-old mother and 54-year-old brother with a flammable substance and set them on fire. The woman died in the hospital from her burns.
A large-scale fire has been raging in Mariupol for several hours, starting with grass ignition in the AS-2 area. The fire spread to garages and approached the occupiers' new buildings, with smoke covering the Prymorskyi and Central districts.
Despite initial resilience to US tariffs, China's economy is showing a slowdown in growth. A drop in new housing prices and a slowdown in retail sales have been recorded, indicating the impact of the prolonged crisis in the real estate market.
Coffee chain Starbucks has introduced a "secret menu" in its app, featuring variations of popular drinks and customer creations. Users can access it on the "offers" tab and order directly.
The indictment against the organizers of drug trafficking to the Kyiv pre-trial detention center has been sent to court. The scheme, which brought in UAH 200,000 monthly, operated with the participation of detainees of the pre-trial detention center and accomplices at large, who ensured the purchase and transfer of drugs.
China plans to purchase 140 million barrels of oil for its strategic reserves by the first quarter of 2026, as long as prices remain below $80 per barrel. This will ensure a high level of imports and soft commercial demand.
EU foreign ministers approved a new package of sanctions against pro-Kremlin individuals and organizations accused of destabilizing Moldova. This happened after statements by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service about Moldova allegedly preparing for a conflict with Russia.
In the first half of 2025, Ukrainians purchased 22,000 used passenger cars from the USA, which is 4% more than last year. The most popular models were Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee, and Nissan Rogue.
Law enforcement officers detained an agent of the Russian special services who tried to blow up an apartment building in Rivne. The 27-year-old Lviv resident installed a homemade explosive device in a rented apartment, planning to record the explosion on camera.
A resident of Mykolaiv has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting, sexually abusing, and raping his underage daughter. The man molested and then raped his daughter for 5 years, starting when she was 5 years old.
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp. , announced her resignation after two years. The Financial Times reports that the reason was disagreements with Elon Musk, whose direct style clashed with her sophistication, despite the successful expansion of X's advertising business.
A magnitude 5. 5 earthquake occurred on the morning of July 15, 2025, in the Ilocos region, Philippines, 69 km off the coast. The epicenter was located tens of kilometers deep under the seabed, near the city of Laoag, which is the capital of the province of Ilocos Norte.
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