German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated the readiness of the German military to defend NATO's eastern flank, particularly Lithuania, from a possible Russian attack. Germany has already realized the need for rearmament and increased defense spending.
The SBU announced suspicion against the "LPR military commissar" who has been cooperating with the occupiers since 2014. He organized the forced mobilization of men, who were sent to "meat assaults" against the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is considering cutting social assistance for the unemployed, including Ukrainian refugees, to save public spending. The reform envisages the introduction of a basic income from 2026 and stricter requirements for housing costs.
France held its traditional July 14 parade in Paris on Bastille Day, showcasing its military readiness and export defense systems. The parade involved 7,000 soldiers, 65 aircraft, and nearly 250 vehicles.
James Gunn's film "Superman" grossed $122 million in its opening weekend, outperforming 2013's "Man of Steel. " The director stated that the film touches on politics, which drew a negative reaction from MAGA supporters.
The Ukrainian government concluded 200 agreements worth over 13 billion euros at the Recovery Conference in Rome. The funds will be directed towards strengthening air defense, restoring infrastructure, housing, medicine, and supporting IDPs.
A fire broke out in a nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Several residents died, many were hospitalized, and five firefighters were injured.
A Mi-8 helicopter belonging to "Vzlet" airline disappeared during a flight from Okhotsk to Magadan. There were three crew members and two technicians on board. An An-26 aircraft and another Mi-8 helicopter have been deployed for the search.
A city council official and a technical supervision engineer are suspected of embezzling almost UAH 7 million during the reconstruction of shelters in schools of the Samarivka City Council. They inflated the cost of materials and the scope of work, causing damage to the state.
A new report by Internet Matters found that a significant number of lonely children use AI chatbots for communication, with 12% having no one else to talk to. The study showed that 35% of surveyed children aged 9-17 perceive talking to AI as communicating with a friend.
China's coal imports in June 2024 reached their lowest level since February 2023, falling by 11% in the first half of the year. This is due to weak demand caused by the shrinking real estate market and a slowdown in heavy industry.
Europe is facing a new wave of AI-powered Russian disinformation, doubling bot attacks on email and media. This tests the EU's Digital Services Act, which may become stricter.
As a result of the night attack by enemy UAVs on Kyiv region, 6 trucks, a hangar, and warehouses were damaged. Air defense forces intercepted a dozen enemy drones; there were no casualties.
Commander of the Latvian Armed Forces Kaspars Pudāns made a working visit to Ukraine, familiarizing himself with the situation on the eastern front. He met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, discussing the operational situation and Latvia's accession to the "Coalition of the Willing."
Elon Musk called on Donald Trump to release the materials of the Jeffrey Epstein case, as he promised. This happened after the Department of Justice confirmed Epstein's suicide and the absence of a "client list."
North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million 152-mm shells since the start of the full-scale invasion, South Korean intelligence claims. Kim Jong Un has promised Russia further support in the war in Ukraine.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet in the Wimbledon final. Alcaraz is aiming for a third consecutive victory, while Sinner is seeking revenge after his defeat at the French Open.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on a meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council in mid-June. This marks the first instance of a sitting president of the Islamic Republic being wounded by Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
Over 2. 2 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have received "vital" cash assistance from UNHCR to restore damaged housing. This has allowed some families to return to their homes and repair them.
On the night of July 13, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 strike UAVs, including Shahed and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 20 Shahed-type UAVs and lost/suppressed 20 decoy drones with electronic warfare systems.
Over the past day, 200 combat engagements were recorded. The enemy launched 100 air strikes and dropped 179 guided bombs, using 3956 kamikaze drones.
A farm worker died after a raid by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a legal cannabis farm in California. The man, who was being pursued by immigration agents, fell from a height of 9 meters.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to transfer pension funds of internally displaced persons who have not used their accounts or undergone identification for more than a year to the Pension Fund of Ukraine for storage. The right to these funds fully remains with the pensioners, who can receive them after undergoing identification.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued new directives to accelerate the production and deployment of drones in the US army. This will allow commanders to independently purchase and test drones, removing bureaucratic restrictions.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed a North Korean-made Type 75 multiple rocket launcher system in the Kupyansk direction. This was carried out by pilots of the First Presidential Brigade "Bureviy".
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has for the first time announced tenders for the procurement of FPV-drones worth over UAH 3. 3 billion through Prozorro. The procurements will be carried out based on tactical and technical characteristics, rather than model names, which will allow for a wider range of manufacturers to be involved.
Pedro Pascal, who played Reed Richards in "Fantastic Four: First Steps," said that the remake focuses on family ties and caring for humanity. The film, set to be released on July 24, 2025, in Ukraine, will introduce Marvel's first superhero family, who will confront Galactus.
In Bucharest, a taxi driver refused a ride to former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Cioloș from the airport. The driver was fined 500 lei and had his professional certificate confiscated.
Dozens of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters symbolically began disarmament by burning their weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan. This step is a gesture of goodwill after the announcement of the organization's dissolution.
Special Representative of US President Donald Trump, Keith Kellogg, will arrive in Kyiv on Monday and stay in Ukraine for a whole week. He emphasized the need for a "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine's reconstruction.
