Nikopol was shelled by UAVs and artillery on July 2, resulting in four people being wounded and damage to cars and residential buildings. The Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation.
In Kharkiv, a series of terrorist attacks was prevented. A 48-year-old FSB agent, a university laboratory assistant, was detained. The suspect was preparing three improvised explosive devices to blow up government buildings.
Analysts predict global tourism spending to grow from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion in 2040. Developing countries, primarily China, India, and Saudi Arabia, will be the main drivers of this growth.
Ukrainian boxer Serhiy Derevyanchenko, after a year-long break, secured a technical knockout victory over American Jeremy Ramos at the "Texas Troubadour Theatre" in Nashville, USA.
The United Kingdom and Germany are preparing to sign a wide-ranging mutual defence agreement that provides for mutual assistance in the event of strategic threats. The agreement will establish a binding link in security policy.
A 63-year-old taxi driver was detained in Kyiv, who punched Honored Artist of Ukraine Tonya Matvienko on June 30. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM in Pechersk, the offender faces liability for battery.
Fire at Heathrow Airport and chaos for 270,000 passengers were caused by a faulty unserviced substation.
Paramount Global and CBS have agreed to pay Donald Trump over $30 million to settle a lawsuit over an edited interview on "60 Minutes. " Trump will receive $16 million upfront to cover legal costs and contributions to his presidential library or charities.
The International Monetary Fund is calling on Ukraine to raise utility tariffs to ‘cost-recovery levels’. The increase is likely to affect gas, electricity, heating and hot water. This should help restore the energy sector's profitability.
Taylor Swift, a 14-time Grammy winner, buys a giant inflatable friendship bracelet that graced the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans during her Eras Tour. The bracelet is the work of Miami artist Sean Kolodny.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andrii Kovalenko, stated that Russia is losing leverage in the South Caucasus. The detention of Sputnik employees in Baku and Armenia's statements indicate a purge of Russian agents.
Cloudflare has launched a tool that blocks AI scanners that collect content from websites without permission. Leading publishers have already used it, being able to charge for access to data.
Iran has disconnected IAEA nuclear observers and refused inspections, raising questions about its nuclear program. The whereabouts of 409 kg of Iranian near-bomb-grade uranium remain unknown.
Chinese automotive brands, including BYD and MG SAIC Motor, have achieved more than 9% of the European market share for hybrid and electric vehicles. BYD plans to produce small cars in Europe next year.
The European Union is ready to accept a trade agreement with the US with a 10% universal tariff, but wants lower rates in key sectors such as cars, steel, and aluminum. The agreement must be concluded by July 9 to avoid a rise in duties to 50% on almost all European exports to the US.
The President of Ukraine signed Law No. 4472-IX, which allows financing the procurement of innovative medicines from local budgets and medical institutions' funds. This will expand patients' access to treatment, especially those with orphan diseases.
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office announced suspicion to the commander of the Russian 44th separate aviation regiment for "Kinzhal" attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities. He is accused of planning and waging an aggressive war from October 15, 2022, to March 9, 2023.
The International Monetary Fund has updated its negative scenario for Ukraine, assuming the continuation of the war until mid-2026 due to the lack of tangible results from peace negotiations. This implies a possible "shock" in the third quarter of 2025, which will affect economic sentiment and infrastructure.
Microsoft has unveiled an AI system that diagnoses better than specialists, having "solved" more than 8 out of 10 complex cases. Studies have shown that AI is significantly more accurate and efficient than doctors in diagnosis.
The NATO summit in The Hague demonstrated the growth of European defence spending, but calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine indicate a change in mood. NATO has refocused on deterring Russia, while Ukraine faces heavy casualties on the frontline and the risk of losing territory.
At the summit in The Hague, Czech President Petr Pavel suggested to Donald Trump that economic pressure on Russia be increased, similar to "the US success with China". This should force the Kremlin to negotiate, though without causing an economic collapse of the Russian Federation.
San Vito di Cadore in the Dolomites of northern Italy was covered by a thick cloud of dust after a new landslide on the Crod-Marcora slope. Officially, there were no casualties, but local residents are concerned about the growing instability of the mountain slopes.
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for "Troll 2," the sequel to the 2022 Norwegian monster film "Troll," which garnered 103 million views. The film is scheduled to premiere on December 1, 2025, and will once again feature Kim Falck and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, as well as Ine Marie Wilmann.
Starlink plans to invest approximately $112. 7 million in South African infrastructure to support the 16 countries of the Southern African Development Community. The company aims to conclude an agreement with South African authorities before the G20 summit in November, using local firms for construction.
The court заочно sentenced Metropolitan of the Luhansk Eparchy of the UOC (MP) Vasyl Povoroznyuk to 11 years in prison for aiding the aggressor state. He was found guilty of supporting Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine and propaganda.
Russian special services are recruiting Ukrainian teenagers for espionage, offering money for completing tasks. The SBU has detained more than 700 people involved in espionage, about 175 of whom are minors.
Two agents of the Russian special services, who collected and transmitted information about the location of Ukrainian military facilities, have been detained in Odesa. The suspect recruited citizens, and one of them also distributed pro-Russian posts on social networks.
The European consortium Arianespace will launch the CO3D satellites from Airbus Defence and Space and MicroCarb satellites from CNES into orbit on July 25, 2025, using a Vega C rocket. The CO3D mission will create 3D maps of Earth, while MicroCarb will map CO2 sources and sinks.
The US administration lifted sanctions on the Hungarian Paks NPP expansion project, which were imposed by the previous Joe Biden government.
The Irish-language rap group Kneecap caused a scandal with their performance at the Glastonbury festival, where anti-Israeli slogans were heard. One of the members is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at the concert.
