Large-scale searches for a 5-year-old boy who disappeared on June 17 are ongoing in the Kolomyia district of Ivano-Frankivsk region. Over four thousand hectares of territory, hundreds of people, drones with thermal imagers, and cynologists are involved in the search.
An Australian trial has confirmed the technological feasibility of age verification for social media. A law banning access for those under 16 could come into effect by the end of the year.
In the Kharkiv region, a conscript fell from the third-floor window of a military recruitment center while attempting to escape. He sustained bodily injuries and was taken to the hospital.
EU countries have agreed to increase the European Investment Bank's annual lending limit to €100 billion and triple financing for the defense industry. The bank also plans to invest €70 billion in technological innovation and renewable energy sources.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco has allowed the use of National Guard troops for protests. Trump's decision was called likely legal, but not final.
Brent crude oil prices have cut their gains and fallen by almost $2 after the US postponed a decision on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Brent crude is heading for its third week of rising prices.
European officials are trying to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, and the United States is considering its decision on the conflict within two weeks. The situation remains dangerous, but there is a window for a diplomatic solution.
Over the past day, 176 combat engagements took place on the front lines, with more than half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions. The enemy launched over 5,000 artillery strikes and deployed almost 2,800 kamikaze drones.
Russia attacked Odesa with drones, one person was killed, 14 injured, including three rescuers. Residential buildings, an educational institution, and cars were damaged.
Lionel Messi scored his 68th free-kick goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup. His strike was classic and left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Kharkiv and its suburbs suffered a massive drone attack on the night of June 20. 4 people were injured, including two minors. There were 4 fires, apartment buildings and hangars caught fire.
Gold prices fell by 0. 5%, heading for their first weekly decline in three weeks. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reduced demand for the safe-haven asset, while the Fed's inflation warnings have increased the likelihood of fewer rate cuts.
A night drone attack damaged the overhead line and the track-sleeper grid of the Odesa railway station. There are no casualties, and train traffic is operating on schedule.
Ukraine's defense forces repelled an overnight attack of 86 Shahed-type drones and simulators. 70 enemy drones were neutralized in the north, east, and south of the country.
The administrative court of Paris overturned the requirement for EU porn sites to verify users' ages. The French government will contest this decision, believing it followed a legal procedure.
Over half of the total number of battles for the day occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 88 clashes.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.
Powerful Category 3 hurricane "Eric" reached the coast of southern Mexico in the state of Oaxaca. Maximum wind speeds reached 210 km/h, with destructive winds and heavy rains expected.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and the State Border Guard Service showed a video of the first conversations of Ukrainian defenders after their liberation from Russian captivity. Most of the soldiers had been in captivity for over 3 years.
Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.
Mexico's southern coast may face devastating winds, heavy rains, and storm surge as Hurricane "Eric" approaches. The President has called for evacuations and a halt to activities in the region.
An explosion occurred in a restaurant in the German city of Cologne, causing significant damage. Police are searching for two men who fled the scene. No one was injured as the establishment was empty.
Each year, the Australian moth travels up to a thousand kilometers to mountain caves, using the stars for navigation. This is the first invertebrate to demonstrate such a long-distance capability.
The Finnish Parliament supported withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision requires presidential confirmation.
Israel will intensify strikes on strategic targets in Iran in response to Iran's attack on the hospital. Israel's Defense Minister stated that Iran will be held accountable for its war crimes.
New Zealand has imposed new sanctions against 18 individuals and organizations supporting Russia's military efforts, as well as against 27 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet". The restrictions are aimed at supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.
Israeli officials are considering options other than airstrikes on Iran, including a special forces raid on the uranium enrichment facility in Fordo. While US President Donald Trump doubts the effectiveness of bombs against fortified targets, Israel is preparing to act alone.
From June 19 to June 25, 2025, traffic at the "Ubľa - Malý Berezny" checkpoint will be restricted due to technical work from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is recommended to use other checkpoints.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the decision to deprive Oles Dovhy of his deputy mandate. 244 people's deputies voted for this decision.
Due to a technical failure in Kyiv's ground transport, QR tickets may not be working. Work is currently underway to fix the malfunction, and controllers will not fine passengers.
