The price of gold fell by 1% due to a stable dollar and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are waiting for US economic data to assess further actions by the Federal Reserve System.
The Ukrainian national team took fourth place at the European U-23 Championship in Tallinn. Ukrainian sabre and foil fencers won bronze medals in team competitions.
The decision to start the conclave on May 7 was made at a general meeting of cardinals on April 28 in the Vatican. The Sistine Chapel has been closed for preparation for the election of the Pope.
A massive power outage occurred in Spain and Portugal. Traffic lights went out, subway systems stopped, and airports ceased operations due to problems in the European energy system.
In the Vatican, cardinals will secretly gather on May 7 to elect a new Pope. About 135 cardinals will participate in the conclave.
Three men were trying to dismantle a self-propelled gun for scrap metal near the village of Mala Komyshuvakha. During the sawing of the barrel, the projectile detonated, two men died on the spot.
In February, banks issued 516 mortgages for UAH 926 million, but lending volumes fell by a third year-on-year due to changes in the "eOselya" program. Most loans were issued in the Kyiv region.
The anesthesiologist, who had no experience working with children, was accused of choosing the wrong anesthesia tactics, which led to the boy's death. She also used forged qualification documents.
On April 28, 2025, a Su-27 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission. The pilot successfully ejected and was taken to a medical facility, his life is not in danger.
Electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. Ukrainians are urged to use powerful appliances from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the efficient operation of solar power plants.
The names of the new inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 have been announced. Among them are hip-hop duo OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, and indie rock band The White Stripes.
Naftogaz has raised a EUR 270 million EBRD loan and a EUR 140 million grant from Norway to purchase 1 billion cubic meters of gas. This is necessary for a stable heating season.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use. Air defense systems are operating in Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy drones.
UAH 67. 4 billion was allocated for pension payments, including UAH 9.4 billion through Ukrposhta and UAH 58.0 billion through authorized banks. Subsidies, benefits and insurance payments were also financed.
30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo is accused of running over a crowd in an SUV. 11 people died, including children, dozens were injured, authorities are investigating motives.
GUR published information about 243 enterprises of the "rostekh" corporation that supply weapons for the Russian army. This will help to complicate supply chains and reduce the production of equipment.
ESA Director General calls for increased investment in space to ensure Europe's independence from the United States. This is due to the unstable geopolitical situation and potential changes in US policy.
Boris Pistorius assured Ukraine of further support from Germany. The Minister of Defense emphasized that Ukraine's defeat would be a threat to NATO and peace in Europe.
Air defense is operating in the Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy kamikaze drones. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about UAVs in other regions.
As a result of the enemy shelling of one of the communities of the Zaporizhzhia region, private houses were damaged. There is also a partial lack of electricity, communication and internet, but, according to preliminary information, there are no casualties.
Huawei plans to test the new Ascend 910D AI processor to replace Nvidia chips. The company is already shipping Ascend 910B/C to customers and developing CloudMatrix 384.
At night, the enemy attacked Kharkiv region. An agricultural enterprise was damaged, 22 cows died, and another 30 were injured. There is also destruction in the Izyum and Kharkiv districts.
During the day, Russian troops carried out 125 shellings of 33 settlements in the Sumy region, mostly in the Sumy and Shostka districts. As a result of the shelling, one person died, and civilian infrastructure was damaged.
Over the past day, 168 battles took place on the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy actively attacked, but Ukrainian defenders inflicted significant losses.
In 2024, global military spending rose to $2. 7 trillion, the sharpest increase since the Cold War. Ukraine's expenses amounted to $64.7 billion, which is equivalent to 43% of Russia's expenses.
The "Kreminiy" plant in Bryansk, which produces microelectronics for Russian missile systems, was attacked again by unidentified drones. The plant had already suspended operations due to previous attacks.
Near the Memorial Causeway Bridge in Florida, a boat collided with the Clearwater Ferry. One person died, several were injured, and the boat fled the scene.
Porsche hints at a street version of the 963, the successor to the legendary 917. A full-fledged premiere of the new product is scheduled for June 2025.
Philadelphia has shown four babies of western Galapagos tortoises of Santa Cruz, born to 100-year-old Mommy, for the first time. This happened for the first time in the 150-year history of the zoo.
The funeral ceremony of Pope Francis was held in accordance with the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, presided over by the Cardinal Camerlengo, and concluded at 1:30 PM. The coffin arrived in Rome.
