Julia Shramko
Two express trains traveling in opposite directions collided in Slovakia near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou. At least 20 people were injured, and five ambulances and a helicopter arrived at the scene.
The Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Security Agency confirmed the handover of the second group of 13 released Hamas hostages. In total, 20 people have been handed over to Israel, completing the release of all planned hostages.
In the first nine months of this year, international non-resident companies paid UAH 10. 6 billion in "Google tax." This is UAH 2.5 billion more than in the same period of 2024, and the number of taxpayers increased by 13.
US President Donald Trump, while in Israel, announced the end of the war in Gaza. He insists that Hamas adhere to the terms of the agreement.
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation. He stated that he would remain in office to protect the country's stability and serve the French people.
From March 2026, Kyoto will introduce Japan's highest accommodation tax, increasing the cost of hotel stays. Tourists staying in expensive hotels will pay up to 10,000 yen per person per night.
A second group of 13 hostages is returning to Israel after being handed over to the Red Cross, bringing the total number of those released by Hamas to 20. Israeli media confirm the transfer of hostages in southern Gaza.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv to discuss financial and military support. She also plans to discuss energy sector security and holding Russia accountable.
Russia again attacked the energy infrastructure of Chernihiv and Donetsk regions. Due to this, emergency power outages were applied in 7 regions in the morning, and hourly schedules are in effect in another one.
Today, October 13, Ukraine will play against Azerbaijan in Krakow at the "Cracovia" stadium. The match of the 4th round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will start at 21:45 Kyiv time.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in six regions of Ukraine. Poltava, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions were added to Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions.
On the morning of October 13, emergency power outages were introduced in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kirovohrad regions. In Chernihiv region, a schedule of hourly outages in three queues is in effect.
On the night of October 13, Russia launched 82 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack UAVs against Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 69 enemy drones in the north, east, and south of the country.
Over the past day, 149 combat engagements were recorded at the front. Almost two-thirds of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Oleksandrivka, and Pivdenno-Slobozhanskyi directions.
Oil prices rose after hitting a five-month low, as investors hope for talks between the US and Chinese presidents. This could ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Global warming is approaching a dangerous threshold sooner than expected, with virtually irreversible coral reef die-off. This is the first 'tipping point' in ecosystem collapse caused by climate change, scientists say.
Russia attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa region with drones, causing a large-scale fire covering an area of over 5000 m² in warehouses. According to preliminary data, one person was injured.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 102 combat engagements on the front since the beginning of October 10. Almost half of them took place in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
The 2026 Giro d'Italia Grand Tour will start in Bulgaria for the first time, marking the third start in the Balkans in its history. This continues the practice of starting abroad, which has a positive impact on host countries and Italian exports.
Train service on Kyiv's "green line" metro has been restored to normal operation from Syrets station to Chervonyi Khutir station. Currently, all three metro lines are operating normally.
Restoration work continues in the affected regions after the missile and drone attack on energy facilities. Consumers in Cherkasy region are fully powered, and the volume of emergency blackouts in Kharkiv region has been reduced.
According to the Ministry of Economy's estimates, Ukraine's GDP growth in August was 5. 3%. Minister Oleksiy Sobolev predicts further growth, while in Russia it is slowing down.
Water supply has been restored for 2 million subscribers in Kyiv, but 4,000 homes remain without water. In Kirovohrad Oblast, water supply will be launched around 6:00 PM.
President Zelenskyy informed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde about the consequences of the Russian attack on Ukraine's energy system. They discussed the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery.
According to a report by S&P Global Ratings, China's real estate market is facing a fifth year of decline, with new home sales projected to fall by 8% in 2025. This is a sharper decline than previously expected and postpones hopes for a market recovery.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the US, where the Duchess of Sussex appeared in New York at the Project Healthy Mind Gala in a black Armani suit. The couple received the Humanitarians of the Year award for the work of the Archewell Foundation.
Restoration work in Pavlohrad has been completed, special emergency shutdown schedules in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy have been canceled. Energy workers have restored power to 270,000 subscribers in Kyiv.
As a result of Russia's massive night attack, 80 capital pump rooms have already been connected to generators. In total, 154 pump rooms have the possibility of connecting to backup power sources.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado for her work in promoting the democratic rights of the people of Venezuela. Donald Trump did not receive the award, despite his lobbying campaign.
As a result of a massive missile and drone attack by Russia, energy facilities in several regions were damaged, causing power outages. The most difficult situation is observed in Kyiv and five regions, where emergency shutdowns have been introduced.