Ukrainian scientists at the Akademik Vernadsky station have recorded a rare phenomenon - a clear starry sky over Antarctica. In the Southern Hemisphere, 45 constellations are visible that are not available in the Northern Hemisphere, including the Southern Cross.
Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris had recently started posing as a black woman to gain favor with African Americans. He also claimed that illegal immigrants were taking jobs away from black Americans.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the opposition will “never” come to power in the country. This followed demonstrations caused by Maduro's announcement of victory in the elections, which the opposition considers to be fraudulent.
Khalik Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices entered into a plea agreement to organize the September 11 attacks. They agreed to life in prison instead of the death penalty.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk lost to Croatian Donna Vekic in a tense quarterfinal match at the 2024 Olympic Games. The match lasted almost 3 hours and ended with Vekic winning the third set tiebreaker.
On July 31, Russia fired 108 times at 7 communities in Sumy region. Artillery, mortars, grenade launchers and FPV drones were used. One local resident was wounded in the attack.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered an attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran. The strike could be on military targets near Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Aider Abduraimov, 20, lost in the 1/8 finals to Bulgarian Javier Ibanez in the 57 kg weight category. Only Oleksandr Khyzhnyak will represent Ukraine at the 2024 Olympics in boxing.
The Ukrainian government plans to raise an additional UAH 500 billion to finance defense. 75% of the funds will be raised through domestic borrowing and budget overruns, and 25% will be raised through revised tax policy.
The Ukrainian Intellectual Property Office has registered a new geographical indication 'Kherson Watermelon'. This is a recognition of the uniqueness of watermelons grown on the sandy soils of the Tavriya region of Kherson Oblast.
Dynamo Kyiv defeated Partizan 3-0 in the return leg to advance to the third round of the Champions League qualifiers. The overall score of the two-match match was 9:2 in favor of the Ukrainian club.
Explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia during the air alert. The Air Force has warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in the areas under alert.
Explosions are heard in Dnipro, and an air alert is issued. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in 10 regions of Ukraine, including Dnipro.
Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 43 attacks, 18 of which are still ongoing.
The White House refused to comment on the arrival of the first F-16s to Ukraine. John Kirby confirmed that the process of transferring the fighters is progressing and they will be ready to fly by the end of the summer.
In Kherson, a man threw a grenade at a playground near a store where people were resting. The explosion killed a 69-year-old pensioner and injured 5 people. The 48-year-old suspect was detained.
Ukrainian gymnast Ilya Kovtun took 4th place in the individual all-around final at the Olympic Games in Paris, scoring 86. 165 points. He lost only 0.2 points to the bronze medalist.
The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, reported opposition during the inspection of the Gulliver shopping center. The owners deny the obstruction, claiming that they asked to act in accordance with the law.
The NABU is investigating the privatization of land in Sumy region that was previously used by NAAS enterprises. Detectives plan to question more than 1,500 ATO participants who received these plots.
ARMA has started searching for a manager for the Yermolino plant. However, the agency's previous experience, in particular with Medvedchuk's yacht, raises doubts about the effectiveness of asset management.
Ukrainians are against raising taxes and advise the authorities to fight corruption to fill the budget, according to a poll.
The victim in the case against the director of the NBU's legal department will have to go to court to demand investigative actions. SBI investigators are likely to ignore the initiatives of Yulia Sosedka, co-founder of Concord Bank.
The expert believes that the NBU may lift the ban on the conversion of foreign currency loans for business. This will improve relations between banks and customers and increase confidence in the banking sector.
Law enforcers should open criminal proceedings against ARMA for delaying the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht. The expert considers ARMA a criminal organization created for a corrupt state.
The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to increase the military tax to 5-30% to finance defense. Business and experts criticize the initiative, warning of negative consequences for the economy and possible shadowing.
Massoud Peseshkian became the new president of Iran, taking the oath of office amid chants of 'Death to America and Israel'. He promised to improve international relations and ease domestic restrictions, but continued his anti-American rhetoric.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 578,120 personnel and 8,390 tanks.
At night and in the morning, 6 enemy drones were shot down over the Dnipro region. In the evening, the occupiers attacked Nikopol district, damaging a social institution and cars.
Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 395 times in 24 hours. They carried out 4 air strikes, 208 UAV attacks, 4 MLRS attacks and 179 artillery attacks, and damaged residential buildings.
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to Israel's security after a strike on Beirut killed a Hezbollah commander. The United States emphasized Israel's right to defend itself, but continues to work on a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
