Dozens of European countries have endorsed the UK's plan to impose restrictions on the 'shadow fleet' of Russian tankers. The plan targets 600 tankers that transport about 1.7 million barrels of oil per day, bypassing Western sanctions.
Donald Trump agreed to run for the US presidency from the Republican Party at the convention in Milwaukee. Senator James David Vance became a candidate for vice president.
In Izmir, Turkey, a large forest fire has reached settlements due to strong winds. Seven airplanes, 16 helicopters and other equipment are involved in extinguishing the fire, and there is no information on any casualties.
Former US President Barack Obama has expressed concern about the viability of Joe Biden's candidacy in the election. Obama is concerned about Biden's falling ratings and the growing support for Trump among voters.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that the alliance will continue to exist if Trump is re-elected. He urged not to assume that the new US administration would mean the end of NATO, emphasizing the strengthening of the alliance in recent years.
An explosion occurs in the center of Tel Aviv at the corner of Ben Yehuda and Shalom Aleichem streets. Two people were injured, the cause of the explosion is unknown, some media outlets report a drone near the US Embassy.
Mass protests against the civil service quota system erupted in Bangladesh. Clashes with police killed 32 people and injured more than 2,500.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of British defense companies in the UK. The prospects of joint arms production and deepening cooperation in the defense sector were discussed.
The Netherlands is testing 9-meter USV90 surface drones for transportation and reconnaissance. They can carry smaller drones for mine detection, allowing the crew to stay at a safe distance.
US President Biden has initiated a poll to support Kamala Harris as a potential presidential candidate. This comes amid rumors of Biden's possible withdrawal from the race.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that the EU's attitude toward Georgia will improve after the war in Ukraine ends. He discussed Georgia-EU relations at the European Political Community summit.
A water pipe burst in the center of Odesa, leading to a water supply outage. Utilities are working to repair the damage and restore water supply to the affected areas of the city.
The US State Department responded to Russia's new nuclear threats against Europe. The United States will continue to closely monitor Russia's actions and rhetoric regarding the possible deployment of nuclear weapons.
The leadership of the US Democratic Party has decided to postpone the vote on Joe Biden's nomination to early August. The initiative belongs to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and was supported by the party leadership.
Ukraine is developing AI systems to manage large fleets of drones. This will allow overcoming signal jamming, expanding the scale of operations, and protecting pilots by controlling hundreds of drones simultaneously.
Over the course of July 18, 107 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The hottest spots were in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Toretske sectors, where Ukrainian defenders repelled numerous enemy attacks.
The OP announces the launch of a 15-49 hotline on energy issues. It presents lending programs for businesses and condominiums, as well as the possibility of interest-free loans for solar and wind power plants.
The European Parliament has supported the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission. Charles Michel called it a 'pro-European choice' and emphasized the importance of unity in solving common problems.
MP Solomiya Bobrovska announced her intention to raise the issue of the Krynky operation at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Security. She emphasized the lack of attention to this area and the need to assess the effectiveness of the operation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and UNHCR have announced the launch of the 'Ukraine is Home' platform to help Ukrainians return from abroad. The platform will provide reliable information on return and opportunities in Ukraine.
Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky Court has extended the detention of Ihor Kolomoisky until September 2, 2024 in the PrivatBank case. The court also set bail in the amount of 650 thousand subsistence minimums and imposed a number of obligations.
A supermarket is on fire on Zdolbunivska Street in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. 50 rescuers and 14 pieces of equipment are working at the scene, and the firefighting is ongoing.
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered a draft law amending the Tax Code. It proposes to increase the military tax rate to 5% and oblige third-group individual entrepreneurs to pay 1% of the tax for the period of martial law.
The Ministry of Culture will appeal the court decision that canceled the order approving the historical and architectural plan of Lviv. The ICIP believes that this poses risks to the preservation of the city's historic character.
Kyrylo Kormushyn, a judge of the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv, was detained in Vinnytsia region for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was previously suspended from the administration of justice due to a disciplinary violation.
The Best Friends shelter, destroyed by Russian shelling, is being restored and accepts animals from all over Ukraine. Animal volunteers are calling for help and telling about opportunities to adopt an animal from the shelter.
The Vadim Stolar Charitable Foundation has delivered 10 Volkswagen T5 vehicles to military units at the front line. The vehicles are intended for ammunition transportation and medical evacuation and were delivered to the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Presence in 22 regions of Ukraine, meat sommeliers, and an emphasis on ready-to-eat food - how the chain, founded in 2020, is currently operating.
The chairman of the board of Manifesto42 reported an increase in complaints about the pressure of security forces on business after the end of the moratorium on 'mask shows'.
The court refused to cancel the seizure of documents linking Pivdenny Bank to the scheme to sell the property of the Olympex terminal.
