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.
Russian troops shelled a suburb of Kherson. The attack killed a 68-year-old man and injured a 73-year-old woman with concussion and a head injury. Rescuers and medics provided assistance at the scene.
In the Kursk region of Russia, a fire broke out at a facility after an alleged attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and residents are asked not to spread information about the incident.
Foreign Affairs warns that the resumption of US nuclear testing could lead to a new arms race. Russia and China may follow suit, which would make the US nuclear adversaries more capable.
Air defense forces destroyed more than 30 Russian drones in Kyiv's airspace and on the outskirts. It was the largest drone attack on the capital in 2024, and the air alert lasted more than 7 hours.
Hungary's Foreign Minister accused the EU of cutting off Russian oil supplies through Ukraine. Hungary is demanding the resumption of transit, which accounts for a third of its oil imports.
Mass protests against the current government continue in Venezuela. According to human rights activists, the death toll has reached 11, and about 750 demonstrators have been detained.
Fred Trump, Donald Trump's nephew, called his uncle “atomically insane” and declared his support for Kamala Harris. In a new book, he reveals Trump's racist remarks and mistreatment of people with disabilities.
Meta and Texas reached a $1. 4 billion settlement in a lawsuit over the illegal use of facial recognition technology. The state accused Facebook of violating privacy laws.
In Novoshakhtynsk, a military KamAZ truck with the letter V collided with a civilian car. A 6-year-old boy and his mother were killed, and three other victims were seriously injured.
