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Ukrainian cuisine restaurant Zhytomyr opened in Japan

A Ukrainian restaurant called Zhytomyr, staffed by Ukrainians evacuated to Japan, opened in Nagoya, Japan, on May 15.

Society • May 16, 02:35 AM • 104762 views
Climate change affects brain health - study finds

Climate change can lead to an exacerbation of neurological diseases such as dementia, epilepsy, and depression, as extreme heat and natural disasters caused by global warming negatively affect brain health.

Health • May 16, 02:10 AM • 38016 views
Magician David Copperfield is accused of sexually harassing several women

Magician David Copperfield is accused of sexually assaulting several women, including minors, and forcing some of them to take drugs before having sex with him, between the late 1980s and 2014, according to an investigation by The Guardian.

Society • May 16, 01:49 AM • 35877 views
Trump says he is ready to debate Biden standing and for at least two hours

Trump demands a two-hour debate with Biden in the upcoming presidential election.

Politics • May 16, 01:39 AM • 31093 views
Russian Interior Ministry puts former heads of the Estonian Foreign Ministry and Police on the wanted list

The Russian Interior Ministry has put former Estonian Police Chief Elmar Vaher and former Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu on the wanted list, according to Russian media reports, although no specific charges have been specified.

Politics • May 16, 01:20 AM • 27075 views
Slovak Deputy Prime Minister says there is no longer a threat to Fico's life

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt and is in stable condition after undergoing surgery for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and joint.

Politics • May 16, 12:58 AM • 27547 views
President signs decrees on Ukraine's withdrawal from a number of CIS agreements and decisions

President Zelenskyy signed decrees on Ukraine's withdrawal from several CIS agreements and decisions related to strategic forces, armed forces, border troops, disarmament, and internal affairs.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 12:40 AM • 27062 views
Swiss court convicts Gambian ex-minister of crimes against humanity

Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousmane Sonko was found guilty by a Swiss court of committing several crimes against humanity from 2000 to 2016 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Politics • May 16, 12:20 AM • 25148 views
New Zealand introduces a new package of anti-Russian sanctions

New Zealand has imposed new sanctions on 28 individuals and 14 legal entities involved in the transfer of weapons from North Korea and Iran to Russia, as well as in facilitating the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:56 PM • 25106 views
Transgender people are officially recognized as sick people in Peru

Transgender, non-binary and intersex people are officially classified as mentally ill in Peru, despite criticism from LGBTQ activists.

Society • May 15, 11:33 PM • 24692 views
The main missile and artillery depot in Crimea is hit

At the Belbek military airfield in the occupied Crimea, the main warehouse of missiles and artillery exploded, causing significant damage to the airfield's infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 11:10 PM • 28226 views
In Switzerland, a man with a knife attacked passers-by

A man armed with a knife attacked and injured several people, including a pregnant woman, at a train station and a nearby school in Zofingen, Switzerland, before being arrested.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 10:45 PM • 28719 views
Russia intensifies disinformation campaign against Zelensky - US intelligence

Russia has stepped up its disinformation campaign to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and undermine his legitimacy, according to a recent assessment by U. S. intelligence.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:25 PM • 28646 views
Since the beginning of the day 140 combat engagements took place - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian troops have repelled 140 enemy attacks in multiple directions, and intense fighting continues in various parts of the frontline.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 10:02 PM • 27676 views
Putin has landed in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in China for a two-day visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, his first foreign visit since his re-election.

Politics • May 15, 09:45 PM • 26963 views
Zelenskyy and Portuguese Prime Minister discuss the situation at the front

Zelensky discussed the situation on the frontline and Russia's attempts to expand the war with Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro, and they also talked about the Peace Summit as a potential first step toward restoring a just peace.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 09:25 PM • 26234 views
EU imposes sanctions on four more Russian media outlets

The EU imposed sanctions against 4 more Russian media outlets - Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta - accusing them of propaganda, and banned Russia's funding of European media, NGOs, and political parties.

Politics • May 15, 09:01 PM • 26303 views
France declares a state of emergency in its overseas territory - New Caledonia

France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia amid violence over electoral reform.

Society • May 15, 08:45 PM • 26154 views
Fico attacker explains why he shot at Prime Minister

Juraj Cintula, the gunman who shot at Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, explained that he disagreed with the government's policies, particularly on freedom of speech and the alleged elimination of the media and attacks on the Slovak TV channel RTVS.

Politics • May 15, 08:25 PM • 71770 views
1 killed, 1 wounded in Sumy region as a result of Russian shelling

On May 15, Russians fired 37 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region, resulting in 183 explosions, killing one civilian woman and injuring another.

Society • May 15, 08:00 PM • 67538 views
Fico was shot at point-blank range, another video of the attempted assassination appeared

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot at point-blank range during an assassination attempt, according to a new video that shows him approaching the crowd before shots are fired and his bodyguards detain the attacker.

Politics • May 15, 07:46 PM • 72295 views
Polish Sejm approves amendments to the law on assistance to Ukrainian refugees

The Polish Sejm extended the legal stay of Ukrainian refugees until September 30, 2025, and approved amendments providing for further assistance and access to services.

Society • May 15, 07:24 PM • 56165 views
"Vynnykivka Tobacco Factory Appeals to Hetmantsev over BES Searches

"Vynnykivska Tobacco Factory turned to Danylo Hetmantsev because of the BES searches.

Economy • May 15, 11:44 AM • 22027 views
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MP: Cabinet of Ministers should dismiss acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Sokur from his post for the duration of the criminal case against him

The Cabinet of Ministers should suspend the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, from his duties while the criminal case against him is being investigated for abuse of office.

Politics • May 15, 10:23 AM • 135981 views
The Housing Capital case: where did the billions go?

Investors, together with the Kyivmiskbud company's new management, are stubbornly looking for opportunities to resume construction. There are several promising ideas, but all of them, in the opinion of the Kyiv authorities, as the owner of the utility company, are not workable.

Publications • May 15, 07:27 AM • 372404 views
The Deposit Guarantee Fund has paid out funds to the 9th line of creditors of Concord Bank, including the DobroDiy Charity Exchange

The Deposit Guarantee Fund has paid out funds to the creditors of the 9th stage of Concord Bank, including the DobroDiy Charity Exchange.

Society • May 15, 06:55 AM • 22540 views
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MP Vasilevska-Smagliuk advises co-founder of Concord Bank to sue Hetmantsev

MP Vasilevska-Smagliuk advised Concord Bank co-founder Olena Sosiedka to sue Danylo Hetmantsev for defamation after he called the bank's shareholders "not Ukrainians".

Economy • May 15, 06:30 AM • 150473 views
Israel, Egypt exchange accusations over blocking aid to Gaza in Rafah

Israel and Egypt traded accusations over the blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza at the Rafah crossing, with Israel calling on Egypt to reopen the crossing and Egypt condemning Israel's attempts to shift blame for the crisis.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 05:05 AM • 28361 views
Russians attack Nikopol with a kamikaze drone

At night, Russian troops attacked Nikopol with a kamikaze drone, but there were no casualties or injuries.

Society • May 15, 04:48 AM • 24379 views
Ukrenergo prolongs emergency power outages for industrial and household consumers

Due to increasing electricity shortages caused by cold weather and shelling from Russia, Ukrenergo extended emergency power outages for industrial and residential consumers across Ukraine on May 15.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:39 AM • 24033 views