BMW recalls 1. 36 million vehicles in China due to potential problems with Takata airbags. The recall applies to models made in 2003-2017, including 598 thousand cars produced in China and 759 thousand imported cars.
Lukashenka's regime is building up ties between Belarusian industry and the seized enterprises in the occupied territories of Ukraine. Agreements were signed with the occupation administration of Zaporizhzhia to expand trade cooperation.
The US military has eliminated a Yemeni Houthi surface drone in the Red Sea. The operation was conducted to protect navigation and the security of international waters in the region.
Spanish researchers have recorded a new temperature record in the Mediterranean Sea - 28. 9°C. This is 0.2°C higher than the previous record in 2023. Scientists warn of negative consequences for the marine ecosystem.
The examination showed that the water at the German military base in Cologne was not contaminated. The results of the tests confirmed that the safety thresholds stipulated by German drinking water regulations were not exceeded.
A 10-month-old unvaccinated child in the Gaza Strip is diagnosed with polio, the first case in 25 years. The UN calls for seven-day pauses in the fighting to vaccinate children after the virus is found in sewage.
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, joining the DOSAAF will be compulsory from the age of 14. Russia is trying to prepare civilians for mobilization and involves children in the war against their homeland.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the country's intention to host the Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044. Minister of Sports Slawomir Nitras plans to present a new strategy for the development of sports in preparation for the Olympics.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 382 cases of human trafficking have been registered. 158 people were notified of suspicion, 76 were sentenced. 197 people were recognized as victims, mostly women and minors.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the UN and ICRC over a video showing the severed head of an alleged Ukrainian soldier. The Ombudsman emphasized that this is a violation of international humanitarian law.
Armed gunmen have kidnapped at least 20 medical students in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident occurred while the students were traveling to a conference in Enugu State, and police are investigating the case.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry officially denies Russia's accusations of plans to use “dirty bombs” or attack nuclear power plants. Ukraine remains committed to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has no intention or ability to carry out such actions.
The Ministry of Education announces the participation of 143 higher education institutions in a pilot project of state grants. Applicants for the contract will be able to receive from UAH 15 thousand per year to partially cover the cost of education.
Negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are suspended until next week. The United States has made a new compromise proposal, but fundamental differences remain between Israel and Hamas over the terms of peace.
Russian propaganda is spreading a narrative about Ukraine's alleged plans to shell Zaporizhzhia and Kursk NPPs. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Public Policy, warned that this could be Russia's preparation for a nuclear provocation.
There were 99 combat engagements over the last day, 37 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 56 air strikes, used 687 kamikaze drones and fired 3371 times at Ukrainian positions.
During the day, Russian troops fired 48 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 161 explosions in different communities, including air strikes, artillery and mortar attacks.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges everyone to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
UNN offers a selection of 5 fascinating series about paranormal phenomena. Among them are Evil, Stranger Things, Haven, Wizards, and Supernatural, which combine mysticism, detective, and fantasy.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted the fake about the Ukrainian military abusing an elderly man. The police found that the accused Kyiv resident had nothing to do with the events in the video.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian army in Ukraine. Over the past day, the occupiers lost 1,330 soldiers, 12 tanks and 59 artillery systems.
Russian occupation forces fired at 13 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 362 times per day. They carried out air strikes, UAV attacks, shelling with MLRS and artillery, and damaged infrastructure.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 missiles. During the day, 13 ships passed through the Kerch Strait in both directions.
At night, Russian drones attacked Kyiv. The air defense system successfully repelled the attack, and there were no casualties or damage. KCMA urges not to ignore the air alerts, which have already numbered more than 1,200 in Kyiv since the beginning of the war.
The second strong earthquake in a day occurred near the city of Hualien in Taiwan. The tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
A Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in the Cheremkhovo district of the Irkutsk region of Russia. One pilot was killed, while others sustained injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized.
Until September 10, 2024, Ukrainians in Switzerland will be able to donate DNA samples to search for their missing relatives due to the war. The International Commission on Missing Persons will conduct a campaign to collect samples.
Russia has temporarily closed the Crimean bridge. Local publics report explosions and a fire in the Kerch area, where the Pantsyr-S1 air defense system was located.
Donald Trump claims that he has the right to personally attack Kamala Harris because of his lack of respect for her.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Finance has prepared draft resolutions to terminate customs cooperation agreements with Russia and Belarus. The agreements were signed in 1995-1996, but cooperation ceased after Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
