Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin see no problems with a meeting at the leaders' level. Fidan recalled that the negotiations in Istanbul were the moment when Russia and Ukraine came closest to peace.
The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.
Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, is moving to Meta, where he will lead a new superintelligence AI division. Pang previously led the Apple team that trained foundational AI models for Apple Intelligence.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine provides recommendations for safely enduring abnormally high temperatures exceeding +30°C. The advice includes rules for drinking, nutrition, behavior in the sun and indoors, as well as specifics for working outdoors.
As of the morning of July 8, Ukrzaliznytsia updated the list of trains delayed due to bad weather, including train No. 749/750 Vienna-Kyiv, which will be delayed by eight hours. Stormy weather conditions in Zakarpattia, Slovakia, and Hungary caused changes in passenger train schedules.
July 8 marks World Disclosure Day, founded by astrologer Rob Brezsny, and World Allergy Day. Also commemorated is the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius.
UNN offers five recipes for dishes that will help satisfy hunger in the heat without increasing thirst. Among them are live flax porridge, quick "Snickers" ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream with strawberries, chia and ryazhenka dessert, and berry cheesecake.
BRICS countries reacted to Donald Trump's threats to impose 10% tariffs on countries that join "anti-American policies. " South Africa and China deny anti-American sentiments, and Malaysia joins BRICS, emphasizing an independent foreign policy.
Russian troops have intensified attacks on TCCs, particularly on July 7, hitting the Kharkiv and near Zaporizhzhia regional TCCs, with wounded. A day earlier, the Kremenchuk district TCC was attacked, indicating attempts to disrupt mobilization.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk stated that he will end his career after two fights. He aims to become the undisputed world champion for the third time.
Tesla shares fell by more than 3% due to investor concerns about Elon Musk's focus after his announcement of creating a new political party in the US. This decision drew criticism from Donald Trump and concern from analysts regarding its impact on the company.
A new Covid strain, Stratus, is spreading in the UK, featuring a unique symptom – hoarseness of voice. Variants XFG and XFG.3 account for about 30% of Covid-19 cases in England, but do not cause more severe illness.
One-room and three-room apartments are cheapest in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. Two-room apartments are available in Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and Poltava.
American researchers are developing an AI-powered microscope system for faster and more affordable soil testing. The technology, combining optical microscopy with machine learning, will allow measuring the presence of fungi in soil samples.
Northern California authorities have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of seven people missing after a powerful explosion at the Devastating Pyrotechnics fireworks warehouse. The incident caused a 78-acre fire and destroyed neighboring homes.
In Texas, at least 82 people have died as a result of catastrophic flooding, and dozens are considered missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from the "Mystic" camp. A new wave of rains is expected, which could worsen the situation.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 73/USD. This means a devaluation of 0.1 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 49.12/EUR.
July 5 marks the Day of Kramatorsk's liberation from pro-Russian terrorists who occupied the city on April 12, 2014. Also today, International Cherry Pit Spitting Day is celebrated, and the memory of Saint Athanasius of Athos is honored.
US President Donald Trump, during a 40-minute conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, promised to check whether military aid to Ukraine had been stopped, focusing on air defense needs. The leaders agreed to a meeting of relevant teams to discuss arms supplies.
The US government is ceasing the production of pennies, as minting them cost more than their value. This decision is symbolic, but could lead to prices being rounded to the nearest nickel.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that since the beginning of 2025, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have neutralized over 230,000 Russian occupiers, 1,311 tanks, and 2,885 armored vehicles. Syrskyi also prohibited the concentration of personnel and equipment at training grounds to enhance safety.
Ukraine, together with NATO, is working on innovative solutions for the safe evacuation of the wounded. Experts discussed the integration of civil-military planning and the implementation of innovations.
In Russia's Nalchik, unknown assailants attacked DPS officers, one law enforcement officer was wounded. There were two attackers, one was killed, the other managed to escape.
Russia is trying to use Afghanistan as a transit hub for gas exports to India and goods to Pakistan. The Kremlin seeks to weaken the impact of Western sanctions through the normalization of relations with the Taliban.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The incidents, as reported in court, occurred between 2021 and 2022, and the footballer is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump discussed intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine and the supply of air defense systems. The Kremlin commented on Trump's statement about his disappointment with the outcome of his conversation with Putin.
Donald Trump is planning a multi-year mega-celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence, which will include a "Great American States Fair," "Patriot Games," a "Freedom Plane," and a UFC fight on the White House grounds. The events will take place against a backdrop of low levels of patriotic pride among Americans.
Learn about five options for quick and nutritious snacks that will help support your body in today's fast-paced lifestyle. These include nuts, dried fruits, smoothies, plant-based yogurts with granola, and energy bars.
Next week, the UK will host a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine. President Zelenskyy will join remotely from Rome, where he is participating in a conference.
The Kremlin commented on Donald Trump's statement about disappointment with the results of his conversation with Vladimir Putin, stating that Russia will continue its "special operation" due to the lack of diplomatic channels. At the same time, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia is also interested in achieving its goals through "political-diplomatic" means.
