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Stepan Haftko

He graduated from Lviv Franko University with a degree in Philology. From 2014 to 2023, he was a serviceman. He is one of the creators of the news portal "Khmelnychchyna Pivnich". After being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked in online publications such as Censor.NET, Novyny.LIVE, Glavred, and Ukrainska Pravda. He specializes in military topics and politics.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft flew past Mars on its way to a metal asteroid

The NASA probe performed a maneuver near Mars on its way to a metal asteroid. The spacecraft took thousands of images of the planet to test its instruments ahead of the 2029 mission.

News of the World • May 17, 12:15 AM • 6248 views
Former mayor and his assistant shot dead during election campaign in Colombia

Former mayor Rogers Devia and his assistant were killed in the municipality of Cubarral. The incident occurred amid preparations for the country's presidential elections.

News of the World • May 16, 11:56 PM • 4662 views
Cars burned and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv following a "Shahed" attack

Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv, causing fires and destruction. Cars were burned and residential high-rise buildings were damaged in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:45 PM • 19507 views
Tesla raises Model Y prices in the US for the first time in two years

The cost of various Model Y versions in the US has increased by $500–1,000. This marks the first price hike for this model in the US market in the last two years.

Economy • May 16, 11:38 PM • 5061 views
Democrats accuse Trump of being out of touch with Americans' problems over White House ballroom project

Democrats criticize Trump for a $400 million ballroom project. The President maintains that the construction will be funded by private donors.

News of the World • May 16, 11:17 PM • 5015 views
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time in history, Ukraine takes 9th placePhoto

Singer DARA brought Bulgaria its first-ever victory at Eurovision 2026. Ukrainian artist Leleka entered the top ten and took ninth place.

Culture • May 16, 11:07 PM • 88156 views
The cost of military equipment in Europe has risen by up to 60% due to rearmament and Russia's war against Ukraine – Estonian Ministry of Defense

Weapon prices in Europe have surged by 60% due to the war and NATO rearmament. Estonia's Minister of Defense stated there is critical pressure on state budgets.

Economy • May 16, 10:55 PM • 5149 views
John Travolta received the Honorary Palme d'Or for his contribution to cinema at the Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta received the Honorary Palme d'Or for his contribution to cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor called this award more significant than an Oscar.

Culture • May 16, 10:39 PM • 13187 views
In Nigeria, 17 police officers killed during jihadist attack on military center

In Yobe State, militants attacked an army training center from several directions. At least 17 police officers were killed as a result of the jihadist attack.

News of the World • May 16, 10:15 PM • 3868 views
Woman injured and fires break out in Dnipro following Russian drone attack

As a result of the Russian drone attack, fires broke out in Dnipro and a private house caught fire. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:03 PM • 12200 views
In the Belgorod region, a man was killed after a Russian aerial bomb fell on a house; authorities are keeping silent

In the village of Dubovoye, a Russian aerial bomb hit a residential building. As a result of the incident, a man was killed, and the roof and utilities of the structure were damaged.

News of the World • May 16, 09:57 PM • 3906 views
In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone hit a gas station, a woman was injured, and a fire broke out

At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:46 PM • 4130 views
Number of casualties in train-bus collision in Bangkok rises to 32, 8 people killedPhoto

As a result of a collision between a freight train and a bus in Thailand, 8 people were killed. Another 32 people were injured due to the fire and the large-scale accident.

News of the World • May 16, 09:37 PM • 3910 views
Occupied Oleshky on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe due to water and food shortagesVideo

In occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages, there is a critical shortage of water, food, and medicine. Dmytro Lubinets has called on the Red Cross to assist with the evacuation of residents.

Society • May 16, 09:16 PM • 8198 views
Sandu confirmed that the Kremlin could use the passportization of Transnistria for the war against Ukraine

Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.

Politics • May 16, 08:59 PM • 5291 views
Explosions and air defense activity reported in Crimea near 'Kacha' and 'Belbek' airfields

Explosions and air defense activity have been recorded in Crimea near the Kacha and Belbek airfields. Eyewitnesses report gunfire in Sevastopol and Simferopol.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 08:44 PM • 11427 views
Pope Leo XIV to make first official visit to France in nearly 20 years

The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.

Society • May 16, 08:30 PM • 4817 views
Israel launches new strikes on southern Lebanon following extension of ceasefire

The IDF attacked Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The strikes were carried out despite the parties' agreement to extend the ceasefire.

News of the World • May 16, 08:12 PM • 3871 views
Trump discussed alliance issues with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi following meeting with Xi

Trump discussed strengthening the alliance with the Japanese Prime Minister after a meeting with Xi Jinping. The leaders reaffirmed cooperation in the region due to the situation surrounding Taiwan.

Politics • May 16, 04:59 AM • 5698 views
The Russian Federation launched a massive drone attack on the south of the Odesa region, damaging houses and port infrastructurePhoto

Russian drones attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging residential buildings, a port, and an educational institution. Two people were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:55 AM • 4982 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 25 houses were damaged and two destroyed following a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 5938 views
"ATESH" partisans claim discovery of Russian Black Sea Fleet ammunition cache in SevastopolPhoto

The ATESH movement discovered a Russian ammunition depot at Cape Fiolent in a former military unit. Data regarding logistics and equipment have been handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:47 AM • 4347 views
Trump Deciding Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran After China Visit – NYT

Trump is considering the resumption of massive strikes on Iran and its nuclear facilities. The Pentagon has prepared escalation plans for next week.

News of the World • May 16, 04:42 AM • 5238 views
In the Stavropol Krai, the 'Nevinnomyssky Azot' plant is on fire following an attack – monitorsPhotoVideo

In the Stavropol Krai, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant caught fire after a night attack. The enterprise supplies chemicals for the production of Russian Federation ammunition.

News of the World • May 16, 04:30 AM • 4918 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv overnight, damaging metro exits and public transport

Russian drones damaged metro exits and transport in Kharkiv. One person was injured in the center of the city as a result of the overnight attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:15 AM • 4479 views
Defense Forces eliminated 1,230 occupiers and destroyed a Russian aircraft over the past day – General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,230 military personnel, an aircraft, and 1,865 drones. Total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,347,620 people.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:05 AM • 4537 views
Somalia faces threat of famine for the first time since 2022 due to drought and cuts in global aid

Due to drought and aid reductions, Somalia is once again threatened by large-scale famine. More than six million people are in a state of food crisis.

News of the World • May 16, 03:31 AM • 4860 views
Ministry of Defense officially approves 'Plyushch' ground drone for use by the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

The one-ton platform features a 10-meter mast for reconnaissance and communication. The drone operates autonomously for up to four days and has already undergone testing at the front.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:16 AM • 4637 views
US SOF envy the AFU for the ability to independently modernize drones – Defense ExpressPhoto

The Commander of US Special Operations Command stated an excessive dependence on companies for drone modernization. The Ukrainian experience of rapid equipment adaptation has become an example.

News of the World • May 16, 02:58 AM • 4768 views
China at the UN criticizes US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz and hints at a possible veto

China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.

Politics • May 16, 02:37 AM • 12672 views