British Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson is lobbying for the Super Bowl to be held in London. This will strengthen the city's status as a global sports capital and attract American fans.
Over 1,600 officers of the Educational Security Service work in schools across Ukraine. They ensure order, safety, and teach students rules of safe behavior.
Ukrainians gathered near the US Embassy in Kyiv. The protest took place on the eve of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated his readiness to deploy British troops in Ukraine after a ceasefire. This comes ahead of a meeting between the US and Russian presidents, which could pave the way for a peaceful settlement.
In the first half of 2025, "Rusal" incurred a net loss of $87 million. This was due to rising costs, interest payments, and currency fluctuations.
The Starokrymske reservoir, the only source of water for Mariupol, has almost dried up. The city receives only 35,000 cubic meters of water per day compared to a need of 150,000, which threatens a humanitarian crisis and outbreaks of infections.
In Ukraine, Bill No. 12377, which will replace the 1983 Housing Code, is being prepared for its second reading. It will introduce a new housing policy with three key directions: social housing, service housing, and housing for military personnel.
The head of the Russian General Staff prepared a map of Donetsk region with non-existent "paths of sabotage and reconnaissance group advancement. " This is intended to create the impression of "control" over the front and alleged readiness for a rapid offensive.
Natural gas prices in Europe fell to May lows. This happened amid the anticipated summit of the US and Russian presidents, which could affect the energy market.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) recognized the assets of former Rivne region MP Volodymyr Tutevych as unfounded. Five land plots in the Kyiv region, valued at UAH 5.6 million, will be transferred to the state.
The former head of a mining enterprise in the Vinnytsia region is suspected of evading UAH 27 million in rent payments. He understated granite prices by selling it to an affiliated company.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine provided recommendations for healthy snacks for schoolchildren. Experts advise including fruits, vegetables, proteins, and complex carbohydrates, while avoiding perishable products.
At the international border crossing "Kelmentsi-Larga" on August 15 and 16, the road surface will be replaced. This will lead to a significant slowdown of traffic and redirection of transport.
Only 42% of Ukrainians know Yulia Svyrydenko without specifying her position, and 11% of them trust her. When her premiership is mentioned, her recognition increases to 76%, and trust to 31%.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an agreement with the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC. Ukrainian prosecutors will now directly participate in the investigation of war crimes committed by the aggressor.
The BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology International Photo Contest presented amazing wildlife photographs. The winner was a shot of saiga antelopes in a training fight.
In several regions of the Russian Federation, one-time payments to contract soldiers have been reduced, while in others they have been increased. This is happening against the backdrop of Russia's record federal budget deficit.
Elon Musk's xAI startup lost a US government contract after its Grok chatbot issued an antisemitic tirade praising Hitler. Despite this, xAI secured a $200 million deal with the Pentagon.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed "peace without absorption" to North Korea, recognizing its political system and renouncing violent unification. He called for the restoration of the 2018 military agreement to reduce tensions, despite North Korea's recent rejection of reconciliation.
Former PrivatBank management will face trial for embezzling UAH 8. 4 billion. The case concerns the withdrawal of funds abroad on the eve of the bank's nationalization.
Lithuania is moving towards creating an echeloned line of defense with anti-tank ditches and fortifications. The project, worth 1.1 billion euros, will be integrated with the defense lines of Latvia and Estonia.
In Kyiv, an official of the "Municipal Guard" is suspected of official negligence. The body cameras she purchased for UAH 1.7 million did not meet the stated characteristics.
Massive attacks by the Russian army in Kherson Oblast on August 14 led to the death of a 70-year-old woman and injuries to three people. The prosecutor's office has launched a pre-trial investigation into war crimes.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is ready to discuss the transformation of the "800 Plus" social program. Possible changes will affect payments to Ukrainians and families who do not need state support.
Ukraine will participate in the FIFAe World Cup 25 eFootball World Championship in two disciplines for the first time. The national mobile Efootball team will debut on the world stage.
The deputy commander of a military unit in Donetsk region is suspected of negligence, which led to illegal payments of almost UAH 900,000 to nine servicemen who did not participate in hostilities. These servicemen had previously refused to carry out a combat order.
The Israeli government has begun construction of 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, which, according to the finance minister, "will bury the idea of a Palestinian state. " This move has drawn sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority and concern from Western allies.
At the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, water supply problems for cooling six reactors have sharply increased. The IAEA warns that the situation could escalate into a crisis dangerous for Europe.
The authorities of Donetsk Oblast are asking residents to reduce electricity consumption during peak hours. They also remind about the daily free evacuation, which saves lives during constant shelling.
The head of a communal enterprise in Kyiv's Pechersk district is suspected of aiding a criminal group that embezzled UAH 400,000 allocated for road repairs. The official entered false information into the estimated documentation, overstating the prices of materials.
