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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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Court finally blocked Trump's executive order on citizenship verification for voting

A U. S. federal court has imposed a permanent injunction on most of Trump's executive order on elections. The judge ruled that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally change election rules.

News of the World • June 25, 12:41 AM • 4586 views
In Venezuela, up to 100,000 people could have died due to a powerful earthquakeVideo

Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7. 2 and 7.5 occurred off the coast of Venezuela, causing destruction in Caracas. According to preliminary data from the USGS, the death toll could range from 10 to 100,000 people.

News of the World • June 25, 12:35 AM • 28987 views
Bill Gates told the U.S. Congress that Epstein may have tried to use his personal life for blackmail

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told the U. S. Congress that Jeffrey Epstein may have tried to blackmail him over his personal life. Gates denied involvement in Epstein's crimes and ended contact in 2014.

News of the World • June 25, 12:16 AM • 3927 views
Trump asks Congress for over $1.4 billion to fight the Ebola outbreak

The Trump administration has requested over $1. 4 billion from Congress to fight Ebola. $800 million will go to humanitarian response, and $500 million to prevent its spread in the US.

Health • June 24, 11:57 PM • 4741 views
SpaceX investor predicts imminent emergence of AI data centers in orbit

Andreessen Horowitz General Partner David George stated that after Starship becomes operational, orbital data centers for AI will emerge. He described them as "racks of graphics processors the size of an airplane in space."

News of the World • June 24, 11:38 PM • 4101 views
Bitcoin fell below $60,000

The bitcoin exchange rate dropped to $59,023, the lowest level since October. Traders lost nearly $800 million in liquidated long positions over the day.

Economy • June 24, 11:17 PM • 12240 views
Powerful earthquakes occurred almost simultaneously off the coasts of Japan and VenezuelaVideo

Earthquakes with magnitudes of 7. 1 and 6.9 occurred off the coasts of Venezuela and Japan within minutes of each other. Tsunami warnings have been issued, and there are casualties and destruction.

News of the World • June 24, 11:12 PM • 14620 views
The court ordered the Czech government to allow President Pavel to participate in the NATO summit

The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic ruled that President Petr Pavel must be part of the delegation at the NATO summit in Turkey. This is a temporary decision after a dispute with the government of Prime Minister Babiš.

Politics • June 24, 10:56 PM • 4426 views
UN Commission of Inquiry states that Israel continues the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza

The UN Independent Commission asserts that Israel continues actions with signs of genocide in Gaza, including attacks on children. The report also mentions war crimes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Politics • June 24, 10:39 PM • 4209 views
At the E5 meeting in Berlin, European leaders pledged not to stop supporting Ukraine

At the E5 meeting in Berlin, the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Poland confirmed their readiness to support Ukraine. They plan to present a united front at the NATO summit in Ankara.

Politics • June 24, 10:16 PM • 4767 views
Usyk has until June 30 to negotiate a fight with Kabayel for the WBC title, otherwise he may lose the belt

Oleksandr Usyk must agree to a fight with Agit Kabayel for the WBC belt by June 30. In the absence of an agreement, the WBC will hold a purse bid or strip Usyk of the title.

Sports • June 24, 09:57 PM • 3187 views
After the death of two employees in the Kherson region, NPA suspended demining operations in Ukraine

The Norwegian humanitarian organization Norwegian People's Aid has temporarily suspended all demining operations in Ukraine. The decision was made after the death of two workers as a result of a Russian strike in the Kherson region on June 24.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 09:38 PM • 17873 views
Rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding have intensified after new media reports

American media report a possible wedding of the singer and the American football player next week in New York. Madison Square Garden is preparing for a wedding event on July 3.

Culture • June 24, 09:25 PM • 156311 views
Romania approved a bill on unification with Moldova

The Romanian Chamber of Deputies automatically approved a bill on unification with Moldova after the review period expired. The document has been sent to the Senate, which will make the final decision.

Politics • June 24, 09:17 PM • 4828 views
In Ukraine, weekends on public holidays may be restored during martial law - draft law

A draft law No. 14403 on restoring weekends on public holidays has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. A petition demanding the return of holidays for the psychological recovery of citizens has also been submitted to the government.

Society • June 24, 08:58 PM • 4945 views
Trump on Zelenskyy: "He's doing quite well"

U. S. President Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is doing quite well because he is holding on. Trump emphasized that the war remains extremely bloody with significant losses on both sides.

Politics • June 24, 08:49 PM • 17078 views
Investigation launched against Ursula von der Leyen over secret chat with Zelenskyy and European leaders

An investigation has been launched against the President of the European Commission for refusing to grant access to a secret chat with Zelenskyy and European leaders. The investigation concerns compliance with transparency rules, not the content of the correspondence.

Politics • June 24, 08:40 PM • 5728 views
NATO believes that Ukraine's strikes on Moscow weaken Putin's position

NATO representatives believe that massive drone attacks on Moscow increase internal pressure on Putin. NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander stated a series of Russia's failures in the war.

News of the World • June 24, 08:22 PM • 3754 views
EU postponed allocation of €5.9 billion for drones for Ukraine under the first tranche of the loan

The first tranche of the EU loan for Ukraine will not include €5. 9 billion for drones; the funds will go to budget support. A payment of €3.2 billion will be announced on June 26 in Gdańsk.

Economy • June 24, 08:11 PM • 74469 views
Due to the fuel crisis, the occupiers want to restore fuel transportation by rail, via the Kerch Bridge — ATESH

Due to strikes by the Defense Forces of Ukraine on ferry infrastructure, the occupiers have lost some fuel supply routes. Restoration of rail transportation via the Kerch Bridge is being considered.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 04:59 AM • 31376 views
The DPRK has commissioned a new destroyer and announced a course toward creating a nuclear fleet

North Korea officially put into operation the new destroyer "Choe Hyon". Kim Jong Un announced plans to commission two new ships into the Navy each year for five years.

News of the World • June 24, 04:44 AM • 4773 views
Services for people with disabilities temporarily unavailable in Reserve+ - Ministry of Defense

In the Reserve+ app, applications for deferment and updating disability data are temporarily unavailable. Current deferments remain valid; services will be restored after data exchange stabilizes.

Society • June 24, 04:30 AM • 3997 views
Russia lost 1,260 soldiers and 60 artillery systems on the front in a day - General Staff of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

In a day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,260 Russian soldiers. Also, 60 artillery systems and 6 tanks of the occupiers were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 04:18 AM • 24628 views
What is celebrated on June 24 in Ukraine and the world

On June 24, according to the new church calendar, Ivan Kupala and the Nativity of John the Baptist are celebrated. Also, the world celebrates International Fairy Day and Swimming Day.

Society • June 24, 04:10 AM • 10399 views
Gold fell below $4,100 per ounce for the first time in two weeks

Gold prices fell below $4,100 per ounce, reaching a two-week low. The market is under pressure from a sell-off in technology stocks and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Economy • June 24, 03:52 AM • 4252 views
Oil fell to $77 after tanker traffic resumed through Hormuz

Brent oil prices fell below $77 per barrel due to increased tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran have made initial progress in peace negotiations.

Economy • June 24, 03:35 AM • 4343 views
Denmark will for the first time begin sending conscripts to Greenland

Denmark will, from the end of July, for the first time deploy conscripts to Greenland. The Minister of Defense announced a strengthening of presence in the Arctic region.

News of the World • June 24, 03:16 AM • 4303 views
Japan, after tests in Ukraine, will deploy a network of interceptor drones against "Shaheds"

Japan plans to deploy a network of interceptor drones in 2027 to protect against analogues of "Shaheds". Before that, the Terra A1 and Terra A2 drones underwent testing in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 02:57 AM • 23258 views
Russian attack on Balakliia kills woman, damages houses and a store

On the night of June 24, Russian drones attacked Balakliia in Kharkiv region. A 56-year-old woman was killed, four houses and a store were damaged.

War in Ukraine • June 24, 02:49 AM • 18725 views
Iran emphasized that the missile program will not be part of the agreements with the United States

Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that the missile program is not part of the memorandum with the United States. He emphasized that missile capability remains a key element of the country's defense.

Politics • June 24, 02:37 AM • 4508 views