Stepan Haftko
The High Anti-Corruption Court partially satisfied the SAP's lawsuit regarding the confiscation of property registered to relatives of the former head of the district TCC of Kharkiv. The official's mother-in-law purchased two expensive cars with a total value of over UAH 3.4 million, which were actually used by the military official.
In Belgorod, interruptions in electricity and water supply have resumed after another attack on the Luch power substation. Explosions were accompanied by rising smoke over the city, and residents report problems with power supply in various districts.
Turkey may cooperate with the US on the development of rare earth element deposits in western Anatolia, after talks with China and Russia slowed down. Ankara and Washington are exploring a joint project in the Beylikova area, where a deposit of cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium has been discovered.
Apple CEO Tim Cook may move to the board of directors, and his place will be taken by John Ternus, who heads the hardware engineering department. Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has significant technical experience.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that a UFC tournament will be held at the White House on June 14 next year, on his 80th birthday. The event is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the US Navy, and the UFC will spend $700,000 to replace the lawn.
French photojournalist Anthony Lallican died in Donbas from a drone attack, which prompted the French prosecutor's office to open an investigation into a war crime.
On the night of October 6, drones attacked the Sverdlov explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia. The regional governor reported downed drones and one injured person.
In the capital, a minibus driver will face trial for throwing a grenade at another minibus due to a conflict with a fellow driver.
Over 200,000 families from all over Ukraine have already used the state support program "Schoolchild's Package". The Ministry of Social Policy showed a video with parents' feedback about this initiative.
On October 6, the price of gold exceeded $3,900 per ounce for the first time in history. This was a consequence of increased demand for safe-haven assets due to the weakening Japanese yen, the US government shutdown, and expectations of a Fed interest rate cut.
A historic waterfront estate in Hyannis Port, USA, rented by actress Judy Garland in 1961, has been listed for sale for $6. 8 million. The 1890-built house has seven bedrooms and is located opposite the famous Kennedy family compound.
The "ATESH" movement announced a successful act of sabotage near Verkhniy Tokmak, blowing up a relay cabinet. This blocked the movement of military trains carrying equipment, ammunition, and personnel of the occupiers.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 19,077 Nissan electric vehicles in the US. The reason is the possible overheating of batteries during fast charging, which poses a fire hazard.
On the evening of October 2, two drones attacked the Azot chemical plant in Perm Krai, causing explosions and damaging acid and water pipelines. The enterprise is a major producer of nitrogen fertilizers and dual-use chemical products.
Lithuanian Culture Minister Ignas Adomavičius resigned after failing to clearly answer journalists' questions about the ownership of Crimea. Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė urged him to step down, emphasizing that such a position is incompatible with the post of a government member.
Law enforcement officers in Kyiv exposed a citizen of Belarus who was storing a significant amount of narcotic substances with the intention of further distribution.
SES rescuers urge tourists to refrain from hiking in the Carpathians due to a sharp drop in temperature, intense precipitation, strong gusts of wind, and poor visibility. This significantly increases the risk of getting lost, injured, or hypothermic.
SAP and NABU sent an indictment to court against a group that appropriated electricity during the war. This caused Ukrenergo losses of over UAH 58 million.
In Luxembourg, 43-year-old Guillaume was enthroned, officially becoming the head of state after his father, Duke Henri, abdicated. European monarchs and high-ranking officials attended the ceremony.
A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that provides for an increase in the maximum unemployment benefit to UAH 12,000 and an extension of the payment period to 180 days. The document also proposes to restore the powers of the Social Insurance Fund board to form the annual budget.
Ukrainian farmers predict a harvest of about 77 million tons of grain and leguminous crops in 2025. Over 70% of early grains have already been harvested, which will fully cover the country's domestic needs and allow for the export of over 15 million tons.
Next week, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of the building at 48 Akademika S. Yefremova Street in Lviv. This was reported by the Lviv City Council.
The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.
Nicole Kidman's statements about her divorce from Tom Cruise have resurfaced following her breakup with Keith Urban. The actress joked that she can now wear heels, alluding to her ex-husband's height.
More than a dozen drones were detected over the Elsenborn military base in Belgium. The military has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and potential security threats.
Adidas has unveiled the official "Trionda" ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The ball's design combines the colors of the flags of the three host countries and symbolizes the unity of football.
In Chernihiv region, the head of a TCC department was exposed for removing men of conscription age from the register. She unauthorizedly changed information in the accounting system, which allowed them to avoid service and cross the border.
Bitcoin price reached a seven-week high of $120,052, its highest value since mid-August. The surge is supported by seasonal optimism and expectations of liquidity inflow due to a possible US government shutdown.
One of Russia's most mysterious billionaires, Ibrahim Suleymanov, has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of committing several serious murders. He is also being investigated for involvement in the murder of Gennady Borisov, head of the trade union committee of Vnukovo Airlines.
In August 2025, the unemployment rate in the Eurozone reached 6. 3%, while in the EU it remained stable at 5.9%. In Ukraine, unemployment is gradually decreasing, but poverty is growing, experts note.