Significant temperature contrasts are expected in Ukraine on October 2: in the west and north, it will get colder to +6. ..+10 degrees, while in the east and south, warm weather up to +18 degrees will persist. In Kyiv, rain and about +8 degrees are forecast, with no significant precipitation in the rest of the territory.
Oktoberfest in Munich was temporarily suspended due to an explosion and fire in a residential building in the north of the city. The incident resulted in the death of a man who allegedly set fire to and mined his parents' house.
A man fell onto the tracks at the Pozniaky metro station, so train traffic was temporarily suspended.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the lyceum student oath-taking ceremony and the awarding of state honors. The head of state stated that Ukraine has always stood against the aggression of other states, and hostile empires have crumbled.
The SBU detained two residents of Donetsk region who collaborated with Russian military intelligence, providing coordinates for attacks on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. They face life imprisonment for treason and disseminating information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Deliveries of Russian oil to India decreased in September amid negotiations with the US, amounting to 1. 61 million barrels per day. This is 16% lower than last year's figures, although Russian oil still accounts for about a third of India's total imports.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is negotiating with Ukraine and Russia to restore external power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The plant has been without connection to the power grid for more than a week, operating on emergency diesel generators.
A 6. 9 magnitude earthquake shook the central regions of the Philippines, destroying homes and causing panic. 69 people died, over 150 were injured, and the epicenter was near the city of Bogo.
In northern Munich on October 1, a shooting and explosions occurred, resulting in the death of a man who allegedly planted explosives and set his parents' house on fire. Police cordoned off the area, reassuring the public that there was no threat and no connection to Oktoberfest.
In Mykolaiv region, prosecutors uncovered a large-scale scheme of illegal subsoil use, which caused over UAH 120 million in damages to the state. The director of a company in Bashtanka district is suspected of illegal groundwater extraction for the production and sale of drinking water.
According to Ukrainian partisans, Russian commanders are concealing the real losses of personnel.
Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder, is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He will be replaced by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, effective January 1.
Poland's Military Gendarmerie has launched an investigation after drone wreckage was discovered in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Details regarding the object's origin and the circumstances of its appearance are currently being clarified.
Dozens of top managers have resigned from Tesla, xAI, and X due to an exhausting work pace, political disagreements with Elon Musk, and mass layoffs. This has led to the cancellation of the affordable electric car program and a reorientation towards robotics and AI.
As a result of the Russian Shahed attack in Dnipro, one person died, and the number of injured increased to 20. An office building, an apartment building, a dormitory, and a cultural institution were damaged.
Russian troops shelled railway infrastructure in Chernihiv region for the second time in a day, causing a power outage in the Nizhyn direction. Due to this, train traffic in the Sumy and Chernihiv directions is temporarily complicated, and delays are expected.
The Russian army launched a series of strikes on Kharkiv around 6:00 PM, with all six hits occurring in the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city. Information regarding casualties and destruction is being clarified; a fire broke out at the scene.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the daytime Russian drone attack on Dnipro, which injured more than ten people and caused destruction. He emphasized that each such attack proves the need to increase pressure on Russia.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a new circulating commemorative coin with a face value of 10 hryvnias, dedicated to the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This youngest branch of the military, created in 2024, symbolizes the technological superiority and intelligence of the Ukrainian army.
Lviv has been included in the Green Destinations Top 100 list for the development of accessible tourism. The city trains staff and creates accessible routes for people with various needs.
The body of 58-year-old South African Ambassador to France, Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found near the Hyatt Hotel in Paris. The preliminary version of the investigation is suicide, as the window of his 22nd-floor room was damaged.
In Odesa, 41. 5 mm of precipitation fell in half a day, almost equal to the monthly norm, causing flooding and the shutdown of electric transport. Emergency crews restored electricity supply in 12 settlements of the region, and work is ongoing.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that the deployment of F-35 fighter jets to Poland is a demonstration of the allies' readiness to counter Russian aggression. The Netherlands also plans to send Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems and anti-drone equipment to Poland.
The Telegraph reports that Europe could create an air defense system over western Ukraine to intercept Russian missiles and drones, with the prospect of extending it to Kyiv. This is a response to the intensification of Russian provocations in Europe, which include drones, aircraft, and cyberattacks.
Chinese company Pop Mart aims to turn the popular character Labubu into a long-term global brand, borrowing strategies from Disney. The company plans to leverage Labubu's success to develop content, entertainment, theme parks, and merchandise.
The Frankivsk Prosecutor's Office in Lviv has sent to court the case against the head of a charitable foundation and his accomplice. They fraudulently seized almost UAH 2.2 million from military personnel and a volunteer, promising to purchase equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Writer J. K. Rowling sharply responded to Emma Watson, calling her "ignorant" over disagreements about gender identity. Rowling believes that Watson does not understand real life due to her privileged position.
Ukraine has successfully completed the final stage of screening its legislation for compliance with European Union norms. This process lasted 15 months and was one of the fastest among all candidate countries.
Terence Crawford, unified world boxing champion, was stopped by police in Omaha for reckless driving. The incident occurred after a parade celebrating his victory and birthday, and police found a weapon in the car.
US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs on imported timber and wood products, including lumber (10%) and kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture (25%). These measures could lead to higher prices for housing and furniture, and also affect domestic industry and exports.
