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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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Companies Call for Joint Infrastructure Protection via New AI Tool

Major tech and financial companies urge governments to collaborate on cybersecurity through Anthropic's Claude Mythos model. It rapidly detects vulnerabilities, sparking a surge of patches and risks to hospitals, banks, and utilities.

News of the World • April 25, 01:41 PM • 3894 views
Meteorologists warned of thunderstorms, hail, and frosts in Ukraine

On April 26-27, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls up to 20 m/s are expected in the southern, central, and eastern oblasts. On the night of April 27-28, frosts in most regions with an orange danger level.

Weather and environment • April 25, 01:34 PM • 16587 views
Partial power outage in Kherson after enemy attacks - CMA

In Kherson, Central and Korybelnyi districts de-energized due to shelling. Specialists are assessing damage, invincibility points operating for residents.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:26 PM • 3143 views
Russian troops attacked AFU positions 62 times since the beginning of the day - General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the Russians have carried out 62 attacks on AFU positions along the front. The most intense fighting on the Pokrovsk direction with 22 breakthrough attempts.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 01:15 PM • 2553 views
In Belarus, restrictions on bank cards and tighter control over accounts are being prepared - CPD

The National Bank of Belarus is preparing limits on payment cards and stricter account blocking to combat "drops". The measures are being synchronized with RF policy, changing the principles of the financial system.

News of the World • April 25, 01:09 PM • 3101 views
Russia is cutting preferential lending due to lack of budgetary resources - SZRU

Russia will reduce the volumes of state credit support for business due to the burden on the budget, said Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. Businesses are offered alternatives like stocks, despite the weak stock market and exhaustion of resources.

Economy • April 25, 01:02 PM • 3104 views
The US has selected companies to develop the "Golden Dome"

The US Space Force has signed 20 contracts with 12 companies, including SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, for the development of orbital interceptors. The project is in its early stages with tests scheduled through 2028.

News of the World • April 25, 12:55 PM • 3129 views
U.S. Allows Maduro to Use Venezuela's Funds for Defense in Case

U. S. authorities issued licenses allowing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to pay lawyers with Venezuelan funds in the New York drug trafficking case. Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.

News of the World • April 25, 12:44 PM • 3020 views
Russia sentences two Mariupol defenders to 18 years in penal colony

Russia's Southern District Military Court sentenced gunner Vitaliy Slobodenyuk and driver Bohdan Holovanov from "Azov" to 18 years in a penal colony for "terrorism. " The sentence for captive Ruslan Kolodyazhny was increased to 29 years.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:39 PM • 4542 views
In Odesa Oblast, man sentenced to 10 years for raping minor

In Bolhrad Raion of Odesa Oblast, court sentences 48-year-old man to 10 years’ imprisonment for raping 15-year-old girl. Crime occurred in June last year on pasture near village.

Crimes and emergencies • April 25, 12:35 PM • 3040 views
In Romania, drone fragments found in the morning were blown up, and for the second time that day, fragments of another UAV were discovered

In Romania, for the second time on April 25, UAV fragments were discovered near Văcăreni in Tulcea County. The morning debris from Galați was neutralized by a controlled explosion at Lake Brateș.

News of the World • April 25, 12:28 PM • 3486 views
Number of wounded in Dnipro rises to 46 following Russia's attack

Number of victims in Dnipro from massive Russian attack rises to 46, including five children. 23 hospitalized, two women aged 26 and 44 in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 12:21 PM • 3082 views
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without additional examsPhoto

Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.

Politics • April 25, 12:13 PM • 4774 views
Zelenskyy sums up meeting with President of AzerbaijanVideo

Zelenskyy sums up first meeting in Azerbaijan with Aliyev: six documents signed. Discussions covered defense, energy, humanitarian issues, and peace.

Politics • April 25, 12:08 PM • 3310 views
In Washington, 20,000 teddy bears were installed as a symbol of abducted children of Ukraine – Stefanishyna called for increased pressure on RussiaPhoto

Toys were placed on the National Mall as a symbol of children deported by Russia. Stefanishyna called for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation to bring everyone home.

News of the World • April 24, 05:05 AM • 3820 views
Russia's Central Bank prepares to cut rate amid economic slowdown and war risksPhoto

The Russian regulator plans to cut the rate to 14. 5% amid falling production. Risks of war in the Middle East and budget expenditures are holding back the pace of easing.

Economy • April 24, 04:59 AM • 4489 views
Powerful tornado in Oklahoma destroys homes, roads closed due to severe weather

In the city of Enid, a tornado damaged residential buildings and infrastructure. Rescuers are checking the affected areas; there are no reports of fatalities yet.

News of the World • April 24, 04:50 AM • 3835 views
Sanctioned supertanker with Iranian oil attempts to break through the Strait of Hormuz amid blockade

The tanker Yuri, carrying 2 million barrels of oil, is attempting to break through the US naval blockade. Movement through the strait has almost stopped due to the interception and shelling of vessels.

News of the World • April 24, 04:44 AM • 35869 views
Israeli Ambassador says Lebanon ceasefire not guaranteed after US talks

Danny Danon stated that the Lebanese government has no control over Hezbollah. Israel is forced to respond to constant rocket attacks by militants.

Politics • April 24, 04:37 AM • 5305 views
US does not plan to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup – Trump commented on teams' participation

The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.

Sports • April 24, 04:25 AM • 4098 views
General Staff reported a change of command in the Kupyansk direction and logistics problems

The General Staff replaced the leadership of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade and the 10th Army Corps due to concealment of the real state of affairs. Logistics are complicated by strikes on crossings over the Oskil River.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 04:10 AM • 4644 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 910 occupiers and destroyed dozens of pieces of equipment in one dayPhoto

The total losses of the Russian army exceeded 1. 32 million people. In one day, the Defense Forces destroyed 910 invaders, 1175 drones, and dozens of other pieces of equipment.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 03:58 AM • 4172 views
Russian attack on Odesa kills two, injures 14PhotoVideo

Two civilians died as a result of strikes on residential buildings in Odesa. Rescuers evacuated dozens of residents and eliminated large-scale destruction.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 03:41 AM • 5536 views
US soldier earned over $400,000 on insider information about operation against Maduro, he was arrested

Gannon Ken Van Dyke used classified data about the operation in Venezuela for betting on Polymarket. Now the soldier faces up to 20 years in prison.

News of the World • April 24, 03:27 AM • 4573 views
IDF announced retaliatory strikes on launchers in Lebanon

The Israeli military eliminated a launcher that fired rockets at Shtula, and another one ready for attack. The second object posed a direct threat to the state.

News of the World • April 24, 03:10 AM • 4256 views
US vows to crack down on Chinese companies for using American AI models

The Trump administration plans to punish foreign entities for unauthorized training of their own models based on US technology. Congress has already supported the law.

News of the World • April 24, 02:54 AM • 4144 views
New York airport accident caused by a series of failures and air traffic controller overload, investigators reported detailsPhoto

The collision of a plane with a fire truck at LaGuardia was caused by staff overload and a lack of a transponder. Two pilots were killed and 39 people were injured.

News of the World • April 24, 02:32 AM • 4140 views
Oil prices rise for fifth day due to escalating US rhetoric on Iran

Brent price approached $105 per barrel due to escalating conflict with Iran. The US has tightened its naval blockade and control in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • April 24, 02:10 AM • 4433 views
The Raven air defense system in Ukraine has already shot down over 400 targets, and now a new version, Raven 5, has appearedPhoto

The British Raven system has shown 70 percent effectiveness against air attacks. The new version received a mobile launcher and four ASRAAM missiles.

War in Ukraine • April 24, 01:48 AM • 4884 views
Over 4 million tickets already sold for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

LA28 organizers have sold over four million tickets to buyers from 85 countries worldwide. The highest demand was recorded in the USA, Great Britain, Canada, and Japan.

Sports • April 24, 01:29 AM • 4131 views