Stepan Haftko
A U. S. appeals court has allowed more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat to proceed. The companies are accused of creating platforms that cause addiction among young users.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia using missiles and aerial bombs, injuring two people. Buildings were damaged, and there are power outages and fires; emergency services are working.
The Chinese Long March-7A launch vehicle exploded one and a half minutes after liftoff from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, losing the Zhongxing-4B communications satellite. The causes of the accident are being determined; this is the second failure of the rocket family this year.
Russian forces launched a combined attack on Zaporizhzhia, damaging residential buildings and non-residential structures. Fires broke out and power was cut off; emergency services are working at the sites.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccinations to 11 essential vaccines. Experts have criticized the decision, warning of risks to children's health.
On the night of August 11, Russian forces are attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, while Zaporizhzhia is coming under a combined strike involving missiles and aerial bombs. The Mayor of Kyiv urged residents to remain in shelters.
The Russian Athletics Federation has filed a new lawsuit with the CAS, challenging World Athletics sanctions. The restrictions, imposed because of the invasion of Ukraine, prevent athletes from participating in international competitions.
U. S. President Donald Trump extended for 90 days authorization for foreign vessels to transport oil and other goods between U.S. ports in circumvention of the Jones Act. The order narrows the scope of the exemption; now each voyage will be considered individually, and the Pentagon will consult with the Maritime Administration.
U. S. Deputy Representative to the UN Dan Negrea stated that Washington will continue to support negotiations to end the war. The United States will also facilitate the reunification of families separated by the war.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
A UN Security Council meeting dedicated to violations of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians was held in New York. Participants presented testimony of torture and emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia.
Russian drones attacked the Shostka community in Sumy Oblast, damaging a non-residential building, an infrastructure facility and a country house. Due to the threat of repeated attacks, rescuers temporarily suspended operations; information about those injured is being уточнено.
In central Zagreb, passersby saw men in uniform carrying weapons near the Esplanade Hotel. It turned out that filming was taking place there for a movie about the sabotage of Nord Stream.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called trade talks with the US “ugly” after an insulting remark by Donald Trump. Canada continues negotiations despite the tariff war and new threats of tariffs.
A Wildberries logistics center in Yekaterinburg was attacked, causing a fire. The staff was evacuated, and the company temporarily restricted the acceptance of new deliveries.
At a school in Nonthaburi province, a student opened fire, killing a teacher and injuring four people before taking his own life. This is already the second similar incident in Thailand this year.
Hackers used phone calls and fake websites to steal employees’ passwords. Google reported 72 malicious websites and a shift in the focus of the attacks toward investment companies.
The partisan movement "ATESH" reported surveillance of an FSB facility in occupied Donetsk. The collected data is being passed on to Ukraine's Defense Forces.
11 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Yemen's Houthis in southern Saudi Arabia. Riyadh warned of the threat of new coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups.
Explosions rang out overnight at the Hvardiiske airfield in Crimea, after which a fire broke out. A fuel and lubricants depot was reportedly hit.
Oil prices rose after Iran's attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran plans to restrict the passage of American vessels through the strategic waterway.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,210 military personnel, 1 tank, and 67 artillery systems. Russia’s total losses since the beginning of the war have reached 1,455,420 people.
The Canadian CM-70 Spear anti-drone missile could potentially appear in Ukraine following the Czech company CSG's investment in its developer, NVD. There have been no official statements about the transfer of the missiles so far.
Analysts at the New Strategy Center believe that Russia may attack the Reni–Galați area with jet-powered drones to test Romania’s and NATO’s air defenses. Bucharest may initiate consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
Elina Svitolina defeated Anastasia Potapova 6–1, 6–1 in Toronto. The match lasted one hour and one minute.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship, particularly to combat birth tourism. Lawyers predict that these orders will once again be challenged in court.
Saudi intelligence warns of possible coordinated strikes by Iraqi groups and the Houthis with Iran's support. The Kingdom promises to take all measures to counter the aggression.
The Board of Peace, created by Trump, has signed a contract with the American company Arkel International to build a base for the Moroccan contingent. The facility is designed to accommodate 150 military personnel and will be located near the border with Israel.
An investigation found that at least 77 Russian conscripts were killed in the Kursk region in 2024, while more than 30 others went missing. About 500 conscripts passed through prisoner exchanges.
The United States confirmed Spain’s sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, accusing the Sánchez government of being unable to protect its borders. Around 72,000 illegal migrants arrived in Ceuta last week.