Stepan Haftko
In Kharkiv, the body of a deceased person was found under the rubble of a building destroyed by KABs. The number of wounded has increased to nine, five have been hospitalized.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1240 Russian military personnel. Also, 88 artillery systems and 2246 drones were destroyed.
NATO announced the Persistent Airfield Denial competition to find technologies for the long-term disabling of enemy airfield infrastructure. The prize fund of the competition is 250 thousand euros.
Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Danny Danon criticized the special representatives for including Israel on the "blacklist". The dispute escalated into an open conflict, where the diplomat ordered the UN representative to be silent.
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential aircraft Air Force One, built on the basis of a former Qatari airliner. The plane received a dark blue design and will be used for foreign trips, in particular for the NATO summit.
Volvo recalls about 64,000 hybrid vehicles due to possible battery overheating after full charging. Owners are advised not to charge the car until inspection at service centers.
U. S. President Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Trump called Netanyahu a "warrior prime minister" and urged giving him credit.
In Kharkiv, a Russian KAB hit a two-story building, up to four people may be trapped under the rubble, including a child. Five people are reported injured, one person has been freed from the debris.
A migrant boat capsized off the eastern coast of Libya on June 12. Only ten survived, 11 deaths confirmed, 40 missing.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices rose on Friday but are ending the week with a decline of about 8% after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran tightens control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring permission for vessel passage.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that decisions on drug reimbursement are an internal matter of the country. The US has launched an investigation into pharmaceutical prices in Germany.
The Norwegian government has banned AI access for students in grades 1-7 for educational assignments. Older students will be able to use the technology under teacher supervision.
Greece plans to facilitate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027. Athens considers Montenegro the most realistic candidate for membership among the Western Balkan countries.
Steve Witkoff arrived in Switzerland for possible negotiations on a nuclear deal. Vice President Vance's participation remains in question, and the talks depend on a stable ceasefire in Lebanon.
Poland's Prime Minister stated that the conflict between the presidents benefits Russia. He called on the leaders to calm emotions, not fuel tensions.
A U. S. federal court rejected Joe Biden's attempt to prohibit the publication of records obtained during the special counsel investigation. The judge ruled that the public interest in the materials outweighs the right to confidentiality.
In eastern DR Congo, a six-month-old girl who died from Ebola was buried. She is the third child from a single orphanage to fall victim to the disease outbreak.
Canada national team midfielder Ismaël Koné successfully underwent surgery after a double leg fracture in the 2026 World Cup match against Qatar. The player thanked for the support and promised to return to the field.
On the night of June 20, a drone attack was recorded in occupied Crimea. Explosions were heard in Bakhchysarai and Simferopol, while power was lost in the Dzhankoi and Saky districts.
On the night of June 20, drones attacked the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol, causing a fire. Locals report explosions and power outages.
In the United States, legendary television director James Burrows has died at the age of 86. He directed over a thousand episodes of sitcoms and won 11 Emmy Awards.
Nearly 90 people were injured in a collision of two passenger trains near Bedford. 11 passengers suffered very serious injuries, one person died.
Since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in Congo, 75 medical workers have been infected, 17 of them have died. WHO reports a shortage of protective equipment and a deficit of personnel.
Israel's ambassador to the US confirmed commitment to the ceasefire regime in Lebanon. Israel is ready to fulfill the agreements if Hezbollah also ceases hostilities.
In the British county of Bedfordshire, two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided. At least one person died, and there are casualties with serious injuries.
The US national team beat Australia (2-0) in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup and became the second team after Mexico to secure a spot in the playoffs. Referee Felix Zwayer received medical attention due to cramps in the 90+4th minute.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk criticized the decision of Polish President Karol Nawrocki to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. He stated that this will have negative consequences for Ukrainian-Polish partnership.
US President Donald Trump did not rule out that the operation in Cuba could be similar to the rapid seizure of power in Venezuela. He noted that Cuba is located closer to the US, which simplifies logistics.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Warsaw will not adhere to decisions on the war in Ukraine made without its participation. He emphasized that no format can represent the entire EU without the consent of all countries.
In the DRC, more than 150 Ebola patients have fled treatment centers in search of food. The outbreak has affected nearly 900 people, more than a quarter of whom have died.