A 40-year-old Australian man escaped punishment for raping a woman because of a rare diagnosis of sex addiction. The court acquitted the man because he acted unconsciously while sleeping.
Elon Musk's aides appointed by Trump have restricted career employees' access to the US Office of Personnel Management databases. The systems contain personal data of 2.2 million federal employees.
On February 1, at 05:33 a. m., an air alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions due to the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeast. The Ukrainian Air Force and the KCMA warned of the danger.
After a massive attack by Russian drones, power supply was restored to all subscribers in Zaporizhzhia. The shelling damaged an educational institution, private garages and a car wash.
The Flemish nationalist party N-VA will form the new government of Belgium along with four other parties. It is expected that N-VA leader Bart De Wever will become Prime Minister of the center-right cabinet.
Otaru city authorities have deployed security guards on Funamizaka Street due to the uncontrolled influx of tourists looking for the perfect photo. Earlier, a tourist was killed while trying to take a picture at this location.
Russian Ombudsman Moskalkova said that the Ukrainian military shared food with residents of the Kursk region. According to her, the Ukrainians were taken to Sumy and then returned to Russia through Belarus.
A light aircraft crashed in northeastern Philadelphia, causing a series of explosions and fires. Hundreds of rescuers are working at the scene, and the state governor has promised to provide all the necessary resources to eliminate the consequences.
At a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, the issue of supplying weapons to the troops was discussed. The President instructed to increase the pace of arms supplies and investments in the development of robotic systems.
Russian troops carried out more than 10 attacks on Zaporizhzhia at night on February 1. As a result of the attack, private homes were damaged, with windows smashed and roofs damaged.
The German parliament voted against toughening migration laws proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. The bill was supported by the far-right, which caused massive protests in the country.
Trump said he had “serious” discussions with Russia about the war in Ukraine and that “significant” agreements with Putin were possible. The US President did not disclose details of the talks or his communication with the Russian leader.
Russian troops recaptured the village of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv region. The enemy also advanced near Rivne, Rozdolne, Yantarne, Petropavlivka, Baranivka and Udachne.
Seven people were injured in the Russian attack on the historic center of Odesa. All the victims are in moderate condition and are receiving the necessary medical care.
ROA carries out repair work on the roads of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The restored roads are used for military logistics, transportation of ammunition and equipment.
The UK government has renewed the Homes for Ukraine program, which facilitates the entry of children to sponsor parents. Children will receive a residence permit for 18 months with access to education and healthcare.
An enemy missile strike on the center of Odesa injured three people, including a boy born in 2006. Historical monuments, museums and the Philharmonic were damaged, with windows smashed and facades damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released data on the losses of Russian troops as of January 31. Over the past day, 1670 occupants were eliminated, 3 tanks, 17 armored personnel carriers and other military equipment were destroyed.
The U. S. Court of Appeals has ruled unconstitutional a federal law that prohibits the purchase of guns by people under 21. The decision is based on the Second Amendment, which protects the right to arms for all citizens over 18 years of age.
There are 2 Russian ships in the Black Sea, one of which carries 4 Kalibrs. There are 6 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, two of which have 22 cruise missiles.
On January 31, Ukraine is expected to have partly cloudy weather with some rains in the west, north and center. The temperature will range from +5° to +15° in the south of the country.
A Russian Shahed drone hit a private residential building in the Krasnopilska community of Sumy region. As a result of the attack, two people sustained injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized.
The scientific director of the Valdai Club revealed the Kremlin's position on the upcoming negotiations with the United States. Russia does not intend to make territorial concessions in Ukraine and will try to position Putin as an equal to Trump.
Rescuers have recovered a flight data recorder and a voice recorder from the plane that crashed in Washington, DC. The devices were sent for examination to the NTSB laboratory located near the crash site.
Russian occupiers launched a drone attack on Kyiv at night on January 31. As a result of the fall of the drone debris, a balcony was damaged and glass was broken in an apartment in Obolon, with no injuries.
In the French city of Châteauden, a school bus crashed, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring about 40 people. The bus driver tested positive for drugs.
Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% duty on goods from Canada and Mexico due to illegal migrants, drugs, and trade deficits. A decision on duties on Canadian oil will be made later.
In the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, air defense forces shot down 25 drones over various areas of the region. The attack damaged a power line in the Krasnosulinsky district, with no casualties.
Employees of the Kivertsi National Park recorded two flocks of gray cranes totaling 32 individuals. Experts attribute the early return of the birds to climate change and a warm winter.
The US Congressional Administration has restricted the use of DeepSeek due to security threats. Employees are not allowed to install the Chinese chatbot on official devices.
