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Protests are held in the US over Trump's policy: details

On Saturday, April 19, mass protests against the administration of President Donald Trump began in US cities. People spoke out against civil rights violations, attempts to deport immigrants, and cuts to the federal government.

Politics • April 19, 08:26 PM • 11875 views

In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone wounded a man during a "truce"

On April 19, around 8:00 PM, in the village of Prymorske, Zaporizhzhia region, an enemy drone attacked a car. As a result, a 42-year-old man was injured, and his car was damaged.

War • April 19, 07:58 PM • 4768 views

Russia raised alcohol excise taxes seeking money for the war - HUR

Starting in 2025, Russia increased the excise tax on alcohol by 15% to finance the war. This led to a 22.7% drop in vodka production and a 25% drop in brandy production in the first quarter.

War • April 19, 07:28 PM • 12807 views

"Not for 30 hours, for 30 days": Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responded to Putin's statement about the "Easter truce"

Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha doubts the effectiveness of the 30-hour "Easter truce" announced by Putin. Ukraine agreed to 30 days of silence at the proposal of the United States from March 11 and is ready if Russia ceases fire.

War • April 19, 07:05 PM • 6310 views

Evening Russian attack on Kherson: 7 apartments destroyed by fire in a high-rise building

In the evening of April 19, Russia attacked Kherson after announcing an "Easter truce", hitting a high-rise building with 8 drones, where 7 apartments caught fire. Enemy drones also struck a civilian car in Urozhaine and Stanislav.

War • April 19, 06:41 PM • 11269 views

Hottest directions of the front: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed where the enemy is pushing (maps)

During the day on April 18, 162 combat engagements occurred on the front. The most active was the Pokrovsk direction with 54 battles, the enemy also carried out 103 airstrikes and used 2855 drones.

War • April 19, 06:02 AM • 4294 views

Purges at the Pentagon: three high-ranking officials fired

Amid the investigation into the leak of classified information from the Pentagon, three high-ranking US Department of Defense officials have been fired. According to Politico, these are Darin Selnick, Colin Carroll, and Dan Caldwell, two of whom plan to sue.

News of the World • April 19, 05:40 AM • 3979 views

Russia's losses at the front in Ukraine reached 940 thousand troops

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 1180 Russian occupiers over the past day. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian army has lost 940,150 servicemen, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

War • April 19, 05:18 AM • 11423 views

Treasures of millennia-old manuscripts return to Ireland

17 millennia-old manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland are returning to Dublin for an exhibition. They provide insight into the life of monks and the cultural exchange of Ireland's "golden age".

Culture • April 19, 05:10 AM • 5180 views

Threat of shelling from the Black Sea: Russia deployed a missile carrier

On the morning of April 19, Russia deployed a Kalibr missile carrier ship to the Black Sea. According to the Ukrainian Navy, it has a total salvo of up to six missiles.

War • April 19, 04:42 AM • 4680 views

Leak from Chinese laboratory: US changed official version about the origin of COVID-19

The US updated data on the origin of COVID-19, now considering a virus leak from a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan as most likely. The White House points to the unusual biological characteristic of the virus and the illness of researchers in autumn 2019.

Politics • April 19, 04:13 AM • 15740 views

Up to +24 degrees and thunderstorms in the West: weather forecast for today

On April 19, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, mostly without precipitation, except for the western regions. Short-term rains with thunderstorms and significant nocturnal precipitation are expected in the west, which may lead to complications for traffic.

Weather and environment • April 19, 04:00 AM • 3702 views

AFU advanced near Toretsk, the enemy had success in four areas of the front: ISW maps

Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.

War • April 19, 03:41 AM • 11780 views

"Must be destroyed": USA released notes of President Kennedy's killer

The USA published about 10 thousand pages of records about the murder of Robert F. Kennedy at the request of Donald Trump. Among the files are the notes of the killer Sirhan Sirhan, where he wrote that the candidate "must be destroyed".

News of the World • April 19, 03:22 AM • 16817 views

Lithuania plans to strengthen the Suwałki Corridor due to the threat of attack from Russia and Belarus

Lithuania is modernising the Vilnius-Augustów road in the Suwałki Corridor for civilian and military needs. These works, planned to be completed by 2028, will improve logistics and mobility.

War • April 19, 01:53 AM • 5155 views

Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shaheds": a fire broke out

On the night of April 19, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shahed" attack UAVs. As a result of the hit, a fire occurred, information about the consequences is being clarified.

War • April 19, 01:22 AM • 4503 views

China and Russia pose a common threat to the world - Prime Minister of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called China one of the biggest threats of foreign interference in the country's affairs. He stated that the growing threat from the PRC in the Arctic and its partnership with the Russian Federation pose a danger to Asia.

Politics • April 19, 01:13 AM • 10306 views

Trump and Starmer discussed key issues: trade, the Middle East, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders discussed bilateral trade, security in the Middle East, and a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Politics • April 19, 12:37 AM • 3729 views

Finland hides arms exports to Israel and Ukraine – Yle

Since 2021, Finland has classified arms exports, issuing 19 licenses to 8 countries. Ukraine is the most frequent destination for secret supplies, Israel requested non-disclosure.

War • April 19, 12:22 AM • 4607 views

Macron invites researchers from around the world to France and announces financial support

French President Emmanuel Macron invited foreign researchers to choose his country and Europe. He announced a financial support program and launched a platform for receiving scientists and collecting their projects.

Politics • April 18, 11:41 PM • 4746 views

Explosions were heard in Odessa: drones recorded them

Explosions were heard in Odesa on the night of April 19. Before this, the movement of enemy drones towards the city was recorded, the mayor warned of an attack, particularly in the Peresyp district and the center.

War • April 18, 11:19 PM • 16217 views

In Russia, a 19-year-old girl was imprisoned for speaking out against the war in Ukraine

A Russian court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to two years and eight months in prison for condemning the war against Ukraine. She was found guilty of repeated "discreditation" of the Russian army through protest actions.

Politics • April 18, 11:03 PM • 12992 views

USA ready to "recognize" Crimea as Russian - Bloomberg

Bloomberg reports that the US may recognize Russian control over Crimea in a potential peace agreement. This proposal could freeze the front line, leaving most occupied territories to the Russian Federation, and remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership.

War • April 18, 10:46 PM • 5158 views

Meloni's friendly meeting with Trump was under threat due to questions about Ukraine

During the meeting between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni at the White House, tension arose over the issue of responsibility for the war in Ukraine. When Meloni was asked about Trump's attitude towards Zelenskyy, he himself intervened and expressed criticism of the Ukrainian president, although he did not blame him for the invasion.

Politics • April 18, 10:37 PM • 11358 views

Broke the fence and escaped: about a hundred Russian soldiers tried to flee from a military unit in Krasnodar

About a hundred Russian soldiers tried to flee from a military unit in Krasnodar on Friday. Soldiers held in the commandant's office broke the fence, which led to street closures and increased police patrols.

War • April 18, 09:50 PM • 4720 views

Downing of UIA plane: Iran files lawsuit against Ukraine and three countries at UN court

Iran has filed a lawsuit against Ukraine and other countries at the International Court of Justice over the UIA catastrophe. Tehran disputes the ICAO decision and states that the plane was shot down accidentally.

Politics • April 18, 09:23 PM • 17115 views

DeepState Maps: AFU pushed back the enemy in Udachne, occupiers advanced in Donetsk Oblast

DeepState analysts as of the evening of April 18 recorded changes on the front line. The defense forces pushed back the enemy in Udachne, however, the occupiers advanced in Sukha Balka and near Nove in Donetsk Oblast.

War • April 18, 09:03 PM • 6645 views

US scientists discovered a color that can only be seen under laser pulses

American scientists announced the discovery of a color that no one had ever seen before by stimulating retinal cells with a laser. This shade, called "olo", can only be perceived this way and cannot be transmitted otherwise.

Health • April 18, 08:42 PM • 11128 views

The EU needs to "wash its hands" of the Ukrainian issue, then the Russian Federation will deal with it faster - Medvedev

Dmytro Medvedev stated on April 18 that the EU should stop participating in the conflict in Ukraine, following the example of the US. In his opinion, this will allow Russia to "deal with the situation faster".

War • April 18, 08:06 PM • 5930 views

124 battles on the front line per day: General Staff released data on all front directions

Over the past day, April 18, 124 combat engagements occurred on the front. The greatest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy carried out 46 attacks during the day.

War • April 18, 07:28 PM • 8543 views

From May, gasoline in Ukraine should be sold with alcohol: how this will affect cars and the cost of fuel

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

US at the UN Security Council: Responsibility for peace in Ukraine lies with both countries

Trump summed up the results of 100 days of presidency: main theses

Air raid alert across Ukraine: threat of missile attack from MiG-31K

Night attack on Dnipro: the RMA told the details

More than half of the battles are in two directions: map from the General Staff

Cheese Symphony: 5 Appetizing Lunches That Are Easy to Make at Home

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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"Creed" has grossed over $160 million worldwide in two weekends: in the US, Ryan Coogler's new film has pushed "Minecraft" out of the way

"Harry Potter" film saga star Rupert Grint becomes a father for the second time

OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Five incredible long-awaited premieres of May: what to watch

Kanye West launched his first stream on Twitch and was banned within minutes for sieg heil

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