Director Alexander Payne will head the jury of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, which will take place from August 27 to September 6. The artist called it a great honor and joy.
The Verkhovna Rada initiated changes to the Criminal Code to define illegal transfer and deportation of children as war crimes. This applies to representatives of any foreign state.
The South Korean government condemned the DPRK's recognition of sending troops to Russia, calling it a violation of international law. Seoul called on Moscow and Pyongyang to end military cooperation.
Russia continues to manipulate the narrative of readiness for peace, without ceasing fire and attacking Ukraine with drones. The National Security and Defense Council and the Presidential Office have called the statements of the Russian president's spokesperson manipulation.
Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is waiting for "signals" from Ukraine about readiness for direct negotiations. Moscow declares its readiness for a peaceful process without preconditions.
The autopsy revealed traces of acetone in Gene Hackman's body, indicating prolonged starvation. The actor also had heart failure and kidney problems.
The couple set up 6 caches with explosives for terrorist attacks in Dnipro. They face life imprisonment for treason and illegal manufacture of explosives.
On April 28, explosions were heard in the Leningrad region. Governor Drozdenko stated that Russian air defense forces destroyed two drones over the districts, there were no destructions or casualties.
More than 20 dead birds and dolphin bodies were found in the Livoberezhny district of occupied Mariupol. The causes of the animal deaths are currently unknown, but are related to ecocide.
Israeli military aircraft attacked Hezbollah's guided missile depots in the Hadath area, south of Beirut. The IDF warned civilians to move 300 m away before the strikes.
The Chinese government has approved 10 new nuclear reactors, with investments of $27 billion. The country aims to become the largest producer of nuclear energy in the world.
Donetsk's Shakhtar and Kyiv's Dynamo played a match as part of the 26th round of the Ukrainian Premier League. It ended in a draw with a score of 2:2.
The White House is consulting with experts on restoring relations with North Korea. Washington is discussing negotiations in light of North Korea's nuclear successes.
Lavrov announced his readiness for negotiations, but rejected the issue of territorial integrity and control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Putin is ready for peace if arms supplies are stopped.
New tariffs may increase the cost of batteries and components, leading to the popularity of Chinese manufacturers. Prices for Tesla and some models may not increase as much.
Small plastic particles make bees vulnerable to bacteria and viruses, affecting their memory and learning. Microplastics also harm flowers by clogging the stigma for pollen.
69 combat engagements took place at the front on April 27. The enemy launched attacks on Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions, and also actively attacked in the Kupyansk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk directions.
Donald Trump's approval rating among Americans has fallen. Most do not support his initiatives, 55% of respondents do not approve of his activities at all.
On April 27, Russians shelled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with FAB-250 aerial bombs, killing three people and wounding four. Houses and cars were damaged.
In the Rivne region, a 19-year-old man stole flowers from the stele of fallen heroes to make peace with his girlfriend. He was brought to justice for petty theft.
The UN Refugee Agency is forced to reduce support for Ukrainians due to a reduction in donor assistance, including the suspension of funding from the United States, which will amount to 40% in 2025.
The Danish Defence Intelligence Service stated that Russia spread fake news about Greenland to cause discord between the US and Denmark. The campaign was aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 was recorded in Ecuador on April 25. The epicenter was near the city of Esmeraldas, and tremors were felt in 10 provinces and neighboring Colombia. Services are assessing the damage.
The Russian Investigative Committee has confirmed the death of General Yaroslav Moskalikov. An improvised explosive device with incendiary elements detonated in his car.
In occupied Crimea, a drone hit the house of the Deputy Head of Chechnya, Murad Saidov, in Saki, damaging the house and a car. The "ATESH" movement hints at the incompetence of the Russian air defense.
Russia is actively recruiting foreign women to work in factories producing Shahed drones, which are used to attack Ukraine. They are offered jobs with salaries up to $860 per month.
Russian troops have killed one child and wounded over 30 in shelling of Ukrainian cities in the past three days. Since the beginning of the war, more than 2,546 children have been affected.
The Council of Europe expects 6 million applications to the Register of Damages from Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression, according to Maria Mezentseva, head of the permanent Ukrainian delegation to the PACE.
As a result of the Russian attack in Pavlograd, 14 people were injured, including three children. Infrastructure was damaged, a social facility was partially destroyed, and cars were burned.
The Trump administration has decided to cut funding for Ukraine's cybersecurity programs. This could weaken the country's defenses and make it an easy target for Russian hackers.
