A study by Imperial College London showed that climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely. The Category 5 hurricane, which hit Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba, caused $22 billion in damage and left dozens dead.
The IX Ukrainian Women's Congress took place in Kyiv, gathering over 2,500 participants. The general partner of the event was the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, which has been helping Ukrainians and developing communities for ten years.
Hurricane Melissa reached Cuba less than a day after becoming the strongest storm ever to hit Jamaica, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and forcing hospital evacuations. In Cuba, 735,000 people were evacuated, with rainfall up to 63 cm and storm surges up to 3.7 meters expected.
British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan, used by militants of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, accused of genocide. This was revealed in dossiers reviewed by the UN Security Council, raising questions about the UK's arms export policy.
Five volunteers of the International Federation of Red Cross were killed in Sudan while distributing food on October 27. Three more are considered missing after the incident in the city of Bara.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Netherlands is ready to become the first country to open a tribunal against Russian war criminals. The Dutch Foreign Minister also announced the allocation of 25 million euros to Ukraine for energy support.
An explosion in a high-rise building in Khmelnytskyi injured 5 people, including a child. 9 apartments were partially destroyed, 15 more were damaged, and a person is being searched for under the rubble.
Microsoft and OpenAI have agreed to restructure the ChatGPT developer into a public benefit corporation, valuing OpenAI at $500 billion. This gives the company more freedom in business operations and removes restrictions on capital raising.
For Yevhen Sierkov, a physical education teacher from Zaporizhzhia, February 24, 2022, marked the beginning of a new life. Hearing the explosions, he realized it was time to act. By February 26, he had joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Today, Ukrenergo repairmen work in conditions of increased danger, because the enemy often deliberately strikes at brigades that go to facilities damaged after an attack. Basic life-saving skills are simply necessary in such a case.
A plane carrying 10 European tourists and a Kenyan pilot crashed off the coast of Kenya. The plane crash occurred en route to the Maasai Mara reserve, and everyone on board died.
Due to the 27-day government shutdown in the USA, over 1660 flights have been delayed, caused by a shortage of air traffic controllers. Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay, which exacerbates public outrage.
A new study by Harvard and the University of Massachusetts showed that between 2016 and 2022, almost 19,000 pregnancies in the US ended in stillbirth, which is higher than federal data. About 30% of cases occurred without medical preconditions, and Black families and poorer communities are most affected.
The city of Al-Fashir in Sudan's Darfur has come under the control of the RSF group. This means the RSF has established full control over the region, where the US has accused the group of genocide.
The Ukrainian film "Cuba&Alaska" has been recognized as the best documentary at the Rome International Film Festival. This is the first award in a new category launched this year.
Prince Andrew is in talks with King Charles about leaving the Royal Country Residence, where he has lived for over 20 years. This comes amid public backlash over a free lease agreement and his involvement in the Epstein case.
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is not a convincing leader for establishing peace in the Middle East. She called for pressure on Israel and warned of prolonged suffering for Palestinians in Gaza.
The number of victims in Kyiv has risen to 31, including 7 children, the youngest being 4 years old, and 3 dead. The UAV attack hit residential buildings in Desnianskyi, Obolonskyi, and Darnytskyi districts.
Donald Trump plans to name the new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom after himself. The $300 million project is funded by private donors, including major tech companies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new command center in southern Israel, expressing cautious optimism about Trump's peace deal, which has faced challenges due to bloodshed in Gaza and political intrigue. The center coordinates humanitarian, logistical, and security operations in Gaza, involving 200 US military personnel and international partners.
In the UK, young men accused of setting fire to a StarLink warehouse for Ukraine have been convicted. The attack was carried out on the orders of the Russian private military organization 'Wagner'.
The Pentagon has received an anonymous donation of $130 million to pay military personnel during the US government shutdown. However, the administration may not be able to make payments according to the law.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, commented on the provocative banners displayed by Polish fans at the Shakhtar and Legia match, calling them unrelated to sports. He expressed gratitude to Poland for supporting Ukrainian athletes, despite the incident.
The double-decker city bus MAN A39, donated by Berlin, will run in Kyiv on route No. 57 this weekend. It has 83 seats, 45 standing places, and is equipped for people with disabilities.
Olena Zelenska met with Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, discussing humanitarian support, the reconstruction of social infrastructure, and children's mental health. Zelenska thanked Norway for its assistance, particularly highlighting its participation in the Bring Kids Back UA coalition and the creation of mental health spaces for teenagers.
Polio vaccination coverage in the European Region has reached its lowest level since 2017, leaving approximately 450,000 infants vulnerable. Poliovirus remains endemic in several Asian countries, posing a risk to Europe.
Petro Poroshenko's "European Solidarity" party is accused of illegally using office premises in the center of Kyiv.
After Ukraine lifted the travel ban for men aged 18-22, the number of asylum applications in Germany increased from 100 to a thousand per week. This has caused concern among regional authorities, especially in Bavaria, where demands for stricter migration control are growing.
The Czech volunteer initiative Darek pro Putina has closed fundraising for the Ukrainian ballistic missile "Flamingo", raising almost 13. 2 million Czech crowns. This exceeded the required amount of 12.5 million crowns in a record 48 hours.
The Ministry of Defense spoke about the Ukrainian national weapons brand ZBROYA, which will officially represent Ukraine at the international level.
