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The Royal Mint of Great Britain has unveiled a new coin featuring Freddie Mercury as part of its "Music Legends" series. The coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's performance at the Live Aid charity concert, and its value ranges from £18.50 to £9,350.
President Zelenskyy met with French fishermen who supply anti-drone nets to protect frontline cities in Ukraine. This initiative helps save civilian lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions, and in the east of the country.
South Africa stated that the flight to Johannesburg is a cleansing of Gaza and the West Bank of its inhabitants.
Actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. This is his first award after four nominations.
In two days, 5 million Ukrainians applied for the state program "Winter Support", including 951,613 applications for children. The funds will arrive within 10 days and can be used for utility services, medicines, Ukrainian-made products (except excisable goods), books, charitable contributions, or postal services.
Legendary cat-blogger Stepan celebrated his 17th birthday, as announced on Instagram, inviting subscribers to congratulate him. His wife Stefania gave him hugs and a good mood, and Stepan himself showed off a festive cake.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that one million Ukrainians have submitted applications for winter support through Diia, with 106,000 of them for children. Funds for the program will be provided in full.
Polish President Nawrocki signed a law extending the legal status of Ukrainian refugees until March 2026, calling it the last time. He noted that the Ukrainian minority should be treated like other national minorities in Poland.
The Finnish Armed Forces will relocate their headquarters to Norfolk, USA, in 2026, falling under NATO's command structure. This decision was announced by Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen, although the move was initially planned for early 2025.
For the first time in the history of Ukrainian football, a media team challenged a UPL club — and did so with dignity, giving fans spectacular football, a lot of emotions, and the atmosphere of a true celebration of the game.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the dates for the start of applications for receiving one thousand hryvnias. This can be done starting from November 15.
The case of Vyshhorod Mayor Oleksiy Momot and the director of a contracting organization regarding the embezzlement of UAH 1. 6 million in budget funds has been sent to court. The violations were discovered during the procurement of two excavator-loaders for a volunteer formation.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are expanding their offensive into eastern Sudan, threatening a new phase of civil war. The conflict has already caused ethnic massacres and mass displacement of civilians.
Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Lviv extended Viacheslav Zinchenko's pre-trial detention until January 12, 2026. He faces life imprisonment for murder motivated by national intolerance.
The defense of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region continues, Russian occupiers have no success in the offensive on Rivne. The spokesman for the Russian dictator and the Russian foreign minister are asking Trump to return to talks with Putin about peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia aims to achieve victory in Pokrovsk and seize the entire Donetsk region. This is intended to convince US President Donald Trump that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the entire eastern Donbas.
Due to daily shelling by Russian occupiers, it is impossible to deliver humanitarian aid to Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad. Ukrainian military personnel are the only ones helping the civilian population trying to leave these settlements.
Canada has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on 100 "shadow fleet" tankers, 13 individuals, and 11 companies. For the first time, Canada has also imposed sanctions on companies supporting Russia's cyber infrastructure, which is used in hybrid strategies against Ukraine.
The gastronomic towel "ENEIDA" was created within the framework of cooperation between the International Women's Movement "For Family Values" and the Charitable Foundation "MHP-Hromadi". The symbolism of the towel embodies a person's path from the earthly to the spiritual, the unity of generations and the pod, the harmony of male and female principles, the power of life, love, and the continuity of Ukrainian traditions.
Ukrainians will receive a record UAH 509 million in National Cashback for August 2025. Over 3.6 million buyers supported domestic producers by purchasing goods worth almost UAH 5.1 billion.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a children's space in Kherson where children learn English, digital literacy, art, and sports for free. He spoke with schoolchildren about their dreams and parents who defend Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives for children's development.
The Favbet Foundation charity fund relaunched the "Power in Knowledge" project, sending 2,000 boxes of stationery to five regions of Ukraine. Assistance was provided to institutions for orphans and children with special educational needs.
The veteran center "Veteran PRO" has been opened in the Myronivka community in the Kyiv region. The project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine, the Myronivka City Council, and the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation, which also supported over 250 social initiatives and 210 veteran businesses.
The MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation and MHP company announced the winners of the "PROgrowth" grant competition. In 2025, the competition budget increased to UAH 4.3 million, and 281 winners will receive up to UAH 15,000 for professional development and training.
The UN warns of a lack of resources to protect millions of refugees this winter, particularly due to funding cuts from the United States. UNHCR has appealed for donations of at least $35 million, emphasizing the needs of Ukrainians, Syrians, and Afghans.
The first transatlantic remote thrombectomy was performed: a neurosurgeon from Florida used a robot to operate on a human body in Dundee, Scotland. The technology is expected to revolutionize stroke care by accelerating specialized treatment that will be available to everyone.
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie commented on her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, calling it difficult but inspiring. She noted that families live under constant drone threat, which creates a psychological burden.
The United Kingdom plans to significantly revise its refugee rules, following Denmark's example, which includes limiting family reunification and tightening conditions of stay. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood intends to present an updated immigration policy this month.
Six people were killed and 437 injured in a tornado in the Brazilian state of Paraná, leaving about a thousand residents homeless. Wind speeds reached 250 km/h, with the city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu being the most affected.
Ukraine, together with the EU and public organizations, is deploying the Unity Network for Ukrainians abroad. The first Unity Centers will open this year in Spain and Germany.