Great Britain plans to evacuate up to 300 wounded and seriously ill children from the Gaza Strip for treatment on its territory. With each child, a guardian will be able to leave, and the evacuation of siblings is also being considered.
In Sweden, a 10-month-old girl's clitoris enlarged, resembling a penis, after skin contact with her father, who used testosterone gel. Doctors warn about the risk of hormone transfer to children through skin contact.
The National Bank of Ukraine reports that food prices in Ukraine have converged with European ones, and some, like butter, have even exceeded them. This is due to internal and external factors, including high production costs and differences in VAT rates.
Ukraine is carrying out the largest construction of defensive fortifications since the beginning of the full-scale war, allocating over 46 billion hryvnias. These fortifications, which include anti-tank ditches and barbed wire, are designed to deter a possible Russian summer offensive in the east.
Kyiv "Dynamo" will play the return match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League against Maltese "Hamrun Spartans" on July 29 at 21:00 at the "Lublin Arena" stadium in Poland. In the first match, "Dynamo" won confidently with a score of 3:0.
July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day, which focuses on prevention and treatment, and World Nature Conservation Day, which calls for a careful attitude towards the environment. Orthodox believers also honor the memory of the holy apostles Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas.
World Drowning Prevention Day reminds of the dangers of water, especially when combined with alcohol. In Ukraine in 2024, about 900 people drowned, with half of these cases linked to alcohol consumption.
A new artificial intelligence platform demonstrates high accuracy in diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis by analyzing biological changes in gut bacteria, immune responses, and metabolism. The study found impaired interactions between the microbiome, metabolites, and immune system in patients.
July 25 marks Wine and Cheese Day, International Health, Happiness and Hypnosis Day, World Drowning Prevention Day, and System Administrator Appreciation Day. Orthodox Christians honor the Dormition of Saint Anne, mother of the Most Holy Theotokos.
July 24 marks International Self-Care Day, established in 2011, and World BDSM Day, which originated thanks to the Rosas Cinco club in Barcelona. In Ukraine, this day celebrates Financial Worker's Day, established in 2021, and today is also the birthday of instant coffee and the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs Boris and Gleb.
In China, dozens of provincial officials and medical personnel attempted to conceal a lead poisoning incident that caused illness in hundreds of children. The investigation uncovered bribery and the use of inedible paint in a kindergarten, which led to lead levels in food exceeding the norm by 2000 times.
During July 18, 177 combat engagements took place at the front, 47 of which were assault actions stopped in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched two missile and 71 air strikes, used 3843 kamikaze drones, and carried out 5825 shellings.
Netflix used AI-generated visual effects for the first time in the series The Eternauts for a building collapse scene. This allowed for faster production and reduced costs, despite controversies surrounding the use of AI in the entertainment industry.
President Zelenskyy stated that about 40% of the weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are produced in Ukraine, and this figure should increase to 50% within six months. The new government will audit defense agreements with partners.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has presented a new instruction in the "Army+" application, which allows military personnel to check the possibility of transfer and receive a step-by-step action plan. This test instruction takes into account various factors, including length of service and suitability for combat duty.
Ukraine is introducing free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 12–13 for the first time starting next year. Medical Procurements of Ukraine has signed a contract for the purchase of a 9-valent vaccine, with the first deliveries expected in late 2025.
July 8 marks World Disclosure Day, founded by astrologer Rob Brezsny, and World Allergy Day. Also commemorated is the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius.
UNN offers five recipes for dishes that will help satisfy hunger in the heat without increasing thirst. Among them are live flax porridge, quick "Snickers" ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream with strawberries, chia and ryazhenka dessert, and berry cheesecake.
A story that should not have happened: how modernized helicopters lost their armament due to Soviet standards.
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing a column of volcanic material up to 18 kilometers high, leading to flight cancellations. This eruption was one of the largest in Indonesia since 2010.
A new Covid strain, Stratus, is spreading in the UK, featuring a unique symptom – hoarseness of voice. Variants XFG and XFG.3 account for about 30% of Covid-19 cases in England, but do not cause more severe illness.
July 6 marks the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the birthday of the American dollar, and World Cardiologist Day. Also on this day, the world fights zoonotic diseases and celebrates World Kiss Day.
Political scientist Oleh Lisny explains that the reduction of arms supplies to Ukraine by the United States may have political motives, namely avoiding escalation with Russia. According to him, this could be a dangerous sign. The White House confirmed the cessation of supplies of some types of weapons, citing low levels of its own military reserves.
The Ukrainian army aviation warns of a critical shortage of helicopter spare parts and calls for the development of national production. The company "MS AVIA-GRADE" is already carrying out modernization and developing its own components, including blades.
The ARMA has left two contenders for the management of the Gulliver shopping mall: "LIMEX EXPRESS KYIV" and "Alakor City" LLC. If the first company is rejected, the agency will face a choice: announce a new tender or transfer the asset to a company with a Russian owner.
Favbet Team appeared in May 2023 and in one year transformed into a recognizable esports organization. Despite the challenges of war, the team formed a strong roster, focusing on life principles and an individual approach.
The Head of the State Service for Children Affairs, Petro Dobromilsky, spoke about the significance of the "Hero Mother" title during the war, the criteria for its awarding, and the inadequacy of the one-time payment. The title is awarded to women who have raised five or more children, under certain conditions.
More than 40 civilians, including children and medical workers, were killed in the bombing of Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan province. According to the human rights group Emergency Lawyers, an army drone was responsible for the attack.
The area of potentially mined lands in Ukraine has decreased by over 20% since the end of 2022, now totaling about 137,000 square kilometers, predominantly agricultural land. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the attraction of $1.2 billion in demining aid and the formation of an international coalition of over fifty states.
