Forest fires have swept through parts of Italy, France and Spain, killing three firefighters and causing mass evacuations. Temperatures above 40°C and strong winds are fueling the flames, and scientists link this to climate change.
In the village of Kotelva, Poltava region, a lion injured a young boy on the territory of a wild animal rehabilitation center. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
A 39-year-old man in Odesa brutally killed his cat after, according to him, it fell out of a window. He faces up to eight years in prison for animal cruelty.
In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, unknown individuals poured liquid over the facade of a beauty salon and left parts of domestic animal carcasses. The police have initiated criminal proceedings for hooliganism.
In the Chornobyl Reserve, a camera trap captured a lynx leading a secretive lifestyle. The animal is a symbol of wildlife restoration in the exclusion zone.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5. 5-5.6 struck the Junín region in central Peru. At least five people died, dozens of houses were destroyed, and there are power outages.
Taylor Farms expanded the recall of salad from Mexico due to possible Cyclospora contamination. In 2026, 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis were confirmed in the US.
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, has been discovered in the DRC, marking the fifth new species of African monkey in 75 years.
Ukraine marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty and the professional holiday of accountants. Around the world, this day is dedicated to snakes, artificial intelligence, and culinary arts.
In Ukraine, July 15 marks the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. Also, the world observes the United Nations World Youth Skills Day.
In the height of the summer season, the number of reports about lost items exceeded 100 per day. Among the finds – a wooden staff with a crystal, a coat for a bulldog, and a diamond-studded collar.
A Geran-2 type drone fell near a residential building in the Căușeni district of Moldova without exploding. Sappers are to determine further actions, residents have been evacuated.
During the fifth running of the San Fermín festival on July 11, 14 people were injured. A 30-year-old man suffered a severe horn wound to the face and fractures.
On July 10, the day of the founder of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Anthony, and the birthday of inventor Nikola Tesla are commemorated. Also celebrated are Piña Colada Day, Kitten Day, and Bee Protection Day.
A petition has been registered on the Cabinet of Ministers website to strengthen criminal liability for killing animals. It proposes imprisonment of up to 15 years for intentional killing of an animal.
At a zoo near Cambridge, a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure and was hospitalized in critical condition. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
German cuisine combines hearty meat dishes, hundreds of types of bread, and unique regional recipes. The menu is based on pork, sausages, and thick soups.
Choose eight hardy plants to create an aesthetic garden without the daily toil. These crops are weather-resistant and do not require constant watering.
On June 18, Ukraine honors precinct police officers and observes Autistic Pride Day. The world celebrates International Sushi Day, International Picnic Day, and Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
In Kyiv's Akademmistechko neighborhood, an African serval fell from a seventh-floor window due to the absence of protective screens. The animal was hospitalized by rescuers.
Russian troops shelled the grounds of an equestrian school in Sumy. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three dead horses from under the rubble.
Russians attacked the stables of an equestrian sports school in Sumy region with a drone. The facility's employees survived, but horses were killed as a result of the strike.
The world marks the Day to Combat Desertification and Drought and Garbage Man Day. In the church calendar, the Apostles' Fast continues, and the memory of three Persian martyrs is honored.
The world marks World Sea Turtle Day, the Day of the African Child, and the literary Bloomsday. Believers honor Saint Tikhon and observe the Apostles' Fast.
A UAV strike on the Kharkiv zoo killed 10 rabbits and damaged enclosures. An elephant suffered stress; the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the commission of a war crime.
A drone attack by the Russian Federation caused an enclosure to catch fire at the Kharkiv zoo, resulting in the deaths of animals. Rescuers extinguished the fire and evacuated the inhabitants of the vivarium.
A strike on a zoo in the Shevchenkivskyi district has been recorded in Kharkiv due to a Russian attack. Enclosures were damaged, and there is information regarding injured animals.
As a result of a UAV attack on a farm in the Sadivska community, a woman was hospitalized with burns. Four other employees received medical assistance; some livestock perished.
Blogger alenadumma published a video where her son is holding kittens by the neck. UAnimals is preparing a statement to the police regarding animal cruelty.
The animal fell into the trap and was unable to climb to the surface on its own. The dog was handed over to a shelter for further cleaning and necessary care.
