A Vatican research commission has decided not to ordain women as deacons, disappointing Catholic women. Instead, it has been proposed to create new lay ministries for women outside of the ordained diaconate.
In the 11 months of 2025, 24,261 couples used the "Online Marriage" service from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Digital Civil Registry Offices in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv provide quick and remote marriage registration, including for military personnel through a simplified procedure.
Vasyl Khomko, call sign "Beirut", died on October 2, 2025, at the age of 45, covering the retreat of a group. He volunteered in March 2022 and served in the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade and the SSO. The farewell ceremony for the hero will take place on December 5 in St. Michael's Cathedral, with burial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
Singer Alyosha and the leader of the band "Antytila" Taras Topolia announced their divorce after 12 years of marriage, as Alyosha wrote on Instagram on December 1. The couple has agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters, and will not provide further comments.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine reported that a civil marriage does not provide the same rights and guarantees as an officially registered marriage. To inherit the property of a deceased partner, it is necessary to prove the fact of cohabitation for 5 years and satisfy other court requirements.
A woman from Bavaria unintentionally sent her cat by mail when the animal fell asleep in a box. A bakery employee heard meowing, which allowed the animal to be returned to its owner.
A 54-year-old resident of Irpin is suspected of murdering her 70-year-old husband due to his pro-Russian views and domestic violence. The woman inflicted fatal stab wounds to his chest during an argument.
Sir Elton John has revealed that he has been battling a severe eye infection for the past 15 months, which has led to complete blindness in his right eye and significant deterioration of vision in his left. The musician is undergoing treatment, which has brought some improvement to the condition of his left eye.
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson announced on Instagram the death of his wife, Joan Templeman, with whom he had been married for 50 years. He called her his best friend, his rock, and his guiding light, as well as an extraordinary mother and grandmother.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Poland must recognize same-sex marriages concluded in other EU countries, as refusal violates EU citizens' rights to respect for private life and freedom of movement. This decision concerns the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin and were denied marriage registration in Poland.
An official of the State Emergency Service in Poltava region has been served with a notice of suspicion due to inaccurate declarations for 2021 and 2022. He failed to declare a residential building, two cars, corporate rights of his ex-wife, and his own financial obligations totaling over UAH 17 million.
Emma Heming-Willis has publicly announced preparations for the death of actor Bruce Willis due to his steadily deteriorating health. She confirmed that Willis is losing cognitive abilities and requires round-the-clock care.
Singer MELOVIN, Kostiantyn Bocharov, announced his engagement to paramedic of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Zlotia, showing a photo on Instagram. The engagement took place on Maidan, where Petro presented the singer with a ring and a bouquet of red roses.
Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President J. D. Vance, was photographed without her wedding ring during a visit to Camp Lejeune military base and earlier at Walter Reed Medical Center. This occurred amid discussions of her possible conversion from Hinduism to Christianity and photos of Vance with another woman.
Rumer Willis spoke about her father, Bruce Willis's, struggle with dementia. She said that the actor doesn't always recognize her, but he feels her love.
A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo titled "El sueño (La cama)" was sold at Sotheby's auction in New York for $54. 7 million. This made it Kahlo's most expensive work and the most expensive piece of Latin American art in history.
The Musée Grévin in Paris has unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana in the black cocktail dress known as the "revenge dress. " The unveiling coincided with the 30th anniversary of Diana's controversial interview, and her figure was placed far from her ex-husband and mother-in-law.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar's December 2025/January 2026 issue, where she shared her thoughts on parenting, her relationship with Prince Harry, and her career. She spoke about her viral moment at Paris Fashion Week and the importance of authenticity.
The word of 2025 according to Cambridge Dictionary became "parasocial", which describes a person's connection with a famous person they don't know. The term, which originated in 1956, gained popularity thanks to social networks and AI.
In the US, the Supreme Court rejected the motion of former Kentucky official Kim Davis to review the 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage. The right to same-sex marriage in the US remains in force, despite attempts to challenge it.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation discussed with operators the strengthening of digital resilience in Sumy region, where the internet works up to 72 hours without electricity thanks to xPON technology. The government has simplified network restoration, and the ASCs of Sumy have received a "digital suitcase" for uninterrupted operation.
Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi extended the powers of Andriy Kudryashov, acting rector of the State Biotechnological University. He is under the influence of bribe-taking MP Andriy Odarchenko.
During her lifetime, she became famous for her roles in the projects "Dynasty" and "The Paper Chase. " The cause of death was prolonged age-related illnesses.
November 9 marks World Freedom Day, European Wine Tourism Day, International Tongue Twister Day, and World Adoption Day. On this day, the memory of Saint Matrona of Constantinople is also honored.
The ex-wife of real estate magnate Michael Fuchs is asking a British court to imprison him for violating a divorce court order. The businessman is in debt for over $250 million and is in a difficult financial situation.
A deputy of one of the city councils in Vinnytsia Oblast entered into a fictitious marriage with an 18-year-old girl with a Group II disability to obtain a deferment from mobilization. For this, he paid 3,000 hryvnias monthly to the "wife's" family.
In the Kharkiv region, a former boxer and fitness trainer was sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife in 2019. The man beat and strangled the woman, and then threw her body into the entrance, trying to shift the blame to an acquaintance.
The 70-year-old actor Bruce Willis, who retired due to dementia, walked along a beach in Los Angeles, holding hands with a caregiver. His condition is rapidly deteriorating, as confirmed by sources close to the family.
The International Criminal Court has confirmed in absentia 39 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. He is accused of murder, rape, using child soldiers, and other crimes from 2002 to 2005.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba proposed to Svitlana Paveletska, and she accepted. The couple confirmed this event in a video message, where Paveletska showed the engagement ring.
