Rallies in Ukraine
The court found Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung guilty of "incitement to subversion. " The article provides for up to 10 years in prison.
Serhii Prytula called the offensive slogans targeting Yevhen Khmara a devaluation of the military’s merits. He urged people not to be rude to combat officers.
Bohdan Krotevych said that he had not heard the former defense minister's position on the protests. He believes that Fedorov needs to make up his mind, as his statements are contradictory.
A group of 32 countries, including 29 European states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, condemned Iran for sentencing participants in the protests to death. Since the beginning of the year, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on charges related to national security.
Activists opposed the installation of a district heating network through a park zone in Teremky. The police stated that the work was being carried out legally and are maintaining public order.
In Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, who died during a missile strike while saving people. She was buried at the Berkovetske Cemetery near the Alley of Heroes.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
Obolonskyi District Court found six individuals guilty, including a former Berkuta commander, of violence against protesters in 2014. They were sentenced to imprisonment for terms ranging from 7 to 10 years.
In Telavi, a man hit a woman who was speaking Russian at a wedding. After the suspect was detained, protest actions began in Georgia with slogans against Putin.
Russian troops used guided aerial bombs for the first time since the start of the invasion to attack Pavlohrad. The head of the regional council urged residents not to ignore the alerts.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia deliberately attacks civilian vessels. A Ukrainian pilot and four crew members were killed, eight were evacuated.
The New Yorker predicts that the war could enter a phase of massive strikes on cities, similar to the Iran-Iraq conflict. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, while Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
In Ukraine, on July 18-20, thunderstorms, squalls and a rise in water levels are expected. A level I danger, yellow, has been declared; in mountainous areas, mudflows are possible.
President Zelenskyy stated that people have the right to protest over Fedorov's resignation, as Ukraine is fighting for freedom. He added that he cannot answer some questions in detail due to secrets from the Russians.
The updated eOselya program expands the list of recipients of loans at 3% to veterans and families of fallen defenders. The norms of housing area are also changing and income verification is being simplified.
In the province of Almería, 13 people died as a result of the fire, including a 93-year-old British woman. Another ten people are considered missing, and the fire has burned about 7,000 hectares.
An organized criminal group illegally seized 17 hectares of forest fund lands near "Bukovel". Among the exposed participants is an active prosecutor's office employee.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Law enforcement officers exposed a large-scale scheme to legalize illegally cut oaks. Through fictitious documents, timber products worth over UAH 147 million were sold.
The Prymorskyi District Court of Odesa found Serhii Shalaev guilty of the murder of activist Demian Hanul. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
US military attacked a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, resulting in the deaths of three people. Since September, at least 211 people have died as part of the US campaign.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
In Geneva, 16,000 security forces will maintain order during a protest of 50,000 people. Shops and banks are boarding up windows due to the threat of riots.
Mexico City has increased security measures due to planned mass protests by teachers and farmers. 50,000 law enforcement officers will ensure order during the match.
In Nairobi, hundreds of people are protesting against femicide and child abductions. Since the beginning of the year, 69 women have been killed, and over 10,000 children have gone missing.
Minister José Luis Lupo called the protesters' demands a coup attempt. Authorities are considering a state of emergency to restore the supply of goods.
Armenia will build a new gas pipeline and move away from its sole ally. Pashinyan plans to implement reforms according to European Union standards.