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Ukraine lost to Brazil 2–3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Socca World Cup in Germany. The winning goal was scored in the last minute.
Almost all 18 countries of the Forum supported the statement after China launched a ballistic missile near Tuvalu. Nauru refused to support it.
The WMO forecasts that El Niño will intensify to very strong levels and continue through February. The phenomenon threatens droughts, floods and heat.
September 3 marks the founding of San Marino, Skyscraper Day, Australian Flag Day, and National Postal Stamp Day. Churches honor Hieromartyr Anthimus.
On September 1, a new school year begins in Ukraine. We рассказываємо about the history of the date, modern traditions, and school customs around the world.
Leaders of Pacific island nations gathered in Palau amid the US-China struggle for influence. The president called for a focus on climate and the economy.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
At least 579 people were killed and nearly 2,500 went missing after a glacial collapse on the border between Nepal and China. Fifteen thousand rescuers are involved in the search operations.
H5N1 was confirmed in a dead dolphin and a red fox in South Australia. Officials consider the risk to human health to be low.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to help Nepal and China after the floods. Copernicus is already mapping the affected areas.
Fifty-three Ukrainians went missing after flash floods in Nepal. There is currently no information about any Ukrainian citizens who were killed or injured.
At least 157 people have been killed and 41 hospitalized as a result of flash floods in Nepal. Hundreds of people are still considered missing.
The Foreign Ministry has no information about any Ukrainian citizens killed or injured in Nepal. Diplomats are checking reports about the possible disappearance of two citizens.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
On October 2, Netflix will show a documentary about Schumacher’s 1994 championship season. The film will feature archival footage and Corinna’s narration.
Japan plans to launch the Martian Moons eXploration probe to study the moons of Mars, particularly Phobos. The mission is intended to collect samples and return them to Earth in 2031.
A gun buyback program has been launched in New South Wales, offering compensation of up to 10,000 Australian dollars. This follows the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed.
The Constitutional Council declared the ban unconstitutional, as it violates young people's freedom of speech. The Macron administration will continue to pursue the reform until the end of his term.
Meta deactivated 756,000 accounts belonging to Australians under 16 on Facebook and Instagram. Australia was the first to introduce a social media ban for children, but more than 80% continued to use them.
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.
A late-summer monsoon brought cooler temperatures, helping to avoid further heat stress. The area of live coral cover in the northern and central parts of the reef increased slightly.
A forest fire broke out near Vancouver, prompting an evacuation warning for 35 homes in the suburb of Anmore. The fire is almost contained, and international rescuers have arrived to fight it.
During the regional "Golok FA Cup 2026" tournament in Thailand, lightning struck a footballer, killing him instantly. Nine other players sustained injuries of varying severity.
Japan's Defense Minister stated the need to strengthen defense capabilities with a sense of urgency. The new "white paper" points to China's increased activity and Russia's cooperation with North Korea.
The Pacific state of Nauru changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to restore its traditional designation. The international code will change from NRU to NRO, and residents will be called dei-Naoero.
Apple removed Telegram from the App Store after detecting materials of sexual violence against children, but restored the app the same day after blocking the user. Telegram stated zero tolerance for such content.
In the city of Kiama, Australia, a book from 1858, found walled up in a fireplace, was returned to the public library. The publication is considered overdue by approximately 150 years.
India increases imports of palm, soybean, and rapeseed oil due to delays in sunflower oil exports from Russia and Ukraine. Sunflower oil prices in the country have risen by 6% due to supply disruptions.