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For the first time, World Cleanup Day was held in 2018, when its participants managed to collect more than 80 thousand tons of garbage around the world. This year, at least 100 million people from 197 countries will join World Cleanup Day.

The shortlist for the Man Booker Prize 2024 includes 5 women authors out of 6 nominees, a record for 55 years. Writers from 5 countries are represented, including a Dutch author for the first time.

Meta is introducing new privacy and parental control settings for Instagram accounts of users under the age of 18. The changes include automatic private accounts, interaction restrictions, and time limits.

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified about 20 models of MRAP armored combat vehicles. These vehicles have enhanced protection against mines and ambushes.

Australia's coal and gas exports cause more climate damage than any other country except Russia. By 2035, emissions from Australia's fossil fuel exports could increase by 50%.

In Cairns, Australia, a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a hotel, forcing the evacuation of 300-400 people. Two hotel guests were hospitalized, and the helicopter's rotor blades fell into the pool and onto the esplanade.

The Philippine and Vietnamese coast guards conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea. The crews simulated firefighting, rescue operations and medical response, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of the cooperation.

The UK is planning to build a radar station to track China and Russia's activities in space. The Darc project is part of the Aukus defense pact between the UK, the US, and Australia.

Ukraine's men's kayak four team has qualified for the 500m A final at the Olympic Games in Paris. The final with the Ukrainians will take place at 14:50 local time.

The US and Australian ministers called on countries with influence over Russia, especially China, to help end the war in Ukraine. They condemned the Russian-North Korean partnership and warned of the consequences.

On August 5, Ukrainians will compete in shooting, diving, athletics, gymnastics, wrestling, and rowing. The day before, the national team won 3 medals in athletics, ranking 17th in the medal standings.

Australia has raised the terrorist threat level from “possible” to “probable” due to the growth of extremist views.

Germany's Interior Minister has signed a preliminary agreement on the 2040 Olympic bid. The government will allocate 6.95 million euros for preparations, and several cities have expressed interest in hosting the Games.

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

The tradition of creating Boyko Easter eggs with a pin has been added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. This technique is widespread in the places where the Boyko people live and has a deep symbolic meaning.

UNN offers a selection of five historical series to watch this weekend. Among them are dramas about the investigation of Lincoln's assassination, the adventures of the Vikings, the story of an Auschwitz prisoner, and other fascinating stories.

The German Federal Cabinet is preparing to approve a declaration of intent for a new Olympic bid. The goal is to submit a bid to host the 2040 Summer Games, and the DOSB plans to take further steps in December.

World leaders have strongly condemned the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally, expressing shock and wishing him well, and reiterating that political violence is unacceptable.

Two Australian citizens of Russian descent were accused of preparing to commit espionage by gaining access to Australian Armed Forces materials with the intent to pass them on to the Russian authorities.

Australia will provide Ukraine with $250 million in military aid, including guided and air defense missiles, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, and personnel for a new NATO command to coordinate assistance to Ukraine.

At the NATO summit, President Zelenskyy met with leaders of Indo-Pacific partner countries Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to discuss security issues in the rapidly changing Indo-Pacific region, Ukraine's urgent need for air defense systems, and expressed gratitude for defense assistance from Australia and New Zealand.

russian oligarchs with ties to putin earned more than $11 billion in dividends from military-related companies in 2023 and early 2024, despite the sanctions.

Next week, NATO plans to release a document on expanding cooperation with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea to respond to threats such as cybersecurity and disinformation from China and Russia.

Four Palestinian protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of the Australian parliament building to unfurl placards criticizing the war in Gaza.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 22-year-old man at the University of Sydney.

Cowboy duels, train robberies, and incredible stunts in the westerns Old Henry, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, News from Around the World, In the Hands of a Dog, and The Magnificent Seven offer fans exciting action, drama, and adventure this weekend.

Finland has allocated 500,000 euros to Ukraine under the OECD Economic Development Program to support reforms, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and business structures.

Stefan Romaniw, First Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress and a legendary figure who made a significant contribution to the international recognition of the Holodomor, has passed away.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has landed back home in Australia, a free man for the first time in 12 years.

Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to espionage charges, and the United States will drop all other charges against him after sentencing.