The Swedish group Saab is considering opening a plant in Ukraine for the final assembly of components for JAS 39 Gripen E fighter jets. This is due to an agreement between Ukraine and Sweden on the purchase of 100-150 combat aircraft.
The European Parliament has adopted new rules to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets. Companies that produce, transport, or process pellets will be held responsible for spills and leaks.
Young Brazilian footballer Antony Ilano, 20, died in a car crash in northwestern Brazil. His motorcycle collided with a cow on the BR-343 highway in Altos.
Brazil has allowed oil giant Petrobras to drill near the Amazon, which could make the country one of the world's largest oil producers. Environmentalists warn of the consequences of deep-water drilling and call the decision sabotage of the global climate summit COP30.
A Brazilian citizen killed a compatriot at a gas station near Ternopil. The attacker was detained; an investigation under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine has been launched.
Businessman John Textor lost a British court case regarding the acquisition of French club Olympique Lyon and must pay $97 million to Iconic Sports. The dispute arose over the acquisition of shares in Eagle, which owns a controlling stake in the clubs Lyon, Botafogo, and RWD Brussels.
The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.
At least 14 people have died as a result of a gold mine collapse in southern Venezuela. The tragedy occurred due to heavy rains over several days.
The Ukrainian youth national football team suffered its first defeat at the World Cup, losing to Spain 0:1 in the 1/8 final match. The winner of this match will play in the quarterfinals on October 11 against the winner of the Colombia - South Africa pair.
Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.
A review of 60 scientific papers showed that microplastics affect bone tissue cells, stimulating the formation of osteoclasts. This disrupts the balance of bone regeneration, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
Microsoft and Asus have officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which will go on sale on October 16. Prices for the consoles range from $499 to $1599 depending on the model and region.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Brazil Lula da Silva to discuss ways to achieve real peace. Zelenskyy emphasized his readiness to meet with the Russian side, and Lula da Silva stated Brazil's readiness to play a role in the peace process.
US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet next week with Brazil's leader, Lula da Silva, after a brief conversation at the UN General Assembly. This agreement came despite Trump's previous imposition of an additional 40% tariffs on Brazil and da Silva's criticism of his policies.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
French PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé became the winner of the men's "Golden Ball" for the 2024/2025 season, and Barcelona footballer Aitana Bonmatí received the award among women for the third time in a row. Also, Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and English goalkeeper Hannah Hampton won the Lev Yashin trophy, and Lamine Yamal and Vicky López became the young players of the year.
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets in all 26 states and the federal district to protest against the possible pardon of Jair Bolsonaro and his allies. The protests intensified after the lower house of parliament passed an amendment that makes it more difficult to arrest deputies, and a bill for Bolsonaro's amnesty.
Global debt has surpassed 235% of GDP, reaching $251 trillion, according to IMF data. Public debt has risen to 93% of GDP, while private debt has decreased to 143%.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years in prison, has been diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer. The lesions on his chest and arm are early, require periodic examination, but do not require additional treatment.
On the global jewelry market, interest in unique colored stones is growing, while in Ukraine, the secondary market for precious stones is almost non-existent. Experts advise Ukrainians to buy certified rare stones on global platforms for investment.
Increased military spending by NATO countries could lead to an additional 1320 million tons of planet-warming emissions. This is equivalent to Brazil's annual greenhouse gas emissions.
Liam Gallagher took to the stage of Estadio GNP Seguros in a sombrero, and the band performed The Poznan.
The Supreme Court of Brazil found 70-year-old former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of conspiring to retain power after losing the 2022 elections and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in prison. He was found guilty on five counts, including attempted coup and leading an armed criminal organization.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will join the virtual BRICS summit organized by Brazil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will send the foreign minister.
In August, the meat price index reached a new high, surpassing July's record. The increase is driven by high demand for beef in the US and China amid a reduction in global livestock numbers.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Sweden is ready to sell modern Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine after the war. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed a dialogue with Ukraine on this issue.
Brazil's Supreme Court has launched an investigation against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup in 2022. He is accused of conspiring against Lula da Silva and the vice-president, as well as damaging state property.
