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Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Day of Territorial Defense. He noted the effectiveness and skill of the soldiers of the territorial defense in battles in the hottest areas of the front.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiga thanked Canada and France for their statement on working on the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He is looking forward to a ministerial meeting in Canada on this point of the Peace Formula.

The Chinese Coast Guard has entered the Arctic for the first time for joint patrols with the Russian Federation. Western analysts see this as a growing nuclear threat and a power struggle in the region.

On the anniversary of the illegal “referendums,” G7 ministers reaffirmed their non-recognition of Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions. They called on Russia to withdraw its troops and promised to continue supporting Ukraine.

Switzerland supported China and Brazil's “peace initiative” on Ukraine, despite the absence of a reference to the UN Charter. The country considers the initiative an important alternative to bellicose speeches at the UN.

Sofia Golichenko and Artem Darensky took second place at the Junior Grand Prix in Gdansk. The Ukrainian pair scored 136.58 points, second only to Chinese skaters.

September 27 is World Tourism Day and Tourism Day in Ukraine. The history of tourism dates back to ancient times, and today it is a developed industry with various types of thematic travel.

The Japanese warship JS Sazanami has sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time. This is a significant step by Japan, which had previously avoided such actions in order not to irritate China.

France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada discussed efforts to counter Russian propaganda and establish peace. Trudeau reaffirmed his continued support for Ukraine and condemned Russia's aggression.

Novo Nordisk shares are down 5% after their experimental diet pill performed worse than expected. The drug, monlunabant, resulted in a weight loss of only 6.5% in 16 weeks instead of the expected 15%.

The UN's constant calls for peace did not prevent Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which became the bloodiest military conflict in Europe since World War II.

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.

Germany has suspended military arms exports to Israel due to lawsuits over violations of humanitarian law. In 2024, arms exports to Israel decreased significantly compared to the previous year.

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.

Ernesto has reverted to a hurricane, causing dangerous currents on beaches in the United States and Canada. The storm is expected to strengthen before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.

Hurricane Ernesto has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda. The storm has caused power and water outages in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen near Newfoundland.

For the first time in history, Ukrainian soldiers joined the Toronto Soldiers' Day parade on August 18. Consul General of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko called it an important project and thanked the organizers for the opportunity to participate.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored personnel carrier for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle, manufactured using MRAP technology, is considered one of the safest in the world.

The Canadian Ministry of Defense has stated that Ukraine can freely use the provided armored vehicles on the territory of Russia. Canada does not impose geographical restrictions on the use of military equipment transferred to Ukraine.

A university in the UK has published a study on carbon emissions from forest fires. In 2023-2024, fires caused 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which is 16% higher than average.

Two polar bears killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Canada. The incident occurred on Brevard Island, with one bear killed by other workers. An investigation into the rare fatal attack has been launched.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.

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.

Canada has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 6 legal entities in Belarus, including Lukashenka's son. The list includes judges, heads of military production and companies in the defense industry.

A former Canadian diplomat was detained in Switzerland on suspicion of spying for China.

President Zelensky submitted a draft law on multiple citizenship to the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law defines the principles of citizenship and the grounds for its loss, including the acquisition of citizenship of the aggressor state.

A landslide on the Chilcotín River created a natural dam, leading to flooding in Colombia. The authorities announced an evacuation in one of the remote areas, expecting a significant increase in the water level in the river.

UNN offers a selection of five exciting psychological thrillers to watch over the weekend. Among the recommended films are Nocturnal Animals, The Joker, Anatomy of a Fall, Fresh and The Illusion of Safety.

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.