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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.

G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.

Ukraine has the production capacity to manufacture more than 3 million drones of various types per year, said Deputy Minister Anna Hvozdyar. Implementation requires funding, some of which can be provided by foreign partners.

In Jasper National Park in Canada, a wildfire led to the evacuation of 25,000 people and severe damage to the city. Firefighters battled extreme conditions, including wind gusts of up to 125 km/h.

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.

Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina refused to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games due to a sore throat.

Vlada Kharkiv and Olena Kryvytska defeated rivals from Canada and Japan in the 1/8 finals of the Olympic fencing tournament. For the first time in history, Ukraine is represented by two athletes at this stage of the competition.

The US Secretary of Defense has confirmed a joint flight of Russian and Chinese bombers 200 miles from Alaska. This is the first such case, which has caused concern in Washington and Ottawa.

The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.

NORAD intercepted two Russian Tu-95s and two Chinese H-6s off the coast of Alaska. This is the first time that Russian and Chinese bombers have patrolled together in this region.

American and Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian TU-95s and two Chinese H-6s off Alaska. The aircraft operated in the Alaskan air defense recognition zone on July 24.

The first Ukrainian athletes will start arriving at the Olympic Village in Paris on July 19. The Ukrainian delegation has already accepted the rooms where the team will live, which will be shared with teams from Canada, Germany and Ireland.

Japan plans to provide Ukraine with a $3. 3 billion loan as part of a $50 billion financial support package from the Group of Seven countries, which will be repaid from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.

Zelenskyy set a goal to have a fully prepared plan for the second Peace Summit in November, where he believes Russian representatives should be present, despite Russia's refusal to participate.

Ukrainian experts have identified foreign components in Russian weapons, and this information is being shared with Western partners to track and block the supply chains of these components to Russia.

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.

The ashes of Yevhen Shtender, one of the last commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army who died in Canada two years ago, and his daughter Sofia were buried at Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv.

Luxembourg and Denmark have provided the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine with network equipment and licenses worth more than €2 million to improve network security and facilitate the implementation of information systems.

Romania will provide Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and support its security efforts in the Black Sea region under a new bilateral agreement.