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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.
Canada has promised Ukraine medical aid and a new military support package worth 500 million Canadian dollars, as discussed by President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Trudeau at the NATO summit.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met in Washington with the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada to discuss further defense, financial and humanitarian assistance from Canada, as well as a possible visit to Ukraine and the Canadian Parliament's patronage of the restoration of destroyed civilian infrastructure.
On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.
The names of 35 veterans who will represent Ukraine at the international Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 have been published.
WestJet Airlines has canceled 407 flights in Canada, delaying about 49,000 passengers due to a strike after failed negotiations with its employee union.
In Canada, at least 150 flights carrying 20,000 passengers were canceled due to a strike by the aircraft mechanics union.
Lieutenant General Jenny Carignan became the first woman to lead the Canadian Armed Forces as Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Wayne Ayre.