Southern Europe is suffering from record heat and large-scale forest fires, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The fire has reached UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientists warn of uncontrolled conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may be present at the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The White House did not rule out Zelenskyy's participation in some meetings, although he was not named as a summit participant.
European leaders issued a joint statement on Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's planned meeting with Vladimir Putin. They reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and their readiness to cooperate to achieve a just peace.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak shared details of a meeting in Great Britain with US Vice President JD Vance and European security advisors. Support for Ukraine and conditions for lasting peace were discussed.
A security meeting took place in Great Britain with the participation of representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe. British Foreign Minister David Lammy confirmed the presence of Andriy Yermak and JD Vance.
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand condemned Israel's plans for Gaza. They called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
A large fire has broken out in the Vesuvius National Park in Italy, lasting for four days now. The situation is critical, with six firefighting planes and the army involved in combating the blaze.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held an online conversation with national security advisors from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and NATO representatives. They discussed the coordination of positions to achieve a sustainable and just peace for Ukraine.
A potential end to the war in Ukraine could solidify the Kremlin's control over part of the occupied territories. This sets the stage for a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, while Ukraine's European allies express concern.
Donald Trump has asked Italy to organize a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Rome or the Vatican. Italy, as a party to the Rome Statute, is obliged to arrest Putin under the ICC warrant.
The US is actively looking for a location for a meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Among the possible options being considered are the UAE, Rome, and Hungary.
President Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic efforts and future contacts, including with Donald Trump, with Italian Prime Minister Meloni. The parties seek real peace and the involvement of European leaders in the process.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.
Veteran Oleksiy "Stalker" reported that deputies of "European Solidarity" are on vacation abroad. Petro Poroshenko and his wife allegedly went to London, and other MPs, including Alekseev, Knyazhytsky, and Goncharenko, went abroad.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-July 2025 reached $22. 7 billion, which is 37.58% more than last year. Total trade turnover amounted to $69.1 billion, imports – $45.9 billion, exports – $23.2 billion.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
President Zelenskyy announced a series of negotiations with European leaders and has already spoken with the NATO Secretary General. Discussions include a ceasefire, the format of a leaders' meeting, and long-term security.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
Italy has approved the construction of a 13 billion euro bridge across the Strait of Messina after half a century of discussions. The project will connect the mainland with Sicily and is part of Giorgia Meloni's government plan to strengthen infrastructure for NATO commitments.
Five pasta recipes are presented: macaroni and cheese, pasta with chicken fillet, pasta bake, spaghetti primavera, and penne arrabiata. Ingredients and step-by-step cooking process for each dish are described.
WhatsApp blocked 6. 8 million fraudulent accounts in the first half of the year, many of which are linked to centers in Southeast Asia. The company is implementing new measures to combat fraud, including warnings about being added to group chats.
Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola underwent heart surgery at the Tor Vergata hospital in Rome. He was urgently hospitalized due to arrhythmia upon his arrival in Italy.
Francis Ford Coppola was taken to the Tor Vergata polyclinic in Rome. The 86-year-old director was hospitalized after participating in the Magna Grecia Film Festival.
"Ukrzaliznytsia" for the first time organized the transportation of petroleum products from Germany to Ukraine in its own specialized tank cars. The entire route from Hamburg to the Ukrainian border was provided by the subsidiary UZ Cargo Poland Sp. z o.o.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
August 5 marks several holidays, including World Oyster Day, Fresh Breath Day, Underwear Day, and International Traffic Light Day. Also on this day, the pre-feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord begins.
Italian regulator fined Shein 1 million euros for misleading claims about environmental safety.
In 2023, the EU received 25. 9% of global international tourism revenue, almost double that of the US with 12.3%. Tourism revenues accounted for 2.5% of the EU's GDP, continuing its recovery after COVID-19.
From June 21 to July 23, 83 people died in the Italian mountains, and five more went missing. The reason is mass tourism and unpreparedness of tourists; 60% of the victims are hikers.
Poland has signed a contract worth over 6 billion euros with South Korea for the purchase of an additional 180 K2 tanks, which will increase its tank fleet to 1,100 units. This will make the country one of the leading tank powers in NATO, surpassing the combined tank numbers of Great Britain, Germany, France, and Italy.
