September 13 marks Hairdresser's Day, Ukrainian Cinema Day, and the birthday of penicillin. Also on this day, Physical Culture and Sports Day, World First Aid Day, and the Eve of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross are celebrated.
The winners of the "Astronomical Photographer of the Year" competition have been announced. The main award went to the work "Andromeda's Core", while the photograph of the Great Comet of 2024 took second place.
The British monarchy is preparing to demonstrate diplomatic charm during Donald Trump's visit to London. The government hopes that the royal family will help establish constructive relations with the American president.
Journalist Volodymyr Boyko claims that Petro Poroshenko's entourage fictitiously joined the 206th battalion. This allowed them to avoid criminal prosecution, real mobilization, and was used for PR.
The UEFA Champions League final of the 2026/2027 season will take place on June 5, 2027, at the home arena of Madrid's Atlético – the Metropolitano. This will be the second Champions League final at this stadium and the sixth for Madrid overall.
Land has been allocated in a safe region of Ukraine for the construction of a new Rheinmetall plant for the production of shells. This will meet the needs of the Defense Forces and strengthen ammunition production.
Prince Harry concluded his visit to Great Britain by speaking at the Diana Award ceremony. He emphasized the importance of youth in changing the world and honored the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana.
Prince Harry met his father, King Charles, at Clarence House. This is their first face-to-face meeting in 19 months, which is seen as a turning point in their relationship.
Duke of Sussex Harry arrived at Clarence House to meet with King Charles III. This is the first face-to-face meeting between father and son since February 2024.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in London with representatives of the E5 countries. Priority issues discussed included strengthening air defense, joint arms production, and obtaining long-range capabilities.
The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London for a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. The key tasks are to ensure uninterrupted military and financial assistance to Ukraine, strengthen air defense, and develop joint defense industry production.
The German concern Rheinmetall will expand military aid to Ukraine by supplying the Armed Forces with Skyranger anti-drone systems. The contract is expected to be signed on September 10 at the DSEI exhibition in London.
Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi commented on the performance of Russian singer Anna Netrebko in London. He emphasized that her performance is a tool for legitimizing Russian aggression.
The new Banksy mural depicts a judge striking a protester. It appeared two days after a protest against the ban on a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
The Helios Building, part of the former BBC Television Centre in London, which has been converted into apartments and a restaurant, caught fire. The blaze engulfed the upper floors, and one person received medical attention.
Prince William is considering gradually distancing Harry and Meghan from the British monarchy, aiming to create a “smaller and more cohesive” royal family. Kate Middleton has doubts about this decision, fearing a final breakdown in the brothers' relationship.
In central London, a double-decker bus drove onto the pavement and crashed into a barrier near a crowded bus stop. As a result of the accident, 17 people were injured, 15 of whom were hospitalized; police have launched an investigation.
Lady Gaga canceled her performance in Miami as part of The Mayhem Ball tour due to an "extremely strained" voice. Her doctor and vocal coach advised the singer not to continue the concert to avoid damaging her vocal cords.
British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
The 2025 London Film Festival will present a large selection of world premieres, including films by Guillermo del Toro, Luca Guadagnino, and Yorgos Lanthimos. The festival will open with a new installment of "Knives Out" and close with "100 Nights of Heroes" starring Charli XCX.
UK consumer spending on live music in 2024 rose to £6. 68 billion, a 9.5% increase from last year. This growth is largely driven by massive tours by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Charli XCX, which filled stadiums.
UK Defense Minister John Healey arrived in Kyiv. He will meet with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to coordinate issues for the next Ramstein format meeting and discuss defense projects.
"Fulham" signed Kevin from "Shakhtar" for a club-record fee. The Brazilian winger stated that he is happy to play in the "highest" league in the world - in England.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The next meeting of the "coalition of the determined" will take place in Paris on September 4.
A new book reveals details of an attack on 16-year-old Camilla on a train, which she fought off with a shoe. This incident occurred before her royal status and influenced her subsequent activities.
Veteran Yuriy Hrytsai, after being wounded, underwent rehabilitation under the "MHP Poruch" program. He returned to cooking, became a program specialist and host of the project "Old World Cuisine of Ukraine", recreating more than 50 dishes.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have initiated the re-imposition of UN sanctions against Iran. This is due to Tehran's failure to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
In London, Princess Diana's time capsule, laid in 1991, was opened, revealing a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket TV, and a photograph of the princess. The capsule was unearthed earlier than planned due to the construction of a children's oncology center.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
