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A group of blind patients in the UK have regained the ability to read after microchips were implanted at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The technology offers hope to people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration, which affects five million people worldwide.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced preparations for a possible deployment of troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached, allocating over $134 million. British military personnel will train Ukrainian soldiers away from the front line.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the employees of the State Border Guard Service intelligence units on Intelligence Day. The Head of State noted the importance of their work for the country's security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to London to attend a meeting of the coalition of the willing, co-chaired by Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz. The coalition aims to unite countries to protect the peace agreement in Ukraine.
Two Ukrainians and a Romanian of Ukrainian origin pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit arson of property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The arsons occurred in April-May 2025, no one was injured, and the case is not being treated as terrorism.
From November 6 to 12, 2025, London will host the International Film Festival "Women and the World", founded by Ukrainian women. The jury includes Oscar winner Peter Straughan and other prominent film figures.
Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas ended their romantic relationship after nine months but remain friends. The couple realized that "the spark was gone" and decided to stop dating.
45-year-old Channing Tatum and his 26-year-old beloved Inka Williams appeared at the premiere of the film "Roofman" in London. The couple attracted public attention with a tender kiss on the red carpet.
Politician Petro Poroshenko once again found himself in a scandal due to manipulations with aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, taking credit for transferring 25 electronic warfare systems to the army, which were purchased with state funds. This is not the first time Poroshenko has promoted himself on the topic of war, using collected donations or local budget funds.
The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose by more than 6% to over $4 trillion on October 13. Bitcoin traded at around $115,000 in London after falling below $105,000 in the US.
UNN offers a selection of films to watch in October, including melodramas, comedies, and dramas. Among them are "Love at First Sight", "A Good Person", "Shotgun Wedding", "The Boss Trap", and "My Beloved Enemy".
On October 10, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Standardization and Metrology Workers, and the world celebrates World Porridge Day and World Egg Day. Also today, World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day are celebrated.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Britain, and formerly the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, likely intends to form a parliamentary list, despite the absence of official statements about his intention to run for president. Intelligence Online sources report that high-ranking military personnel and officials have received invitations.
The Austrian Ministry of Interior is considering the possibility of revoking the citizenship of Jan Marsalek, the former head of Wirecard, who fled Austria after Wirecard's bankruptcy in 2020. Marsalek is the main suspect in a $4 billion fraud case. He is also allegedly acting in the interests of the Kremlin.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.
A Rolex Oyster watch, which belonged to the first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva. It is expected to sell for over $1.3 million.
FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.
China is actively demonstrating its intention to shape the world order, amid the US withdrawal from international organizations. Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated at the UN General Assembly that the country is ready to take responsibility and will bring more positive energy to the world.
Ruth Posner, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist, and her 97-year-old husband Michael, died in a clinic in Switzerland by assisted suicide. They had been married for almost 75 years and made the decision due to emotional weakness and lack of energy.
Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, appeared in court in London, pleading guilty to eight counts of receiving money between December 2018 and July 2019. He received bribes for following instructions from Ukrainian citizen Oleh Voloshyn, who was an official in Viktor Yanukovych's government.
Google DeepMind unveiled new Gemini Robotics 1. 5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5 models, enabling robots to perform multi-step tasks. The robots can sort laundry and recycle waste, as well as adapt to new conditions.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five children and stepchildren for decades. Relatives repeatedly sought help from the billionaire, but he did not directly participate in police investigations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the drone incident near Copenhagen airport with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen. She emphasized that Europe's critical infrastructure is under threat, and Europe will respond decisively.
The party structures of Petro Poroshenko's "European Solidarity" are headed by former representatives of the banned OPZZh, and deputies continue to lead a luxurious life even during the war.
Danish police said that drones that closed the country's main airport were operated by a "competent operator," but the suspects have not been identified. Copenhagen and Oslo airports were closed for several hours, causing delays and cancellations for tens of thousands of passengers.
European airports have faced difficulties after a hacker attack on automated check-in systems. Brussels Airport is asking airlines to cancel half of their flights on Monday due to ongoing problems.
A large-scale cyberattack disrupted check-in and boarding systems at airports in London, Brussels, and Berlin. This led to delays and flight cancellations as airports switched to manual procedures.
UNN offers a selection of five thrilling action series to watch on September weekends. Among them: "The Night Agent", "The Englishwoman", "Black Doves", "Cross" and "Treadstone".
Two men and a woman have been arrested in the British county of Essex on suspicion of espionage and cooperation with Russian special services. They have been released on conditional bail, and the investigation is ongoing.
US President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, nearly collided with a Spirit Airlines plane over New York while flying to London. An air traffic controller noticed similar altitudes and flight paths, leading to an urgent warning to Spirit pilots.