The Rada is testing a backup electronic voting system using MPs’ personal phones during prolonged air-raid alerts. Workstations have been set up in the shelter.
The Norwegian Royal House, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Parliament announced the death of King Harald V.
Meta will pay up to $18 billion and strengthen restrictions for minors on Facebook and Instagram. The company did not admit fault.
A Threads user publicly threatened to mistreat stray animals. The community is demanding that he be blocked and held accountable.
29 U. S. states accuse social networks of harming children and demand up to $1.4 trillion. The companies deny wrongdoing.
Thirty U. S. states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, seeking more than $1 trillion in compensation for violating child protection laws. The company may be forced to remove like counters and limit notifications for minors.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, with investment from Jeff Bezos, has acquired approximately 30% of Liverpool's shares for $2. 23 billion. FSG retains a controlling stake and operational control of the club.
Meta deactivated 756,000 accounts belonging to Australians under 16 on Facebook and Instagram. Australia was the first to introduce a social media ban for children, but more than 80% continued to use them.
A sunken ancient Roman vessel dating from the 1st–2nd centuries BCE, carrying hundreds of amphorae, has been discovered off the coast of Sicily. The find has been called one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
In Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for 20-year-old Vitalina Yarovenko, who died during a missile strike while saving people. She was buried at the Berkovetske Cemetery near the Alley of Heroes.
Vasile Tofan held his first conversation with Serhiy Koretsky, assuring support for Ukraine. The sides agreed to intensify the construction of the Kosăuți-Yampil bridge and manage water resources due to the critical water level in the Dniester.
Fakes about quarrels between generals and an alleged audit in military units are being massively spread on social media. The goal of the attack is to discredit the command and provoke a split in the Defense Forces.
Law enforcement officers stopped the activities of a criminal organization that defrauded about 800 people of over UAH 40 million under the guise of investing in cryptocurrency. The organizers turned out to be two residents of Kharkiv.
On Sunday, July 19, a major problem occurred in the operation of social networks Facebook and Instagram. The reasons for the incident at Meta have not yet been disclosed. In addition to Facebook and Instagram, the Threads platform is also not working.
Odrex surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov performed operations despite a court-ordered work ban. He also treats patients without entering data into their medical records.
Instagram and Facebook users are complaining about issues with access and feed updates. Meta has not yet specified the cause of the outage or the timeline for restoration.
Scammers are sending out phishing emails containing viruses disguised as power outage schedules. Ukrenergo urges citizens not to open suspicious links or files.
Social media sellers will be required to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) under the threat of heavy fines. Buying alcohol online will now require mandatory identification.
Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Kuras has taken command of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, replacing Anatoliy Kulykivskyi. The unit is currently holding back the advance of Russian troops in Kostiantynivka.
Syrskyi has revoked the right of eight units to independently train recruits. The decision was made following quality inspections of training and conditions across 72 units.
Ambassador Mathernová stated that EU diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russia's threats. She called Moscow's statements a manifestation of despair and an attempt at intimidation.
Hungary has reinstated the ban on the import of 20 categories of goods from Ukraine. The government has also changed its mind about withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
An explosion occurred at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros during a unit restart. One person was killed, seven suffered burns, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi stated that international social networks are being systematically pushed out of the RF to ensure control by special services. Telegram and WhatsApp remain the most popular.
The President appointed Serhii Byzov as Chairman of the NTSEC to strengthen social dialogue between the state, employers, and trade unions. The work of this council is one of the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
On May 18, short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +25 degrees Celsius. In Kyiv, temperatures are forecasted to be around +20°C with possible precipitation.
A Kentucky school district has reached a settlement with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap in a case regarding harm to teenagers' mental health. Meta is set to face trial in June.
Following Orbán's defeat in Hungary, pro-government media outlets are being closed and editors are being dismissed. Péter Magyar is preparing a media reform and the abolition of state advertising.
The court has ordered Oleksandr Dubinsky to be held in custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail. The Member of Parliament is suspected of high treason and the discredit of mobilization efforts.