The aurora borealis was observed in the Sumy region at night, recorded by eyewitnesses in the Romny district. This rare phenomenon is caused by increased solar activity and magnetic storms.
Italian design house Italdesign announced a tribute project to the Honda NSX, posting an image of the Honda and NSX logos alongside its own. The company is known for reworks of existing designs, such as the Nissan GT-R50 and the Giugiaro Mustang.
Valeriy Kharchyshyn, frontman of the band "Druha Rika", confirmed his relationship with journalist Yanina Sokolova, which has now ended. The musician made a statement on Facebook to "avoid manipulation and inaccurate information."
Practical psychologist Viktoriia Serman explained how to gradually and effectively reduce time spent on gadgets. She advises controlling time with alarms and screen time, and replacing gadgets with an interesting hobby.
Nepalese authorities have lifted the curfew in the capital and surrounding areas after the appointment of the first female prime minister. This followed protests that led to the deaths of at least 51 people and the fall of the government.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
A former WhatsApp cybersecurity executive has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data. This could violate a 2020 US government order.
In Nepal, at least 13 people died during protests against the government's ban on social networks. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the parliament in Kathmandu, protesting against the authorities' decision to block popular platforms.
Bandwidth for X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp has been restricted in Turkey. Users are experiencing difficulties connecting to these platforms.
Educational ombudsman Nadiia Leshchyk urged parents not to pay for private electronic diaries, as payment should be made from local budgets. She advises using the free state service MRIYA.
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna will posthumously receive the Oxi Courage Award from The Washington Oxi Day Foundation. She died in Russian captivity while documenting war crimes.
Over 50% of Ukrainians were found to be vulnerable to disinformation, and almost 40% never verify its accuracy. Only 18% of respondents always do so, according to a poll by the Rating group.
The Telegram messenger remains the main source of information for Ukrainians, read by 52% of respondents. YouTube and Facebook rank second and third, respectively.
The last days of summer in Ukraine will be marked by heat up to +33 degrees. A noticeable weakening of the heat and a "tilt" towards autumn is expected after September 6.
Lawyer Oleh Shram notes that public discussions cannot overshadow the criminal proceedings against NABU official Ruslan Magamedrasulov. He emphasizes the need to adhere to legal procedures, not social media voting.
The European Commission rejects Donald Trump's accusations of discrimination against American technologies within the framework of the EU's digital services rules. The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act apply to all companies without exception.
Petro Halushchak, Ivan Franko's great-grandson, died on the night of August 27 after a long illness. He was a father of six children and an active promoter of Ukrainian cultural initiatives.
In Lviv, border guards of the 7th Carpathian Border Detachment created a living flag of Ukraine on Mount Baba Rod. The wife of Hero of Ukraine Roman Hakh lit blue and yellow smoke bombs.
Cherkasy police identified the woman who attacked the street singer. Her actions were classified as petty hooliganism, and the case will be transferred to court.
Hungary stopped receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline after the third strike in a short period.
From September 1, new rules come into force in Russia, providing for large fines for any advertising or free mentions on Instagram and Facebook. Citizens will pay up to 500 thousand rubles for posting content on these platforms.
Meta is adding a live AI video translation tool to Instagram Reels that synchronizes speech with lip movements. Initially, translation from English to Spanish and vice versa will be available, with other languages to follow.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed the country's readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hungary is ready to provide suitable conditions for their conduct.
The Verkhovna Rada approved changes to the State Budget-2025 for UAH 36. 7 billion, reallocating non-military expenditures. Additional funds will go to the reserve fund, the Ministry of Digital Transformation, grants for defense tech, and school meals.
The Supreme Court closed proceedings in the case of Concord Bank, citing a legal conflict that MPs had warned about back in 2020. This decision effectively deprived the bank's shareholders of access to justice.
The White House has opened an official TikTok account under the name @whitehouse. The first video features footage of Trump saying, "I am your voice," and the caption for the video reads: "America, we are BACK! Hello, TikTok?".
The Russian army attacked Kostiantynivka with FAB-250 aerial bombs, damaging residential and administrative buildings. There are casualties among civilians, one person may be under the rubble.
Five enemy "Shaheds" simultaneously attacked a residential building in Kharkiv, killing a family with children. More people may be under the rubble, the rescue operation continues.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the coming days will show whether EU countries will support the peace process. He also expressed doubt about the effectiveness of the current European strategy to weaken Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban positively assessed the meeting between Trump and Putin, calling the world safer. He believes that cooperation between the largest nuclear powers has been restored.
