Australia is revoking YouTube's exemption, adding it to the list of social media platforms banned for teenagers under 16. The ban will come into effect in December, and its violation carries a fine of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars.
More than 90% of environmental defenders and climate activists worldwide have experienced online harassment, most often on Facebook. A Global Witness study found that online attacks often escalate into real-world threats, and Meta's social networks are the primary platforms for such abuse.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla stated that she has Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. She noted that her thinking is structural and algorithmic, and that it is difficult for her to lie.
Wall Street's relentless rise this summer has pushed stock valuations close to record levels, prompting warnings of "euphoric" markets entering "bubble" territory. The S&P 500 index has reached historic peaks, and the cost of borrowing for US corporations has approached its lowest level in decades.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with Alexus Hrynkevych the situation at the front and the US and NATO plan for Ukraine to receive air defense systems paid for by Europe. Syrskyi thanked Trump and Rutte for the prompt delivery of air defense systems, which are already on their way.
The Irish media regulator is pressuring the X platform over non-compliance with new age verification rules to protect minors. The company risks a fine of up to 500,000 euros and is challenging the code in court.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that Ukraine remains committed to an effective anti-corruption policy and international obligations, commenting on the Verkhovna Rada's decision regarding NABU and SAP. He emphasized that success in the fight against corruption lies in effective sentences, trust within the system, and the joint work of agencies.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called for the return of Ukrainian names to foreign toponyms in official documents, referring to current legislation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will initiate the systematization of using names of Ukrainian origin for foreign toponyms.
In Kyiv, a prosecutor's employee ran over a woman in a pedestrian zone and fled the scene of the accident. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko took the case under personal control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he would vote against the EU budget for 2028–2034, which provides for the allocation of 100 billion euros to support Ukraine. He justifies this by saying that the budget "sends Hungarians' money to Ukraine" and "destroys Hungarian farmers."
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced damage to a church in Zakarpattia with a provocative inscription. Police and the SBU are investigating the incident in the village of Palad-Komarivtsi, where an unknown person set fire to the church doors and left an inscription.
In the Lviv region, law enforcement officers liquidated a scheme for the illegal import of over 300 cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators sold vehicles for personal enrichment, avoiding tax payments.
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov reported on the results of his two years of work, highlighting six key areas and achievements in stabilizing the front, developing the defense industry, and digitalization. He also emphasized the increase in international aid and successes in returning prisoners of war.
On the night of July 16, Vinnytsia and the surrounding district were attacked by ударні drones, causing hits to civilian infrastructure objects. The city authorities reported at least 4 injured.
A 41-year-old woman from Lviv tragically died in Albania on July 11, trying to save her drowning daughter. The daughter survived and is in intensive care, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is assisting with the repatriation of the mother's body.
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in creating superintelligence, funding it with advertising revenue. The company is building large-scale data centers, including a facility in Louisiana, and actively hiring leading AI specialists.
First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who will head the Ukrainian government, will soon announce proposals for ministerial candidacies. Earlier, she outlined priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi held a meeting on the development of unmanned systems, discussing crew manning and unit scaling. He emphasized the importance of interceptor drones and preparing countermeasures against Russian UAVs.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the aggressor's concentration of efforts in four directions and an increase in personnel. The Armed Forces of Ukraine will continue to thwart the enemy's plans for its "summer offensive."
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to Volodymyr Zelenskyy about 188 combat engagements per day and enemy losses of over a thousand servicemen. The discussion focused on preventing enemy advance and increasing the drone component.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha signed an order on reforming the structure of the agency. The changes include the creation of new departments and directorates that correspond to the realities of war and international diplomatic practices.
Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that the explosion near CHP-6 occurred due to a short circuit in the wiring of the security guard's trailer, which led to the ignition of a tank with oil. The fire is not related to the operation of the CHP.
Ukrainian actress Tatyana Sheliga, known for her roles in the series "When We Are Home" and "Five Minutes to the Metro", died at the age of 76. Her daughter Anastasia Savytska-Sheliga announced the death of her mother, who had been in critical condition recently.
The Ukrnafta PJSC gas station in Berezyna, Hlybochytsia community, sustained minor damage from explosions but continues to operate. Emergency services are working at the scene where there are casualties, and traffic is difficult.
Qantas airline in Australia exposed a breach of its customer database. Hackers gained access to 6 million records, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Serhiy Zakharevych, commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, died at the front. His wife and Brigadier General Serhiy Sobko confirmed his death.
An unknown cyclist opened fire with a pneumatic weapon on the car of veteran Viktoria Dvoretska, in which her son was present, piercing the glass a few centimeters from the child seat. The police quickly identified the attacker, but he faces only an administrative fine.
The Vinnytsia Regional TCC and SP sent a summons to the fallen soldier Kostiantyn Pankov. The TCC stated that this happened due to a technical failure in the "Oberih" system, which generates summons.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov was rude to a serviceman who asked him about the monument to Alexander Pushkin. Trukhanov replied: "Why aren't you in the trenches?" to a question about an adherent of the Russian world.
Russian drones and missiles attacked Drohobych district, hitting an industrial infrastructure facility. Electricity supply was lost in part of Drohobych, no casualties.