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The UN International Organization for Migration reports a rise in the recruitment of hundreds of thousands of people to work in online scam centers. Victims are lured by fake job advertisements through social media and then held by force.
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who broke into her colleagues' computers and leaked unreleased music. In 2023, 45 of the singer's songs were stolen and made public.
In Drohobych, local residents quarreled with a company that identified itself as displaced persons from Donbas over listening to Russian music. The police are conducting an investigation into this incident.
Facebook and Instagram from Meta, according to a report, ran thousands of advertisements for so-called "nudify" apps based on AI, which violates the company's policy.
In the Polish city of Wrocław, a Ukrainian girl and boy were attacked. The victims suffered severe injuries, with suspected concussions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine urged journalists to more thoroughly verify information after the spread of a fake post about an audit on behalf of the new Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
The newly appointed French ambassador to Ukraine, Brice Roquefeuil, recorded a video address in Ukrainian, announcing that he is heading to Kyiv. He reminded that he previously served as the director of the Department of Continental Europe at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Law enforcement officers discovered a video of unlawful actions by unknown individuals on social media. The incident has been registered, and the circumstances are being established.
US President Donald Trump stated that the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on its joining the Abraham Accords. The agreement on the civilian nuclear program was signed the day before.
Elon Musk responded to a proposal to finance a new film adaptation of "The Odyssey" with Mel Gibson, where the dialogue would be in Homeric Greek. Musk wrote that he lacks the strength, but previously criticized Nolan's film.
The French Parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 15 from the start of the school year. The law also prohibits mobile phones in upper secondary school classes, except for educational resources.
A UN report shows that transnational crime in Asia uses AI and new technologies for fraud. Children are exposed to risks through online games and AI-generated sexual images.
French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.
Trump Media & Technology Group offers traders to pay up to $100,000 per month for faster access to Trump's posts on Truth Social. This has sparked a negative reaction on Wall Street due to the impact on markets.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a period of changes due to the end of retrograde Mercury and the opposition of Jupiter with Pluto. Political and economic changes, a struggle for resources and technologies are expected.
Trump Media is discussing charging traders up to $100,000 per month for the fastest access to Trump's posts on Truth Social. The Truth API service has drawn criticism from Democrats over the financial benefit to the Trump family.
Anastasiia Fedorova urged Ukrainians not to build a cult of personality around her husband, the former Defense Minister. She noted that she is scared to live in a country where gratitude turns into a sick cult.
People's deputies also propose to supplement the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses with a new Article 173³ (Promotion, involvement or coercion to participate in destructive internet trends (games) in the educational environment).
The UK government has announced that social media will be unavailable by default for 16- and 17-year-olds from midnight to 6:00 AM. It also plans to disable autoplay and infinite scrolling to improve sleep and concentration.
In Ukraine, July 15 marks the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Baptism of Kyivan Rus-Ukraine. Also, the world observes the United Nations World Youth Skills Day.
An Active Group survey showed that 56. 1% of Ukrainians support European standards for content removal, although support has decreased from 67.2% in May. At the same time, 53.9% of respondents do not feel protected from dangerous content on the internet.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported the recommendation to ban children under 13 from using social media. Access should be phased in according to age, and screens are not recommended at all for children under three.
On July 13, the EU Council added the Russian company VK and the messenger MAX to the sanctions list. They are accused of cyberattacks and transferring user data to the Russian authorities.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
Prime Minister Meloni stated that the government will not initiate a ban on social media for teenagers, considering it easy to circumvent. She emphasized the need to pressure platforms, while leaving the discussion of the issue to parliament.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
Demands for a criminal investigation arise due to anomalous election results for the NABU Public Control Council. Analysis revealed mass ballot repetitions and a suspicious concentration of votes.
Péter Magyar and Roberta Metsola discussed the conclusion of the EU procedure against Hungary. To unlock 16 billion euros, the country must implement reforms.
A man with a Georgian passport has been detained in Poland for the murder of artist Semyon Skrepetsky. Special services are currently identifying the mastermind behind the crime.