In six months, the state agency PlayCity updated gambling market rules, blocked over 2,500 online casinos, and collected over UAH 52 million in fines for illegal advertising. The lottery market was also relaunched, which will bring billions of hryvnias to the budget.
The Italian company Prada has successfully completed the acquisition of the fashion house Versace from the American Capri Holdings for 1. 3 billion euros. Versace, founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, will now join Prada.
Russia restricted access to Roblox due to the discovery of materials promoting extremism and terrorism. Monitoring revealed content that negatively affects children, as well as cases of fraud and pedophile harassment.
On the first night of winter, an explosion occurred on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia. The attack was carried out near the settlement of Kazinskiye Vyselki, on the Taganrog-Lipetsk oil pipeline section.
A security company employee has been exposed in Kyiv for providing Russian special services with information about the consequences of strikes, air defense, and military facilities. He also publicly denied Russian aggression and justified the occupation.
Shares of American Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency mining company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, fell by almost 40%, losing about $1 billion in market capitalization. Eric Trump attributed the decline to investors' ability to lock in profits after the share lock-up period ended.
The Irish media regulator has launched an investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn. The reason is a suspicion of inadequate mechanisms for reporting illegal content, which could lead to a fine of up to 6% of annual revenue.
This year, 17 people have been executed in Singapore for drug and murder offenses, the highest number since 2003. This comes amid renewed debate over the use of capital punishment.
The cyber police provide advice on protection against ransomware, which spreads through unsecured websites, downloads, and malicious attachments. It is important to regularly back up data, not open suspicious links, and not share personal data.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Georgiy Tykhyi, officially denied Ukraine's involvement in the incident with the MIDVOLGA-2 tanker, which was transporting sunflower oil under the Russian flag. He hinted that Russia might have staged the attack, as the vessel's route made no sense.
SAP tears apart internal conflicts despite the external success of Operation Midas - ex-prosecutor revealed behind-the-scenes incidents.
In Kyiv, a 28-year-old man will face trial for fraud. He deceived people by offering "curse removal" and "healing" services through social media, demanding between 400 and 4500 hryvnias.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will hold talks with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday regarding a possible path to ending Russia's war against Ukraine. The meeting will take place in the afternoon, following the earlier establishment of an "updated and improved peace framework agreement" by the US and Ukraine.
On November 28, the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine successfully hit the launch area of Shahed attack UAVs near Cape Chauda in occupied Crimea. The enemy uses this territory for attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
He emphasized the importance of progress in developing security guarantees and a long-term foundation for the stability of Ukraine and Europe.
A new state support program for veteran IDPs is being launched in Ukraine, allowing them to receive a housing voucher for UAH 2 million through "Diia". The funds can be used to purchase housing, invest in a new building, or arrange a mortgage; applications can be submitted starting December 1.
The indictment against the former Minister of Internal Affairs during Yanukovych's time, who is hiding in Russia, has been sent to court. He is accused of treason and justifying Russian aggression, which included proposals to surrender territories and spread pro-Russian narratives.
Amazon and Google have unveiled a joint multi-cloud service for reliable connectivity, allowing customers to create private, high-speed connections between computing platforms. This initiative comes after a massive outage at Amazon Web Services, which caused up to $650 million in losses for American companies.
The SBU detained a 35-year-old unemployed man, who was hiding from mobilization, for adjusting missile and drone attacks on Chernivtsi and calling for new strikes on the western regions of Ukraine. Prohibited symbols and evidence of cooperation with the Russian occupiers were seized from him.
The Oxford Dictionary has chosen "rage bait" as its word of 2025. This definition refers to online content created to provoke anger and increase traffic.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on constructive talks with the US in Miami, noting the presence of "difficult issues" that still need to be worked on. Further actions will be determined after the report of Ukrainian representatives returning to Europe and planned negotiations with European partners.
Singer Alyosha and the leader of the band "Antytila" Taras Topolia announced their divorce after 12 years of marriage, as Alyosha wrote on Instagram on December 1. The couple has agreed on the upbringing of their three children and financial matters, and will not provide further comments.
US President Donald Trump confirmed a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but did not provide any details. Trump also commented on his warning about closing Venezuelan airspace, stating that it was not a signal for an airstrike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This comes amid Donald Trump's optimism about a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsya spoke about the course of the meeting.
Vladimir Putin signed the state national policy strategy until 2036, which provides for the formation of a homogeneous civic identity and the integration of occupied Ukrainian territories. The document is aimed at large-scale Russification and the elimination of Ukrainian national consciousness.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Miami for negotiations with the United States. Territorial issues and security guarantees for Ukraine are being discussed within the framework of the American peace plan.
Oksana Markarova has been appointed presidential adviser on Ukraine's reconstruction and investment attraction. Her work will focus on improving the country's business climate and financial stability.
Kirill Dmitriev, a Kremlin representative, was awarded by the American Chamber of Commerce for his leadership in promoting dialogue between the US and Russia. He stated that over 150 American companies operate in Russia, and Biden's policies have led to a loss of $300 billion in potential profits.
The director of a private enterprise in Odesa is suspected of illegal construction in a recreational zone on the Black Sea coast. According to the investigation, since 2022, the company has been using the land free of charge and receiving profits from a hotel complex on this plot.
