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As a result of a massive attack by Russian UAVs in Kharkiv, four people were killed and 17 were injured, including two children. Three residential buildings and an infrastructure facility in the Shevchenkivskyi and Saltivskyi districts were on fire.
Meta company halted Project Mercury research, which found a reduction in depression and anxiety among Facebook users after a week of being "offline. " This became known from documents in court proceedings regarding the harm of social networks to teenagers.
On November 23, Russians massively attacked Kharkiv with drones, hitting a private house. One person was killed, there were injured, and a fire broke out.
President Zelenskyy announced progress in peace talks and signs that Donald Trump's team is ready to listen to Ukraine's position. Diplomatic work is intensifying, and negotiations in Switzerland will continue until late in the evening.
The Trump administration effectively shut down the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was created to streamline government and was closely associated with Elon Musk. The department was disbanded approximately eight months before the expiration of its mandate, which was set to run until July 2026.
The Russians launched another fake, this time it concerned the official account of the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov. Russian special services claim that Budanov's account was created on the territory of Russia.
Singer MELOVIN, Kostiantyn Bocharov, announced his engagement to paramedic of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Zlotia, showing a photo on Instagram. The engagement took place on Maidan, where Petro presented the singer with a ring and a bouquet of red roses.
Google has denied viral rumors about using Gmail email content to train artificial intelligence models. The company states that its policy has not changed, and “smart features” are not related to data transfer for AI.
Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President J. D. Vance, was photographed without her wedding ring during a visit to Camp Lejeune military base and earlier at Walter Reed Medical Center. This occurred amid discussions of her possible conversion from Hinduism to Christianity and photos of Vance with another woman.
US Vice President J. D. Vance supported the American "peace plan," emphasizing the need to live "in the real world." He noted that any peace agreement must stop the killing, preserve Ukraine's sovereignty, be acceptable to both sides, and maximize the chances of preventing a new war.
November 22 marks International Son's Day, Love Your Freckles Day, and International Musician's Day. Also, on the last Saturday of November, the victims of the Holodomors in Ukraine are commemorated.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the current course of the war and further steps of the European Union. The next steps will be a meeting of European leaders on the sidelines of the G20, and then in Angola at the EU-AU meeting.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has launched a campaign to collect signatures to vote on a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This comes amid reports of a possible "peace plan" for Ukraine, which Fitzpatrick called "propaganda."
The athlete, who holds a Russian passport but competed for Ukraine, received 19 years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles. She is accused of "treason" in favor of Ukraine.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers in Bella Coola, British Columbia, injuring 11 people, two of whom sustained serious injuries. Police and conservation officers are on the scene, and the school is temporarily closed.
"Wasp's Nest" – an investigation into the stories of patients of the Odesa clinic Odrex, where treatment costing hundreds of thousands of hryvnias ended in death, debts, and falsification of medical documents. Relatives of the deceased speak of aggressive financial pressure, possible medical errors, and systemic violations, demanding justice.
Hollywood film company Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Turkish national football team player Kerem Aktürkoğlu. The reason was his unauthorized use of elements from the "Harry Potter" film series on social media.
Rumer Willis spoke about her father, Bruce Willis's, struggle with dementia. She said that the actor doesn't always recognize her, but he feels her love.
The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI company, after the release of Grok 4. 1, demonstrates a significant overestimation of Musk's abilities. It believes that Musk would be a professional football player, would choose him for a fashion show instead of famous models, and would commission a painting from him instead of Monet or Van Gogh.
Fatima Bosch from Mexico became the new "Miss Universe" in Thailand, concluding a season of beauty pageants marked by scandals. Previously, a participant left the event due to an insult, and two judges resigned, accusing the organizers of rigging.
OpenAI has begun a global rollout of group chats in ChatGPT, allowing up to 20 participants to collaboratively formulate queries and respond to messages. This feature is available to all users, regardless of their subscription plan, after a week of testing in four countries.
The European Union has announced a new €17 million call for proposals under the Ukraine Facility to support civil society in Ukraine. The call includes five thematic areas, and civil society organizations from all over Ukraine are eligible to participate.
The occupation authorities in Henichesk have obliged entrepreneurs to install the ID MAX system, which is connected to Russian state databases. This facial recognition system allows tracking people, their purchases, and movements.
Kyiv police have held more than 10 bloggers accountable for using police uniforms for provocative videos. Recently, another pseudo-policeman was identified who used obscene language and provoked conflict.
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar's December 2025/January 2026 issue, where she shared her thoughts on parenting, her relationship with Prince Harry, and her career. She spoke about her viral moment at Paris Fashion Week and the importance of authenticity.
A Spanish court has ordered Meta to pay over $550 million to Spanish digital media outlets. This is due to the use of personal data for behavioral advertising and a violation of EU data protection rules.
Andriy Biletskyi's Third Corps presented the second wave of the recruiting campaign "We are here to live," focused on the future of children and the families of defenders. The campaign uses personal photos and videos of servicemen with their children, emphasizing the goal of preserving Ukraine for future generations.
Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, called Donald Trump's plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine an information-psychological special operation.
US President Donald Trump signed a law ordering the disclosure of all documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. This law obliges the US Department of Justice to disclose all unclassified records and investigation materials related to Epstein.
French prosecutors are investigating Holocaust denial by X's AI-powered chatbot Grok. Grok's comments about crematoria at Auschwitz are included in an ongoing cybercrime investigation.