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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine will collaborate with ElevenLabs, a company that clones their voices using artificial intelligence. McConaughey is also investing in the company, and his cloned voice will be used for the Spanish-language version of his newsletter, Lyrics of Livin'.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the damage to the Stavrolen plant in the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation, which produces polymers for military equipment and UAVs. An ammunition depot in Novyi Svit, Donetsk Oblast, was also hit.

Spied on combat aircraft in western Ukraine: law enforcement exposed a Russian spy

The SBU detained a 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region who used hidden mini-cameras to spy on Ukrainian combat aircraft. He faces life imprisonment for treason.

China is stepping up efforts to import Russian gas, laying the groundwork for its own "shadow fleet" of vessels to transport liquefied fuel, bypassing US sanctions. This will allow it to diversify supplies and strengthen ties with Russia, which needs buyers for its LNG.

Ukraine is rapidly developing its own drone production, manufacturing about 4 million units annually. This has strengthened its market position and met demand, particularly from the US and NATO.

Zelenskyy showed the work of air defenders against Russian "Shaheds"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported an increase in the effectiveness of interceptor drones, which have shot down over 150 Russian "Shaheds" since the beginning of the month. Ukraine will continue to develop technologies and train crews for interceptor drones, involving partners in joint production.

Battles on the front increased by a quarter in 24 hours: General Staff updated the combat map

Over the past day, 217 combat engagements were recorded on the front, which is a quarter more than the day before. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Oleksandrivka directions.

On November 11, Russian troops lost 1,000 soldiers and 162 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.11.25 are estimated at 1,154,180 personnel.

During a year of the preferential lending program, Ukrainian defense industry manufacturers attracted 80 loans totaling almost 5 billion hryvnias. The loan funds can be used to modernize production, purchase new equipment and components, and expand operational activities.

Border guards showed the destruction of 9 shelters and 4 vehicles of the occupiers in the South-Slobozhansky direction

Pilots-aerial scouts of the 4th border detachment destroyed nine shelters and four vehicles of the Russian invaders. The operations took place in the South-Slobozhansky direction of the front.

At a US airport, a mobile lounge crashed into a dock, injuring 18 people. The injured sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.

In Russia, the first humanoid robot fell at a presentation: it was covered from the audience

Russia's first humanoid robot, AIdol, fell at a presentation in Moscow. The developers explained the incident by test settings, as the project is still in the testing phase.

A number of European countries will receive additional support from the EU to overcome the growing migration burden. The new mechanism will become operational after the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force in mid-2026.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys rejected Alyaksandr Lukashenka's proposal for talks on border restoration. He emphasized that Lukashenka does not set the rules, and Lithuania will not follow the path that they are trying to impose on it.

Venezuela has announced the launch of the "Independence Plan 2025," which involves a "mass mobilization" of military forces in response to US "imperialism. " This decision was made after US President Donald Trump's statements about possible ground operations.

Google plans to invest 5. 5 billion euros in the development of computing resources and operations in Germany over the next four years. The investment covers two data centers in the Frankfurt region, which is part of the company's ongoing commitment to Europe.

Ukrainian defense companies have reached industrial-scale drone production, manufacturing millions of units annually. Due to a lack of funding and the need to increase capacity, manufacturers are seeking partnerships in Europe.

Romanian Foreign Ministry representative Andrei Țerna commented on the FSB's statements about Ukraine and Great Britain's attempt to abduct a MiG-31 aircraft. He compared it to Soviet spy novels, calling it propaganda that conceals Russian aggression.

Germany plans to spend 19 billion euros on clothing and equipment for soldiers and 7. 5 billion euros on armored vehicles by 2034-2037. This will allow the army to be equipped to reach a strength of 460,000 soldiers.

Turkey's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that there were 20 people on board the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan expressed his condolences, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

The World Records Book recognized Diia. AI as an achievement in the categories "First Time" and "Inventions." It is the world's first AI assistant that provides citizens with public services at the national level.

Ukraine's foreign trade went into deficit by $34.6 billion: what was bought and sold the most and from whom

Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-October 2025 reached $34. 6 billion, which is 51.75% more than last year. Total trade turnover amounted to $101 billion, with imports accounting for $67.8 billion and exports for $33.2 billion.

Lithuania intercepted eight weather balloons and a homemade drone launched from Belarus

Lithuanian border guards stopped eight balloons and a homemade drone launched from Belarus. The weather balloons were carrying over 13,000 packs of illegal cigarettes, and the drone was also likely carrying contraband.

A C130 military cargo plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. Search and rescue operations have begun, there are fatalities, and an investigation is underway.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in the Orenburg region, which supplies fuel to the Russian army. Explosions and a fire were recorded at the plant, and the primary oil refining unit was damaged.

In Orsk, Orenburg region, sirens were turned on and a UAV attack warning was issued, which likely flew towards the "Orsknefteorgsintez" plant. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reported explosions at the local refinery.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that in October, Ukrainian aerial unmanned systems hit 77,000 enemy targets. FPV drones and heavy bombers showed the best results, and the role of ground robotic systems is also growing.

The 7th Airborne Assault Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the penetration of over 300 Russians into Pokrovsk through the southern outskirts on light vehicles, using fog. Defense forces destroyed 162 occupiers and wounded another 39.

The largest battery energy storage system in Europe, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh), will be opened in Brandenburg, Germany. The project is called "an important milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe."

Apple will not release the second generation iPhone Air next autumn, as the first version was not a hit. The company has already reduced the production of the first version, announcing changes in the future lineup.