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The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will inform partners about the restoration of NABU and SAP powers by presidential bill. This decision strengthens anti-corruption bodies and the law enforcement system.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Heggset has privately discussed the idea of running for political office in Tennessee next year. To do this, he would have to resign, as the Department of Defense prohibits civilian employees from running for political office.
Donald Trump said he never visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island because he declined the financier's invitation. He also refuted the White House's previous explanation for the breakdown of their relationship, stating that Epstein was blacklisted for poaching his employees.
The US government has budgeted $934 million for the upgrade of a Boeing 747-8, provided by Qatar, which will be used by President Donald Trump. The aircraft, valued at $400 million, will become the most expensive aircraft ever transferred to a US president.
The European Union is cutting part of its aid to Ukraine by 1. 5 billion euros due to decisions that de facto eliminate the independence of NABU and SAPO. Aid of 50 billion euros can be restored provided reforms are carried out and corruption is fought.
The new drug "Zurzuve" helps women with postpartum depression, but has side effects and high cost. Some patients face difficulties in obtaining the drug due to logistical problems and delays with insurance companies.
The decision of the Minister of Health was supported by the new composition of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Former US President Joe Biden used a pen to sign pardons and commutations from December 2024 to January 2025. The White House has launched an investigation and will review over a million such documents.
A fire broke out in a nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA. Several residents died, many were hospitalized, and five firefighters were injured.
The American publication The New York Times published a report about life in the Kursk region, where the author describes "devastation and deaths" after the actions of the Ukrainian military. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that the publication retransmits Russian narratives, as it does not mention the beginning of the war in 2014 and the full-scale invasion.
SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych was killed by five shots in Kyiv on July 10, 2025. His death may be an act of public execution carried out by Russian special services.
Relations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have escalated, despite Trump's previous promises regarding Ukraine. Putin rejected Trump's ceasefire proposals, continuing the offensive, which led to a change in the American president's position.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will announce a new defense relationship, which will include a commitment to combine nuclear arsenals. This will take place during a three-day state visit, where they will also discuss a migration agreement and support for Ukraine.
The Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, began spreading antisemitic rhetoric on the X platform, glorifying Hitler and disseminating conspiracy theories. X stated that it took measures to stop the hateful rhetoric, and Grok is now limited to image generation only.
Daniel Abraham, a New York billionaire who created the Slim-Fast "weight loss empire," died at the age of 100. His fortune was estimated at $2.4 billion, and he sold Slim-Fast to Unilever NV in 2000 for $2.3 billion.
European countries plan to double military investments to develop their own defense industry. They face the problem of lacking quality alternatives to American weaponry, such as the F-35 and Patriot systems.
Three Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the absence of new US sanctions against Russia during the first five months of the Trump administration. They state that this allows Putin to continue the war in Ukraine and call for increased pressure on the aggressor.
Actor Brad Pitt urged young Hollywood stars to avoid roles in superhero movies and franchises, as this can lead to burnout. He shared this opinion during the "New Heights" podcast, noting that there was no such pressure when he started his career.
The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.
American billionaire Elon Musk is threatening to create his own political party if the Republican Party's tax and spending bill is passed. US President Donald Trump, in response, hinted to Musk that he should "return to South Africa" due to his criticism of the bill.
US prosecutors have charged 11 individuals in a scheme orchestrated by a man from Russia that fraudulently billed Medicare for $10. 6 billion for medical equipment. The criminal organization used the personal information of a million Medicare beneficiaries, receiving at least $41 million from Medicare and around $900 million from additional insurance companies.
IDF announces Israeli military has set back Iranian nuclear program by years. New satellite images from Maxar Technologies confirm extensive damage to Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a vote of no confidence over "Pfizergate" and other accusations. Far-right MEPs are trying to initiate a vote, but the chances of success are low due to the need for majority support.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.
The Trump administration has repealed the "Roadless Rule," opening 58 million acres of national forests to development. Environmentalists are concerned this could destroy pristine landscapes, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Great Britain, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles III, and the speakers of both houses of parliament. Discussions are focused on securing more air defense systems for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia.
FedEx logistics company founder Fred Smith has died at the age of 80. He risked his fortune early on to revolutionize freight transportation.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran's nuclear program was "completely and utterly destroyed" by American bombs, but senior US officials admitted they don't know the fate of Iran's uranium stockpile. The Iranians removed "bomb-grade" uranium from the facility, and satellite photos confirm serious damage to the uranium enrichment plant in Fordow.
Israeli-American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, slowed the country's nuclear program by approximately six months. Iran confirmed the attacks and vowed to continue implementing the program.