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Zaporizhzhia NPP with visible damage after drone strike, documented by IAEA

IAEA records consequences of drone strike on Zaporizhzhia NPP: damage to the building and safety threat

Politics 06/01/2026, 13:16

IAEA experts confirmed traces of a drone strike on the turbine hall of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Despite damage to the building and debris, radiation levels remain within normal limits. The head of the agency warned of a real threat of a nuclear accident against the backdrop of ongoing shelling. ⚡️🚨

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Woman at a gas station refueling her car and checking fuel cashback on her smartphone before the program ends in Ukraine

End of the Fuel Cashback Program in Ukraine: Deadlines, Results, and What to Do with Accumulated Funds

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:13

🚗 The fuel cashback program in Ukraine has officially ended! But you have time until June 30, 2026, to spend your accumulated funds. Find out how to use the money and what's next for the "National Cashback" program 💸🇺🇦

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Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk at training before Roland Garros quarterfinal

Ukrainian Derby at Roland Garros: Svitolina vs Kostiuk in the Quarterfinals

Sports 06/01/2026, 13:09

A historic moment in tennis: for the first time in Roland Garros history, two Ukrainians — Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostiuk — will meet in the quarterfinals! 🇺🇦🎾 Both athletes advanced to this stage after sensational victories, and their head-to-head record shows perfect parity. Who will become Ukraine's number one player in the semifinals?

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Hands in handcuffs — driver arrested after road shooting in Kyiv

Road conflict in Kyiv turned into a shooting: driver detained after injuring opponent

Incidents 06/01/2026, 13:05

A road dispute in Kyiv escalated into a shooting: a driver fired three shots at an opponent, wounding him in the abdomen. Police conducted a special operation and detained the criminal, who was hiding at a dacha in the region. The detainee faces up to 7 years in prison. 🔫🚓

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Elderly woman with glasses looks at a smartphone, checking information about the status of a non-working pensioner and pension supplements in Ukraine

Pensioners in Ukraine: Why the 'non-working' status doesn't happen automatically and how to avoid losing allowances

Economy 06/01/2026, 13:02

Pensioners are losing money due to ignorance of one rule: the 'non-working' status is not assigned automatically! 📉 To receive allowances after resignation or closing a sole proprietorship (FLP), you must notify the Pension Fund within 10 days. We break down which documents are needed and how to avoid mistakes. 📝🇺🇦

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Launch of a Chinese carrier rocket with a satellite for testing direct mobile internet at night

China launches new satellite to test direct mobile internet

Technology 06/01/2026, 12:58

China has successfully launched a new test satellite to test direct mobile internet 🇨🇳📡. The Long March-2D rocket launched from the Xichang launch center, continuing the active program to create a competitor to Starlink 🚀. This is already the 646th flight of the "Changzheng" rocket series.

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Kanye West on stage in Istanbul during record-breaking concert

Kanye West gathered 118,000 fans in Istanbul: a record amidst concert cancellations in Europe

Culture 06/01/2026, 12:55

Kanye West gathered 118,000 fans in Istanbul, breaking the stadium performance record! 🎤🔥 This is his first concert in Europe since 2014, despite cancellations in other countries due to scandals. 🌍

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Row of server racks housing quantum processing units (QPU), symbolizing Moth's quantum computing moving from the lab to real-world applications like gaming

Quantum Computing Leaves the Lab: Moth Launches First Game on Real QPU

Technology 06/01/2026, 12:52

London startup Moth has unveiled Quantum Backrooms — the world's first game running on real quantum hardware from IBM and IQM. 🎮⚛️ Instead of standard algorithms, levels are generated by quantum processors, making every run unique. The public release is scheduled for 2026, while the project is currently available in alpha testing. 🚀

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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner on the red carpet: the happy couple whose secret wedding in London became a sensation

Secret Wedding: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Tie the Knot in London

Culture 06/01/2026, 12:49

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner secretly got married in London! 🇬🇧 The couple chose an intimate ceremony at the town hall, but in June, a grand wedding in Sicily awaits with guests like Elton John and Versace. 💍✨

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3D model of a virus with spikes, symbolizing modern pathogens affecting human immunity with Neanderthal genes

Neanderthal Legacy: Ancient Genes May Weaken Defense Against Modern Viruses

Science 06/01/2026, 12:45

Neanderthal genes, making up to 4% of modern human DNA, may weaken immunity against chronic viruses. Research shows: ancient genes help against some infections but lose the fight against herpesviruses. 🧬🦠

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Internal architecture of a laptop with the NVIDIA RTX Spark chip, showcasing powerful fans and a central processor with backlighting

NVIDIA RTX Spark: New ARM Superchip for Laptops with RTX 5070-Level Performance and Powerful AI

Technology 06/01/2026, 12:42

NVIDIA has unveiled RTX Spark — a revolutionary ARM chip for laptops with RTX 5070-level performance and powerful AI. The platform supports 128 GB of memory, ray tracing, and local LLMs with 120 billion parameters. The first devices will appear in autumn 2025 🚀💻

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Interview with an expert on the development of Kyiv's transport infrastructure during the war, including the use of the metro as a shelter

Metro as a Shelter: How Kyiv is Developing Transport Infrastructure Amidst War

Politics 06/01/2026, 12:38

Kyiv does not stop developing transport even in wartime: Mayor Vitali Klitschko talked about bridge repairs and the construction of new metro stations, which now also serve as shelters for citizens. 🏗️🚇

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Robotic and human hands interact with holographic AI letters against a digital circuit background, symbolizing human-AI collaboration in the context of AWS OpenSearch Serverless

Next-Gen AWS OpenSearch Serverless: How the Cloud Adapts to the Explosive Growth of AI Agents

Technology 06/01/2026, 12:34

AWS has unveiled a new version of OpenSearch Serverless capable of scaling from zero to thousands of requests per second. This solution aims to address traffic spikes from AI agents and save up to 60% on infrastructure budget. 🤖☁️

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Ukrainian work book held in hand against a snowy backdrop of a government building, illustrating the transition to digital work books by 2026

Digital work book: why Ukrainians need to act before 2026

Economy 06/01/2026, 12:31

⚠️ By June 10, 2026, Ukrainians must digitize their work books, otherwise seniority and pensions may be recalculated downwards. Experts warn: without electronic records, the system will not see places of employment, which will affect sick leave payments as well. Make sure to check your documents before the deadline! 📄🇺🇦

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Destroyed balcony of a residential building after night attack in Odesa or Kharkiv: burnt structures, broken windows and fire damage

Night attack on Odesa and Kharkiv: casualties, destruction, and scale of consequences

Incidents 06/01/2026, 12:28

🔥 Night drone attack on Odesa and Kharkiv: people injured, homes and infrastructure destroyed. In Odesa — 5 casualties, in Kharkiv — 4 women injured. Elimination of consequences is ongoing.

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People walking on a sunny day, enjoying summer weather in Ukraine, despite meteorologists' warnings of local cold and rain in Kyiv

Summer Premiere in Ukraine: Forecaster Promises +24°C but Warns of Local Chills and Rain in Kyiv

Science 06/01/2026, 12:25

Summer in Ukraine has officially arrived: forecaster Natalka Didenko promises +24°C and southern winds. ☀️ However, in Kyiv and some regions, night chills down to +7°C and rain are possible in the coming days. 🌧️

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Aircraft refueling with aviation kerosene at the airport: illustration of Russia’s export ban on aviation fuel until 2026 due to shortage and refinery strikes

Export Ban on Jet Fuel Until 2026: Russia Closes Taps Due to Shortages and Attacks on Refineries

Economy 06/01/2026, 12:21

Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026 🛑✈️. The reason is a shortage in the domestic market due to attacks on refineries and a drop in oil processing to a 16-year low. The global market will hardly be affected, but domestic authorities fear a repeat of the gasoline crisis.

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Fire at an industrial facility: powerful water jets extinguish a burning building, symbolizing damage from attacks on Russia's fuel balance

Refining under fire: how Ukraine's mass attacks have changed Russia's fuel balance

Politics 06/01/2026, 12:18

Ukraine launched a record number of strikes on Russian refineries in May, hitting 8 out of the 10 largest plants. A shift in tactics towards secondary refining has led to a drop in production volumes to a 15-year low. Experts warn of fuel shortage risks despite optimistic statements from the Kremlin. 🔥🇷🇺🇺🇦

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