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South Bridge in Kyiv under a blue sky with clouds — view from below, demonstrating the scale of the structure and its role in the city's infrastructure

South Bridge in Kyiv under repair: how to get through while three lanes are closed

Incidents 05/30/2026, 07:35

🚧 South Bridge in Kyiv will be partially closed starting May 30 for 5 months — viaduct repair will leave only one lane! 🚗 Plan detours in advance — traffic jams will be serious. #Kyiv #Roads #Repair

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Dollar at the Start of Summer: Why the Hryvnia Isn't Threatened by Sharp Spikes, But Risks Remain

Economy 05/30/2026, 07:30

🇺🇦 Dollar at the Start of Summer: Why the Hryvnia Isn't Threatened by Sharp Spikes, But Risks Remain. Experts forecast a rate within 44–44.5 UAH but warn about the impact of fuel and the energy crisis. 📉💵

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A group of people with open umbrellas walking down the street in heavy rain and wind in Ukraine

May's Cold Surprise: Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, and Hail Sweep Across Ukraine

Incidents 05/30/2026, 07:00

May in Ukraine decided to surprise: instead of warmth — thunderstorms, hail, and stormy winds! 🌩️🌧️ Meteorologists warn of a sharp cooling and wind gusts up to 20 m/s. Find out where the weather will be harshest today. 🌬️📉

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Modern Ukrzaliznytsia train at the station platform, ready for the summer season

Summer Without the Heat: How UZ Modernized Its Fleet and Where to Find Trains with Air Conditioning

Technology 05/30/2026, 06:30

UZ has prepared over 1000 air-conditioned carriages for summer! ❄️ Now 70% of trains are equipped with climate control, but tickets for them are snapped up quickly. How to find a train with a "snowflake" and not miss out on comfort? 🚆

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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket standing on the launch pad, with a group of people in blue spacesuits walking towards it

New Glenn Explosion: How Blue Origin's Accident Threatens NASA's Lunar Ambitions

Technology 05/30/2026, 06:44

The explosion of the New Glenn rocket during tests in Florida dealt a double blow: the only launch pad was destroyed, and NASA's plans to land on the Moon in 2027 are threatened. The Blue Origin accident could delay the Artemis program for years while engineers investigate the causes and restore infrastructure. 🚀💥🌑

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Firefighters in protective gear extinguish a fire on a tanker in the port of Taganrog at night

Night of Fire in Taganrog: Tanker and Oil Depots Hit by Drones

Incidents 05/30/2026, 05:41

🔥 Night of Fire in Russia: Drones attacked a tanker in Taganrog and possibly oil depots in Armavir and Crimea. The governor confirmed fires in the port, no casualties. 🚁🌑

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American fighter jet F-15E in flight, enveloped in clouds, illustrating the news about the shooting down of the aircraft in Iran

Dragon's Shadow over Iran: US Suspects China of Aiding Tehran in Shooting Down F-15

Politics 05/30/2026, 05:15

The US suspects China of supplying weapons to Iran that led to the shooting down of an F-15E fighter jet. 🇺🇸✈️🇨🇳 Investigators are examining the theory of the use of Chinese MANPADS and radars. This undermines the diplomatic promises made by Trump and Xi Jinping. 🔥

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Donald Trump giving a speech against a blue-lit background, using a hand gesture to emphasize the importance of his words about tariffs

The Battle for $166 Billion: Why Trump Refused to Return Tariffs to Everyone

Politics 05/30/2026, 04:41

The Trump administration has refused to return $166 billion in tariffs to everyone and has appealed the court's decision. The U.S. DOJ is challenging the judge's authority to control the refund process on a nationwide scale. The battle for the budget and tariffs continues! ⚖️💸🇺🇸

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Donald Trump with a contemplative expression against a blue background following the court ruling on the renaming of the Kennedy Center

Court Strips Name: How Trump Responded to Ban on Renaming Kennedy Center

Politics 05/30/2026, 04:20

The court banned Trump from adding his surname to the Kennedy Center's name, and the President responded radically: he decided to transfer control of the building to Congress and hinted at its closure. 🏛️⚖️ Joyce Beatty called the ruling a historic victory, reminding everyone that the center belongs to the people, not the President. 🇺🇸

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Demographic crisis changes the rules of the game: Estonia prepares women for mandatory service

Politics 05/30/2026, 03:40

Estonia faces the necessity of introducing mandatory conscription for women due to a critical drop in birth rates. By 2040, the country will not be able to recruit the necessary number of men for the army, so the defense of independence will fall on the shoulders of all citizens. 🇪🇪🔫

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UN Security Council meeting discussing human rights issues and war crimes

UN Blacklist: Russia and Israel Hit for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones

Politics 05/30/2026, 03:00

The UN has added Russia and Israel to the "blacklist" of countries committing sexual violence in conflict zones. 🚨 The report records 310 cases of crimes by Russian military in Ukraine and mass torture in the Gaza Strip. Israel severed ties with the UN Secretary-General in protest. 🌍⚖️

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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage and helmet holding the wing of a military drone against a bright sun — a symbol of a new stage in UAV production for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian Airlogix and Canadian Sentinel Unite: How a Next-Generation Drone is Born

Technology 05/30/2026, 02:40

🇺🇦🇨🇦 Ukraine and Canada launch joint drone production for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — a new level of technological partnership. The Airlogix-Sentinel project combines combat experience and engineering power to create the reconnaissance systems of the future 🚁🔍

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Japan Joins PURL Mechanism for the First Time: Tokyo Allocates $14.7 Million for Ukraine's Defense

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:40

Japan has allocated $14.7 million to NATO's PURL mechanism for Ukraine for the first time. The funds will be used to purchase non-lethal equipment, serving as an important signal of Tokyo's strategic solidarity with Kyiv and the West. 🇯🇵🇺🇦🤝

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Vladimir Putin against a blue background, discussing economic threats to Armenia

Economic Ultimatum: Putin Warns Armenia of 14% GDP Loss

Politics 05/30/2026, 01:09

Putin has threatened Armenia with a 14% GDP loss due to its pro-European course. 🇷🇺🇦🇲 Russia has already imposed restrictions on the import of Armenian vegetables and berries. 🍅🥒 Amidst pressure from allies and elections in Yerevan, the Kremlin demands a decision on the development vector. 🗳️

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A rescuer in a helmet observes the aftermath of a drone attack in the Poltava district at night

Drones over Poltava: Destruction, Casualties, and the Cost of Nighttime Alarm

Incidents 05/30/2026, 00:40

🚨 Russian drones attacked the Poltava district: homes, an outpatient clinic, and vehicles were destroyed; there are casualties. 🔥 Fires were extinguished, but the threat remains. #Poltava #Drones #Ukraine

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Tourist with a green sun umbrella in front of the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona

Tropical May in Europe: How Anomalies in Heat and Storms in Australia Are Reshaping the Global Climate Map

Science 05/30/2026, 00:11

Europe is facing "deadly" heat that has shattered century-old records: temperatures in London and Paris exceeded 35°C, and the first casualties have already been recorded in France. 🌡️🇪🇺 Meanwhile, storms and floods are raging in Australia, demonstrating global climate instability. 🌪️🇦🇺

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A man refueling a car at a gas station, holding the fuel nozzle

Gasoline Crisis: Strict Refueling Limits Introduced in Crimea

Economy 05/29/2026, 23:41

Strict gasoline limits introduced in Crimea: starting May 30, no more than 20 liters of AI-95 can be purchased per person. Authorities urge against stockpiling, but panic has already begun 🛢️🚗

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Georgiy Tikhy, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, makes a statement against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag

UPA Scandal: Georgiy Tikhy Explains to Poland Who Actually Benefits from Our Disputes

Politics 05/29/2026, 23:05

Kyiv responds to Warsaw over the UPA scandal: MFA spokesperson Georgiy Tikhy reminds that only Moscow benefits from neighborly disputes. 🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱 The diplomat urges not to politicize history during wartime and notes that the Polish Sejm rejected the president’s proposal to criminalize OUN symbolism.

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