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Tarot horoscope for August 28: which zodiac signs the cards advise to slow down, and which to show leadership

Culture 08/28/2026, 09:44

Styler has published a Tarot horoscope for August 28 for all zodiac signs: the cards advise Aries to let go of anxiety, Leo to take control of the situation, and Libra to avoid impulsive, risky decisions.

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Warm up to +31 and local thunderstorms: what the weather will be like in Ukraine on August 28

Science 08/28/2026, 09:37

On August 28, Ukraine is expected to have warm weather up to +31 degrees, with brief rain and thunderstorms in the south and southeast, and no precipitation in Kyiv. This is reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.

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Russia Introduces Harsh Austerity: Budget Deficit Hits 8.6 Trillion Rubles Amid War Funding Shortfall

Economy 08/28/2026, 09:30

Russia has introduced harsh austerity and a 15% staff reduction due to a shortage of war funds: the budget deficit reached 8.65 trillion rubles by August 24 and is estimated to exceed 9 trillion by year-end.

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Bundesliga 2026/27: Bayern Against All — Preview of the 64th Season with Schalke's Return and Elversberg's Debut

Sports 08/28/2026, 09:23

The 64th season of the Bundesliga kicks off on 28 August: Bayern are defending their title, while Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and newcomers Schalke and Elversberg are ready to challenge them. The main contenders, transfer records and the tournament's history.

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An error in the work record book does not deprive you of the right to a preferential pension: a lawyer explains how to confirm your service record without entries

Economy 08/28/2026, 09:15

Lawyer Alena Chmona explained that errors in the work record book do not deprive a person of the right to a preferential pension. The service record can be confirmed through a clarifying certificate from the enterprise, an OK-5 certificate, or witness testimony, even if the employer has been liquidated.

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The €3 duty kicked in: France records a 30–40% drop in the flow of cheap parcels from China

Economy 08/28/2026, 09:08

France recorded a 30–40% reduction in the flow of cheap parcels from third countries after a €3 duty on shipments up to €150 was introduced on 1 July. Temu and AliExpress sales fell more sharply than Shein's.

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"Hell is empty, all the devils are here": Alexey Sukhanov explains why he is not afraid of death and calls earthly life a "big prison"

Opinions 08/28/2026, 09:01

TV host Alexey Sukhanov told Styler in an interview why he is not afraid of death and considers earthly life a "big prison" where a person must truly become human.

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One-time payment over 83,200 hryvnias: how a large lump sum can affect your housing subsidy

Economy 08/28/2026, 08:53

The Pension Fund of Ukraine reminded that a one-time income over 83,200 hryvnias may affect the right to a housing subsidy. There are exceptions by type of income, and the payment must be reported within 30 days.

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Russia's real peace intentions are seen not in its statements but in the 140 drones over Kyiv

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:46

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stated that Russia's real intentions to end the war are seen not in diplomatic statements but in actions: on 27 August there were 13 alerts over Kyiv, 872 minutes of danger and around 140 launched drones.

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Canada's CBC advised journalists not to call 9/11 a 'terrorist attack'

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:40

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Canadian public broadcaster CBC advised its journalists not to call the events 'terrorist attacks.' The decision drew criticism from politicians, while CBC explained it as consistent with its long-standing editorial policy.

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Bulgaria Approves Purchase of Seven Minesweepers to Clear the Black Sea of Mines

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:34

The Bulgarian parliament has approved the acquisition of seven minesweepers from Belgium and the Netherlands to strengthen Black Sea minesweeping within a joint NATO group with Romania and Turkey.

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Poland Rejects Hosting US Nuclear Warheads but Wants More US Bases

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:27

Warsaw stated that it does not intend to host US nuclear warheads on its territory, but continues negotiations with the US on strengthening the permanent military presence.

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US Prepares Deal for Long-Term Access to 17 Venezuelan Oil Fields

Economy 08/28/2026, 08:21

Washington is preparing an agreement for long-term access by American companies to 17 Venezuelan fields, while Caracas is considering leaving OPEC amid its rapprochement with the United States.

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Frenchman detained in Bari port with three Akeron combat missiles disguised as training equipment

Incidents 08/28/2026, 08:15

A 46-year-old Frenchman was detained at the Italian port of Bari, transporting five containers with military property in a minivan. Expert examination revealed three Akeron combat missiles disguised as training equipment with blue tape.

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Blackout in occupied Donbas: strike on the Shchastye thermal power plant leaves the region without power

Incidents 08/28/2026, 08:08

A drone strike on the Shchastye thermal power plant caused a large-scale blackout in occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The plant supplied around 80% of the region's electricity, and its fate after the occupation remains opaque.

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Death of Ratko Mladic: Russian MFA extends condolences to the family of the 'Bosnian Butcher' and criticizes the Hague Tribunal

Politics 08/28/2026, 08:01

Former commander of the Bosnian Serb army Ratko Mladic died at the UN prison in The Hague. The Russian MFA extended condolences to his family, calling the case a manifestation of the tribunal's double standards.

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NBU reveals the scale of four years of supervision over Sense Bank: secret protocols, 21 referral to law enforcement agencies, and the removal of the supervisory board chair

Economy 08/28/2026, 07:51

The NBU revealed the scale of supervision over the nationalized Sense Bank: more than 100 committee decisions, 21 referrals to law enforcement agencies, secret protocols, and unscheduled inspections following the publication of materials from the "Forrest Gump" operation.

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Cyberattack on three UK airports: hackers obtained data of 8.7 million customers

Technology 08/28/2026, 07:43

Hackers attacked Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports and obtained data of 8.7 million customers: contacts, vehicle registration numbers and postal codes. Payment data was not stored, and airport operations were unchanged.

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