Finland drops life sentence for 'Rusich' leader: Torden gets 12.5 years, but guilt in abuse confirmed
The Court of Appeal of Finland replaced the life sentence of 'Rusich' leader Voislav Torden with 12.5 years, dropping some episodes but confirming guilt in the abuse of fallen Ukrainian fighters.
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Uman introduces a special entry and movement regime for Rosh Hashanah: what will be banned in the pilgrimage microdistrict
A special regime for entry, exit, and movement will be introduced in Uman on the occasion of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Head of the Cherkasy RMA Igor Taburets announced restrictions on vehicle entry and a number of limitations in the pilgrimage microdistrict.
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“Not for Medals — for Barrier-Free Access”: 17 Veteran Amputees Dragged Boats with Teenagers on a Social Swim in Bukovel
On August 30, a social swim took place in Bukovel: 17 veterans, mostly with amputations, dragged boats carrying ten teenagers with developmental disabilities. Organizer Alexander Teren announced a continuation on the Dnipro in Kyiv.
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Why you shouldn't wait for the phrase 'I need help' after a tragedy: a psychologist explains how to offer support without pressure
Psychologist Anastasia Bykova explains why, after a traumatic event, a person rarely asks for help on their own, and how a proactive 'callback' call from a specialist allows them to be supported without pressure.
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OpenAI Reworks Temporary Chats in ChatGPT: Now the AI Can 'Remember' You Even in Private Mode
OpenAI added a personalization mode selection to ChatGPT temporary chats: by default the AI does not use account memory, but the user can grant access. Saved dialogues are moved into the history and may be used to train models.
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Night strike on VARUS warehouse near Kyiv: chain warns of supply disruptions, no staff injuries
On the night of 31 August, Russian forces struck again the warehouse of the VARUS chain in Kyiv Oblast. There are no injuries among staff, however a significant portion of the goods has been destroyed. The chain warned of possible supply delays and the temporary absence of certain items in stores.
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A Two-Day Marathon Under Air Raid Sirens: 'Harkiv' Defeats 'Zorya' 3-0 in UPL Round 4
FC Harkiv defeated Zorya 3-0 in a two-day match of UPL Round 4. The match, which started on Sunday, was stopped in the 51st minute due to air raid alerts and completed on Monday.
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Tomatoes with Plums for Winter: An Unusual Canning Recipe and the Truth About the Pits
The home canning season is in full swing: a food blogger shares an unusual recipe for preserving tomatoes with plums. We break down the marinade composition, sterilization, and the safety of the pits.
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Kristina Pogranichna Announces the End of Her Career in Competitive Sports: The Results of an 18-Year Journey in Rhythmic Gymnastics
Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Kristina Pogranichna has announced the end of her competitive career. The athlete reflected on her 18-year journey and thanked her coaches and fans.
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Attack on Kyiv and the region on August 31: six injured, three in critical condition — Klitschko
Russia attacked Kyiv and the region on August 31: according to Klitschko, six injured, three in critical condition. Fires in warehouses in the Bровary and Borshchivka districts are being extinguished. TSN reports the death of a two-year-old girl — data not confirmed by the mayor.
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Ignat: Russia Has Shifted to Online Control of Jet-Powered Drones via Mesh Networks and Is Changing Attack Routes Along the Belarusian Border
Yuriy Ignat reported on Russia's massive use of jet-powered drones with online control via mesh networks and on new attack routes along the Belarusian border. Kyiv remains the main target of the strikes.
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Cabinet of Ministers backs bill: Ukrainian military to gain the right to safely expose corruption in the army
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has endorsed a Ministry of Defence bill that gives Armed Forces service members the right to safely report corruption in the army without the risk of dismissal or disciplinary action.
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Ukrainian Retail in the First Half of 2026: Top Group Revenue Up 18%, ATB-Market Takes the Lead
The combined revenue of 2,073 Ukrainian retailers in the first half of 2026 rose by 18% to 817.14 billion UAH, with ATB-Market taking the lead. 61% of companies remained profitable, but analysts warn: the reports do not account for the consequences of the attacks on logistics.
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“They Are Striking at Our Economic Foundation”: FMM Warns of a Chain Reaction Crisis Without Urgent State Support for Industry
FMM head Serhiy Bilenskyi warned that without urgent state support for industry, Ukraine will face a chain reaction crisis: the two largest combined enterprises have been shut down, 45 enterprises were damaged in the first half of August, and logistics costs have risen three to five times.
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Fire at WB Electronics plant in Poland: security services probe sabotage theory after man in balaclava spotted
In the early hours of 31 August, a fire broke out at the WB Electronics plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna (Poland); cameras reportedly recorded a man in a balaclava. The ABW is checking the sabotage theory.
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Alina Grosu miraculously escaped death near Kyiv: singer showed the key to her room in the destroyed 'Citadel' hotel
Ukrainian singer Alina Grosu said that the day before the attack she had stayed at the 'Citadel' hotel complex near Kyiv, but miraculously was not inside at the moment of the strike. The artist showed the key to her room and described the powerful shockwave.
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FDA approves 11 new ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch varieties: 9 mg and 11 mg nicotine options now legally sold in the US
The US FDA has approved the sale of 11 new ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch varieties manufactured by Philip Morris — ten with 9 mg and one with 11 mg of nicotine. The regulator found them to have lower levels of toxic constituents.
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