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Getting them drunk and hauling them to draft boards: 'ATESH' partisans reveal new conscription scheme in occupied Donetsk

Politics 08/28/2026, 10:26

The 'ATESH' partisan movement claims that in occupied Donetsk, drunk men are being taken to military registration offices and forced to sign contracts with the Russian army. The movement also warns of preparations for a mass mobilization in September.

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NASA: Earth's ice ages may have been triggered by the Sun's passage through interstellar clouds

Science 08/28/2026, 10:20

NASA researchers linked Earth's ice ages to the Solar System's passage through interstellar clouds that compressed the heliosphere, and early Earth's liquid water to the greenhouse effect of nitrous oxide.

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Gas prices rise to UAH 44.90/liter: what changed at Ukrainian gas stations on August 28, 2026

Economy 08/28/2026, 10:12

On August 28, 2026, liquefied gas prices rose at Ukrainian gas stations: OKKO raised its cost to UAH 44.90/liter — the highest among major chains. Gasoline and diesel at the main operators remained unchanged.

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Genes Are No Excuse: What Modern DNA Tests Can Actually Do and Where Biohacking Ends

Health 08/28/2026, 10:06

Geneticist Dmytro Mykytenko explained in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that modern DNA tests assess cancer and hereditary disease risks but do not rewrite the body's code; they only help adjust habits.

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Poland Will Not Raise the '800 Plus' Child Benefit for Ukrainian Refugees Until 2028

Politics 08/28/2026, 09:59

Poland will not raise the '800 Plus' child benefit for Ukrainian refugees at least until 2028, Deputy Minister Gaewski stated. The amount of 800 zloty has been frozen since 2024.

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Three strikes on 'Nova Poshta' warehouses in the Kyiv region: logistics hit while rescuers were putting out the fire

Incidents 08/28/2026, 09:51

On the night of 28 August, three strikes were delivered on 'Nova Poshta' warehouses in the Belohorodka community of the Kyiv region, including repeated hits while the fire was being extinguished. Data on the dead and injured is being clarified.

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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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