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“You Opened Pandora's Box”: Peskov Threatens Kyiv with “Responses Every Day and Night” After Strikes on Ozon

Politics 08/24/2026, 16:41

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov threatened that Kyiv would feel “responses” every day and night in response to drone attacks on the warehouses of the Ozon marketplace. The company's shares fell by nearly 30%.

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Played Beethoven Blindfolded and Won the First "Golden Button": 41-Year-Old Kyiv Resident MAESTROPIANO Stunned "Ukraine Has Talent"

Culture 08/24/2026, 16:34

41-year-old Kyiv resident Alexey Begletsov (MAESTROPIANO) played Beethoven blindfolded on "Ukraine Has Talent" and received the first "Golden Button" of the 2026 season, guaranteeing him a place in the finals.

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Gavi leaves the field in tears again: Barcelona midfielder suffers a recurrence of his right knee injury

Sports 08/24/2026, 16:28

Gavi left the field in tears in the 44th minute of the opening La Liga match against Elche, feeling pain in his right knee, which had already been seriously injured twice. Flick stated that the diagnosis would be known after an MRI, while some sources already estimate the time out at 4–5 months.

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Pashinyan announces Armenia is preparing its EU accession application: referendum to follow after road map agreed with Brussels

Politics 08/24/2026, 16:19

Pashinyan announced in parliament that Armenia will submit its EU accession application in the near future. The referendum will take place after the road map is agreed with Brussels.

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North Korea Preparing New Troop Transfer to Russia: South Korean Intelligence Confirms Preparations but Not the Start of Deployment

Politics 08/24/2026, 16:12

The Ministry of National Defense of South Korea reported that North Korea is preparing a new troop transfer to Russia. The number of North Korean military personnel in the Russian Federation has reached 8,500, and the volume of shells delivered has exceeded 15 million. At the same time, no signs of an immediate deployment have been detected.

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Tarot horoscope for the week of August 24–30, 2026: who will meet love, and who should slow down

Culture 08/24/2026, 16:06

Styler published a tarot horoscope for the week of August 24–30, 2026: twelve thematic forecasts about love, career, conflicts, and the closing of long-standing cycles. The main advice is to slow down, restore your strength, and take the first step in a long-postponed project.

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A sound silent for 800 years: Ukraine recreates the Desyatynna Church bell for the 35th anniversary of independence

Culture 08/24/2026, 15:59

To mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, a team from four countries recreated the 1240 Desyatynna Church bell: 3D scanning, acoustic modeling, and casting in the Netherlands restored a sound that had been silent for nearly 800 years. The first toll sounded on 23 August.

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Sibiga: Swedish Gripen fighters ready to defend the Ukrainian sky

Politics 08/24/2026, 15:51

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Swedish Gripen fighters are being prepared to become part of the country's air defense. He discussed the delivery timeline and work on the Drone Deal with the Swedish minister.

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to Get an iPhone 17 Pro–Style Island Camera Plateau: Insiders Reveal Redesign Details

Technology 08/24/2026, 15:45

Insiders Ice Universe and Sonny Dickson revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will feature an iPhone 17 Pro–style island camera plateau, a 200-MP ISOCELL HPC sensor, and Qi2 support. The other models in the lineup will keep the familiar design. The announcement is expected in early 2027.

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Drone Struck a High-Rise in Central Chernihiv: Fire Extinguished, 15 People Injured

Incidents 08/24/2026, 15:37

A Russian drone struck a high-rise in central Chernihiv on August 24. The fire has been extinguished, and according to the latest SES data, 15 people were injured, including two children.

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«Kolir.Spilnota»: A platform launching in Ukraine that turns the professional skills of IT and design specialists into volunteer help

Technology 08/24/2026, 15:30

On August 24, «Kolir.Spilnota» — an online volunteering platform by the branding agency «Kolir» — officially launches in Ukraine, connecting IT and design specialists with military and charitable organizations.

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Warsaw Threatens Kyiv with Deterioration of EU Relations Over Possible Inclusion of Bandera and Shukhevych in the National Pantheon

Politics 08/24/2026, 15:24

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki stated that the inclusion of Bandera and Shukhevych in Ukraine's National Pantheon would "significantly worsen" Kyiv's relations not only with Warsaw but with Europe as a whole, calling it a threat to European integration.

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Charles III and Camilla Congratulate Ukrainians on Independence Day: 'Extraordinary Resilience' and Wishes for Peace

Politics 08/24/2026, 15:17

King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla congratulated the Ukrainian people on Independence Day, emphasising 'extraordinary resilience' and wishing peace and prosperity. The statement was conveyed by the British Embassy in Kyiv.

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“Independence Pie” from Antarctica: How Ukrainian Polar Researchers Marked August 24, 15,000 km from Home

Culture 08/24/2026, 15:05

Polar researchers of the 31st Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition baked an “Independence Pie” — a poppy and nut roll — at the “Academician Vernadsky” station and recorded a video congratulation for Ukraine, filmed 15,000 km from home.

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Tsygankov's agent's press conference cancelled at the last minute: Ajax made a request to Girona

Sports 08/24/2026, 14:56

Viktor Tsygankov's agent's press conference was cancelled at the last minute amid an official request from Ajax to Girona. Sources disagree: some speak of the start of negotiations, others of a completed transfer.

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Ukrainian Fashion on Global Runways: The Brands Chosen by Hollywood Stars

Culture 08/24/2026, 14:48

Ukrainian designers FROLOV, LEVER COUTURE, Etnodim, BEVZA, and KSENIASCHNAIDER are increasingly presenting collections in Paris, London, and New York, and their pieces are chosen by world stars. We break down the brands that have made Ukrainian fashion heard around the world.

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Three Ozon logistics hubs hit: warehouses burn in southern Russia, marketplace shares drop nearly 28%

Incidents 08/24/2026, 14:41

On the night of August 24, the Ukrainian defense forces struck three major Ozon logistics centers in southern Russia with a combined area of over 315,000 sq. m. Against the backdrop of the news, the marketplace's shares on the Moscow Exchange fell by nearly 28%.

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Independence Day Night: Russia Concentrates Massive Strike on Odesa Oblast — 22 Impact Points

Incidents 08/24/2026, 14:34

On the night of August 24, 2026, Russia carried out a massive attack, concentrating most of its strikes on Odesa Oblast: 22 impact points, hits on energy facilities, food warehouses, and residential buildings. Air defense shot down some missiles; the attack was still ongoing at the time of the report.

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