News for 2026-07-31

Meeting in a modern conference room in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to the launch of the world's first AI-based judicial platform

Abu Dhabi launches the world's first AI-based judicial platform

08/01/2026, 02:41
Abu Dhabi is set to become a world pioneer: the emirate is launching the first judicial platform with artificial intelligence. 🇦🇪⚖️ The system will not replace judges but will accelerate processes and increase the accuracy of decisions. The launch of the first stage is scheduled for September next year. 🚀🤖
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AI assistant interface in code editor with 'Find Problems' option, illustrating automated vulnerability detection in source code — a key element of the 2026 cybersecurity paradox

AI Found Thousands of Vulnerabilities, but Hackers Didn't Exploit Them: The 2026 Cybersecurity Paradox

08/01/2026, 02:13
AI found thousands of vulnerabilities, but hackers didn't exploit them: the 2026 cybersecurity paradox. 🛡️🤖 Statistics show: the number of bugs found has grown exponentially, while the share of real attacks has dropped to 1.3%. Developers are patching holes faster than malicious actors can find them. However, the reaction time to threats is shrinking — critical patches now need to be applied within 3 days.
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Beidou navigation satellite in Earth orbit with deployed solar panels, symbolizing the completion of modernization and the ability to update software in space

China completes Beidou upgrade: world's first navigation system with on-orbit software updates

08/01/2026, 02:00
China has completed the modernization of the Beidou navigation system, making it the first in the world with the ability to update software on orbit 🛰️. Positioning accuracy has reached record levels: less than 2 meters in global mode and up to 30 cm in high-precision service 🎯. By 2035, the system is set to become the foundation for smart infrastructure and autonomous transport 🚀.
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Il-114-300 aircraft in flight: start of extreme heat tests in Uzbekistan

Il-114-300 Departs for Uzbekistan: Start of Tests in Extreme Heat

08/01/2026, 01:56
The UAC has begun a critical stage of certification for the Il-114-300. The prototype flew over 2,700 km to Uzbekistan, where it will undergo 30 flights in extreme heat. This is necessary to confirm the reliability of the aircraft's systems and approve it for operation in regions with high temperatures. ✈️🔥
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Engineer in a cleanroom inspects a silicon wafer with microchips using a robotic arm, symbolizing the launch of a new microelectronics certification system by the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Chemical Base Restart: Minpromtorg Launches New Certification System for Microelectronics

08/01/2026, 01:53
Minpromtorg of Russia has launched the development of a new certification system for microelectronics chemicals, allocating 54 million rubles for the project. 🧪🇷🇺 The goal is to move away from Soviet standards and create a base for import substitution by 2027. Plans also include a reform of localization assessment and the launch of production for 56 types of specialized materials. 📉🚀
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Andriana Kucher: photo of the '24 Channel' anchor who left TV to serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Andriana Kucher leaves TV: 'Either in the army or for the troops.' Why the '24 Channel' anchor postponed her contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine

07/31/2026, 23:28
Famous '24 Channel' anchor Andriana Kucher has left television to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Due to a change in leadership at the Ministry of Defense and the appointment of new Commander-in-Chief Drapaty, signing the contract had to be postponed. The anchor is waiting for the situation to clarify: 'Either in the army or for the troops.' 🇺🇦📺
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Night view of Kyiv after Russian missile strike on Terminal Autonomy factory, lights and smoke visible against city skyline

Russian missile destroys US company Terminal Autonomy factory in Kyiv

07/31/2026, 23:13
The Guardian reports on the first case of a Russian strike destroying a factory of the US company Terminal Autonomy in Kyiv. The facility produced long-range drones with AI resistant to electronic warfare. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the strike on the assembly workshop, stating that production capacities for up to 1,000 UAVs per month were hit 🚀🏭
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Mass gathering of migrants at the border in Ceuta, Spain, amid the Schengen Zone crisis

Migration Storm in Ceuta: 50,000 People in 24 Hours and the Threat of Spain Leaving Schengen

07/31/2026, 17:20
A massive migration crisis has erupted in Ceuta: up to 50,000 people, including 7,000 children, left Morocco for the enclave within 24 hours. The European Commissioner called the situation unacceptable but assured that migrants will not reach the heart of Europe. Spanish authorities have deployed the military, while the EU discusses suspending Spain's participation in Schengen. 🚨🇪🇺🚶‍♂️
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Robotic hand touching human finger — symbol of AI moving from labs to reality, raising scientists’ concerns about social and military threats

Robots are leaving the labs: scientists warn of social and military threats

07/31/2026, 16:43
Robots are rapidly leaving the labs, changing the world, but scientists are sounding the alarm. 🤖⚠️ A new study in Science Robotics warns: from elderly care to combat drones, technologies carry risks of loss of privacy, social isolation, and a new wave of unemployment. The fate of AI must be decided by society, not corporations. 🌍📉
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Construction of a new heating pipeline in the Holosiivskyi district: workers installing pipes

New heating main in the Holosiivskyi district: how a reserve for Teremky will be built and what will happen to the trees

07/31/2026, 11:56
A new heating main is being built in the Holosiivskyi district for Teremky, which will serve as a reserve in case of a TEC-5 shutdown. The project will affect 183 homes and 18 schools. Part of the greenery will have to be removed to lay the pipes, but authorities promise compensation and restoration of plantings after the completion of the work. 🏗️🌳
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Children playing on a playground in front of temporary container housing for IDPs whose right to housing vouchers will change from August 1, 2026

Housing vouchers for IDPs: rules change from August 1, 2026, some displaced persons lose eligibility for assistance

07/31/2026, 08:05
From August 1, 2026, the rules for issuing housing vouchers for IDPs in Ukraine are changing. The Cabinet of Ministers has tightened requirements to direct assistance to those without housing. Some displaced persons may lose the right to support, and using a voucher as a mortgage down payment will only become possible after the adoption of a new law. 🏠📉
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Robot vacuum cleaner working on the floor while a person relaxes on a sofa with a laptop — illustration for news about new FCC restrictions on smart device imports

Robotic Vacuums in the Crosshairs: FCC Imposes Strict Import Restrictions on Smart Devices

07/31/2026, 06:19
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has imposed restrictions on the import of foreign robots, including vacuums and lawnmowers, citing security concerns 🇺🇸🤖. New rules apply only to future models and require production localization, but do not ban already purchased equipment. Manufacturers will have to relocate factories to the US or obtain special permits.
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