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Staff from the State Emergency Service rescued a red-listed moose calf in the Chernobyl Forest, where a large-scale fire had broken out.
The US has announced strikes on Iranian military targets in response to the attack on American ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Against this backdrop, the parties continue to discuss the possible reopening of shipping lanes and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out 208 attacks across various sectors of the front line. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
In the US, a federal court has released a note allegedly written by financier Jeffrey Epstein shortly before his death in prison in 2019. The document had remained classified for years.
The legal battle between former celebrity couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt over the French winery Château Miraval has taken a new turn.
Boris the deer, who was hit by a female driver in the Rivne region in March, has been involved in another road accident. This time, the car in which he was being transported for rehabilitation was hit by another vehicle.
During the night of 7 May and throughout the following day, Russian forces carried out attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson and Donetsk regions. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on foreign states to evacuate their diplomatic missions from Kyiv on 9 May. The ministry warned of a possible ‘retaliatory strike’ on the city.
Kyiv Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Sunday in May. In 2026, this falls on 31 May — a warm Sunday when the chestnut trees will still be in bloom with their white and pink blossoms, and the Dnipro River will reflect the bright spring sunshine. ThePublic explores the history of Kyiv Day and shares some interesting facts about Ukraine’s capital.
As the weather warms up, we want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. But when walking on grass or having a picnic in the bushes, there is a risk of picking up a tick. And a tick bite can cause serious illnesses. ThePublic explains how to protect yourself from tick bites and how to remove a tick if you do get bitten.
The oil refinery in Kirishi, Russia, has halted operations following damage to key facilities. The incident occurred amid drone attacks.
It has finally warmed up in Ukraine, so we can finally put night-time frosts behind us. The media are reporting that the summer of 2026 could see unprecedented temperature anomalies. However, meteorologists are urging people not to panic.
