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The federal case against Decarlos Brown Jr, who is accused of fatally attacking Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in Charlotte, has been adjourned. The judge ruled that the suspect is currently unfit to stand trial and ordered him to be sent for treatment at a federal medical facility.
A new model of social support is being developed in Ukraine – basic social assistance for low-income families. On 28 May 2026, the Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 15094 at its first reading, and a pilot scheme is already in operation under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 371.
Argentina beat Iceland 3–0 in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi came on as a substitute after recovering from injury and scored from the penalty spot.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15111-d on the taxation of income earned through digital platforms. This applies not only to OLX, but also to marketplaces, rental services, freelance platforms, transport services and other online platforms. The new rules are set to come into force no earlier than 1 January 2027.
Eugen Tomac, Romania’s prime minister-designate, who was born in the Odesa region, has stated that he currently holds Romanian and Moldovan citizenship. According to him, he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship to avoid legal complications and obtain Moldovan citizenship.
Lawyer Oleksiy Nosov, whom the High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment in the case concerning an alleged offer of $200,000 to prosecutors at the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, was not physically present in court during the closing arguments and final statements. According to “Sudovyi Reporter”, he took part in the hearing via video link.
Church calendars and the Ukrainian media provide details of church dates in June 2026. According to the New Julian calendar, 10 June marks the commemoration of the holy martyr Timothy, Bishop of Prussia.
From 1 January 2027, the personal income tax on rental income from letting property to other individuals may be reduced for owners of flats and houses. According to MP Nina Yuzhanina, the rate is set to be reduced from 18% to 5%, but the 5% military levy will remain in place.
Ukraine’s number two player, Marta Kostyuk, will not be competing at the WTA 500 tournament in London. The Ukrainian has withdrawn from the competition due to an injury to her right ankle ahead of her first-round match.
Following criticism of the revamped label, “Zhyvchik” decided to release its products in two packaging options simultaneously – modern and classic. The brand stated that it is not abandoning the redesign entirely, but is retaining the familiar old design for customers.
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska has made a strong start at the WTA 250 grass-court tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. In the first round, she defeated Czech player Sara Beylik in straight sets.
In the centre of Kyiv, over a hundred business owners took to the streets to protest against the demolition of small retail units and temporary structures. Small businesses are calling for the adoption of Bill No. 15035, which would restrict the demolition of such structures during martial law if it leads to job losses.
