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The European Union has fined Temu €200 million for failing to adequately monitor the sale of dangerous and illegal goods on its platform. During its investigation, the European Commission found, among other things, children’s toys containing hazardous chemicals and chargers that had failed basic safety tests.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being exacerbated by armed conflict, mass population displacement and a weak healthcare infrastructure. The WHO has warned that the disease and the conflict in Ituri province could lead to a catastrophic situation.
The trial in the US concerning the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has concluded. The latest person to be sentenced was his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasu, who was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15259, which exempts the supply of ground-based robotic systems to the Defence Forces from VAT. The bill was passed by 294 MPs.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15094 on the introduction of basic social assistance for low-income families at its first reading. The bill was supported by 235 MPs.
Appeals Centre Europe, an independent European body, has stated that Meta rarely responds to appeals regarding account suspensions on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Out of 4,600 cases involving potential wrongful suspensions, the company provided evidence in fewer than 100 instances.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional 10.84 billion hryvnias to support the Armed Forces and develop Ukraine’s defence industry. The bulk of the funds will be used to procure, modernise and repair weapons and military equipment.
Reports that the US Embassy has allegedly left Kyiv due to threats from Russia to launch strikes on the capital are untrue. The Centre for Countering Disinformation has stated that such reports are being circulated online and in some media outlets.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 3 billion hryvnias from the state budget’s reserve fund to purchase additional modular boiler units for Kyiv and the regions. The decision was taken as part of preparations to help communities cope with the upcoming heating season, following Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support Bill No. 12191 to amend Article 301 of the Criminal Code regarding pornographic content. According to Danylo Getmantsev, the bill received 207 votes, but there are plans to bring it before the chamber again at the next session.
Uklon has begun testing remote vehicle control technology at Boryspil Airport. The project is intended to pave the way for the launch of autonomous vehicles and robotaxis in Ukraine.
Climate change is affecting the Earth’s rotation: as glaciers melt, water mass is shifting from the poles towards the oceans and the equator. According to a new study, the current rate at which the length of a day is increasing is unprecedented in the last 3.6 million years.
