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BYD plans to acquire car factories in Europe to expand its production
BYD, a Chinese corporation and the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has begun negotiations with Stellantis NV and a number of other European companies regarding the acquisition of their production facilities.
24-hour booking: how to apply for a deferral via 'Diyu' after updating your details
"Dii" has simplified the process of redeploying staff from the defence industry and critical enterprises to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A response to an application will now be received within 24 hours of the personal details being updated.
The marine drone found in Greece turned out not to be a Magura — Uforce
The marine drone discovered in western Greece turned out not to be a Ukrainian Magura.
Oschadbank has outlined the main reasons for rejecting energy loans
To date, the bank has received around 1,000 applications for funding for energy projects, with a total request of 2.5 billion hryvnia.
A robot is to be purchased in the Lviv region to eradicate hogweed without posing a risk to people
The Lviv Regional State Administration has announced the procurement of a robot to combat hogweed remotely.
The Russians have changed their tactics for using drones — "Flash"
The Russians have changed their tactics regarding the use of 'Shahed'-type kamikaze drones. This time, a large number of drones are moving along the border with Belarus.
A former prosecutor from the Dnipropetrovsk region has been caught extorting $80,000
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a former prosecutor at the Slobozhanskyi District Prosecutor’s Office in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for soliciting an illegal benefit of $80,000. According to the investigation, he allegedly demanded the money in exchange for a ‘lenient’ charge against a notary and a plea bargain resulting in a minimum sentence.
Putin believes that the Russian army will be able to fully capture the Donbas by autumn
In Moscow and Kyiv, there is little faith that peace talks brokered by the US will resume any time soon, even after the war in the Middle East has ended. Both sides are becoming increasingly sceptical about US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts.
The State Duma has authorised Putin to deploy the army abroad to protect Russian citizens
The Russian State Duma has passed a law expanding Vladimir Putin’s powers to deploy the Russian army abroad. The legislation allows troops to be deployed to “protect Russian citizens” abroad.
Russia has launched a sustained air strike on critical infrastructure in Ukraine — Main Intelligence Directorate
On the afternoon of 13 May 2026, the Russian army launches a combined air strike, which may be of a protracted nature. Targets are likely to include critical infrastructure in major cities and defence industry facilities.
The Xi Jinping–Donald Trump Summit: Anticipating a Major Deal
US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing on 13–15 May for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two sides plan to discuss trade disputes, Taiwan, the war against Iran and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The cruise ship Ambition, carrying over 1,700 people, has been placed in quarantine in France following an outbreak of illness
In Bordeaux, France, the cruise ship Ambition has been placed in quarantine following an outbreak of gastroenteritis on board. There are 1,233 passengers and 514 crew members on board.