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A ginger cat has appeared in Chrome, encouraging users to take a break from social media
A new extension called Cat Gatekeeper has been released for Google Chrome, designed to help users spend less time ‘getting stuck’ on social media. If a user spends too much time online, a ginger cat appears on the screen and blocks access for five minutes.
Global military spending is rising sharply thanks to Europe, but is falling in the US
Global military spending rose by 2.9% in 2025 to reach a record $2.89 trillion, despite a significant reduction in US spending.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Chinese companies for trading with Iran
Washington has stepped up sanctions pressure on networks linked to Iran’s oil trade. Dozens of vessels, companies and a Chinese oil refinery have been targeted by the restrictions.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has revealed a new Russian missile for the Su-57 containing foreign components
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released an interactive 3D model, the components and an electronic parts database for the new Russian S-71K “Kover” air-to-air missile, developed specifically for the Su-57 fighter jet.
Three people have died and 700 settlements have been left without power following a storm in Ukraine
On Sunday, 26 April 2026, a powerful storm swept across almost the whole of Ukraine, tearing roofs off houses and felling trees.
"I'm not a paedophile": Trump has dismissed the claim made in the shooter's manifesto at the dinner
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not a rapist, thereby categorically rejecting the claims made in the ‘manifesto’ of the man who opened fire at the dinner.
Parking charges have changed in Kyiv: how to get a 90% discount
From 27 April, the cost of hourly parking at municipal car parks in Kyiv has changed. For drivers who pay taxes in the capital, monthly passes offering discounts of up to 90% are now available via the ‘Kyiv Digital’ app.
Ukraine has increased its military spending to a record high in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine allocated $84.1 billion to defence, which is 20 per cent more than the previous year. This is the highest figure on record.
Iran has proposed a deal to the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz without immediate nuclear talks
Iran has presented the US with a new proposal regarding the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the war. It calls for nuclear talks to be postponed until a later stage.
In a photo of Budanov taken on Bankova Street, a red notebook containing a ‘list’ was spotted
In an in-depth profile of Kirill Budanov published by “Babel”, readers noticed a photo taken in his office on Bankova Street. On the desk of the head of the Defence Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate, they spotted a bright red notebook bearing the inscription “List of Bastards – 2026”.
The level of counterfeiting of hryvnia banknotes has fallen by a third in Ukraine
By the end of 2025, the level of counterfeiting of national currency banknotes had fallen by two-thirds compared with 2024. The most commonly seized counterfeit banknotes were those in denominations of 500 and 200 hryvnias.
Ukraine will take part in the NATO summit in Turkey – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will take part in the NATO summit, scheduled for 7 and 8 July in the Turkish capital, Ankara, although the format of its participation is still being determined.