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“Oscars 2026”: Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress
Jessie Buckley won the 2026 Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the film *Hamnet*. It was she whom the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the winner from among the five nominees.
Grandpa Tolya – “Ukraine’s most famous grandad” from TikTok – has died
Anatoliy Yaroslavskyi from Kamianets-Podilskyi, known to Ukrainian social media users as Grandpa Tolya, has died at the age of 89. According to his grandson, Oleksandr Husin, he passed away following complications after an operation.
The General Staff reported 167 combat engagements over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 167 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defence Forces and Russian troops on the front line. The Russian army continues to attack the positions of Ukrainian units across various sections of the front line.
The General Staff has reported the Russian Armed Forces’ losses over the past 24 hours: one boat and 19 artillery systems
Total losses among Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 16 March 2026 amount to approximately 1,279,930 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 760 soldiers.
16 March – what holiday is it today, folk traditions and church calendar
On Monday, 16 March 2026, Ukraine and the rest of the world will mark Freedom of Information Day, Black Press Day and No Selfie Day, whilst believers will commemorate the holy martyrs Savin and Pappa.
Yamaha Tricity 300: a three-wheeled scooter featuring an airbag and cutting-edge technology
The Japanese company Yamaha has unveiled the Tricity 300 urban three-wheeler, which combines modern design, enhanced road stability and a range of technological features for everyday city travel.
The Lesya Ukrainka Theatre will host the premiere of the play *The Master Builder*
On 20 March at 6.00 pm, the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre in Kyiv will host the premiere of the production *The Master Builder*, based on the play of the same name by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.
St Patrick’s Way: a route leading to the origins of Ireland’s most famous festival
Every year on 17 March, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in various parts of the world — from parades in New York to large-scale celebrations in Sydney, Paris and Munich. In the US, it is even traditional to dye the Chicago River green.
Some Ukrainians should digitise their employment record books by the end of March
The transition to electronic employment records is currently underway in Ukraine, and for certain categories of employees, it is advisable to complete this process by the end of March.
A calendar of sporting events for war veterans for 2026 has been published in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Ministry of Veterans' Affairs has unveiled a comprehensive calendar of sporting competitions and events for war veterans for 2026.
The Kremlin has reacted sharply to France’s proposal to involve Europe in the negotiations on Ukraine
The Kremlin reacted harshly to France’s proposal to involve European countries in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
UAV attack near Chernihiv: one soldier killed, a police officer and several soldiers wounded
In the Chernihiv district, a Russian drone attacked a checkpoint near the village of Novoselivka in the Kyselivska community. One soldier was killed in the strike, and there are also wounded among the military personnel and a police officer.