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MEPs are calling on FIFA to bar Russia from the U-15 World Cup
Forty-four Members of the European Parliament have written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino calling for Russian teams to be barred from the Under-15 World Cup. The tournament is due to take place in Azerbaijan from 22 to 31 October 2026.
The weather in Ukraine on 10 July 2026 will bring rain, thunderstorms and squalls
In Ukraine, on Friday 10 July, short showers are expected, with thunderstorms, hail and squalls in places. The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the eastern regions, whilst daytime temperatures will range from 15° to 28°, depending on the region.
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has suspended operations following a drone attack
Rosneft’s Saratov oil refinery has halted oil processing following damage and fires caused by a drone attack. According to Reuters sources, the plant has been out of operation since 8 July.
Scandal involving the TCC in Lviv: MP calls on Fedorov to resign
MP Roman Kaptyelov has called on Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to resign following a clash with staff at the Territorial Recruitment Centre in Lviv. The incident took place on the evening of 8 July in Sykhiv during mobilisation awareness events, when a crowd damaged and overturned a military service vehicle.
The General Staff reported 283 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 283 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces carried out dozens of air strikes, deployed over 10,000 drones and fired more than 3,400 rounds at Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
10 July 2026: Today is a church feast day – why is it called ‘punitive’ and what should you avoid doing?
On 10 July, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate Saint Anthony of the Caves — the founder of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and one of the pioneers of monasticism in Rus’. In folk tradition, this day is known as Anthony’s Day, Anthony the Thunderer or Anthony the Ryasochnik, and the feast itself is regarded as a ‘punishing’ one.
France beat Morocco to become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup
France beat Morocco 2–0 in the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored the decisive goals in the second half.
The General Staff has reported on the Russian army’s casualties over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,460 troops, two air defence systems and dozens of other pieces of equipment. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.416 million troops.
Zelenskyy announced redundancies at Ukroboronprom following Russia’s strike on an ammunition depot in Vyshneve
A criminal investigation has been launched following the Russian strike on an ammunition depot belonging to one of Ukroboronprom’s subsidiaries in Vyshneve. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that those responsible will be held to account, and that there will be dismissals at Ukroboronprom.
Ministries are rejecting applications from civil society organisations that do not include a digital signature
Some central government bodies refuse to register electronic submissions from civil society organisations if they do not contain a qualified electronic signature or an electronic seal. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has stated that the right to submit a petition cannot depend solely on the presence of a qualified electronic signature.
Nine European countries are calling for biometric checks on tourists to be relaxed
Nine European countries have called on the European Commission to extend the option to temporarily relax the new biometric border checks. This refers to the Entry/Exit System, which applies to nationals of non-EU countries, including Ukrainians on short trips to the Schengen Area.
Italy expels two Russian military attachés over a spying scandal
Italy has decided to expel two military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome following an investigation into the alleged passing of classified information to a Russian agent. The Russian diplomats must leave the country within three days.