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The first child born to a mother with a transplanted uterus from a deceased donor was born in the United Kingdom.
The first baby in the United Kingdom born to a woman who received a uterus transplant from a deceased donor was born in London. The boy was born in December by Caesarean section.
Ukrainian family denied asylum in the UK and advised child to wear noise-cancelling headphones
Several Ukrainian families have been denied asylum in the United Kingdom on the grounds that parts of Ukraine are considered safe for return. In one decision, the Home Office suggested that a teenager use noise-cancelling headphones to prevent panic attacks.
The Presidential Administration announced the need to restrict Telegram in Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Vereshchuk stated the need to restrict the operation of the Telegram messenger in Ukraine due to threats to national security.
The Security Service of Ukraine has established cybersecurity centres in all regions of Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine has established regional cybersecurity centres in all regions to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.
In Warsaw, the metro is being prepared for possible use as a shelter
The Warsaw authorities have begun preparations to adapt the metro infrastructure for use in the event of a threat. The initiative is being implemented as part of the "Underground Shield" programme.
Reebok closes stores in Ukraine and winds down its operations
The sports brand Reebok is gradually ceasing operations in Ukraine, closing its stores in Kyiv and its online store. The last retail outlets will remain open until May 2026.
The GUR and the CPD added 10 Russian propagandists to the War&Sanctions database;
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Centre for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defence Council have published information about ten Russian public figures who support aggression against Ukraine.
Poland has announced the discovery of underground tunnels used to smuggle migrants from Belarus
Polish border guards reported the discovery of four underground tunnels on the border with Belarus in 2025. According to Polish officials, specialists from the Middle East may have been involved in their design and construction.
A man will be tried in Odessa for attempting to bribe a BEB detective
In Odessa, an attempt to give $10,000 in illegal benefits to a detective from the Economic Security Bureau was documented. The suspect attempted to influence the investigation of a case involving illegal gambling.
The 112 MVS app, costing 3 million hryvnia, has received complaints from users.
The mobile application "112", created at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for almost 3 million hryvnias, has received numerous complaints and low ratings from users.
Oschadbank warned about fraud involving payments of 2,200 hryvnia from Ukrenergo
A new fraudulent scheme has emerged in Ukraine involving fake messages about alleged payments of 2,200 hryvnia from Oschadbank and NEC Ukrenergo. The perpetrators send such messages via instant messengers and attempt to gain access to citizens' bank accounts.
Ukraine's economy will grow more slowly: EBRD lowers GDP forecast
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecast for Ukraine for 2026. The bank now expects GDP growth of only 2.5%, down from its previous forecast of 5%.
