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Court refuses to release NABU detective Gusarov from custody
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has left NABU detective Viktor Gusarov in custody without bail. He is suspected of treason and cooperation with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Zelensky honours volunteers: 50 more heroes receive the Golden Heart award
On International Volunteer Day, the President of Ukraine honoured 50 volunteers with state awards.
Police in New Zealand have seized an ‘ice medallion’ on suspicion of antique theft
New Zealand law enforcement officers have seized an expensive ‘ice medallion’ which, according to their information, may have been stolen. The object is currently being checked for the legality of its origin.
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest ‘cosmic filaments’ — the structure spans 50 million light years
Scientists have discovered an extremely gigantic rotating structure in the universe — a ‘cosmic filament’ about 50 million light years long.
Storm Byron hits Greece: schools closed, transport blocked, dozens of towns and villages flooded
A powerful storm named Byron has hit Greece — schools have been closed and transport suspended due to heavy rain and strong winds. Torrential rain has caused flooding and widespread inundation in many regions.
In Ukraine, emergency power cuts in six regions due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Due to Russian shelling of energy facilities, emergency power cuts were introduced in six regions of Ukraine as of the morning of 5 December. The affected regions are switching to power schedules, and restoration work is ongoing, particularly in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad and other regions.
A large-scale international robot exhibition has kicked off in Tokyo, with over 670 companies showcasing their innovations
The iREX 2025 event has opened in Japan, bringing together hundreds of robots and start-ups from around the world, ranging from humanoids capable of extinguishing fires to robotic arms with AI for industrial tasks.
Kherson Thermal Power Plant suspended operations after massive attacks by the Russian Federation: tens of thousands of people left without heat
Due to serious damage caused by Russian shelling, the Kherson Thermal Power Plant suspended operations. More than 40,000 residents of the city were left without heating, and the authorities are urgently looking for alternative heat supply options.
High pressure brought calm weather: what Ukrainians can expect in the coming days
Ukraine continues to be held in the grip of a powerful anticyclone that formed in the east and is determining the weather across most of the country.
Germany Prepares to Return Cultural Assets Stolen from Poland During the War
Germany has agreed to return rare archives and a valuable fragment of a sculpture to Poland, which were stolen during World War II and after its end. This step will be a significant milestone in Poland’s efforts to restore the cultural heritage lost as a result of the war.
IDPs in Ukraine to Receive 2 Million UAH Housing Vouchers via “Diia” App: New Government Program Launches
Starting December 1, Ukraine will launch the first phase of a new state program aimed at supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs) whose homes remain in occupied territories. Eligible applicants will be able to receive a housing voucher worth 2 million UAH via the “Diia” mobile app.
Ex-Dynamo Kyiv player Denys Harmash mobilized to Ukrainian army after being brought to TCC in Kyiv
In Kyiv, patrol police escorted former Dynamo Kyiv and Ukraine national team player Denys Harmash to the district enlistment office. After passing the military medical commission, he agreed to mobilization and chose to serve in one of the units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
