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Mobile phone services, text messaging and internet access will be restricted in Moscow from 5 to 9 May
Mobile network operators are sending messages to Moscow residents warning of ‘temporary restrictions’ on mobile internet and text messaging services from 5 to 9 May.
Boycott of Eurovision over Israel: organisers have taken a difficult decision
The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest want to bring back the countries that have boycotted the contest over Israel’s participation. At the same time, they have no plans to exclude Israeli performers from the contest, despite protests, political pressure and controversy surrounding the war in Gaza.
The Rada is proposing to review all bookings and deferrals
In Ukraine, the system for deferring military service obligations needs to be reviewed, and the current deferrals need to be examined. The Verkhovna Rada believes that the problem lies not only in the possibility of deferral itself, but also in the approaches to monitoring, as some of these decisions may be unjustified.
A drone attacked a radiation monitoring laboratory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: a statement from the IAEA
A drone attacked an external radiation monitoring laboratory near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to the IAEA, there were no casualties, but it is not yet known whether the facility sustained any damage. The agency’s inspectors at the plant have requested access to the laboratory.
In Obolon, police officers drew their weapons during a scuffle that broke out whilst making an arrest (VIDEO)
The patrol police have explained the incident involving the drawing of service weapons in the Obolon district of Kyiv. This occurred during the arrest of two men and a confrontation with a group of people.
Africa is splitting in two: when might a new ocean emerge?
Geologists have discovered that the rifting of the African continent has progressed further than previously thought. In the Turkana Rift region of Kenya and Ethiopia, the Earth’s crust has thinned to approximately 13 km, indicating a transition to a critical phase, after which the formation of a new ocean becomes almost inevitable from a geological perspective.
The Bundeswehr has sent out around 200,000 letters inviting 18-year-old Germans to join the armed forces
Since the start of the year, the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have sent out nearly 200,000 letters urging 18-year-olds to join the army. The number of refusals is rising.
Temperatures will rise to +25°C, but there will be rain in places: what will the weather be like in Ukraine on 4 May?
On Monday, 4 May, Ukraine will see warm and dry weather, with temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees. Rain is forecast only in the south-east of the country.
Housing vouchers for internally displaced persons: over 3,200 applications have been approved
Under the eVidnovuvannya programme, 3,296 applications for housing vouchers for internally displaced persons from the temporarily occupied territories have been approved. The total amount of confirmed funding stands at 6.59 billion hryvnias, and applicants can now proceed to finalise agreements for the purchase of housing.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” grossed $233.6 million at the box office and set a record for Meryl Streep
The sequel to the cult film *The Devil Wears Prada* has got off to a flying start at the box office. Over its opening weekend, the film grossed $77 million in the US and $233.6 million worldwide, with its US debut marking the highest-grossing opening of Meryl Streep’s career.
Tax on OLX could rise to 10%: what changes are proposed in the draft bill
The Verkhovna Rada’s Tax Committee is preparing amendments to the draft law on the taxation of income received by individuals via digital platforms, including OLX and Prom.ua. According to MP Nina Yuzhanina, a 10% personal income tax rate may be proposed for the second reading, instead of the current 5% personal income tax and 5% military levy.
The magnetic storm on 4 May 2026: how weather-sensitive people will be affected
A moderate magnetic storm is expected in Ukraine on 4 May 2026. Geomagnetic fluctuations may affect the well-being of people who are sensitive to weather changes, potentially causing fatigue, headaches, drowsiness and sleep problems.
