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OpenAI is once again facing legal action over the suicide of a user who had been communicating with an AI
OpenAI is facing another lawsuit. The mother of 19-year-old Alice Carrier, who took her own life in July 2025, accuses the developer of ChatGPT of failing to prevent the tragedy.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have experienced a major outage
On 12 June, users of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other Meta services reported widespread issues with access, login and app functionality.
Penalty points for drivers: Parliament wants to crack down on speeders
The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to increase penalties for repeated traffic offences. One of the draft laws provides for the introduction of penalty points, which could result in a driver losing their licence.
Over the past three months, more than 100 children have been injured. Lviv plans to impose partial restrictions on the use of electric scooters
From 1 July, there are plans to change the rules governing the use of electric scooters in Lviv. This is due to the significant number of children who have been injured.
“Star Factory” is back: who will host the new series?
The streaming platform SWEET.TV is relaunching the music show “Star Factory”. Ukrainian director and producer Alan Badoev will be the head mentor for the new season.
Medicines sold outside pharmacies: 12 companies have already been granted licences
In Ukraine, 12 licence holders have already been granted licences to sell medicines outside pharmacies. This covers 273 outlets across 19 regions, including at petrol stations.
The State Service of Ukraine on Medicines is to be abolished: who will now regulate medicines in Ukraine?
The Cabinet of Ministers has established the Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Agency. The new body is set to replace the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and will, from 1 January 2027, take over responsibility for medicines, medical devices, cosmetic products, the circulation of controlled substances and the blood supply system.
A former police officer accused of murdering 5-year-old Kirill Tlyavov in Pereyaslav has been called up to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Колишнього поліціянта Івана Приходька, якого обвинувачують у вбивстві з необережності п’ятирічного Кирила Тлявова в Переяславі на Київщині сім років тому, мобілізували до ЗСУ. Через це його захист просить повністю зупинити або поставити на паузу апеляційний розгляд справи.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was embarrassed by a photo with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle posted a selection of family photos with Prince Harry and their children on Instagram, but her followers noticed an old photo of the couple taken back in 2017.
Olga Martynovskaya found herself at the centre of a scandal following an interview with Yefrosinina
“MasterChef” judge Olga Martynovska found herself at the centre of a scandal following an interview with Masha Efrosinina, in which she spoke of the cruel treatment of cats during her childhood. Vladimir Ostapchuk’s wife, Katerina, reacted strongly to the situation.
Kyiv residents are receiving unfair heating bills for January en masse: an expert explains what to do
Some residents of the capital claim that they have already paid for these services, but have now received duplicate bills. Oleg Popenko, head of the Utility Consumers’ Association, explained why this situation has arisen and whether citizens can dispute the bills they have received.
Reform of the Military Criminal Code will follow changes to military personnel’s pay and terms of service
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stated that the reform of the Territorial Defence Forces will be preceded by changes to military pay, contracts for infantry and assault troops, and the regulation of service terms.
