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Magnetic storms on 21 April 2026 – what you are strongly advised not to do
On 21 April 2026, moderate geomagnetic activity is forecast, with readings of 3–4 on the scale. On this day, people who are sensitive to weather changes are advised to pay closer attention to how they feel, avoid overexertion and refrain from making sudden changes to their usual routine.
Radonitsa 2026 – what not to do at home and in the cemetery
On 21 April 2026, Orthodox Christians celebrate Radonitsa – the main day of remembrance following Easter. On this day, they commemorate the deceased, pray for the repose of their souls and observe a number of church and folk traditions.
HiPP baby food is being withdrawn from sale in Europe due to rat poison found in the jars
The baby food manufacturer HiPP is recalling its products from sale in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia after rat poison was found in some jars. Here’s how to spot counterfeit products.
Inheritance procedures in Ukraine during the war: timeframes, occupied territories, procedures abroad
The war has changed not only the daily lives of Ukrainians, but also legal procedures. One of the most sensitive issues has been the settlement of inheritances, where a lack of knowledge of the new rules can lead to the loss of property.
An explosion occurred at a factory near Rivne — eight people were injured
On Monday, 20 April, an explosion occurred at a factory near Rivne, leaving eight people injured, one of whom is in a serious condition.
A sales assistant and the alleged manager of the U420 chain have been taken into custody in Lviv
The Halytskyi District Court in Lviv has imposed pre-trial measures on two individuals implicated in a case involving the sale of psychotropic substances through the U420 and Green State retail chains. The individuals in question are a sales assistant at one of the shops and a woman whom investigators believe to be the manager of the Lviv branch of the chain. Both have been remanded in custody until 12 June, with the option to post bail.
“This is unacceptable”: Yevgeny Zhukov explained his resignation following the terrorist attack in Kyiv
Yevhen Zhukov, Head of the Patrol Police Department of Ukraine, has stated that he has submitted his resignation following the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.
Scammers are sending out fake emails in Budanov’s name — Presidential Office
Fraudsters have started sending out fake emails purporting to be from Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. One such email was received by Yuriy Klyufas, President of the Ukrainian National Association of Canada.
На фронті ліквідовано ексфутболіста Олександра Половкова, який грав у псевдолізі “ЛНР”
На фронті ліквідовано колишнього українського футболіста Олександра Половкова, який після 2015 року виступав за так званий “Шахтар” із Свердловська в псевдочемпіонаті “ЛНР”. Першими про його смерть повідомили пов’язані з окупаційною владою футбольні ресурси Довжанська, після чого цю інформацію поширили українські спортивні медіа.
After the flight to the Moon, the commander of Artemis II asked to speak to the chaplain and burst into tears
Upon returning to Earth, Artemis II mission commander Reid Wiseman stated that he had undergone such a powerful emotional experience that he asked for a chaplain to be brought to the recovery vessel. During his first post-flight press conference, the astronaut said that he did not consider himself a particularly religious person, but after the mission he could not explain his feelings any other way.
Durov has stated that he faces more than ten charges in France and described the case as an attack on digital rights
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has stated that “more than a dozen” charges have been brought against him in France, each of which, he claims, carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. He made this statement against the backdrop of a fresh escalation between the French public prosecutor’s office and Elon Musk over the investigation into the X platform.
The government has funded 113 school shelters and 18 in nurseries
In 2026, 113 shelters will be built in schools across 22 regions of Ukraine, as well as 18 underground shelters in pre-school facilities in nine regions. The government has already allocated nearly 5 billion hryvnias to school projects, with a further 972 million hryvnias earmarked for nurseries.
