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More than 50 million people in the US have been warned of dangerous weather from Texas to Michigan
Severe storm, tornado and hail warnings have been issued for the central and northern states of the US. The bad weather is approaching following a series of destructive storms that have already caused damage and injuries.
In the UK, migrants are pretending to be gay in order to obtain asylum despite their visas having expired
In the UK, migrants are being helped to pretend to be gay in order to obtain asylum on the grounds of sexual persecution.
Divorce via the Diya app in 2026: what’s already working and what isn’t yet
As of April 2026, it is not yet possible to file for divorce via the Diya portal in Ukraine. However, the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the launch of such a service back in autumn 2025, and certain services related to divorce are already available on the Diya portal – in particular, the issuance of extracts and the reissuance of certificates.
The police have closed the case against blogger Spartak Subbota: what is the reason?
The case against a controversial blogger suspected of forging educational documents has been closed. This was due to the expiry of the statute of limitations for bringing charges.
“Personalised Intelligence” in Gemini is now available to users in Ukraine
Google is rolling out the ‘Personalised Intelligence’ feature in Gemini for Ukrainian users. This tool, once authorised, can combine data from Google services to provide more accurate and personalised responses.
When is Trinity Sunday 2026 in Ukraine: the date, Pentecost and Green Sunday
Trinity Sunday, or the Feast of the Holy Trinity, is one of the twelve movable feasts, so its date changes every year. In 2026, Orthodox Ukrainians will celebrate Trinity Sunday on 31 May – the 50th day after Easter.
Schools in Lutsk and Rivne are temporarily switching to distance learning
In Lutsk and Rivne, some schoolchildren are being temporarily switched to distance learning. Local authorities attribute this decision to the Easter period and the need to adapt the school timetable to families’ holiday schedules.
Gas tariffs for households from 1 May 2026: why the price may remain at 7.96 UAH
From 1 May 2026, the gas tariff for most domestic consumers may remain at 7.96 UAH per cubic metre. This is the price currently in force under the ‘Fixed’ annual tariff plan from Naftogaz of Ukraine until 30 April 2026, and the issue of further tariff revisions is directly linked to government decisions and the future liberalisation of the market after the war.
High-pressure system Quirin will bring a change in the weather in Ukraine on 15 April 2026
On 15 April, the weather in Ukraine will be influenced by the Quirin high-pressure system, which will bring dry and sunny conditions to most regions. However, light rain is possible in parts of the north-east, whilst daytime temperatures will rise to 17 degrees.
15 April 2026: What is today’s church holiday, traditions and taboos?
On 15 April, according to the new church calendar, the faithful honour the Vyshhorod-Volodymyr Icon of the Mother of God. This date also marks Bright Wednesday of Holy Week, which is associated with various church traditions, folk customs, superstitions and taboos.
Ukrposhta is launching its first network of parcel lockers and an online parcel tracking service
Customers will be able to manage their shipments remotely and collect parcels via automated terminals.
A Vogue editor linked to *The Devil Wears Prada* has been accused of exploiting unpaid labour
A debate has erupted in Britain over unpaid internships following the story involving writer and Vogue editor Plum Sykes. The author of her own Substack, whom the media have linked to one of the characters in the film “The Devil Wears Prada”, has been criticised for employing students without pay, even though some of her audience pay a subscription fee of £65 a year.
