
White House spent $20m on Trump ads at expense of Customs
The US Office of Management and Budget transferred funds from the Customs and Border Protection to television spots praising the president.

The US Office of Management and Budget transferred funds from the Customs and Border Protection to television spots praising the president.

Part of the Northern Bridge in Kyiv has been closed to traffic due to infrastructure damage. Drivers travelling from the left bank to the right bank can use three lanes, while only one lane is available in the opposite direction.

Russian attack on the capital's infrastructure forced residents to seek alternative routes, while some people crossed the Southern Bridge on foot.

During his visit to Chelyabinsk Oblast to attend military drills, the Russian leader's security was provided by military aviation. This indicates a further strengthening of his personal protection.

An invasive mollusc from the Sea of Japan has completely displaced oysters from the Black Sea, but today it is consumed as a delicacy. We examine the single mistake in preparing rapa whelk that ruins the dish.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klychko confirmed that Russian forces struck the South Bridge in Kyiv.

The US leader denied plans to introduce a ban on selling diesel fuel abroad.

During martial law, children under 16 can leave Ukraine without the notarised consent of the other parent. We explain who is authorised to accompany minors and which documents must be carried.

The National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv are investigating the possible misappropriation of budget funds during the major overhaul of tunnels on the Sviatoshynsko-Brovarska metro line.

According to media reports, US President Donald Trump has banned the display of LGBT and BLM flags on government buildings, embassies and military bases around the world.

US President Donald Trump announced the full pardon of Ross Ulbricht, the controversial founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road, a platform infamously known for facilitating illegal drug sales.

US President Donald Trump has set an ambitious goal for his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, to end the war in Ukraine within 100 days.

At a White House briefing, Donald Trump refrained from giving a direct answer to journalists' questions about whether he would continue supplying weapons to Ukraine or "soon turn off the tap".

The number of people killed in a fire at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in north-western Turkey has risen to 76. According to DW, citing Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the bodies of 52 of the victims have been identified.

US President Donald Trump announced the launch of the Stargate project, jointly with OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank, which will attract $500 billion in investment for the development of artificial intelligence technologies in the US.

Olaf Scholz commented on Elon Musk's gesture, which evoked associations with the Nazi salute.

Central Election Commission member Pavlo Liubchenko has been actively increasing his assets amid the war, acquiring real estate, land and securities.

In late 2024, law enforcement agencies identified a woman who had organised a scheme for the illegal crossing of the border with Ukraine. She offered services to transport men to Slovakia, bypassing official border checkpoints.

The great French director Bertrand Blier, who had an invaluable influence on world cinema, has died at the age of 85. Among his cult works are "Cold Turkey", "Dressed to Kill", "Waltzing Regine" and many others.

Popular Ukrainian singer Oleg Vynnyk has announced performances in Prague following the failure of his concerts in Poland, which had to be cancelled due to low ticket sales.