Більше ніж три чверті українців – 76% – рішуче не погоджуються на запропонований Росією "мирний" план, що фактично передбачає капітуляцію України. Такі результати були отримані під час соціологічного опитування, яке провів Київський міжнародний інститут соціології у період з 23 липня по 4 серпня 2025 року. Зокрема, 76% респондентів рішуче відхиляють умови Російського плану. У травні ця цифра була навіть вищою — 82%. Водночас, частка українців, які готові змиритися з російськими

Glencore, a leading miner on the FTSE 100, has chosen to keep its stock market listing in London, opting not to shift to a U.S. exchange—a move that supports the London Stock Exchange. The company, which is based in Switzerland, concluded after a formal assessment that relocating its listing to a market like New York would not deliver sufficient benefits to its shareholders. In the first half of 2025, Glencore posted a net loss of $655 million (£492 million), nearly tripling its $233 million

In 2020, Amy Neville discovered her 14-year-old son, Alexander, lifeless in his bedroom. He had unintentionally consumed a counterfeit oxycodone tablet, which, according to Neville, he purchased from a drug dealer via Snapchat. The pill contained fentanyl. Four years later, she addressed students and parents at the California high school Alexander would have attended, warning them about social media’s dangers. “We hand our children smartphones with access to these platforms, and it’s like

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Chinese negotiators have made progress on several trade issues that could lead to a broader agreement and help avoid steep tariffs. However, one major sticking point remains unresolved: the U.S. request for China to halt its oil imports from Iran and Russia. “China will always secure its energy supplies in alignment with our national priorities,” China's Foreign Ministry stated on social media platform X after two days of discussions in Stockholm. The message

Відомий український співак та фронтмен гурту "Без Обмежень" Сергій Танчинець вперше поділився думками щодо майбутніх змін у своєму особистому житті. Як вже повідомлялося раніше, артист зробив пропозицію своїй коханій — піар-директорці Юліані Корецькій. У телеефірі на каналі М1 Танчинець поділився планами щодо весілля, утримавшись від того, щоб назвати точну дату. Схоже, пара має намір офіційно повідомити про подію вже після проведення церемонії. "Міг би сказати, що після нашої

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had directed the deployment of two nuclear submarines to select regions. This move followed remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who referenced the potential for war between the countries. Experts on national security described Trump's action as more rhetorical than operational, since the U.S. already maintains a presence of nuclear submarines capable of reaching Russia. Medvedev, speaking a

The Rich Legacy of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel From hidden rail lines to signature recipes, these highlights showcase why the Waldorf Astoria remains a pioneer in the hospitality world. Few other hotels have left a mark on New York City quite like the Waldorf Astoria. Initially launched in 1893 and relocated in 1931 to its famed Park Avenue setting, the hotel quickly became a symbol of grace, prestige, and groundbreaking service. It welcomed notable guests ranging from musical icons and cultural

China’s Strategic Response to Starlink’s Global Reach ROME (AP) — China is exploring a range of innovative and aggressive tactics, such as stealth submarines equipped with advanced lasers, sabotage to disrupt supply lines, and specially designed satellites fitted with propulsion systems. All these efforts aim to counter what the Chinese perceive as a rising strategic threat: the Starlink satellite network operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Driven by growing interest in Starlink’s military

On the evening of May 18, four-year-old Mark Ifiemenko was at home with his parents in Vasylkiv, a town just outside of Kyiv, Ukraine. Explosions echoed nearby, prompting Mark’s mother to quickly lead him and his grandparents to the lower floor of their two-storey house in search of safety. It was later confirmed that during the night, Russia had carried out one of the largest assaults on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began. Over 270 drones and missiles reportedly entered Ukrainian

Three armed militants linked to a deadly assault on tourists earlier this year in the India-administered region of Kashmir have been killed, according to a senior Indian government official speaking to lawmakers on Tuesday. The April attack targeted a popular mountain destination in the region, where attackers opened fire and claimed the lives of 26 individuals, most of whom were Indian tourists. The incident sparked national outrage and led to a brief but intense standoff between India and

Astronomers have recently detected what they believe to be a newly discovered companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a red supergiant located in the Orion constellation’s shoulder. Betelgeuse is among the brightest and most recognizable stars visible from Earth, easily identified by its reddish hue. Though its striking appearance captivates star watchers, scientists have long studied it due to its fluctuating brightness, which remains a mystery. The newly found companion could help clarify these

The highly anticipated final of the Women’s Euros, where the Lionesses aim to redeem themselves after their loss to Spain at the World Cup, is set to become the most viewed women’s football event in UK history. The tournament is also projected to bring a significant economic uplift of over £800 million to retailers, bars, and supermarkets. Sunday’s final will be broadcast live on both ITV and the BBC, along with their respective streaming platforms. Industry experts believe that the match,

According to the government's own analysis, Labour's significant cuts to foreign aid are expected to negatively impact children's education and raise the risks of illness and death in several African nations. Earlier this year, Keir Starmer confirmed plans to lower the aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of the UK's national income, in order to allocate more resources to defence. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) released an “equality impact assessment” of the

• Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency, NABU, announced on Thursday that a newly proposed bill submitted to the parliament will fully restore the procedural rights and independence of both NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). NABU is in charge of investigating corruption, while SAPO handles the prosecution. Both entities were involved in drafting this legislation and have urged lawmakers to pass the president’s proposal in full as quickly as possible. They believe it

Eswatini Deportation Controversy Outrage has erupted among civil society and opposition groups in Eswatini following the deportation of five foreign nationals to the country by the United States. The country’s largest opposition party has labeled the move “a form of human trafficking masked as a deportation agreement.” The individuals, who originated from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen, and Cuba, were flown into Eswatini last week. This occurred after the US ramped up deportations to other

Renewable Energy Growth Marks Turning Point NEW YORK (AP) — The transition to cleaner energy sources such as solar and wind has reached a crucial milestone, suggesting continued price drops and increased adoption, according to two new reports from the United Nations released Tuesday. These findings provide a glimmer of hope amid the broader challenges of reducing global emissions. In 2023, renewable sources like wind and solar made up 74% of the increase in global electricity production, the

PORT VILA, Vanuatu (AP) — A decade ago, when John Warmington first explored the reef near his home in Havannah Harbor, Vanuatu, it was teeming with life. Corals stretched upward like an underwater forest, with branching staghorns in golden hues, sprawling plate corals, and schools of vibrant fish weaving through the maze. “We knew every corner of that reef. It was like family to us,” Warmington recalled. John Warmington, who has dived more than a thousand times in the same section of reef off

Відомі українські актори Наталія Сумська та Анатолій Хостікоєв поділилися спогадами про те, як отримували пропозиції працювати в Росії. Як розповіла Наталія Сумська, така пропозиція прозвучала ще після завершення її навчання. Молода акторка вирушила до Росії, однак згодом пошкодувала про це рішення. "Мене запрошували. Це був серіал 'Життя Клима Самгіна'. Було це давно, одразу після інституту. Навіщо я туди їхала — досі не розумію, адже щойно приїхала, почали мені говорити:

Літо — це чудовий час для відпустки. В Україні багато дивовижних місць, де можна провести вихідні, навіть попри складну ситуацію в країні. Багато хто думає про Чорне море або Карпати, але гарно провести час можливо й в іншому мальовничому місці — на Білому озері. Розташування Білого озера Біле озеро знаходиться в Рівненській області, поблизу села Рудка, на території Рівненського природного заповідника. Добратися туди можна як громадським транспортом з Вараша чи Рівного, так і на власному

Hire Benkal: Ancient Monuments of Southern India In southern India, nearly a thousand stone chambers resembling burial monuments are scattered across a place known by locals as the “Hill of the Dwarfs.” These mysterious structures, nestled in the hills around a village called Hire Benkal, are attributed by local lore to a race of small, mystical beings. Hire Benkal, a quiet village in Karnataka, is surrounded by rugged hills, mango orchards, and fields irrigated by a nearby canal. At first