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Court allows ConocoPhillips to continue oil exploration in Alaska

A U.S. federal judge rejected a lawsuit by environmental organizations, allowing ConocoPhillips Alaska to continue exploration work. The company stated that the implementation of the program is critical to preserving its lease rights.A U.S. federal judge has rejected a lawsuit by environmental and indigenous groups seeking to halt a winter drilling program in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. The decision allows ConocoPhillips Alaska to continue...

German Chancellor Merz calls on Europe to compete amid record-weak dollar

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern over the falling dollar exchange rate, which puts pressure on European exporters. He called on the EU to increase competitiveness amid the weakening American currency.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed concern over the rapid decline in the value of the American currency, which is creating additional pressure on European exporters. Amid statements by US President Donald Trump that...

Kyiv switches to temporary schedules from midnight – DTEK

Kyiv is switching to temporary power outage schedules from midnight due to electricity shortages. The schedules will be uneven, individual for each building, and available in the chatbot and on the DTEK website.Kyiv switches to temporary power outage schedules starting at midnight, UNN reports with reference to DTEK.Energy workers managed to do the impossible. Despite the severe electricity deficit in the capital, we are...

Ukraine launches "SvitloDim" program: HOAs can receive up to UAH 300,000 for energy equipment

The Ukrainian government is launching the "SvitloDim" program to support apartment buildings during power outages. Homeowners' associations (HOAs) and management companies can receive from UAH 100,000 to UAH 300,000 for the purchase of energy equipment.Ukraine is launching "SvitloDim" (LightHome) — a program to support apartment buildings for autonomous power supply during long outages. The corresponding decision was made at a government meeting. This was...

Ukraine is creating a “small” air defense command, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov

A "small" air defense branch is being formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov. This decision is designed to increase the effectiveness of countering enemy drone attacks.A "small" air defense direction will be formed in the Air Force, which will be headed by Colonel Yevhen Khliebnikov - an officer with combat and management experience who served in anti-aircraft...

The parties are discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, which may involve sending British and French troops with US support – Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, which may include sending British and French troops with US logistical support. Rubio emphasized that without an American security mechanism, it is meaningless.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that partners are discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, which may include sending British and French troops with US logistical support, UNN reports.Details"There...

eBook: how much young people spent on books and which authors are in reading trends

In 2025, young people spent UAH 139.8 million on books through eBook, purchasing over 434 thousand copies. Popular genres include psychology, dramas, and detective stories, as well as Ukrainian authors.In 2025, young people spent UAH 139.8 million on books through eKnyha. This is more than 434 thousand copies, an average of 1,200 books daily, reports UNN with reference to the state services "Diia" service.DetailsAccording...

LVMH shares plunged over 8% amid doubts about recovery in the luxury goods segment

LVMH shares fell 8.2% as investors' hopes for a rapid recovery in demand for luxury goods were dashed. The market is concerned about slow sales in the Chinese market and cautious forecasts from CEO Bernard Arnault.LVMH shares fell sharply on Wednesday, as fourth-quarter results dashed investors' hopes for a quick recovery in luxury demand, and the market was concerned about slow sales in the...

In Kharkiv region, a young man was notified of suspicion for robbing a wounded Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman

In the Kharkiv region, a 19-year-old young man robbed a former serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who had lost a limb, stealing over 200,000 hryvnias. He transferred the funds from the victim's account to his own card via a banking application.In Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers exposed a 19-year-old man who robbed a former serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who lost...

Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko has died: the actress's son revealed the cause of his star mother's death

Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko died at the age of 70 from brain cancer. Her son Volodymyr Kryzhanivskyi reported that the disease was incurable.On January 28, sad news spread through the Ukrainian acting community. Honored Artist of Ukraine Tamara Plashenko passed away. The death of the 70-year-old actress was reported by UNN with reference to her son Volodymyr Kryzhanivskyi's Facebook. So, according to...

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