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Damaged section of Pivnichnyi Bridge in Kyiv repaired after Russian strike
A section of the Pivnichnyi Bridge in Kyiv that was damaged as a result of a Russian attack on 4 October has been rebuilt.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Two-Thirds of Americans See Social Media as Harmful to Democracy
Experts have pointed out that “falsehoods” on social media often “outperform true information” due to algorithm choices.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation
More than 200 conservation organizations sent a letter today urging Congress to oppose the “Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026,” introduced by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). The bill includes sweepi
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
European Commission proposes changes to EU rules to prepare for enlargement, including Ukraine's accession
The European Commission proposed policy changes to prepare the EU for enlargement, including stronger rule-of-law tools and Ukraine's accession.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Ukraine becomes one of world's main targets for cyberattacks – Microsoft report
Ukraine is ranked first in Europe and third in the world by the number of cyberattacks against countries, organisations and users, accounting for 4.8% of all recorded attacks in the first half of 2026.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Kremlin welcomes Trump's offer to help Russia over plague outbreak in Siberia
The Kremlin welcomed Trump's offer of assistance after a worker died at a Siberian plague research lab, Peskov says.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Ukraine presented drone that automatically detects and attacks Russian electronic warfare systems
A Ukrainian strike UAV capable of automatically detecting radio emission sources and homing in on them has appeared on the Brave1 Market.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Ukraine's Defence Ministry reviews defence procurement and will "free up" US$347.8m
Ukraine's Defence Ministry will reallocate US$347.8 million by cutting outdated contracts and purchases to meet current frontline needs.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
After three years of genocide, Gaza’s olive harvest is going extinct
The Israeli army has bulldozed over 1.6 million olive trees in Gaza since the beginning of the genocide in 2023, threatening the livelihood and heritage of olive farming communities, and the survival of a centuries-old Palestinian cultural tradition.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Poland to allocate US$26bn for funding shelters and uninterrupted power supply
Ahead of passing its "pre-war state" law, Poland unveils a 102.4 billion złoty civil defence package to secure power, communications and public shelters.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Ukraine preparing to possibility of Russia's increase jet drones speed
Ukraine's Air Force warns Russia may increase jet drone speeds to 900 km/h, with mass deployment of domestic interceptor UAVs targeted for late November.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026
Kremlin threatens Lithuania over plans to allow stationing nuclear weapons
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned that Russia will take "necessary measures" after Lithuania moved to allow hosting nuclear weapons.
Block Auditor · October 6, 2026