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Four people have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of vandalism and damage to aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.

Airplane vandalized at RAF base in Britain

Police said arrests were made in Newbury, Berkshire and London in connection with an incident that recently damaged two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, Sky News reports.

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of committing a terrorist crime, police said.

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“A 29-year-old woman of no fixed abode and two men, aged 36 and 24, both from London, were arrested on suspicion of committing, preparing or inciting terrorist acts, contrary to section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000,” police said in a statement.

A second 41-year-old woman with no fixed abode was also arrested on suspicion of aiding the crime.

Four people are currently in custody as the investigation continues, police added.

Recently, the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action published a message in which it reported that its activists had infiltrated the largest British Air Force base.

A video released shows a man approaching one of the British planes on a scooter while music plays. Red paint is then sprayed on two of the planes, causing damage.

Australia is an island nation located separate from the rest of the world.

In addition to its geographical features, the country has one of the highest wage levels among developed economies.

Read our article to find out what the average salary is in Australia.

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Average salary in Australia

According to data According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, at the end of 2024, the average weekly wage rose by 4.6% year-on-year to A$1,975.80 (approximately $1,282.50) per week.

Average weekly wage in Australia for men and women:

• For men, the figure was AUD 2,253.30 in the public sector (around $1,462.80) and AUD 2,038.00 in the private sector (around $1,323.30).
• For women, the median weekly income was AUD 2,027.20 in the public sector (approximately $1,315.40) and AUD 1,739.30 in the private sector (approximately $1,129.00).

Australia's minimum wage to rise from July 1, 2025

Australian Labour Commission announced a 3.5% increase in the minimum wage from July 1, 2025. The move is expected to boost real incomes for some 2.6 million low-wage workers.

The minimum hourly wage will rise to AUD24.94 (around $16.19), providing an additional annual income of around AUD1,670 for full-time workers.

Consumer price inflation in the first quarter of 2025 eased to 2.4%, in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's forecast range of 2-3% and a significant decline from the peak of 7.8% in late 2022.

The head of the Australian Labour Commission noted that the decision was aimed at partially restoring the real incomes of workers who have experienced a decline in purchasing power in recent years due to the rising cost of living.

If this opportunity is not taken up in the current review, the real decline in wages that has already occurred could become permanent, leading to a sustained decline in the standard of living of the most vulnerable groups, he said.

In 2024, the minimum wage in Australia increased by 3.75%, which only partially offset the rate of inflation.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomed the increase, calling it a major victory for minimum wage workers.

It is this category of the population that has suffered the most from the effects of inflationary pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to ACTU general secretary Sally McManus.

In parallel, the Reserve Bank of Australia last month cut its key interest rate to its lowest level in two years.

This was made possible by containing inflation and the need to respond to increased external economic risks. The Bank also did not rule out further easing of monetary policy in the near future.

Despite changes in the macroeconomic environment, the country's unemployment rate has remained at 4.1% for more than a year.

At the same time, the main growth in employment is provided by the public sector.

Ukraine will introduce QR codes for drivers with disabilities and increase fines for parking in their spaces.

When will the QR code confirming the driver’s disability in Ukraine come into effect in 2025? Read the ICTV Facts article.

QR Disability Identifier: What is Known

Only those drivers whose vehicles are equipped with a special identification sign with a QR code confirming the presence of a disability will be able to take advantage of road benefits such as free parking or access to special parking spaces.

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That is, a driver with a disability, along with information about the disability, must have a unique electronic identifier (QR code), which is attached to the sign.

The new rules apply not only to drivers with disabilities, but also to those who transport them.

In particular, the vehicle must display a special sign “Driver with Disabilities” , as well as a QR code confirming the corresponding status.

This sign will indicate the status of a person with a disability and will be used to verify the legality of using the provided benefits. Its type and rules for placement will be established by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Anyone who leaves a car in a specially designated parking space without such marking or without a QR code will be held accountable and will be fined.

When will the QR code identifier confirming disability come into effect?

The new rules will only come into force after the bill is officially adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. The document is currently being prepared for consideration.

In particular, the document provides for:

• install a mandatory identification sign “Driver with disabilities” and a QR code on the vehicle for drivers with disabilities or those who transport them;
• Introduce liability in the form of a fine for parking without the proper sign and QR code.

If the new bill is adopted, the fine for illegal parking in spaces designated for people with disabilities will increase to UAH 5,100. Currently, this amount fluctuates between UAH 1,020 and UAH 1,700.

The Department of Veterans Affairs emphasizes that this initiative is extremely important for people with disabilities, including a large number of military personnel who were injured during their service.

The aim of the proposed changes is to put an end to situations where special parking spaces for people with disabilities are occupied by unauthorized drivers.

Guardianship and trusteeship, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine, are provided to protect personal non-property and property rights and interests of persons who are not able to fully exercise their rights.

This applies to minors, underage people, as well as adult citizens who, due to health reasons, cannot independently perform their duties and protect their interests.

In Ukraine, guardianship over a person with disabilities is established by a court decision.

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If a person has physical disabilities and requires outside care, it is possible to arrange permanent care without a court recognition of incapacity.

Is guardianship a basis for deferment from conscription for mobilization in 2025? Read the ICTV Facts article.

Can a guardian of a person with a disability be mobilized?

Lawyers of Free Legal Aid in a comment to Fakty ICTV told that the guardian of a person recognized by the court as incompetent is not subject to conscription for military service upon mobilization . This is evidenced by paragraph 10 of part 1 of article 23 of the Law of Ukraine On mobilization preparation and mobilization.

A person may be declared legally incompetent only by a court decision if, due to a persistent mental disorder, he or she is unable to care for himself or herself, understand the meaning of his or her actions, or control them.

So, a deferment from the army due to guardianship in 2025 is granted to a conscript only by a court decision. Also, the person over whom guardianship is established must be assigned a disability group.

According to the law, the guardian of a person with disabilities is not subject to mobilization.

However, as BPP lawyers note, the law does not specify what exactly the disability group should be.

Thus, disability groups I, II and III are sufficient to obtain a deferment from mobilization.

Guardianship over a person with a disability: how to arrange a deferment during mobilization

To obtain a deferment from conscription for mobilization, you must contact the TCC and SP with a corresponding application and provide supporting documents.

In particular, you will need:

• a court decision confirming the recognition of a person as incompetent and the appointment of a conscript as his guardian;
• certificate of determination of disability group.

Who is granted a deferment from conscription for military service upon mobilization?

So, as we have already found out, can a guardian of a person with a disability be mobilized? No, they cannot.

According to Article 23 of the above-mentioned law on mobilization, deferment from conscription for military service upon mobilization is also granted to:

• persons whose husband or wife is a person with a disability group I or II;
• persons who have a husband or wife with a disability of group III, if such disability is associated with an oncological disease, loss of limbs, hands or feet, one of the paired organs, or if they have been diagnosed with mental disorders, cerebral palsy or other forms of paralysis;
• persons who care for their father or mother, or their spouse's parents, if they have a disability of group I or II and do not have other legal caregivers who are not liable for military service (except in cases where such caregivers themselves have a disability, require care, or are in custody or serving a sentence). If there are no such people, a person with a disability of group I or II may choose one person liable for military service who will provide care.

A deferment may also be granted to second-degree family members who constantly care for a person with a disability of group I or II (no more than one person), if there are no first-degree relatives or if they themselves need care in accordance with the conclusions of a medical commission or expert group assessing functioning.

In the absence of relatives of the first and second degrees, these provisions may be applied to family members of the third degree of kinship.

The hot filming period is in full swing — the ICTV2 channel continues filming the hot five new series. Among the projects there are both new seasons of hit series franchises that collect high ratings and audience sympathy, and new multi-series. ICTV2 will show the premieres of most of the projects during this year among its own — so find out what is being filmed now and what to expect.

The ICTV2 TV channel offers projects of different genres, united by common values. Detectives Cop from the Past 5, Roztin pokazhe 5, Sprava NBR, adventure road movie ATP Perevizniki, action-packed Service 112 have a close connection with the present, and the main characters of the projects solve any problems to defend justice and truth.

Viewers will meet their favorite characters again, who will save the world from evil and darkness, search for their path, happiness, friends and love. There will be struggle and action, tense risky situations in which the heroes will have to act quickly and decisively. And most importantly, not a single project will do without humor, jokes and irony – which is also the personification of the national character of Ukrainians, inherent in the channel's audience.

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— Even in these difficult times, thanks to the courage of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, our team continues to work at full capacity, creating stories that we are sure will find a response in the hearts of our viewers. Each project is not just entertainment content for our viewers.

This is also an attempt to show the strength of spirit of Ukrainians, their faith in justice and their desire for happiness through humor, action and adventure stories, says Irina Khranovskaya, chief producer of the serial direction of the ICTV and ICTV 2 channels.

A Brief Review of the Hot Five Series

• Cop from the past 5

The ironic detective Cop from the Past 5, which always occupies the top lines of ratings and has a huge audience of fans, will tell new stories of policeman Dolin, who was in a coma for two decades, and having come to his senses returned to work at the station. This time, the authors of the project are intriguing: Dolin will experience the best season of his life. Perhaps the season will be the final one, the creators intrigue.

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In the new episodes, an unknown antagonist will harshly attack Dolin and his loved ones. The hero will have to defend himself and find out who and why wants to destroy him.

Starring: Dmitry Surzhikov, Pavel Tekuchev, Daria Tregubova, Olga Grishina, Sergey Derevyanko, Tatyana Zlova, Alexandra Epshteyn, Mikhail Krishtal and others.

• Roztin show 5

The ironic detective Roztin pokazde 5 will once again immerse viewers in the dangerous investigations of a team of experts and investigators. The talented forensic expert Yana Gonchar will continue to find evidence of crimes in the bodies of victims, and the investigator and her lover Oleg Gonchar will catch murderers together with colleagues from the precinct.

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However, the entire bureau staff is still under the gun of the powerful thief. Will it be possible to save the bureau and reveal the identity of the thief – the main intrigue of the season. Viewers are waiting for 24 new episodes of the search for truth and complex investigations.

Starring: Olga Grishina, Artemy Egorov, Igor Portyanko, Fedor Gurinets, Sergey Denga, Victoria Bilan-Rashchuk.

• ATP Carriers 2

The adventure road movie ATP Carriers 2, which became a hit on Netflix in Ukraine, will tell new detective stories that will revolve around already familiar characters, employees of ATP Rapid-Trans.

Driver partners Artem Gorbach and Semyon Zozulya will take on challenges in a truck on Ukrainian highways: every trip is dangerous, because the price of the questions is human life.

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All the main characters will face dangerous challenges, will search for their life paths, love and new meanings, but what exactly they will find – we will soon find out.

Starring: Vyacheslav Dovzhenko, Vladimir Gladkiy, Vera Kobzar, Anna Gulyaeva, Dmitry Surzhikov, Yaroslav Shakhtorin and others.

• Service 112

The new 16-episode action series Service 112 will tell about the brave heroes of our time – police officers, rescuers, paramedics, who daily ensure order in the country and come to the aid of people. Since 2023, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has introduced a single emergency number 112, by which citizens can quickly contact various rescue services.

Photo: ICTV 2

The series Service 112 will tell about the work of the service and rescuers, most of the plots of which are based on real events.

Starring: Andrey Isaenko, Anastasia Karpenko, Yuriy Vykhovanets, Ekaterina Varchenko, Artem Poznyak.

• Detective procedural NBI Right

A 12-episode series about the work of a fictional department created to investigate the most complex and high-profile murders. The head of the Extraordinary Bureau of Investigations (EBI) is veteran Koval, whose goal is to establish justice and punish the guilty. He gets talented specialists on his team, who have their own skeletons in the closet.

Photo: ICTV2

They will all have to not only solve extremely complicated cases, but also find a common language with each other and find out who is who in reality and what they are worth. The leading role is played by the star of Ukrainian cinema Sergey Strelnikov.

ICTV2 will announce the premiere screenings of the series later.

The State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, reported suspicion to the battalion commander of one of the military units in Donetsk Oblast, who organized the illegal payment of combat bonuses amounting to almost 1 million UAH.

The State Bureau of Investigation reports this.

Battalion commander in Donetsk region caused state budget losses of 1 million UAH

According to the investigation, during three months of 2023, three battalion servicemen received additional cash payments allegedly for participating in combat missions at the front, although they were actually in the rear. The battalion commander personally issued false documents, on the basis of which illegal remuneration was calculated.

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As a result of such actions, the state budget suffered losses in the amount of approximately 1 million UAH.

The commander was reported on suspicion of abuse of office, entering false information into official documents and issuing knowingly false documents, which led to grave consequences (Part 2 of Article 364, Part 2 of Article 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The sanctions of these articles provide for punishment of up to 6 years in prison.

Procedural guidance is provided by the Luhansk Specialized Prosecutor's Office for the Defense of the Eastern Region.

The Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld the life sentence for a resident of the Cherkasy region who was found guilty of the brutal murders of three elderly women and armed robberies of elderly people.

Supreme Court upholds murderer's sentence

The Supreme Court upheld court decisions regarding a resident of the Cherkasy region. The man was convicted of a particularly brutal murder of three elderly women, committed for mercenary motives, and for two episodes of openly appropriating the property of elderly people.

His actions were qualified under paragraphs 6, 12, 13 of Part 2 of Article 115, Part 4 of Article 187, Part 3 of Article 186 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The court sentenced him to the highest penalty – life imprisonment.

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During the trial at all levels, prosecutors were able to prove that between July and December 2015, the convicted man, acting together with his accomplice, systematically sought out single women over the age of 80.

Convict kills three elderly women

The perpetrators, posing as social workers, entered the homes of their victims. Once inside, they used physical violence, forcing the elderly to hand over their savings and valuables.

As a result of their brutal actions, in particular, wrapping the victims' heads and faces with adhesive tape, three women died of mechanical asphyxia. These facts were thoroughly investigated and confirmed in court.

The Supreme Court agreed with the prosecutors' arguments, finding that the sentence of life imprisonment was entirely fair and proportionate to the gravity of the crimes committed.

The convicted person is currently serving his sentence. At the same time, he continues to deny his guilt in the crime. The proceedings against his accomplice were terminated due to her death.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the number of long-range operations with strikes on critical targets deep in Russia will increase “several times.”

He announced this at a meeting with journalists on June 27.

Umerov announced an increase in strikes deep into Russia

Last year, Ukraine developed a plan for systemic long-range operations and signed contracts for tens of thousands of long-range drones, the defense minister said.

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This made it possible to systematically deliver “high-precision strikes on critical targets deep within enemy territory.”

“About two weeks ago, a decision was made to increase the number of operations several times, and the contracting of tens of thousands of new long-range drones is already being prepared in order to increase the intensity and scale of the strikes,” the Defense Ministry reported.

Umerov also noted that Ukraine is actively developing its own drone production. According to him, Ukrainian enterprises have already reached a level that allows them to produce more than 4 million drones annually.

“This year we will deliver more than 4 million drones to the front. As of today, the front has already received up to 1.5 million drones – these are all purchases, both by the AOZ, and the State Special Communications Service, and the brigades themselves,” he said.

The minister added that last year they received many requests from brigades to directly allocate funding to them. Therefore, the department worked on this with the Cabinet of Ministers and allocated separate funding for the brigades.

He noted that as of now, UAH 2.5 billion is allocated monthly to brigades so that they can purchase directly.

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed Decree No. 423/2025, which put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) of June 27 on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).

The document was published on the website of the head of state.

New sanctions against accomplices of the Russian military-industrial complex: Zelensky signed a decree

The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities whose activities pose a threat to the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The full list of sanctioned individuals and companies will be published separately as an appendix to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council.

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Sanctions have been imposed against 87 entities – 52 individuals (citizens of the Russian Federation) and 35 legal entities (tax residents of the Russian Federation – 34, the People’s Republic of China – 1).

Among these entities:

• companies and their managers cooperating with Russian industrial enterprises of the Special Economic Zone of Industrial and Production Type Alabuga and supplying components, equipment and materials for the production of Shaheds;
• suppliers of machine tools and other equipment for Russian military-industrial complex enterprises.

— To put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of June 27, 2025 On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). Control over the implementation shall be assigned to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, the decree says.

The document comes into force from the moment of its publication.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid footballer Sir David Beckham has undergone surgery to repair the wrist he broke during an international match more than 20 years ago.

The Sun newspaper reports this.

David Beckham has undergone surgery

The wife of the former England national football team player Victoria Beckham posted a photo in her Instagram story showing David in a hospital bed with a bandage on his arm.

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She captioned the photo, wishing him a speedy recovery: Get well soon, daddy.

Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram

According to the publication, Beckham required surgery due to a hand injury he sustained during a friendly match against South Africa in Durban in May 2003.

A recent X-ray showed that the pin that was used to immobilize the wrist and should have dissolved was actually left in the forearm.

“David had been in pain for years but didn't think much of it. He just carried on with his life until the pain became unbearable in the last few months. X-rays showed the pin had not dissolved, so he was booked in for surgery to finally solve the problem after all these years,” a source told the paper.

The Sun's source also said that Beckham's wife was at his bedside after the operation and that everything went well.

David Beckham broke his wrist after falling in the first half against South Africa. He played on with his arm in a sling and was only substituted late in the second half, when Jermaine Jenas came on.

In the match itself, Beckham scored an assist, and the game ended with a victory for the Three Lions team.