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Scientists have discovered why speech comprehension is maintained as we get older

22:00, 24.08.2026

As we get older, our brains change — but our ability to understand speech remains virtually unaffected

Elena Rasenko

Poland has become one of the key countries to support the Ukrainian people since the start of the full-scale war

14:30, 23.08.2026

How many Ukrainians have been granted protection in Poland since 2022: data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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13:00, 23.08.2026

Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv remains Putin’s main target and spoke about preparations for a harsh winter

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Germany has allocated 50 million euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

15:00, 22.08.2026

Germany is to provide Ukraine with a new aid package worth tens of millions of euros

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North Korea has transferred around 50 ballistic missiles to Russia

12:00, 22.08.2026

Russia has received new weapons from North Korea: which regions of Ukraine could be at risk

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High doses of vitamin D have been linked to improved brain function — but there is an important ‘but’

22:00, 20.08.2026

Vitamin D and memory: scientists have found that an effect is only observed at doses of 5,000 IU or more

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Intelligence does not rule out a new offensive from the north

09:30, 18.08.2026

The Main Intelligence Directorate has warned of a possible Russian offensive against the Kyiv and Chernihiv regions following the latest mobilisation

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Russia uses both military facilities and civilian airfields to house its drone control and launch centres

14:30, 17.08.2026

The Telegraph: Russia is building a secret infrastructure to launch drones into NATO countries

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The United States of America is to scale back its joint military exercises with South Korea

13:30, 17.08.2026

Trump spoke of "good relations" with North Korea and criticised the US-South Korea military exercises

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In Bydgoszcz, Poland, two Ukrainian minors were attacked

09:30, 17.08.2026

Two Ukrainian children were beaten up in Poland for speaking Ukrainian: the police are searching for the attackers

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The EU intends to significantly expand its sanctions against Russia

08:30, 17.08.2026

Callas: The EU is preparing its largest package of sanctions against Russia since the start of the full-scale war

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In the first half of 2026, the Polish police recorded 180 reports of possible hate crimes against Ukrainians

08:00, 17.08.2026

67.2 per cent of Poles support the idea of deporting Ukrainians: new survey figures

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Women currently make up around 17 per cent of the total strength of the Polish army

18:00, 15.08.2026

Poland intends to increase the size of its armed forces to 500,000 personnel: almost one in five will be a woman

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Germans have been urged not to visit Ukraine in the run-up to Independence Day

16:30, 15.08.2026

Germany has urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Ukraine ahead of Independence Day

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11:30, 15.08.2026

NYT: Putin has instructed the Russian security services to work towards weakening NATO and the EU by 2026

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The US President had previously stated that the United States has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz

11:00, 15.08.2026

Trump has made a statement regarding the Strait of Hormuz: the US may declare it its own territory

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A culinary experiment has revealed the best way to cook sweetcorn

22:00, 11.08.2026

How to cook sweetcorn properly so that it’s juicy and sweet: the best method revealed

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A Polish MP has proposed sending some Ukrainians to the front line

18:00, 11.08.2026

A proposal has been put forward in Poland to send unemployed Ukrainians to fight

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Global food prices have risen to their highest level in the last three and a half years

15:00, 08.08.2026

Global food prices have reached a three-year high due to the heatwave and conflicts

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From 1 July this year, Ukrainians in Poland have lost the right to free accommodation and meals at collective accommodation centres (CACs)

12:30, 08.08.2026

Poland is changing the rules for Ukrainians: what will happen to free accommodation and medical care?

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The EU is not yet ready to admit Ukraine as a member under a fast-track procedure

10:00, 08.08.2026

The European Union has explained why Ukraine’s accession process is being delayed – FT

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Why do pupils dilate when we are surprised? Scientists have put forward an explanation

21:00, 06.08.2026

Scientists have explained why pupils dilate when we are surprised

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Scientists have uncovered unusual shipments of uranium to China

13:30, 01.08.2026

China may have been secretly importing thousands of tonnes of uranium from Africa – media reports

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The Ukrainian security services have impressed their counterparts with their innovation, ingenuity and willingness to take on high operational risks

12:00, 01.08.2026

Ukrainian security services have been recognised as among the best intelligence services in Europe – L'Express

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In London, it is believed that Putin is preparing for a direct confrontation with NATO

14:30, 26.07.2026

British intelligence: Putin may stage a major provocation against NATO as early as the coming months

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Birth and death rates in Ukraine are disheartening

13:00, 26.07.2026

Ukraine has been ranked among the countries with the lowest birth rates in the world – BI

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12:00, 25.07.2026

The Polish town of Sopot has adopted regulations to combat discrimination against Ukrainians

Elena Rasenko

Elena specialises in science news. As an admirer of the healthy way of life, she shares her top tips on healthy living, psychology and good nutrition. Elena Rasenko's articles are a millennial's dream: interviews with business gurus, opinions from Influencers and, of course, work&balance tips. Elena analyses business, HLS and science news on a daily basis, providing the readers of Socportal with a complete picture of life in Ukraine.