The British band Coldplay has set a record for the 21st century in terms of the number of spectators at stadium concerts in India. More than 223,000 fans attended the two nights of performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Heavy fighting continues in the urban areas of Chasovyi Yar and Toretsk. The enemy fired 140 artillery shells at Chasovyi Yar and over 80 at Toretsk, and lost equipment near Bila Hora.
Coca-Cola is recalling batches of drinks due to elevated chlorate content in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg. Products in cans and bottles sold since November may pose a health risk.
More than 8,000 candidates joined the Defense Forces through recruitment centers, of whom 20% are women. Most women choose staff positions (24%) and medical specialties (22%).
The M23 group has taken control of the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo after attacking government troops. The rebels have set a 48-hour ultimatum for the Congolese army to surrender its weapons.
As a result of an attack by 18 Ukrainian drones on the Ryazan refinery, the AVT-4 unit and other facilities caught fire. The company sustained significant damage, including the refining and processing units.
Raja Nainggollan was arrested as part of an investigation into drug smuggling through the port of Antwerp. The footballer is in a temporary holding cell, and his club, Lokeren, confirmed that he was absent from training.
In Kharkiv, two Russian agents were convicted: a banker who collected coordinates for missile strikes and a woman who wrote texts for a Russian military commander. Both were sentenced to long prison terms with confiscation of property.
A 14-year-old boy climbed onto the roof of a Kyiv-Nizhyn electric train and touched the current collector. The teenager was hospitalized with burns at Brovary Hospital.
A 54-year-old resident of Kremenchuk, who drove a tanker truck into a checkpoint in September, will stand trial. As a result of the accident, police officer Serhiy Trum was killed, and two other people suffered moderate injuries.
Over the past six months, 93 companies in Ukraine have fictitiously got rid of their Russian owners in violation of the legal ban. Half of them are registered in Kyiv, most of them are engaged in wholesale trade and participate in public tenders.
Ferrari has started accepting bitcoin as an official payment method for its cars. The first customer to purchase a Ferrari with cryptocurrency was Max Bunin, director of B2C2.
The Minister of Social Policy announced the need to sign official lease agreements to receive subsidies. The state will compensate part of the rent and tax costs starting in 2025.
The Ministry of Social Policy plans to launch a funded pension system in 2026. The legislative framework and IT system for the state accumulation fund are currently being developed.
The Minister of Social Policy reported a minor impact of the suspension of US foreign aid on the social sector. Ukraine has support from European partners and the World Bank, which compensates for the restrictions.
The Ministry of Social Affairs has registered a law equalizing disability pensions for all citizens, regardless of status. Pensions above UAH 23,000 will be limited, except for payments to combatants.
Russian regions are significantly increasing one-time payments for signing a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry. The largest amount is offered in the Samara region - 4 million rubles (40 thousand US dollars).
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will consider the situation in Ukraine as the first item on the agenda. The meeting will be held on January 27 under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas with the participation of Ukrainian Minister Andriy Sybiga.
AI Assistant app by Chinese startup DeepSeek became the #1 free app in the US App Store. The success was achieved despite the US restrictions on the export of advanced chips to China.
A deputy commander of a military unit was detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region for stealing 24 night vision devices. He reportedly attempted to conceal the crime by hiding the equipment in garbage and issuing documents about its loss in combat.
The President of Ukraine called for preventing the Holocaust from happening again and fighting indifference. Zelenskyy, together with diplomats and rabbis, honored the memory of 6 million dead Jews.
Singer Taylor Swift emotionally greeted her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field of Arrowhead Stadium after the Kansas City Chiefs' victory. The star arrived at the match wearing a luxurious Louis Vuitton outfit worth more than $10 thousand.
On January 26, the world celebrates International Customs Day, Audit Day and World Environmental Education Day. Each holiday has its own history and special significance for the development of society.
On flight FJ871 from San Francisco to Fiji, a drunk Australian woman caused a scandal after a quarrel with her husband. The woman insulted the crew and passengers, threw glasses, and was calmed down with duct tape and detained by police.
The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.
Saudi Arabia is in talks with composer Hans Zimmer to rework the national anthem. It is also planned to create a new composition “Arabia” and hold a concert in Riyadh.
Serbian President Vucic has declared his refusal to impose sanctions on Russia and its allies while he is in power. He plans to hold talks with Putin on US sanctions in the oil industry.
Zelenskyy discussed with Aliyev the possibility of transiting Azerbaijani gas through the Ukrainian gas transportation system to Europe. Ukraine is ready to quickly sign contracts to supply non-Russian gas to European countries.
On the night of January 24, 121 drones attacked strategic facilities in Russia. The targets included a Rostec chemical plant, an oil depot, and an aircraft repair plant.
Ukrainian banks are introducing restrictions on money transfers via IBAN for customers without verified income. The limits will vary from UAH 50 to 150 thousand per month depending on the client's risk category.
