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Romania's new government: who will lead the coalition and which parties will be part of it
The Romanian president has appointed Marcel Ciolacă to head a new pro-European coalition government. It will include Social Democrats, center-right liberals, and the ethnic Hungarian party UDMR.
Italy's largest bank will limit payments from Russia: what will change in 2025
Intesa Sanpaolo will stop accepting payments in euros from Russian banks from January 15, 2025. The restrictions will affect mainly corporate clients of the Russian Federation, but will have exceptions for domestic transactions.
180 thousand cases of domestic violence recorded in Ukraine: where to seek help
The Ministry of Social Policy has created more than 400 community-based support services to help the victims.
Beijing responds to Washington's warning about China's nuclear arsenal
China has called on the United States to reconsider its nuclear policy in response to the Pentagon's report on 600 Chinese nuclear warheads. China has stated that its nuclear program does not pose a threat to other countries.
Famous crocodile, who starred in the legendary movie, dies in Australia
Bert the 90-year-old crocodile, who starred in the 1986 movie Dundee Crocodile, has died in an Australian sanctuary. The 5-meter-long reptile weighing 700 kg was known for his independent spirit and became a symbol of Australia's wildlife.
Trump promises to change the name of Denali, the highest mountain in North America, to Mount McKinley
Donald Trump has announced his intention to rename the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to McKinley. The mountain was renamed by Obama in 2015 in honor of local residents.
CEC of Belarus registers Lukashenka and 4 other candidates for the 2025 elections
The Central Election Commission of Belarus has registered 5 candidates for the presidential election to be held on January 26, 2025. Western countries have already announced that they will not recognize the results of the upcoming elections due to the undemocratic nature of the process.
Trump threatens to regain control of the Panama Canal: President Jose Raul Mulino responds
Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.
The appearance of the boats requires additional attention: the occupiers are pulling up equipment through Berdiansk, in the direction of Kherson
Russian tractor-trailers transport two military boats through Berdiansk in the direction of Kherson. The board number 4006 and tactical markings of one of the boats were recorded.
Russian Armed Forces Commanders Authorize Execution of Prisoners: Institute for the Study of War Reacts to Another War Crime of the Occupiers
Russian troops executed five Ukrainian prisoners of war in the area of Blahodatne. ISW claims that Russian commanders encourage or authorize such war crimes.
Finland may resume deportation of Ukrainians: what is known about the new rules
The Finnish Immigration Service is considering resuming the deportation of Ukrainians to safe regions. Currently, the threshold for making such decisions remains high, and Ukrainians retain the right to temporary protection.
By more than 50% compared to last week: the number of queues on the border between Ukraine and Poland has increased significantly
The number of vehicles on the Ukrainian-Polish border has increased significantly compared to last week. The longest queues are observed at 4 checkpoints in Lviv and Volyn regions.
Amazon employees in the US announce a large-scale strike before Christmas
The Teamsters union has organized the largest strike in US history against Amazon over the company's refusal to negotiate labor contracts. The protest action began on December 19 with the participation of about 10,000 workers.
Bubble fish and amphibian mouse: scientists discover 27 new species in the Amazon
During a 38-day expedition in the Alto Mayo region of Peru, scientists discovered 27 new species of animals. Among the finds are an amphibian mouse, a tree salamander, and a fish with an unusual drop-shaped extension on its head.
Pogba's brother sentenced for attempted extortion of €13 million from French football star
Matthias Pogba has been sentenced to a year of house arrest for his involvement in an attempt to extort money from his footballer brother. A group of six people threatened Paul Pogba with a weapon, demanding 13 million euros.
Uniting the ancient Britons thousands of years BC: a new discovery about the purpose of Stonehenge
Scientists have discovered that Stonehenge could have been a symbol of the unification of the ancient Britons. The study showed that the 6-ton Altar Stone was installed between 2500-2020 BC.
MP found guilty of corruption: court dismisses appeal
The court found the MP of the IX convocation guilty of a corruption offense for misuse of power. The MP will be included in the register of corrupt officials and fined.
FPV drone attacks civilian car in Zaporizhzhia: woman injured
In Vasylivskyi district of Zaporizhzhia region, 4 hostile FPV drones attacked the village, one of them hit a car. A 61-year-old woman was injured and is in moderate condition in the hospital.
Apple Martin caused a sensation at Bali for debutantes: Coldplay frontman admits he never imagined himself at this event
Apple Martin, the daughter of Coldplay frontman and Gwyneth Paltrow, made her debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in a Valentino dress. The event provoked a mixed reaction due to rumors about the girl's inappropriate behavior.
Bluesky updated: new tab and features for social network users
Bluesky social network has released update 1. 96 with a new Mentions tab in notifications. The ability to sort responses and save old usernames when changing to your own domain has been added.
Spotify records record growth in Drum 'N' Bass popularity in recent years
According to Spotify, Drum 'N' Bass streams have grown by 94% since 2021. The genre is especially popular among listeners under 34, who make up 68% of the audience.
Facebook moderators in Kenya fall ill after viewing shocking content
More than 140 Facebook moderators in Kenya have been diagnosed with severe PTSD due to viewing violent content. The workers filed a lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya due to 8-10 hour shifts of viewing violence and cruelty.
Björk, Skepta, and Tim Sweeney to host New Year's Eve broadcasts on Apple Music: what will be on the streaming service on December 31
Apple Music has announced two New Year's Eve live streams called Apple Music Live: NYE. Björk will perform a DJ set, and Skepta and Uncle Waffles will present a video format at The Cause club in London.
Bratislava: Raising defense spending threshold to 3% of GDP is 'unthinkable' - Minister
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak called it “unthinkable” to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. The country plans to remain at 2% of GDP, despite NATO's calls for increased spending due to the threat from Russia.
Senate passes defense bill to increase military pay in face of Chinese threat
The U. S. Senate has passed a large-scale defense bill that provides for a pay raise for junior military personnel. The document also includes restrictions on medical care for transgender children of military personnel.
DPRK produced and handed over new ballistic missiles to Russia in a matter of months
Experts found the remains of four North Korean missiles manufactured in 2024 in Ukraine. This is the first evidence of the rapid production and transfer of ballistic missiles from the DPRK to Russia.
In France, a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for organizing mass rapes of his wife
Dominic Pelico was sentenced to 20 years in prison for organizing the rape of his wife over a period of 10 years. Another 50 men were found guilty of involvement in the crimes.
Britain needs to almost double defense spending: the amount is announced
The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.
Netflix has plans to adapt S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - GSC Game World owner
Maxim Krippa announced negotiations with Netflix to create a series based on S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. The game has already paid off and is profitable, with the US being the main market.
The US warns of the threat of ISIS' return after the fall of the Assad regime
The US National Security Advisor warns of a possible revival of ISIS due to the power vacuum in Syria after Assad's flight. Terrorists have become more active and may take advantage of instability in the region.