Law enforcement officers detained the deputy mayor of a city in Odesa region for extortion - he promised to win tenders for kickbacks and threatened to create artificial obstacles for entrepreneurs in case of disagreement. The defendant faces up to 10 years in prison.
Russia plans to purchase short-range missiles from Iran to target Ukraine, indicating the expansion of the Russian-Iranian defense partnership.
Britney Spears dismisses rumors of a return to music, saying on Instagram that she will never return to the music industry.
Kyiv authorities are clearing streets and storm drains of snow, urging drivers to avoid parking near them to increase the efficiency of the cleanup.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has prevented the spending of UAH 11. 7 million by reviewing the purchase of overpriced special headphones.
Trump appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn the decision of the Colorado court that banned him from participating in the Republican Party primaries due to his alleged involvement in a mutiny.
Markarova commented on the likelihood that the Russian Federation is ready for negotiations and reminded that Putin is using the opportunity and time to prepare military forces and stockpile weapons.
Youssef Atal received an 8-month suspended sentence and a fine of 45,000 euros for distributing an anti-Semitic video. The Nice player is serving a suspended sentence and is also required to publicize the court's decision.
Ex-President of Sierra Leone Koroma has been charged with treason in connection with a failed coup attempt in November 2023. The Sierra Leonean authorities also brought similar charges against 12 other people, including the head of an opposition political party.
Ukrainian forces shot down 2 Russian missiles in Dniprovsky district; shelling caused minor fires and damage in Nikopol district. There were no casualties.
The 16-year-old son of a Nornickel department head was found dead in a Moscow park with wounds on his legs. The boy had gone missing on December 31. Police are treating the death as an accident.
A double explosion at a memorial service in Iran kills 73 people and injures 170; authorities claim a terrorist attack using explosives detonated remotely.
Iran warns of consequences for the United States after the assassination of Hamas deputy leader al-Aruri, accusing it of destabilizing the region.
The Philippines and the United States begin their second joint patrol in the South China Sea, demonstrating military interoperability amid regional tensions.
Ukrainian police have eliminated a group that robbed lonely elderly people, detaining previously convicted suspects in Odesa.
Norway sends two F-16s and instructors to train Ukrainian pilots in Denmark, emphasizing the importance of long-term support.
Mickey Rourke is raising funds to rebuild homes in Kherson, aiming to raise $1 million.
Polish grandmaster Jan Krzysztof Duda refused to shake hands with pro-Kremlin Russian player Denis Khismatullin at the World Chess Championship.
The National Police of Ukraine has opened more than 110,000 cases of war crimes committed by Russian troops and collaborators; more than 96,000 cases of violations of the laws of war.
Iran has sent the Alborz destroyer to the Red Sea. The day before, the Pentagon's military forces sank three Houthi boats that attempted to attack a cargo ship. The escalation of violence on the strategic waterway connecting Europe and Asia could have far-reaching consequences.
A gas pipeline in Kyiv's Obolon district was damaged by shelling, shutting down a boiler house; repairs are expected to take about 12 hours.
Andriy Yermak thanks the countries that provide Ukraine with air defense equipment, such as Patriot systems, and emphasizes the need for more of these weapons to save lives.
The Czech Foreign Minister condemned Russia's bombing of Ukrainian civilians and reaffirmed the Czech Republic's continued support for Ukraine.
The Russian aggressor's missile attack on Ukraine on January 2, 2024, cost Russia approximately $620 million. In the air attack, the occupiers used various missiles, as well as Shahed-136 UAVs, which were mostly intercepted by Ukrainian forces.
Five Coast Guard officers are killed in a plane collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport; both aircraft catch fire, and all 367 passengers are rescued.
Somalia recalled its ambassador in protest against the Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland on access to the Red Sea, claiming that it was a violation of sovereignty.
Residents of Mariupol experienced a gloomy New Year's Eve without heat and electricity as boiler repairs continued and the occupiers launched fireworks, overshadowing the city's real problems.
One woman is killed and 44 injured, including five children, as a result of the rocket attack on Kharkiv. Prosecutors are documenting the consequences of the Russian missile attack. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.
Since the invasion, the Ukrainian air force has flown about 16,000 sorties, split between fire support and air cover.
Russian shelling in the Kherson region killed one person and injured four others; 87 attacks damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
