The singer said that “Anti” is the only album she feels comfortable listening to. Rihanna also confirmed that her new album, after an 8-year break, will be experimental and without specific genres.
The Israeli military has raised the operational alert level in the Gaza border area following a new assessment of the situation. The contact line guidance zone is moving from partial activity to full activity.
The President of Ukraine presented state awards and the Order of the Golden Star to servicemen and families of fallen heroes. The military and families of the fallen also received certificates for apartments.
According to exit polls, the CDU/CSU wins the 2025 snap election with 29% of the vote. The AfD unexpectedly takes second place with 19.5%, and the ruling SPD falls to a historic low.
An explosion was reported in Odesa after an air raid alert and a warning about high-speed targets in the Black Sea. Mayor Trukhanov urged residents to stay in safe places.
ICE has developed a four-step program to track and deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants in the United States. The Trump administration is reintroducing harsh immigration enforcement measures, including detention in courts.
Rescuers of the State Emergency Service are working to partially open the structure of the Shelter to eliminate smoldering areas. The radiation background at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant remains within normal limits, and there is no threat to the public.
A video of the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war from the 82nd Brigade in Kursk region has appeared on social media. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appeals to the UN and the Red Cross regarding Russia's war crime.
The 2025 Bundestag snap elections recorded a high voter turnout of 52% by mid-day. Four candidates are running for chancellor, including incumbent Prime Minister Scholz.
Steve Witkoff said that the Russian-Ukrainian war was provoked, but not necessarily by Russia. He also announced the signing of an agreement between the US and Ukraine on mineral resources this week.
The Sudanese paramilitary forces RSF and their allies have signed an agreement to establish a parallel government in Nairobi. This comes amid a two-year civil war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 100th victory at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in the slalom in Sestriere. The athlete achieved this result after recovering from a serious abdominal injury sustained in November.
the head of the kremlin announced plans to strengthen the combat capabilities of the russian army and navy with the latest weapons. putin promised to continue to supply the armed forces with new models of equipment based on the experience of the war.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has uncovered irregularities in the procurement of generators for Ukraine through the Polish side. It also found evidence of overpricing and unjustified preferences for certain contractors.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have identified a brain circuit in the right hemisphere responsible for creativity. Injuries and neurological diseases affecting this area can enhance a person's creative abilities.
A large-scale funeral ceremony for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was held at the Kamil Shamoun Stadium in Beirut. The funeral procession was attended by over 50,000 people, including high-ranking Iranian officials.
At the Kyiv Reservoir near the village of Novi Petrivtsi, five fishermen were cut off from the shore by a 10-meter ice break. Rescuers successfully evacuated the men, who refused hospitalization.
NASA has reduced the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth to 0. 28%. A space body measuring 40-100 meters may approach the planet in December 2032.
Fake videos about manipulations with postal voting in the Bundestag elections appeared on social media. German law enforcement officials link these provocations to the Russian campaign “Storm-1516.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice-President of the European Commission on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The parties discussed military support for Ukraine and ensuring peace in Europe.
Ukraine has sent the US a new draft agreement on preferential access to critical resources. US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz said that the agreement would be signed “in a very short time”.
Representatives of the US and Ukraine held overnight talks on a minerals agreement. The decision is up to Zelenskyy, and a refusal could lead to a deterioration in relations between the countries.
In Kostyantynivka, three Russian airstrikes using FAB-250s killed one person and wounded two others. Nine private houses were damaged, and criminal proceedings were initiated.
The former head of the GTS Operator is suspected of causing UAH 18 billion in damage to the state. The suspect left the country on a fictitious business trip after refusing to pay dividends to the state budget.
53% of Danish citizens support the participation of the Danish military in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Most Danes also favor Ukraine's accession to the EU (66%) and NATO (68%).
British intelligence reports that Russia is forcing conscripts to sign indefinite contracts due to heavy losses. According to intelligence, Russia has lost about 860,000 military personnel killed and wounded since 2022.
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar announces the preparation of the 46th military aid package from Poland, which may arrive by March. Poland and the EU demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine, despite Trump's statements.
Pamela Anderson, 57, returns to Hollywood with a Golden Globe nomination and a SAG Award for her role in a Gia Coppola film. The actress has ditched makeup and is receiving critical acclaim.
The State Emergency Service warns of severe frosts down to -20°C and an increased risk of avalanches in the Carpathians. Rescuers urge tourists to carefully prepare for hiking and follow safety rules.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine held a constructive meeting with Keith Kellogg, the US President's representative. They discussed issues of a just peace, security guarantees and joint development of defense production.
