NASA is planning to launch autonomous palm-sized robots to explore the oceans under the ice of Europa and Enceladus. The robots will search for signs of life in the satellites' inner oceans using a special cryobot.
The American media clarified Trump's statement about the 6-month deadline, which was previously interpreted as the deadline for the future suspension of Russian aggression in Ukraine in 2025.
The Mexican government has announced payments to citizens for the voluntary surrender of firearms under the “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace” program. The amount of money offered for different types of weapons ranges from $430 to $1,300.
Trump's transition team is preparing an executive order to withdraw the United States from the global climate agreement. The EU warns that this could deal a serious blow to global efforts to combat climate change.
Jensen Huang said that the development of Nvidia's AI chips is outpacing Moore's Law. The company's new superchip is 30 times faster than the previous generation in artificial intelligence tasks.
Microsoft has updated the Bing interface to look like Google, including similar visual elements and hiding its own branding. Google criticized the move as an attempt to mislead users.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Al-Awali neighborhood in southeastern Mecca. Extreme weather conditions have led to flooded roads, dust storms and hail, and authorities are urging people to stay home.
The Czech Ministry of Defense allocated 166. 8 billion CZK for defense in 2024, which is 2.09% of GDP. The opposition is demanding explanations for the transparency of December's spending.
The Golden Globes 2025 ceremony attracted 10. 1 million viewers on CBS and Paramount+. This is an increase of 7.4% year-on-year, which demonstrates the growing popularity of award ceremonies.
The researchers analyzed the genomes of Yemenis and found two main gene flows - from Palestine 5220 years ago and from East Africa 750 years ago. The results show a mix of Levantine and African genetic markers.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has appointed Oleksandr Kubrakov as his pro bono advisor. The former deputy prime minister's experience will be used to improve the supply and logistics system in the Armed Forces.
The Hershey Bears team has set a world record by collecting 102,343 stuffed animals during the Teddy Bear Toss charity event. The toys will be donated to 35 local charitable organizations.
Donald Trump announced his son's visit to Greenland, reiterating the US intention to acquire the territory. Denmark and Greenland have once again rejected the possibility of selling the island.
North Korea has launched a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile traveled 1500 km at 12 times the speed of sound, reaching two zeniths at an altitude of 99.8 and 42.5 km.
Chinese hospitals are experiencing a surge in human metapneumovirus cases, especially among children under 14. The virus causes respiratory symptoms and can lead to pneumonia, but the risk of a pandemic is low.
Republican senators and congressmen consider the idea of seizing Greenland unrealistic. Restoring direct US control over the Panama Canal also seems unlikely.
In 2024, thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 449 illegally deported Ukrainian children were returned. International partners from Brussels to Mexico City are helping Ukraine return children from the occupied territories.
More than 30 dolphins died off the coast of occupied Crimea after the Volgoneft tanker accident. Fuel oil pollution stretches for kilometers.
OpenAI suffers losses due to the $200 per month ChatGPT Pro plan. According to CEO Sam Altman, users use the service more intensively than expected.
Groups of the 6th Ranger Regiment of the Special Forces conduct operations against the Russian and DPRK military in the Kursk region. The military demonstrates a video of the destruction of enemy forces and equipment on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The musical drama Emilia Perez won awards in several categories, including Best Foreign Film. “The Brutalist was recognized as the best drama film, and Demi Moore won the prize for best actress.
A professor at Tongzhen University has discovered 16 new species of spiders in China and named them after songs by Taiwanese musician Jay Chou. Among them are the “starry-eyed spider” and the “rainbow spider”.
Russian troops shelled localities in Donetsk region, wounding 7 civilians. A shop, administrative building and residential buildings were damaged in Pokrovsk, Nadiyivka and Zarichne.
The Ukrainian luge team won a bronze medal in the team relay at the World Cup in Sigulda. The team included six athletes who competed in single and double sleds.
The Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Shunxing 39, owned by a Chinese company, damaged a communication cable near the port of Keelung. Taiwan asked South Korea for help in investigating the incident.
In Kherson, a man who was seriously injured today during Russian shelling in Antonivka died. Doctors fought for his life, but his injuries were incompatible with life.
Ukrainian defenders are resisting attacks by Russian troops in the Kupyansk sector and in the Donetsk region. In the Kursk region, 42 combat clashes were recorded, 12 of which are still ongoing.
Since 2022, Finnish customs has launched more than 900 pre-trial investigations into the export of sanctioned goods to Russia. Recent cases include the illegal supply of drones and electronics worth hundreds of thousands of euros.
Starting February 5, a new register for Ukrainians without Russian passports will be launched in the TOT. They will be prohibited from using banks, registering real estate, and driving vehicles without obtaining Russian documents.
An Israeli delegation arrives in Qatar to resume indirect talks with Hamas on the release of hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu provided detailed instructions for the negotiation process.
