Maduro's government has announced a reward for information on the whereabouts of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez. The opposition leader plans to return to Venezuela on January 10 to take over as president from Maduro.
A large-scale fire destroyed the Kantamanto market in Ghana's capital, causing millions in damage. 13 fire brigades fought the fire, with the preliminary cause being a failure in electrical connections.
The Duchess of Sussex has announced her own reality show, With Love, Meghan, on Netflix. In the program, she will share tips on cooking, gardening, and handicrafts with celebrity guests.
In the first week of the service's operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine purchased 1104 train tickets through the Army+ app. The app already has 14,000 users and provides military personnel with access to a special reserve of train tickets.
37-year-old Green Beret Special Forces officer Matthew Leavensberger died in a rented Tesla Cybertruck near Trump's hotel in Las Vegas. The incident occurred during his vacation, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Tinotenda Pudu was found alive after 5 days in the Matusadona National Park, home to 40 lions. The boy survived thanks to his survival skills, eating wild fruits and fetching water from dried-up streams.
On New Year's Eve, there were targeted attacks on law enforcement and firefighters across Germany. The attackers used pyrotechnics, bottles and stones, and dozens of police officers were injured.
Four unidentified gunmen opened fire outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, wounding 10 people aged 16 to 20. The incident occurred during a birthday celebration for a deceased gang member.
Chinese automakers achieved record sales in 2024, but expect a challenging 2025. Market growth will slow to 2% due to trade tensions and fierce competition.
Over the 15 months of the war, the population of the Gaza Strip decreased by 6% to 2. 1 million people.
Scientists are developing cosmeceutical products based on axolotl collagen extract for skin repair. Clinical trials of the new “supergel” are almost complete in the United States.
Wayne Rooney has resigned as head coach of Plymouth Argyle by mutual consent after 7 months of work. Under his leadership, the team won only 4 matches in 23 league games.
The Central Archives of the Special Courts of the Netherlands will open access to the list of 425,000 people accused of collaborating with the Nazis. The documents can be viewed in the reading room of the National Archives in The Hague with a special permit.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the future of the country will be decided by citizens, not social media owners. Vice Chancellor Habeck accused Musk of trying to weaken Europe for the sake of business interests.
More than 30 bodies were found in secret graves on the border with Guatemala in the state of Chiapas. The discovery is related to the conflict between the New Generation Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
Beijing denies any involvement in the cyberattack on the US Treasury Department that took place in early December. Hackers gained access to unclassified documents through an external security provider.
The winner of 9 Grammys, Rihanna, received a wave of criticism on social media after her karaoke performance. Users compared her singing to a “bleeding microphone” and cat singing.
Elon Musk rents a Banyan cottage near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The world's richest man moved in on Election Day and is trying to influence the future president's decisions.
A wildlife shelter keeper rescued 20 young kangaroos from a forest fire in Grampians National Park. The animals found shelter in her living room while the fire threatened the shelter's territory.
In 2024, the Kyiv metro provided shelter to more than 450,000 people during nighttime air raids. Many more passengers used metro stations as shelters during the day.
Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as the new president of Georgia and signed a number of controversial laws. The previous president, Salome Zurabishvili, and the opposition do not recognize the legitimacy of his election and the laws he signed.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 console will have PS4 Pro-level performance, but only in docked mode. In portable mode, the power will be lower, at the level of the basic PS4.
The Kremlin has rejected proposals to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine. Germany and other Western countries are considering sending peacekeepers if a consensus is reached.
The DPRK's leader announced the strengthening of anti-American policy during the five-day plenary session of the Workers' Party. Experts believe that it is unlikely that Kim and Trump will resume talks because of the DPRK's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
Scientists from University College London have found that the harm from smoking is twice as great as previously thought. One cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes, and smokers lose an average of 10 years of life.
In Argentina, a court has indicted five people in the case of Liam Payne's death, including his friend and hotel staff. Alcohol, cocaine and antidepressants were found in the singer's blood.
The current US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump honored the memory of Jimmy Carter. Biden declared a day of mourning, while Trump noted the deceased's contribution to the country's development.
In 2024, the number of displaced people in the world increased by 5 million compared to last year. The biggest crisis is in Syria, where 13.8 million people have become refugees inside and outside the country.
The 60-year-old actor has admitted that his knees would not be able to withstand another John Wick movie. The franchise, which has grossed more than a billion dollars, may end with the fourth installment.
The commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Poberezhniuk, has been served a new suspicion notice for inaction. He did not respond to the facts of abuse of servicemen from February to July 2024.
