The Finnish authorities have moved the Russian tanker Eagle S for a detailed investigation into the damage to the submarine cable. The vessel is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 electric cable and four telecommunications cables.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-8AS crashed at Muan Airport, allegedly due to a collision with birds. As a result of the crash, 151 people died and 28 were reported missing.
The 114th Separate Tank Brigade received 7 Toyota Hilux pickup trucks, 31 quadcopters and generators from Kyiv Oblast. This year, the total amount of assistance to the military from Kyiv region exceeded UAH 1 billion.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is leading the Christmas box office with $200 million in revenue. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is close behind with $90 million.
Presidential elections have begun in Croatia, with 8 candidates running for the post. According to polls, incumbent President Zoran Milanovic is leading, but a second round is almost inevitable.
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashes while landing at Muan Airport: 151 people died, 2 were rescued, 28 are missing.
The occupants attacked the settlements of Zaporizhzhia region using 198 UAVs of various types. There were also 5 attacks from multiple rocket launchers and 128 artillery strikes.
The newly appointed head of the Syrian intelligence services, Anas Khattab, announced the complete disbanding of all Assad-era intelligence organizations. It is planned to create a new security system that takes into account the interests of the people.
In the Kupiansk sector and near Vovchansk, the enemy conducted offensive actions that were repelled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. A civilian was killed in Dvorichna by an enemy drone attack.
Three modern anti-radiation shelters for educational institutions were installed in Bila Tserkva district. Each shelter is designed for 500 people and equipped with everything necessary for the safe stay of children.
More than 2000 Mozambican families fled to Malawi due to riots after disputed elections. The protests resulted in 252 deaths and the escape of 1,500 prisoners during a prison riot.
On December 27, in the afternoon, explosions occurred in Kherson, as reported by local TV channels and Suspilne. The causes of the explosions are currently under investigation.
Israel's Attorney General initiates an investigation into Sarah Netanyahu on suspicion of obstruction of justice. She is accused of putting pressure on witnesses and intimidating prosecutors in her husband's corruption case.
Manmohan Singh, who was Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, has died at the age of 92. He is considered the architect of the country's economic liberalization and contributed to its unprecedented economic growth.
The bodies of two missing climbers have been found on Mount Gran Sasso in Italy. The experienced climbers slipped in a gorge at an altitude of 2700 meters after being blocked by snow and frost.
63 American companies are among the top 100 largest corporations in the world by market value. Nvidia showed the best growth in the Dow Jones for the year - 160%, and Apple reached a capitalization of 3.7 trillion euros.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said the country was ready to facilitate the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. Putin also does not rule out the possibility of holding talks in Slovakia.
In southern Iraq, the remains of hundreds of Kurdish women and children were exhumed from a mass grave. The victims were probably executed by Saddam Hussein's regime in the 1980s.
The US military carried out an airstrike in southern Somalia, killing two al-Shabaab militants linked to al-Qaeda, including a senior commander. The attack took place 10 kilometres from the town of Quino Barrow.
Elon Musk has stated the need to attract foreign specialists to technology companies due to the lack of local talent. This drew criticism from far-right activist Laura Loomer and supporters of the MAGA movement.
The Israeli Air Force attacked the Sanaa airport and the port of Hodeidah in Yemen in response to a missile attack. The strikes were aimed at infrastructure facilities, including power plants, after the Houthis attacked central Israel.
In the municipality of Gadesl, a bus with 60-70 passengers had an accident and partially sank into the sea. Rescue services from all over northern Norway and helicopters from Bodø and Tromsø are working at the scene in difficult weather conditions.
Three additional communication cables between Finland and Estonia were found to be damaged, in addition to the previously damaged Estlink 2. The Finnish company Fingrid is considering the possibility of sabotage, and police are checking the surrounding ships.
For the first time, Taiwan conducted a large-scale exercise to simulate a response to military escalation with China. The simulation involved 19 ministries, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations under the leadership of the Vice President.
UNIFIL condemns Israel's continued destruction of residential areas and infrastructure in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire. This violates UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
The 274-meter-long Panamanian-flagged tanker Cordelia Moon broke down in the Bosphorus. The vessel was traveling from the Turkish port of Yalova to Novorossiysk, which led to a complete cessation of traffic in both directions.
Due to Trump's plans for new tariffs on Chinese imports, toy prices in the United States could rise by more than 50%. American consumers will lose about $78 billion annually due to new tariffs on various goods.
The Russian Foreign Minister said that freezing Russia's war in Ukraine would be futile and counterproductive, but Russia insists on a legally binding agreement.
Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian president, is battling a severe form of leukemia with a 50% chance of survival. She is in isolation in Russia and plans to divorce her husband to receive treatment in London.
Oleksandr Usyk has been ranked first in the world heavyweight rankings by GiveMeSport. With a record of 23-0, the Ukrainian champion is ahead of Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury in the list of the division's best boxers.
