Russian troops shelled 34 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of hostile attacks, 9 people were injured, four of them in the Kherson community.
Elizabeth II was not informed about the espionage activities of her art advisor Anthony Blunt. Palace officials concealed information about his cooperation with the KGB in order not to disturb the monarch.
Over the last day, 166 combat engagements were registered, the enemy carried out 62 air strikes and fired 4,500 times. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - 77 offensives.
Chinese officials are evaluating the option of selling TikTok's U. S. operations to Elon Musk if the company loses the lawsuit. A potential deal could include integration with the X platform and the use of data for xAI.
David and Victoria Beckham visited The Chequers pub in Oxfordshire, where they met Gerald Cooper. The celebrity couple chose a relaxed style for lunch in a cozy restaurant near their estate.
In the village of Bilousivka, Dniester district, flagpoles at the burial sites of Ukrainian defenders were found damaged. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Russian troops launched 94 attacks on Ukrainian positions, 40 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian defenders repelled most of the attacks, but 14 firefights in the Pokrovsk sector are still ongoing.
India plans to ban the unloading of oil tankers that have been sanctioned by the United States for transporting Russian cargo. The country will look for alternative oil suppliers from the Middle East and other regions.
British boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing. The decision was made after his second defeat to Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
In Westminster Abbey, two activists wrote “1. 5 is dead” in orange chalk on Darwin's grave. Restorers are working to clean the memorial, and police have arrested two women.
The President held a meeting with the military leadership on the situation at the front and personnel issues. Voting for the new head of the Army Academy among 5 candidates will continue in the Army+ app until January 17.
Donald Trump's wife admitted that she does not always agree with her husband's actions and words. Melania declared her independence and her own position on important issues.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius handed over the first RCH 155 wheeled howitzer to the Ambassador of Ukraine. By the end of the year, Ukraine will receive 5 more such systems, and a total of 54 howitzers are planned to be delivered.
In Dnipro, two drug addicts were detained who, on the instructions of the FSB, tried to blow up a fuel tank at a railway station. The attackers made an improvised explosive device but were detained by the SBU and police.
The European Commission has announced a new humanitarian aid package of 148 million euros. 140 million will go to Ukraine for emergency aid, and 8 million to Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees.
Poland did not refuse the Slovak delegation to fly to Moscow, but only asked for additional documents. The Slovak side decided to change the route itself, and relations between the countries remain good.
The foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries have written a letter to the European Commission regarding the reduction of Russian oil prices. A $10 per barrel reduction could cut Russia's military spending by 15%.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin has postponed the debut orbital launch of its new 98-meter New Glenn rocket due to technical problems. The launch was planned to take place from Cape Canaveral, but after several delays, the mission was canceled.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and other northern and eastern regions due to the movement of enemy UAVs. The activity of tactical aircraft and Tu22-M3 bombers was recorded.
Due to lower temperatures, electricity consumption increased by 7. 6% compared to the previous business day. Emergency blackouts are introduced in Zhytomyr region following a nighttime drone attack.
Soldiers of the 6th Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully repelled an assault by DPRK troops in Kursk region, killing 18 enemy soldiers. One of the North Korean soldiers tried to set a trap and blew himself up with a grenade.
Tankers carrying 2 million barrels of Russian oil changed course and stopped off the coast of China after US sanctions. Shandong Port Group banned the sanctioned tankers from entering ports.
The Palisades Fire in California could have been started by a previous fire caused by New Year's Eve fireworks. Federal investigators are conducting an investigation at the scene.
Europe will need 10% more LNG in 2024 to make up for the shortfall after transit through Ukraine is halted. The situation may lead to price competition with Asian countries for gas supplies.
South Korea's impeached president, Yun Seok-yeol, will receive a 3% salary increase despite his impeachment. His annual salary will increase to 262.6 million won, which has caused criticism among the population.
Russian troops attacked Kyiv region with drones for 5 hours. Debris damaged 4 private houses, a dormitory, a hospital, and 4 vehicles, including an ambulance.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 110 drones from different directions. Defense forces destroyed 78 attack drones and recorded damage to infrastructure in several regions.
Russian troops shelled 36 settlements in Kherson region, injuring 10 people. Critical infrastructure, 4 high-rise buildings, 10 private houses and a car were damaged.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recommends increasing military spending by more than $50 billion in fiscal year 2026. The plan envisages an increase in the Pentagon's budget to more than $1 trillion by 2028.
In Mykolaiv region, 4 Shahed drones were shot down, the debris damaged houses in Voznesensk. In the village of Solonchaky, a 71-year-old man was wounded by an FPV drone, his condition is stable.
