A powerful earthquake has struck near the Vanuatu capital of Port Vila, causing widespread destruction and at least one death. The main shock was followed by four more aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 4.7 to 5.5.
There were 245 combat engagements in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector - 52 attacks. The enemy carried out 24 air strikes and fired over 4,200 times, using 2,202 kamikaze drones.
The Trump team is trying to secure bipartisan support for the confirmation of candidates for the future administration. The first step will be Scott Turner's meeting with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Serbian intelligence agencies use Cellebrite products and NoviSpy spyware to illegally spy on journalists and activists. Amnesty International revealed the facts of infection of phones during police interrogations.
Peter Szijjarto vetoed the inclusion of Patriarch Kirill in the EU sanctions list. The Hungarian minister also blocked the disbursement of 6.5 billion euros from the European Peace Fund.
The voting for the jury members of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has started in the Diia app. Ukrainians can choose one of the 10 candidates until December 23, and three winners will be included in the jury.
The USS Savannah docked in the port of Sihanoukville, not far from China's modernized Ream base. The visit takes place against the backdrop of China's growing influence in the region and the US attempts to restore military ties with Cambodia.
In Beryslav, a 53-year-old local resident was killed in a Russian UAV attack on a store. Another 59-year-old woman sustained blast injuries and contusion.
The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov made yet another threat at the board of the Russian Defense Ministry.
The State Emergency Service warns of strong wind gusts of 15-20 m/s throughout Ukraine, except for Transcarpathia. A significant level 3 avalanche hazard is expected in the highlands of Zakarpattia region.
Rangers of the 4th and 8th SOF regiments destroyed a platoon of Russians with three APC-82s on their territory. The operation included mining the area, the use of FPV drones and Mavic, and some of the occupiers surrendered.
The SBU served a notice of suspicion in absentia to Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov for the massive use of chemical weapons against the Defense Forces. By his order, more than 4.8 thousand cases of use of chemical munitions at the front were recorded.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman reminded Slovakia of the historical consequences of territorial concessions to the aggressor.
FIFA has responded to the UAF's letter regarding the display of a map of Ukraine without Crimea at the 2026 World Cup draw. The organization acknowledged the mistake, explained the actions of a third-party contractor, and promised to prevent this from happening in the future.
Seven foreigners were hospitalized after drinking a cocktail at the five-star Warwick Fiji resort. Five of the victims were tourists from the United States and Australia, and two were foreign residents of Fiji.
Euphoria star Sidney Sweeney had a vacation with her fiancé and Sofia Vergara at the Crane Club. The actress showed off a stylish autumn look and responded to criticism of her appearance on social media.
A 60-year-old man was injured in Kherson as a result of Russian UAV attacks. In Antonivka, an 81-year-old local resident was wounded when an explosive was dropped from a drone.
The EU Council approves the 15th package of sanctions against Russia. The new restrictive measures are aimed at weakening Russia's ability to wage an aggressive war against Ukraine.
Sony's new Marvel movie Craven the Hunter grossed only $11 million in its first weekend of release. This is the worst result among all Sony's Spider-Man films, including Morbius and Madame Spider-Man.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that a peacekeeping mission is possible only after peace is achieved. According to her, Russia does not demonstrate a desire for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The EU adopts the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, including restrictions on the shadow fleet and Chinese companies. EU foreign ministers will discuss Russian aggression with their Ukrainian counterpart, Siberia.
The Ukrainian power grid remains in a significant power deficit after 12 massive attacks by Russia. To compensate for the deficit, electricity is imported from 5 countries in the total amount of 21,226 MWh.
In Kharkiv, a 15-year-old boy and girl were detained who detonated explosive devices near two district police stations on the orders of the Russian Federation. The teenagers were recruited via Telegram, promising “easy” money.
In Kyiv, the national flag was removed from a 90-meter flagpole due to the forecast of strong winds of up to 28 m/s. The 16x24-meter cloth was dismantled to prevent damage.
SBU drones attacked Russian troops' depots near the village of Markyne in the occupied Donetsk region. Thousands of rounds of ammunition and a fuel and lubricant depot were destroyed, and explosions were heard all night.
Adam Mosseri urged users not to trust images due to the proliferation of AI content. Meta plans to improve the labeling of AI-generated content and provide more context about the sources.
Russian troops are using DPRK soldiers without armored vehicles in the Kursk region, sending them to storm narrow areas. The losses among the North Korean military are significant, and Russian military commanders are trying to hide it.
At night, Russian troops attacked Cherkasy region with drones. The air defense forces destroyed 14 “shaheds”, the debris damaged power lines, and there were no casualties.
The French territory of Mayotte was hit by a powerful cyclone with wind speeds of over 225 km/h. Rescuers are searching for survivors among the destroyed settlements, and the population is experiencing an acute shortage of water and food.
