Stepan Haftko
Elon Musk announced the creation of large-scale solar-powered data centers in space, launching a million satellites for AI. This will avoid overloading power grids and reduce electricity costs.
A study found that wildfire smoke causes 24,100 premature deaths in the US annually. Chronic inhalation of PM2.5 particles triggers respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases.
Crypto traders expect Bitcoin to fall below $65,000, with an 82% probability. Since October last year, Bitcoin has lost 40% of its value, and the crypto market capitalization has shrunk by $1.5 trillion.
Volvo Cars CEO Håkan Samuelsson stated that electric vehicles will become cheaper than internal combustion engine cars by 2031 due to falling battery costs. Volvo is already reporting profitability for its electric portfolio.
The released US Department of Justice documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case indicate his numerous attempts to establish contact with Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader's name is mentioned over 1,000 times in the case materials.
Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with drones, as a result of which a man in the Vyshhorod district suffered a lacerated wound to the chest. One private house was damaged, and the aftermath is being eliminated.
The International Olympic Committee is exploring the possibility of holding the Winter Olympic Games in January and the Paralympic Games in February. This is due to the shrinking number of locations with stable snow cover in March.
The lower house of the Czech parliament rejected the opposition's proposal to dismiss the coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The attempt to declare a vote of no confidence garnered only 84 votes, allowing the current cabinet to remain in power.
German company Stark has signed a contract to supply Virtus drones to a NATO country. The first drones will be delivered to the customer in February 2026, with full contract execution planned by the end of August.
WisdomTree's WTI Crude Oil Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) experienced its largest daily inflow of capital since the 2020 pandemic. Investors poured nearly $200 million into the asset, increasing the fund's total capital to $915 million.
Argentine federal judge Sebastián Ramos has officially sent a request to the United States for the extradition of Nicolás Maduro. Argentina insists on a trial for mass repression and torture, despite US accusations of narco-terrorism.
New York is experiencing its longest period of extreme cold in decades, leading to 17 deaths since January 19. Most cases are related to hypothermia, and authorities are opening shelters and hospitalizing homeless people.
Ukrzaliznytsia is changing the format of transportation in the Sumy region due to the security situation, introducing a "train plus bus" scheme. Train No. 896/895 will run between Krolevets and Fastiv, and passengers will be transported to Shostka by buses.
Two Ukrainian companies became the only foreign finalists of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program. They will compete for contracts worth $1.1 billion, supplying drones to the US Army.
Serbia plans to purchase gas through the EU's joint procurement mechanism to reduce its dependence on Russia. The country aims to secure approximately 500 million cubic meters of fuel annually through the EU initiative.
French President Emmanuel Macron's chief diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne, visited Moscow. The purpose of the visit was to secure Europe a seat at the negotiating table regarding the security architecture and the end of the war in Ukraine.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 780 occupiers and the destruction of 1,355 drones per day. The total enemy losses exceeded 1.24 million people.
On the night of February 4, Russian drones attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing two civilians and injuring two more. In the Synelnykove district, a house was destroyed, and infrastructure and power lines were damaged.
Northern and western regions of Japan are suffering from anomalous snowfalls, which have led to the death of 35 people. The snow cover exceeded 2 meters, and in some places reached 4.5 meters.
U. S. federal prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Ryan Wesley Rout for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The hearing will take place on February 4, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Ford and Geely are negotiating a strategic partnership for joint production and technology sharing in Europe. This will allow Geely to operate more efficiently in the region and reduce costs.
Estonian law enforcement officers detained the container ship Baltic Spirit with 23 Russian citizens on board near Naissaar Island. The vessel is suspected of smuggling from South America, not of violating sanctions.
The ATESH partisan movement reports a critical situation in the units of the Russian Dnipro troop grouping. Due to the chaotic use of new unmanned boats, the Russians are blowing themselves up on their own mines.
The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani. He called the attack a "warning" to the regime in Kinshasa.
In Odesa, a school, kindergarten, and residential buildings were damaged as a result of a drone attack. Hits on civilian and industrial infrastructure were recorded.
US President Donald Trump signed a $1. 2 trillion package of bills that ended a three-day partial shutdown of federal agencies. The document allows the resumption of funding for most government agencies until the end of the current fiscal year.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Global gold prices have stabilized after the largest daily drop since 2013. Investors are actively buying up assets, which allowed the metal to consolidate above $4,900 per ounce.
Musk spoke negatively about the Spanish Prime Minister, who plans to restrict teenagers' access to social media.
The UK Ministry of Defence has refused to transfer Watchkeeper reconnaissance drones to Ukraine. Instead of outdated drones, London will focus on supplying more modern systems.