Magnus Carlsen and Jan Nepomnyaschy have agreed to share the 2024 World Blitz title for the first time in FIDE history. The decision was made after a draw in the additional games of the final match.
A driver struck two pedestrians during New Year's celebrations near Primrose Hill in London. One person sustained serious injuries, the other minor injuries, and the driver was arrested for dangerous driving and drug possession.
Four people were injured and two were hospitalized as a result of a Russian UAV attack on Kyiv. Tram tracks in Sviatoshynskyi district and three trams were damaged.
In Virginia, more than 150 improvised explosive devices were found in the home of a man who lost fingers to explosives. The suspect stored the bombs in his garage and backpack, as well as unstable explosives in a freezer.
Destruction and fires were reported in the Pechersk and Sviatoshynskyi districts of Kyiv as a result of a UAV attack. Three people were injured in the Pechersk district, and rescuers continue to eliminate the consequences.
In the Pechersk district of Kyiv, three people were injured in an attack by Russian drones, two were hospitalized. The upper floors of a residential building were damaged, and a fire broke out in a non-residential building in the Sviatoshynskyi district.
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a fire broke out in a non-residential building due to a drone attack, damaging vehicles and garages. In the Pechersk district, a residential building was partially destroyed, and a woman was rescued.
In Kryzhopol, an explosion occurred in the office of the head of the company when a former employee entered. The incident killed three people and injured another.
Japan celebrated the New Year with traditional ringing of the bell at Tokudai-ji temple. South Korea canceled festive performances due to the Boeing 737 plane crash that killed 179 people.
Wholesale prices for tangerines in Europe have reached record levels, approaching €2 per kilogram. The reason was a poor harvest in Turkey and weather disasters in the EU in 2024.
There were 117 combat clashes on different parts of the front, with the Russian army most actively attacking in the Pokrovske direction - there have already been 30 battles there. The Ukrainian military successfully repelled most of the enemy's attacks, and some battles are still ongoing.
Sydney celebrated New Year's Eve 2025 with a large-scale fireworks display over the harbor and bridge. More than a million spectators were expected to attend the event, which featured a performance by Robbie Williams and indigenous ceremonies.
Explosions were reported in Odesa district after a warning of a high-speed target. An X-31P airborne cruise missile was used, and residents were urged to take cover.
Turkey's president said that a just end to the war between Ukraine and Russia remains the country's priority. Erdogan hopes for a new era in the north in 2025.
The U. S. Census Bureau predicts that the global population will grow by 71 million people in 2024. In the United States, an increase of 2.6 million people is expected, while in Ukraine, the population is projected to decline to 35.8 million.
Minister of National Unity Oleksiy Chernyshov invited Ukrainians abroad to celebrate 2025 Kyiv time. He emphasized the importance of the unity of all Ukrainians, regardless of where they live.
China has unveiled a prototype CR450 train capable of reaching a speed of 450 km/h. The new train outperforms the previous CR400 model and is undergoing final tests before commercial operation.
The Russian command has developed plans in case of war with Japan and South Korea, including a list of 160 targets. Documents from 2013-2014 contain targets for strikes on nuclear power plants, bridges, tunnels and industrial facilities.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 6 missiles and 16 enemy UAVs, with another 24 drones lost to location. Among the destroyed targets were an aeroballistic missile "Kinzhal", 5 X-69 missiles, and a "Shahed" UAV.
For the first time, the Kremlin has invited Russian military personnel involved in war crimes in Ukraine to a New Year's TV show. Among those invited are participants in the fighting in Bucha, Bakhmut and other cities of Ukraine.
In Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a minibus with 4 passengers, wounding the 39-year-old driver. Over the day, the occupiers shelled 37 settlements in the region, injuring 7 people.
The Novi Sad prosecutor's office has charged 13 people, including the former transport minister, over the collapse of the roof at the station. The tragedy claimed the lives of 15 people and injured about 30.
A Boeing 737-800 crashes at Muan Airport, killing 179 people. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and identifying the bodies, and relatives of the victims are waiting for information.
The Diia portal now offers the ability to cancel reservations for employees liable for military service online. The service is available to company executives and allows them to quickly cancel an employee's reservation to provide a deferral to another.
Explosions occurred in Odesa after a warning of a missile threat. According to monitoring channels, an X-31P cruise missile was used within the Odesa district.
The CDC reports alarming mutations in the avian influenza virus after the first severe case in the United States. A total of 65 cases have been reported in 10 states, including 37 in California.
During the morning rocket attack on Kyiv by Russian Federation, debris fell in the Darnytskyi district, damaging three private houses and two cars. No casualties were reported as a result of the attack.
Bulgaria offers Moldova access to LNG and assistance through Bulgargaz in the event that Russian gas supplies are cut off on January 1. The countries have already signed a document on crisis response.
The Pentagon has repatriated to Tunisia 59-year-old Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, who has been held at Guantanamo Bay since its opening. His release is part of Biden's program to reduce the number of prisoners.
A Magura V5 maritime drone with R-73 SeeDragon missiles destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut. The second enemy helicopter was damaged and managed to reach the airfield.
