The President of Zimbabwe has signed a law abolishing the death penalty, which has not been applied since 2005. About 60 people sentenced to death will be able to avoid execution.
Starting from January 1, 2025, Ukraine will introduce new rules for compulsory motor insurance. The amount of payments will increase, the system for calculating the cost of policies will change, and a direct settlement mechanism will be introduced.
In January 2025, magnetic storms of varying intensity are predicted, with the most active period from January 1 to 18. The strongest disturbances are expected on January 1 and 16 with a Kp index of up to 5.
Starting from January 1, 2025, the rules of international insurance “Green Card” will change. The certificate will be valid from the next day after issuance, electronic PDF formats and free pricing will be available.
In 2025, artificial intelligence will become more specialized and focused on specific business tasks. Cybersecurity will evolve due to new threats, and companies will reconsider their approaches to cloud technologies and infrastructure.
Starting January 1, 2025, Ukraine will stop transiting Russian gas through its territory. Moldova introduces a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector due to a possible crisis in Transnistria.
From Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen to Judy and Jerry Sheindlin, the stories of Hollywood's strongest marriages. Celebrity couples share their secrets on how to keep love alive for decades.
The auctions for commercial fishing for aquatic bioresources scheduled for January 3 have been canceled due to a Russian cyberattack on state registers. The auctions will be postponed until after the registers are restored.
The State Emergency Service has provided recommendations for safe New Year's Eve celebrations at home and outdoors. The rules apply to the use of electrical appliances, Christmas tree decorations, behavior during an alarm, and the prohibition of pyrotechnics.
Auckland marked the start of 2024 with a grand fireworks display near the Sky Tower. New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year after Kiribati and the Tonga Islands.
Elon Musk ironically commented on the news of an additional $2. 5 billion in US aid to Ukraine. The billionaire sarcastically supported the comment about Zelenskyy's “biggest money theft”.
The National Assembly of South Korea has initiated a 45-day investigation into the imposition of martial law by President Yun Suk-yol. The investigation will cover the activities of key state institutions and the legality of the Cabinet meeting.
187 soldiers and 2 civilians were released from Russian captivity as part of the 59th exchange. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 3956 people have been released, including 1358 Ukrainians in 2023.
After a Russian tanker accident in the Kerch Strait, a fuel oil slick moves toward Yalta. Local residents find contaminated birds, which are taken to the Skazka Zoo for treatment.
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office has announced cooperation with Russia in the investigation of the Embraer 190 plane crash. Investigators from four countries are conducting a large-scale investigation into the causes of the crash.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the creation of a register of certificates for working with animals, which will be launched in 2026. The system will contain data on certificate holders, areas of training, and cases of violations of the law.
In the village of Chornomorske in the occupied Crimea, a series of explosions lasted from 4:00 to 7:00 am on December 30. Local residents report hearing gunfire, possible missile launches, and internet outages.
Putin signs a decree establishing a scientific and expert council under the Russian Security Council, appointing Sergei Shoigu as chairman. The council will deal with issues of “security policy” and “technological sovereignty” of the Russian Federation.
The occupation authorities of Crimea have decided to store oil products after the tanker accident on the territory of the Shcholkino Nuclear Power Plant. More than 150 tons of fuel oil will be placed 1.5 km away from residential buildings, and its utilization may take up to two years.
Photos of two new Chinese military aircraft with a tailless design and stealth characteristics have been posted online. The larger aircraft is diamond-shaped with three engines, while the smaller one has a more traditional look.
The head of the KCSA's social policy department was found to have forged medical documents to obtain a 2nd disability group. The official illegally received almost UAH 300 thousand in social benefits and avoided conscription.
After the accident of two tankers and the fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait, Russia continues to transport oil products. Among the operating vessels, there are tankers of the same age as the accidental Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239.
An agent of the Russian GRU was detained in Rivne, who was preparing to blow up railroad tracks to disrupt the supply of ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The offender acted as part of a network and expected to receive 40% of $100,000 for the sabotage.
In 2023, the Ministry of Health purchased 44 units of expensive medical equipment, but as of November 2024, only 2 of them are in operation. The Accounting Chamber has identified systemic problems with the distribution and installation of equipment.
Russian troops are using the fog to approach Ukrainian positions in small groups near Lyman. The enemy became more active near Terny, Yampolivka and Dibrova, conducting up to 30 attacks per day.
A study has shown an increased risk of autism in children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy. UCLA found that 11% of such children show signs of autism spectrum disorders.
Hudson Meek died after falling from a moving car in Vestavia Hills. The young actor, known for his role in the movie “On the Drive,” suffered fatal injuries and died in the hospital on December 21.
A federal judge in New York has granted a plaintiff permission to remain anonymous temporarily in a rape case against Jay-Z and Diddy. The woman claims that she was raped by the rappers in 2000 when she was 13 years old.
In Lviv's school No. 30, a physics teacher and a laboratory assistant made offensive remarks about students during a lesson. A special commission was set up to investigate the incident, and the educational ombudsman appealed to the police.
Active and forced evacuations are underway in the Kharkiv region from 44 settlements due to constant shelling. In Kupyansk, 134 people remain on the left bank and 1,300 on the right bank.
