Associated Press

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began his third presidential term until 2031 amid mass protests. The inauguration took place under tight security, and Western countries imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan officials.

The Biden administration plans to announce the final package of military aid to Ukraine worth about $500 million. By the end of Biden's term, Ukraine will have received 80-90% of the promised equipment.

In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, wildfires have covered 80 hectares of territory. Strong winds make it difficult to extinguish the fires and force local residents, including celebrities, to evacuate.

Ukrainian troops faced serious challenges in the Kursk region due to exhaustion and demoralization. Russia has deployed 50,000 troops, including North Korean units, resulting in the loss of 40% of the captured territory.

Warren Upton, a survivor of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, has died at the age of 105 from pneumonia. He was the last surviving crew member of the USS Utah battleship, which sank during the Japanese attack.

An EF1 tornado struck northern California, injuring 4 people and damaging cars. Other US states were also affected by the storm, causing heavy snowfall and one death in Nebraska.

A shooting took place in France, killing two security agents and two migrants. A 22-year-old suspect confessed to the attack and the murder of another man in a neighboring town.

the Kremlin launched a large-scale campaign to spread anti-Ukrainian fakes in the United States after Trump's victory. Fake videos and regulations are aimed at undermining American support for Ukraine.

An application for registration of the Oreshnik trademark for alcoholic beverages has been filed with Rospatent. The name coincides with the new Russian ballistic missile that struck the Dnipro River.

Local residents and conservationists have rescued more than 30 pilot whales stranded in New Zealand. The animals were raised with sheets and returned to the ocean, although four whales died.

Ukraine's Security Service has shown the Associated Press fragments of an experimental Oreshnik ballistic missile that hit a plant in Dnipro on November 21. The missile is based on the RS-26 Rubizh and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.

Switzerland has banned exports to a Polish military equipment supplier for violating the law. 645,000 Swiss rounds of ammunition were shipped to Ukraine through a Polish company in violation of the contract.

The head of the police in the town of Texcaltitlan committed suicide when troops tried to arrest him as part of a corruption investigation. During the operation, 7 other officials were detained on suspicion of having links to criminal groups.

More than 2,000 soldiers of the Anna Kyivska Brigade have completed two months of training in France. The brigade received full equipment, including AMX 10 tanks, Caesar self-propelled artillery systems and other equipment.

The rare Kemp's ridley turtle was found in the cold North Sea near the Netherlands. After a year of rehabilitation at the Rotterdam Zoo, the animal was released into its native Gulf of Mexico.

43 rhesus monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research center in South Carolina due to the negligence of a new employee. The police assure that the animals are harmless and ask not to contact them.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump. Orban announced “big plans for the future” and previously called Trump's victory the biggest comeback in US history.

The OP adviser said that Trump would be interested in active communication with Ukraine after winning the election. Zelenskyy has already had a phone conversation with Trump and agreed to work closely together.

The Polymarket platform accepts bets on Trump's ability to end the war in Ukraine within 90 days of winning the election. The probability of such a scenario is estimated by bookmakers in the range of 40-56%.

Vice President of the United States and presidential candidate Kamala Harris has refused to make a public appearance. This was reported by an Associated Press source.

Donald Trump won North Carolina, receiving an additional 16 electoral votes. He now has 230 votes against Kamala Harris' 192, with 270 needed to win.

As of 06:00 Kyiv time, Donald Trump leads with 214 votes to Kamala Harris' 179. A total of 52,120,662 voters have cast ballots for each candidate.

U. S. President Joe Biden called Democrats who won elections in various states. Among them are the new senator from Delaware, the governors of Delaware and North Carolina, and the mayor of Wilmington.

According to preliminary estimates as of 04:00 (Kyiv time), Donald Trump is leading with 177 votes to Kamala Harris' 99. Trump won in 15 states, Harris - in 8 states.

The Nigerian authorities released 29 minors who faced the death penalty for allegedly participating in the protests. The children were held for more than two months until the president intervened.

According to the preliminary results of the vote count, Donald Trump won 6 states with 95 votes. Kamala Harris won 4 states with 35 electoral votes.

Almost all polling stations have closed in the United States, and the first votes are being counted. According to preliminary results, Donald Trump is leading in most states, ahead of Kamala Harris.

Polls have closed in Kentucky and Indiana and the first results have been released. According to preliminary data, Donald Trump is leading in both states with a significant advantage over Kamala Harris.

In Nigeria, 76 protesters, including 29 minors aged 14-17, are accused of treason. The children face the death penalty and have been detained for 90 days without proper food.

In the state of Guerrero, 16 people were killed in clashes between security forces and criminals. In Guanajuato, car bomb explosions injured three police officers and damaged buildings.