In Hungary, the burials of three elite warriors, approximately 1,100 years old, have been discovered, with DNA analysis confirming their paternal kinship. The men were buried in the 920s or 930s, likely after participating in military campaigns in Italy.
New research confirms the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis, where a fragmented comet exploded over North America. This led to the extinction of mammoths and the decline of the ancient Clovis culture.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported the detection of 15 North Atlantic right whale calves. For the full recovery of the species, at least 50 calves must be born annually.
New burial trenches have been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol, linked to the exhumation of bodies and rising mortality among the civilian population. Local authorities and the Center for the Study of Occupation report a shocking scale of new burials in the third year of occupation.
At the first auction of 2026 in Tokyo, a 243 kg tuna was sold for $3. 2 million to Kiyomura Corp. The owner of the Sushi Zanmai sushi bar chain set a new record, surpassing his 2019 figure.
Veterinarians claim that cats remember their owners for months or years, associating them with safety, smells, and daily routines. Research confirms that 80% of owners have noticed their pets' ability to recall past events through familiar triggers.
Kyiv region police are investigating animal cruelty. An 18-year-old girl threw a kitten against a wall, filming it on video, and now the animals are receiving help at a veterinary clinic.
Rain and snowfall caused widespread flooding in several regions of Afghanistan, killing 17 people and injuring 11. The disaster affected 1,800 families, damaging homes and infrastructure.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has uncovered a new Russian tactic on TikTok: mass registration of accounts before holidays with emotional AI content. After gaining an audience, the profiles change their theme, promoting manipulative narratives.
On January 1, explosions occurred in Kerch, with more than 10 blasts recorded. Russian air defense systems are also reported to be operating.
Kyiv law enforcement officers receive thousands of calls every day, some of which are unusual. The Kyiv police shared a selection of curious calls received on the 102 line.
As a result of an enemy KAB strike on the territory of the ecopark in Kharkiv, a 40-year-old volunteer was injured. Birds also died and were injured.
The first full moon of 2026, known as the "Wolf Moon," will be the fourth consecutive supermoon. It will peak on January 3 at 12:02 PM Kyiv time and will appear larger and brighter due to its proximity to Earth.
In Florida, 52 black bears were reported killed during the first hunting season since 2015, despite activist opposition. 172 individuals participated in the hunt, selected from 160,000 applicants, and activists bought some permits to prevent the killing of animals.
After Russian attacks in the Pivdennyi port near Odesa, sunflower oil polluted the coast and the Adzhalyk estuary. According to Greenpeace Ukraine, the pollution could remain on the seabed for over 6 years, harming wildlife.
Ukrzaliznytsia has prepared 100 "Invincibility Carriages" as mobile heating points in response to power outages. These carriages are equipped with heating, charging devices, microwaves, refrigerators, and Starlink, and can be moved at the request of local authorities.
The funeral of actress Brigitte Bardot will take place on January 7 at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Saint-Tropez. The ceremony will be broadcast in the port and on the central square of Les Lices.
In Chernivtsi region, rescuers extinguished a large-scale fire at a poultry farm in the village of Zamostya. The fire destroyed a building with an area of 975 square meters and led to the death of about 5,000 birds.
On November 26, Russian occupation forces made over 50 attempts to break through the defense in the Pokrovsk direction and used over 2,200 kamikaze drones along the entire front line. The Defense Forces neutralized 100 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.
Russian troops resumed cavalry assaults on the positions of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade. Ukrainian drones eliminated the occupiers, but the horses were not harmed.
In Kajiado County, Kenya, four people have died from elephant attacks in a week, sparking protests. Experts attribute this to a severe shortage of vegetation and water in the region.
The global economy is decarbonizing faster than expected, with record investments of $2. 2 trillion in 2025. Investments in clean energy exceed spending on fossil fuels, and renewable energy covers all new electricity demand.
A 55-year-old woman from Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion due to the death of 51 animals in her shelter. She kept evacuated cats in unsanitary conditions without food and water, which led to their mass death. The woman faces up to eight years in prison.
Oily slicks have been recorded in the Black Sea waters of the Odesa district due to damage to oil tanks after enemy attacks. Measures are being taken to localize the pollution and monitor the water condition.
Spots resembling oil slicks and dead birds have been found on Delfin and Lanzheron beaches in Odesa. Specialists are determining the size and origin, and will provide additional information.
Police have opened criminal proceedings against a resident of Obolon who kept a fox and a wolf in her apartment. The animals were kept in improper conditions, and the fox died.
In California, a shark attacked a group of 17 swimmers, leaving a 55-year-old woman missing. The US Coast Guard is conducting a large-scale search operation, and beaches are closed.
In Odesa, police launched a criminal investigation into the death of two kittens in a cat cafe. Some of the animals in the establishment were in a sickly condition.
The Rajdhani Express train in the Indian state of Assam crashed into a herd of 100 elephants crossing the tracks. As a result of the incident, seven elephants died, and the locomotive and five passenger cars derailed.
Moving is stressful for pets because they need routine. Redfin explained how to make moving safer and less stressful for animals.
