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More than 190 flights have been canceled at airports in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands due to snow and freezing rain. Frankfurt, Schiphol, and Heathrow are experiencing severe flight delays.

The Royal British Armed Forces Sports Council officially recognizes the Army Drone Association. The competition will be held without GPS and stabilization, where 8 pilots will control the drones through a VR headset.

Law and Business accuses Poroshenko of promoting the Kharkiv agreements and financing Russia through the Lipetsk factory. Journalists call on the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions for treason.

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the world-famous fashion house Missoni, has died at the age of 93. Together with her husband, she created a unique brand known for its knitwear and zigzag prints.

Lily Phillips, 23, rented an apartment in London to film an intimate marathon with 101 men. Due to violations of Airbnb's rules on commercial pornography and the number of guests, the model may be blocked from the platform.

A car deliberately drove into a crowd of people in the French Quarter of New Orleans, killing 10 people and injuring 35.

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.

Sir Stephen Fry was awarded a knighthood for his charitable work in the field of mental health. Carey Mulligan and Sarah Lancashire became Commanders of the British Empire for their contributions to the dramatic arts.

Cities around the world are preparing to celebrate the New Year with unique traditions and large-scale shows. From the first fireworks display in New Zealand to the last celebration in American Samoa in 24 hours.

Scientists from University College London have found that the harm from smoking is twice as great as previously thought. One cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes, and smokers lose an average of 10 years of life.

The British government and Buckingham Palace are preparing an invitation to Trump for a second state visit after his possible return to the White House. Such a visit may not take place until 2026 due to King Charles III's schedule.

Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian president, is battling a severe form of leukemia with a 50% chance of survival. She is in isolation in Russia and plans to divorce her husband to receive treatment in London.

Dmitry Peskov denied information about Asma al-Assad's plans to divorce Bashar al-Assad and leave Russia. The British Foreign Office earlier said that the wife of the former Syrian president was banned from entering the UK.

Asma al-Assad has filed a request with a Russian court for permission to leave Moscow and plans to divorce her husband. Also, according to media reports, the former Syrian dictator is under strict surveillance in Russia, and his assets have been frozen.

Buckingham Palace has reported positive dynamics in King Charles' cancer treatment. In 2025, Charles plans to resume a full program of public duties, including foreign visits.

Apple Music has announced two New Year's Eve live streams called Apple Music Live: NYE. Björk will perform a DJ set, and Skepta and Uncle Waffles will present a video format at The Cause club in London.

The international FinTech company KYT Group has announced the creation of the investment division KYT Invest. The new division will offer clients classic and innovative investment instruments, including smart contracts and tokenized assets.

Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, who has three tattoos depicting Putin, has announced his intention to leave Russia. The former head of the dance academy in Sevastopol previously supported the invasion of Ukraine.

British artist Banksy has presented a new work depicting a woman nursing a baby with a pierced breast. Netizens are actively discussing possible interpretations of the new graffiti, from maternal struggle to the impact of war.

The US Deputy Secretary of Defense spoke about new trends in warfare using Ukraine as an example. Future conflicts will be characterized by a combination of expensive systems and massive use of small and cheap technologies.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour has become the most profitable in history, earning $2. 07 billion for 149 concerts. This is twice the previous record set by Elton John with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Vladimir Skovorodka covered 100 km in 9 hours and 27 minutes at the IAU World Championships in Bengaluru. The rescuer of the State Emergency Service entered the top hundred among 250 participants from 40 countries of the world.

Omar Al-Fayed expressed regret that his father did not appear in court on charges of sexually abusing dozens of women. London police are conducting a new investigation after claims of new victims.

London is considering a case of espionage by a group of agents who worked for Russian intelligence through an ex-Wirecard manager. Two of the five suspects have already pleaded guilty.

The head of the OP stressed the importance of cooperation with the UK to strengthen Ukraine and European security. Yermak stressed the need for further training of Ukrainian brigades and strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Oleksiy Poroshenko was put on the wanted list for ignoring two summonses to the Pechersk shopping center in Kyiv. According to media reports, the son of the former president, who holds the rank of lieutenant in the reserve, has been in London since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

500 journalists from The Guardian and The Observer have begun a 48-hour strike over the possible sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. The employees oppose the separation of the two publications, which have existed together since 1791.

France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line in Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. Countries are preparing for an active role in stabilizing the situation in the event of a change in political support from the United States.

Legendary musician Elton John has reported vision loss in his right eye due to an infection in the south of France. The singer is undergoing long-term treatment and recovery, which interferes with his creative activities.

According to media reports, Poroshenko increased his fortune to 1 1. 2 billion over the past year and entered the top three richest oligarchs. The assets were transferred to Alexey's son, who lives in London.