The Catalans scored seven goals against the English side thanks to braces from Raphinha and Lewandowski. Elanga responded with two goals, but Newcastle suffered a defeat.
Today, the second leg matches of the Champions League will take place, featuring Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.
António Costa stated the EU's readiness to take the initiative from Trump. The bloc will continue to pressure Moscow and refuse Russian energy carriers.
During exercises in Portugal, Ukrainian Magura V7 naval drones defeated NATO forces in five scenarios. Alliance military personnel did not even notice the attack on the frigate.
At the capital's military cemetery, a farewell ceremony was held for Rodrigo Oliveira, a fighter of the HUR Legion. The warrior from Brazil died in battle near Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
EU ambassadors stated that member states would not accept the 'membership first, then integration' model for Ukraine. This resistance blocks the model that the European Commission had been promoting for Ukraine's accession to the EU by 2027.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
Real Madrid defeated Portuguese Benfica with a score of 1:0 in the Champions League playoffs. The only goal was scored by Vinicius Junior, after which a racist incident occurred.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
The Swedish company Saab is building a portfolio of potential orders for over 300 JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters. Ukraine could order up to 150 aircraft, and Canada – 72, with the possibility of localizing production.
Four people have died and one person is missing as a result of sudden floods caused by Storm Marta in northern Morocco.
Storm "Marta" caused floods and landslides on the Iberian Peninsula, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people. The agricultural sector of Spain and Portugal suffered losses of hundreds of millions of euros due to flooded crops and destroyed infrastructure.
Cristiano Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the internal processes in the Saudi Arabian league and believes his team is losing support. The option of an early end to his career in Saudi Arabia is being discussed.
Storm Leonardo caused floods and landslides on the Iberian Peninsula. A man died in Portugal, and a woman swept away by a river is being searched for in Spain.
Ukraine is preparing for a new Eurovision season, choosing a representative for the 70th anniversary contest. The performances of Melovin (2.3 million UAH), Jamala (90 thousand dollars), and "Ziferblat" (120 thousand dollars) were mentioned.
The draw for the 2025/26 Champions League playoff round has taken place, with 16 teams competing for a spot in the round of 16. Among the participants are Ukrainian footballers and their clubs, who have learned their opponents.
The IAEA Board of Governors held an emergency meeting regarding nuclear risks from Russia's systematic attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. IAEA head Rafael Grossi confirmed that these attacks fall under the organization's mandate and pose direct nuclear risks.
Atlantic cyclone "Christine" caused the death of five people and left 850,000 residents of Portugal without power. Wind speeds reached 178 km/h, destroying infrastructure.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting in Davos on Ukraine's recovery, discussing ways to overcome challenges in energy and increase investment. He emphasized the importance of security guarantees for investment and business.
The 2026 European Futsal Championship starts on January 21 and will be held in Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia. The Ukrainian national team has announced its final squad for the tournament.
English club Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, who had been in charge of the team since November 2024. Darren Fletcher will prepare the team for the next Premier League round.
On Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi on January 5, the air temperature was -14°C. Cloudy weather and a southwest wind of 10 m/s were recorded.
A two-week election campaign has begun in Portugal ahead of the January 18 presidential elections. A record 11 candidates, including Luís Marques Mendes, António José Seguro, André Ventura, and Henrique Gouveia e Melo, make a second round of voting almost inevitable.
On January 5, most of the western and northern regions of Ukraine will be under the influence of high atmospheric pressure with no precipitation. A southern cyclone will bring rain to the south and snow to the central regions, Donetsk, Luhansk, Chernivtsi regions, and the Carpathians.
Investigators suspect that sparklers on champagne bottles caused a fire in a bar at a Swiss ski resort. 40 people died, 119 were injured.
Nine sailors, including two Ukrainian citizens, were released from pirate captivity on December 25, 2025. On December 3, a Portuguese-flagged vessel was attacked by pirates in the territorial waters of Equatorial Guinea, abducting 9 crew members.
Since PURL was launched in August, 24 countries have joined it, and the total amount of contributions is $4. 3 billion. This allows for the purchase of American weapons, including missiles for Patriots, and strengthening Ukraine's defense.
New Year on the planet lasts almost a day, starting from the Line Islands in the Pacific Ocean and ending in Samoa. Find out the exact time of the 2026 New Year celebration in different countries of the world according to Kyiv time.
