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First room for “safe” drug use to be opened in Scotland
FT: Russia's frozen assets have caused a dispute between Scholz and Duda
Iran's energy crisis: reduced work hours, online learning and closed shopping centers
Trump appoints show's producer as US special envoy to the UK
Poland is ready to shoot down Russian missiles only in case of threat to its territory - Defense Minister
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Scholz justifies denial of Taurus for Ukraine by Trump's statement about Biden's “stupid” authorization of strikes on Russia
The official postcard of the Scottish government office was decorated with a drawing by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl
Estonia and the UK discuss further military and economic support for Ukraine
Thousands of citizens evacuated in Cologne due to a World War II bomb
France returns flag to embassy in Damascus
Tusk announces new €100 million aid package for Kyiv
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UK allocates more than 44 million dollars to help Ukraine and imposes new sanctions against russia
British Prince Andrew to spend Christmas apart from family due to Chinese spy scandal
Britain and 11 other European countries agree on tougher measures against Russia's “shadow fleet”
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First room for “safe” drug use to be opened in Scotland
Thistle facility will be opened in Scotland, where it will be possible to use illegal drugs under the supervision of specialists. The center will be open every day from 9:00 to 21:00 and will provide medical assistance in case of overdose.
FT: Russia's frozen assets have caused a dispute between Scholz and Duda
At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.
Iran's energy crisis: reduced work hours, online learning and closed shopping centers
Iran introduced reduced working hours for government agencies and online learning due to a 350 million cubic meter gas shortage. Industrial enterprises and shopping centers were left without electricity, and production decreased by 30-50%.
Trump appoints show's producer as US special envoy to the UK
Donald Trump has appointed TV producer Mark Burnett as the US Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, a winner of 13 Emmy Awards, will be responsible for developing trade, investment and cultural exchange.
Poland is ready to shoot down Russian missiles only in case of threat to its territory - Defense Minister
Poland's Defense Minister has declared his readiness to shoot down Russian missiles only if they threaten Polish territory. The country has strengthened its air defense system and has the support of NATO allies to protect its airspace.
Five magical movies about Christmas: what to watch for the holidays
A selection of atmospheric Christmas movies for the whole family to enjoy. From the romantic comedy Last Christmas to the drama The Holdovers, everyone will find something to put them in the holiday spirit.
Amazon employees in the US announce a large-scale strike before Christmas
The Teamsters union has organized the largest strike in US history against Amazon over the company's refusal to negotiate labor contracts. The protest action began on December 19 with the participation of about 10,000 workers.
Ukraine will receive $2 billion from the World Bank: part of it from the US at the expense of Russian frozen assets
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $2 billion through the DPL mechanism. $1 billion will come as a grant from the FIF fund at the expense of the United States, and another $1.05 billion will be provided as a loan guaranteed by Japan and the United Kingdom.
Uniting the ancient Britons thousands of years BC: a new discovery about the purpose of Stonehenge
Scientists have discovered that Stonehenge could have been a symbol of the unification of the ancient Britons. The study showed that the 6-ton Altar Stone was installed between 2500-2020 BC.
Spotify records record growth in Drum 'N' Bass popularity in recent years
According to Spotify, Drum 'N' Bass streams have grown by 94% since 2021. The genre is especially popular among listeners under 34, who make up 68% of the audience.
Britain may send military to train Ukrainian Armed Forces: what is known
The British Ministry of Defense is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine. The UK will also provide an additional 225 million pounds of military aid for drones, ammunition, and air defense.
Britain needs to almost double defense spending: the amount is announced
The British Ministry of Defense has calculated the necessary level of military spending at 3. 6% of GDP to modernize the army. This means an increase in the annual budget to 93 billion pounds.
Over the past few days, the Russian Federation has intensified its offensive in several districts simultaneously - Syrian
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the intensification of Russian offensive actions in several areas at once. The UK promised to significantly increase its support for Ukraine in 2025.
The World Bank has provided Ukraine with more than $2 billion: where will the money go?
The World Bank has approved a new $1. 05 billion DPO operation for Ukraine and an additional $1 billion grant. The funds will be used for economic reforms, railroad development, and renewable energy.
Zaluzhnyi and Budanov lead in trust ratings among Ukrainians
According to an InfoSapiens poll, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi has the highest level of trust among Ukrainians - 76. 8%, followed by Budanov - 54.6%, and Zelenskyy - 53%.
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels: what he will discuss with EU and NATO leaders
The President of Ukraine will hold a series of important meetings with European leaders in Brussels. Talks are scheduled with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and other countries, as well as the EU and NATO leaders.
Europe may send 100,000 troops to Ukraine after ceasefire - Reuters
European countries are discussing the possibility of deploying up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire or peace agreement. France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom could form the basis of a coalition.
KORD Special Forces unit receives a four-legged robot from international partners
The KORD special forces unit received a modernized BAD-2 robotic ground drone with a video camera and thermal imager. The robot is capable of conducting reconnaissance at a distance of over 2 km, which reduces the risk to police officers during dangerous operations.
European P5+1 raises alarm over record uranium reserves in Iran
Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of building up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels. The IAEA confirms that Iran is the only country that possesses uranium with a purity of 60%.
Scholz justifies denial of Taurus for Ukraine by Trump's statement about Biden's “stupid” authorization of strikes on Russia
The German chancellor cited Trump's criticism of Biden's decision to strike Russia to justify his refusal to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles. Trump called Biden's authorization “very stupid.
The official postcard of the Scottish government office was decorated with a drawing by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl
The Scottish Secretary of State's Office has chosen a drawing by 12-year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine for its official Christmas cards. The girl from Donetsk region, who now lives in Edinburgh, drew a golden-haired cherub near a Christmas tree.
Estonia and the UK discuss further military and economic support for Ukraine
The British and Estonian prime ministers met in Tallinn before the Joint Expeditionary Force summit. The parties discussed strengthening military and economic support for Ukraine, as well as expanding defense cooperation.
Thousands of citizens evacuated in Cologne due to a World War II bomb
An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered during construction work in the Sulz district. As a result, 3,000 residents of the largest residential complex, Uni-Center, were evacuated within a 350-meter radius.
France returns flag to embassy in Damascus
France restored its flag at the embassy in Damascus after a 12-year break. European countries begin to establish diplomatic contacts with the new Syrian government.
Tusk announces new €100 million aid package for Kyiv
Donald Tusk announced the 46th package of military aid to Ukraine worth €100 million in January. Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the situation at the front and coordination with partners during their meeting in Lviv.
President of Ukraine: The US has allocated $177 billion to Ukraine, but some aid packages have not yet been received
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
UK allocates more than 44 million dollars to help Ukraine and imposes new sanctions against russia
The UK provides 35m pounds to restore the energy system and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Sanctions were also imposed against 20 ships and two Russian companies involved in shady oil transportation.
British Prince Andrew to spend Christmas apart from family due to Chinese spy scandal
The son of Elizabeth II was asked not to attend the Christmas celebration in Sandringham because of the scandal with the Chinese businessman spy. Prince Andrew has maintained a close relationship with Chris Young for years.
Britain and 11 other European countries agree on tougher measures against Russia's “shadow fleet”
The UK and 11 European countries have agreed to take joint action against Russian ships trying to circumvent sanctions. The participating countries will check the documents of suspicious ships in key sea straits.
Ukraine has created a laser weapon “Trident”: Sukharevsky gives details
Ukraine has become the fifth country in the world to have its own laser weapon. The Tryzub system is capable of shooting down aircraft at an altitude of more than 2 kilometers, said the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.