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Sony's new Marvel movie Craven the Hunter grossed only $11 million in its first weekend of release. This is the worst result among all Sony's Spider-Man films, including Morbius and Madame Spider-Man.

The President of Ukraine will attend a meeting of the European Commission in Brussels to consider the EU's strategic vision for the next 5 years. The meeting will discuss the priorities of European integration and the role of the EU in a peaceful Europe.

The first 38 U. S. M1A2 Abrams tanks have arrived in Taiwan to strengthen its defense against a possible Chinese attack. This is part of an order for 108 tanks, the rest will be delivered in 2025-2026.

Bitcoin reached a new record of $106,533 after the US President-elect announced the creation of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve. The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies increased to $3.8 trillion.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has a phone conversation with Donald Trump about the release of hostages in Gaza and the events in Syria. Trump threatens “hell” in the Middle East if the hostages are not released before his inauguration.

Mike Volz, Trump's future national security adviser, has announced that he is looking for ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine. The team is working on options not for a temporary truce, but for a permanent end to the conflict.

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.

Yuriy Boyko made a statement about “radicals” who rename cities and ban speaking their native language. The Center for Countering Disinformation and the Presidential Office criticized his position.

Oksana Markarova reported massive attempts by pranksters to contact Ukrainian government officials on behalf of American officials. The embassy uses only verified communication channels and reports such cases to law enforcement.

The US Treasury is considering additional sanctions against the russian “shadow fleet” and possible restrictions on Chinese banks. There are also discussions of lowering the price limit on russian oil below $60 per barrel.

The South Korean parliament voted to impeach President Yun Suk-yol. The United States supported the democratic process and expressed its readiness to cooperate with acting President Han Dak-soo.

The President of Serbia announced the upcoming US sanctions against NIS due to its russian ownership. Serbia is considering reducing Gazprom's share in the company below 50%.

Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social, will head the US Intelligence Advisory Board. He will combine this position with the leadership of the Trump Media & Technology Group.

UAE banks have stepped up checks on payments by russian companies following new US sanctions against 50 russian banks. The payment processing time has increased to 30 days, and some funds are “hanging” or lost.

Andrius Kubilius met with representatives of the OP to discuss strengthening air defense and coordination with the United States. The parties discussed the fight against Russian propaganda and ways to achieve peace through strength.

Donald Trump expressed concern about unidentified drones flying over US territory.

Trump's team proposes to cancel the NHTSA rule on mandatory reporting of accidents involving autopilots. Tesla, which reports the largest number of incidents, may benefit the most from this decision.

The U. S. Court of Appeals refused to suspend TikTok's ban, which will take effect on January 19, 2025. ByteDance has to sell the app, otherwise it will be removed from the US app stores.

Alexander Smirnov has entered into a plea agreement in the case of evidence tampering against Joe and Hunter Biden. He faces 4 to 6 years in prison for perjury and tax evasion.

President of Ukraine had a conversation with Evika Silina on strengthening defense capabilities and European integration. Latvia is ready to support Ukraine in its military programs and EU accession negotiations.

Trump's team is actively consulting with Kiev and the Biden administration on a plan to end the war. The details of the plan have not been disclosed yet, but sources confirm the seriousness of the new president's intentions.

The Biden administration plans to deliver thousands of missiles, hundreds of thousands of shells, and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 5 weeks. The Pentagon is using sea and air routes to expedite the delivery.

American journalist Evan Hershkovich published an investigation into the FSB's counterintelligence department after his release from a Russian prison. He spoke about the head of the department, Dmitry Minaev, who organized his arrest and exchange.

The New York Times predicts that the war in Ukraine will end by 2025 due to the depletion of resources on both sides. The outcome of the conflict will depend on international support and future peace talks.

Frank McCourt announced his readiness to buy the American TikTok for $20 billion from investors. The businessman plans to implement a decentralized protocol and keep advertising in the app.

Hungary and Bulgaria have agreed on a new solution to pay for Russian gas through Gazprombank, despite US sanctions. Peter Szijjarto said that a legal solution had been found that is not subject to restrictions.

Negotiations are underway to hold a Ramstein meeting with the participation of state leaders, including Biden. The next meeting is scheduled for December to discuss military assistance to Ukraine.

Jimmy Kimmel analyzed Trump's changing attitude toward Time magazine over the years. From criticism and predictions of the publication's closure in 2013 to rave reviews after being recognized as “Person of the Year” in 2024.

The Supreme Court did not satisfy the request of MP Dubinsky to recognize the inaction of the Verkhovna Rada regarding the non-calling of the presidential election. The MP suspected of treason is currently in custody in a pre-trial detention center.

Ukraine's national team was placed in Group D with France/Croatia, Iceland, and Azerbaijan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. During the draw, FIFA showed a map of Ukraine without Crimea.