January 20, 02:39 PM • 33680 viewsTropical cyclone "Alfred" reached the east coast of Australia with wind speeds of 80 km/h. The city of Gold Coast was the hardest hit, with over 112 thousand people left without electricity.
The Russian court sentenced British citizen James Anderson to 19 years for fighting on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He will spend the first 5 years in prison, the rest in a strict regime colony.
A private detective and an art magazine have discovered a painting by Bruegel that was stolen from a Polish museum in 1974. The masterpiece, which was likely taken by intelligence agents, was found at an exhibition in the Gaudí Museum.
The Prime Minister of Canada does not rule out the participation of Canadian peacekeepers in the deployment of a foreign contingent in Ukraine after the conclusion of a peace agreement with Russia. Canada will continue to support Ukraine by all means possible.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for increased support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace. He emphasized the importance of preserving the principle of “peace through strength” and warned against reducing aid.
The date of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump has not yet been set, but the teams are working to set it. The Ukrainian president emphasizes the importance of meeting with the American leader before his talks with Putin.
The President of Ukraine says that security guarantees without US participation are not genuine. Zelenskyy is ready to offer lucrative contracts to American companies to rebuild Ukraine to attract Trump's support.
The Guardian has collected unique memories of directors and artists about their collaboration with David Lynch. Colleagues talked about the peculiarities of his creative approach and influence on world cinema.
A special commission has been set up in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to examine the circumstances of the transfer of servicemen to other branches of the armed forces. The commission will review the transfer of specialists in short supply, including aviation and electronic warfare specialists.
The UK's first Thistle center for controlled drug use will open in Glasgow in January 2025. The facility will be open daily under medical supervision and will be able to receive up to 200 visitors per day.
Experts predict catastrophic consequences due to the spread of antibiotic resistance in the coming decades. This could double mortality rates and complicate routine medical procedures.
A 17-year-old girl poisoned a rival goat at a competition with a pesticide, believing its owner to be a fraud. The animal died 21 hours after the poisoning, and the suspect faces up to 2 years in prison.
In the Vremivsk sector, 26 hostile attacks took place, most of them near Kostiantynopol. The enemy is actively attacking in all directions, using aviation and anti-aircraft guns.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied the information from The Guardian about the transfer of air defense troops to infantry. The reassignment only concerns servicemen from security and rear units, not affecting air defense specialists.
The average temperature in 2024 will exceed the pre-industrial level by more than 1. 5°C for the first time. Economic losses from extreme weather conditions will grow by 6% and reach $320 billion.
The rebels captured Damascus and released thousands of prisoners from Syrian prisons, including the Sedna military prison. Among those released are women and children who were held in harsh conditions for years.
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.
The Guardian reports on Trump's possible talks on Ukraine on Russia's terms if it breaks military ties with China. The newspaper emphasizes the importance of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
British Prime Minister Cyrus Starmer hinted at the possible lifting of restrictions on the use of Storm Shadow missiles at the Russian Federation. The change of position occurred after a similar US decision on long-range missiles.
Experts warn that Trump's victory could reduce US energy investment by $1 trillion by 2050. His policies threaten to increase CO2 emissions by 4 billion tons by 2030.
The Norwegian government intends to ban the use of social media for children under 15. It plans to amend the law on personal data and develop an age verification mechanism to combat the “power of algorithms.
US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of seeking “unchecked power” and a personally loyal military. She warned that there would be no deterrents to Trump's possible second term.
Farewell hugs from loved ones can lead to trouble at a New Zealand airport if they last more than three minutes.
British counterterrorism police are investigating Russian involvement in the fire at the DHL warehouse in Birmingham. It is suspected that an incendiary device was planted in a parcel delivered by air.
The US President estimated the damage from Hurricane Milton at $50 billion. The storm caused tornadoes in Florida, leaving more than 3.3 million people without power and destroying about 150 homes.
Flash floods and landslides have hit parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing at least 16 people. Rescuers are searching for survivors in flooded areas where roads and bridges have been destroyed.
The portrait of Dora Maar by Picasso, found in 1960s in Capri, is estimated at 6 million euros. The owner did not know about the painting's value until his son recognized the artist's style in the 2000s.
MP Chernev believes that permission to strike Russian military targets with Western weapons may be granted after the US elections. The decision is still being considered, but no drastic steps are expected before the election.
The owner of the only cinema in Castelvetrano does not want to show a movie about the life of Matteo Messina Denaro. The mayor will try to convince the owner to change his mind.
Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian said that the country did not supply Russia with weapons for the war in Ukraine and does not approve of the aggression. He is ready to engage in a dialogue with the United States and Europe on this issue.
