NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the energy situation and efforts to end the war. Rutte emphasized support for Ukraine's defense and ensuring lasting peace.
Donald Trump has threatened to deploy military forces in Minnesota following protests sparked by the actions of immigration agents. This occurred after an officer shot a Venezuelan man, and previously an agent fatally shot a U.S. citizen.
Pinterest introduced Palette 2026, a selection of five colors that will shape visual trends next year. The palette is based on user search behavior and service analytics.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia rejected the peace plan prepared by the US, not Volodymyr Zelensky. He emphasized that Russia's only response was missile attacks, so pressure on it must be increased.
An explosion occurred at the Russian Interior Ministry's professional training center in Syktyvkar during construction work. At least 9 people were injured, and emergency services are working at the scene.
NASA and JAXA astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut landed off the coast of California. Mike Finke set a record by spending 549 days in space.
Khrystyna Totkailo, whose father died after treatment at "Odrex," stated that the clinic's lawsuit against UNN is pressure on the media. The clinic demands a refutation of the materials and 1 million UAH in compensation for covering patients' stories.
Reza Cyrus Pahlavi, son of the last Shahanshah of Iran, has pledged to abandon the nuclear program, recognize Israel, and restore relations with the United States should the current regime fall. He also stated that Iran would become a peaceful and prosperous country.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence model Grok has implemented technological measures to prevent the editing of images of real people into revealing clothing. This restriction applies to all users, including paid subscribers, and will be enforced in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
A meeting was held in Washington between the US Vice President and the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland. Donald Trump's demands for American control over Denmark's autonomous territory were discussed.
In Odesa region, an 11-year-old boy was swinging a dog on a leash and threw it off a slope, treating it as a game. The police filed a report against his mother for failing to fulfill her parental duties; the animal was not harmed.
The joint work will focus on the development of basketball, new content initiatives, and strengthening communication around the teams.
On January 14, Russians shelled Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, damaging a private house and injuring a 54-year-old woman. The city has been reduced to ruins due to constant shelling.
The leader of the Batkivshchyna party, Yulia Tymoshenko, reacted to the searches in the party's office.
Batkivshchyna leader Yulia Tymoshenko confirmed the searches at the party office, which lasted all night. She denied the accusations, stating that only her work phones, parliamentary documents, and personal savings were seized.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine records new schemes for hacking Telegram accounts through private messages. The goal is to gain access to accounts for further fraud and the spread of fakes.
The Spanish government has approved a bill to combat fake images created by AI and strengthen consent rules for image use. It also sets 16 as the minimum age for consenting to the use of one's own image.
On January 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv and the region, causing interruptions in electricity, water, and heat supply. Emergency blackouts are in effect in the capital, and restoration work continues under difficult conditions.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, declared US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the main murderers of the Iranian people. " This statement comes amid unrest in Iran, where hundreds have died and thousands have been arrested.
The building of the Polish consulate was damaged as a result of the night attack on Odesa on January 13. None of the diplomatic staff were injured.
US President Donald Trump called on Iranian protesters to "take over their institutions," promising assistance. He canceled meetings with Iranian officials until the killings stopped.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained two agents of Russian special services who were preparing a terrorist attack in Kherson, planning to blow up police officers. The attackers monitored the police's work schedule and looked for new agents, after which they were to flee to Russia.
Since February 2022, the Russian Federation has used over 13. 3 thousand missiles and 142.3 thousand attack drones against Ukraine. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported this during a conversation with the Commander of the US Army in Europe and Africa.
Information about the mass closure of supermarkets in Kyiv due to lack of electricity is not true. The CPD stated that isolated closures of stores for several hours are possible in case of power outages or other technical problems.
Kyiv residents report the closure of large supermarkets, such as "Silpo", "Aurora", "ATB", due to prolonged power outages. The "Aurora", NOVUS, and "Fozzy Group" chains confirm temporary difficulties, while "ATB-Market" refutes information about mass closures.
In Kyiv, law enforcement officers exposed a 40-year-old Israeli citizen who is suspected of selling drugs. The man decorated the New Year's tree with bags of drugs.
Educational ombudswoman Nadiia Leshchyk emphasized the importance of psychological assistance to those affected by the attack in a Kyiv school. She also stressed the need to ensure safety in educational institutions.
US President Donald Trump said he could block ExxonMobil's investments in Venezuela after the company's CEO called the country "unsuitable for investment. " Trump noted that his administration would decide which companies would be allowed to operate in the country.
Kyiv police are investigating the circumstances of a student's knife attack on a teacher and a classmate on January 12. The victims are receiving medical attention, and the attacker has been detained.
Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social where he called himself the "acting president of Venezuela. " The screenshot states that Trump allegedly "assumed this position" in January 2026.
