The Pope called on the international community and the aggressor to stop attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, as the intensifying cold makes these attacks particularly painful. The Pontiff prays for the victims and calls for an end to violence and renewed efforts for peace.
Meta Platforms Inc. has deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts in Australia due to a law banning social media for children under 16. This applies to Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, according to Bloomberg.
Starting January 1, 2026, Russian internet services are obliged to store all audio, video, and text messages of users for three years, even if they have been deleted. Companies must also provide this data to law enforcement agencies upon request.
Congressman Ted Lieu urged the American military not to obey Trump's order to invade Greenland, as it is illegal. Greenland is part of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
U. S. President Donald Trump is considering military action options against Iran in response to the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. No final decision has been made yet, but scenarios are being seriously discussed.
The Ivano-Frankivsk police quickly identified and detained a foreigner who launched fireworks in the village of Polyanytsia. The man explained that he wanted to congratulate his friends on their marriage.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 1,100 drones and over 50 missiles, including the Oreshnik ballistic missile, targeting infrastructure. The enemy waited for the frosts to worsen the situation, which is a deliberate act of terror against people.
U. S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenues from seizure by private creditors. These funds are critical to U.S. national security and regional stability.
Thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by a federal agent. The incident sparked widespread protests and escalated political tensions over immigration policy.
On January 10, 2026, Indonesia temporarily restricted access to the Grok chatbot due to the risk of disseminating pornographic content. The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technologies considers the creation of sexualized deepfakes a threat to the safety of citizens.
US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Iranian people via social network X amid bloody protests and assured them that help is on the way.
Elon Musk accused the British authorities of "fascism" and a desire to suppress freedom of speech. The conflict escalated due to the possible blocking of X over the dissemination of sexualized images created by the AI tool Grok.
The Trump administration is discussing possible airstrikes on Iranian military facilities. This is in response to the likely escalation of violence against protesters.
X platform owner Elon Musk stated that the company will open-source its new algorithm to the public within a week. This will happen every 4 weeks with developer notes.
Donald Trump expressed support for protesters in Iran who are demanding freedom. The US is ready to provide assistance, warning Tehran against violence.
A massive Instagram hack led to the leak of personal data of 17. 5 million users, creating risks of phishing and account compromise. Hackers published information obtained from the Instagram API back in 2024.
Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko proposed to Kateryna Voskresenska, publishing a photo with a ring. He promises to reveal details later.
In the Lviv region, a car driver ran over a dog twice, which was captured on video. The police are establishing the circumstances, the vehicle, and the identity of the driver.
A video from an ICE agent's cell phone has been released, showing the moments before Renee Good's death in Minneapolis. The video shows Good and her friend in a conflict with an ICE officer before Good drove off and was shot three times.
Failures have been recorded in the operation of the Telegram messenger. Users complain about problems with comments and receiving messages.
Peridot, a cocktail bar, has opened on the 38th floor of The Henderson skyscraper in Hong Kong. The establishment stands out with its "neon-green" interior and unique cocktails.
Following Ukraine, Latvia will initiate a UN Security Council meeting due to intensified Russian shelling near EU and NATO borders and Russia's use of the "Oreshnik" missile.
Cypriot authorities are investigating a video on the X network that questions the funding of President Nikos Christodoulides' campaign. Law enforcement classifies this as a hybrid disinformation operation by the Russian Federation aimed at undermining the state's reputation.
The AI chatbot Grok has disabled its image creation feature for most X users due to its use in generating sexual and violent content. This move comes after threats of fines and a potential ban of X in the UK.
Clémence Guetté submitted a proposal for France to withdraw from NATO, citing US actions during Trump's presidency. She accuses the US of kidnapping the Venezuelan president, threatening Greenland, and supporting genocide in Palestine.
The U. S. Southern Command confirmed the detention of the Russian tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea. Operation "Southern Spear" is aimed at stopping illegal activities and restoring security.
Protests in Iran, which began with merchants in Tehran, have escalated into mass demonstrations and strikes across the country. Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that the government would not back down, despite the violence of security forces and calls for solidarity.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia deliberately attacked Kyiv on the night of January 9. He compared Russian attacks to the actions of the Soviet government during the Holodomors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine offered assistance to Qatar after its embassy in Kyiv was damaged by a Russian strike. This is a gross violation of the Vienna Convention, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry states.
The peak of the cyclone has passed, but difficult weather conditions persist, especially in the Zhytomyr region, where up to 35 cm of snow has fallen. The ban on truck traffic on the M-06 and H-22 highways in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Lviv, and Volyn regions continues.
