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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.
President Zelenskyy reported 4 dead and dozens wounded as a result of Russia's massive attack, including damage to 20 residential buildings and the Qatari embassy. He called on the world, primarily the US, for a clear reaction and emphasized the priority of air defense support for Ukraine.
Fake messages are circulating online about the complete shutdown of all Centrenergo TPP generation after a massive strike. This information is false, the message is dated November 8, 2025.
A scheme to supply unsuitable mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which caused almost UAH 3 billion in damages to the state, has been exposed in Ukraine. Four out of ten suspects in this case have been detained.
Ukraine initiates an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council and the Ukraine-NATO Council after Russia's statements about the use of the "Oreshnik" missile in the Lviv region. This strike near the borders of the EU and NATO poses a serious security threat.
Iran has cut off internet and mobile communications in the country due to mass protests that began in early January 2026. Users cannot connect to social networks, which complicates organization and information exchange.
As a result of the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 17 people were injured, including three children and 8 women. 29 multi-story buildings, an infrastructure facility, and 10 business objects were damaged.
Kyiv police have brought to justice three bloggers who filmed videos singing Russian songs on the streets of Kyiv during missile attacks on Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. The girls face administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism, as well as communication with SBU employees.
Violent clashes continue in Iran between anti-government protesters and security forces. The unrest, caused by the economic crisis, has engulfed 111 cities and towns, leading to the deaths of at least 34 protesters and four security personnel.
Oil prices rose after a reduction in US inventories and events in Venezuela. Brent futures rose to $60.34, WTI to $56.36.
Mykhailo Fedorov named three ways to stay online during long power outages: connect to xPON, use national roaming, and save traffic. He also noted that 66 emergency brigades are working to restore communication in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Seven working sub-groups have been established to prepare for elections, covering technical, security, and political issues. The work is organized along six directions and one separate sub-group at the request of the public sector.
Due to difficult winter weather conditions, a ban on freight transport has been introduced on sections of highways M-06 and H-22 in Rivne and Zhytomyr regions. Roads are covered with snow, heavy snow and blizzards make movement difficult.