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В интервью Fox News президент Украины заявил, что общество страны не поддержит передачу территорий России на референдуме. Поэтому компромиссным решением по Донбассу может стать создание свободной экономической зоны.

Президент США пригрозил Тегерану новыми ударами, если исламская республика решит наращивать свою военную мощь и возобновит ядерную программу. Ранее иранские СМИ сообщали о тестовых испытаниях новых дальнобойных ракет.

Военная коалиция во главе с Саудовской Аравией заявила, что ударила по позициям сепаратистов в портовом городу Эль-Мукалла. Военные утверждают, что накануне ОАЭ поставила сепарастиам оружие в нарушение перемирия.

Остановить войну Путина в Украине может только риск реального военного поражения или экономическая стагнация. И то, и другое поддается влиянию, но сейчас - только со стороны Трампа, констатирует Иван Преображенский.

Американский Citigroup, один из крупнейших банков мира, объявил о продаже последних активов в России. Их покупателем станет российская фирма из структуры Renaissance Capital, о владельцах которой ничего не известно.

Представители Алишера Усманова объявили о снятии прокуратурой Мюнхена обвинений в нарушении санкций бизнесменомПрокуратура Германии в Мюнхене прекратила расследование по делу о нарушении санкционного режима предпринимателем Алишером Усмановым, сообщил РБК со ссылкой на его представителей.

По версии прокуратуры, Усманов с апреля по сентябрь 2022 года оплачивал услуги по охране объектов недвижимости в общине Роттах-Эгерн через зарубежные компании, а также не задекларировал имущество в Германии.

Производство по делу Усманова прекратили по параграфу 153a Уголовно-процессуального кодекса Германии, уточнили адвокаты.

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На вернувшегося с войны бойца «Шторм Z» завели дело об убийстве мужчины с инвалидностью с помощью металлического бура и двух ножейНа ранее судимого 45-летнего мужчину в Ульяновской области завели уголовное дело об убийстве, сообщает пресс-служба регионального управления СК.

По данным издания ASTRA, речь идет о бойце подразделения «Шторм Z» Александре Ломакине, который вернулся с войны в Украине.

По версии следствия, 22 декабря в частном доме по улице Ленина в Коптевке между двумя мужчинами произошел конфликт.

В ходе ссоры он ударил металлическим буром по шее потерпевшего — тот упал на пол.

Нападавший выкинул оба ножа на улице — как считают следователи, чтобы скрыть улики.

Жителя Комсомольска‑на‑Амуре приговорили к 14 годам заключения за пожертвование на украинский счет44-летнего жителя Комсомольска-на-Амуре приговорили к 14 годам колонии строгого режима за денежный перевод на украинский счет.

По версии следствия, в феврале 2022 года обвиняемый увидел пост призывом поддержать материально Украину на фоне российского полномасштабного вторжения, после чего он сделал пожертвование на украинский счет.

Защитницей жителя Комсомольска-на-Амуре выступала адвокат по назначению Нина Марчак, которая, по словам мужчины, «не проявляла интереса» к его делу.

Настроение меняется по несколько раз в день — от отчаяния и самых мрачных мыслей до надежды на перемены к лучшему (как…

Акционист Павел Крисевич сообщил об отъезде из России после угроз со стороны сотрудников ФСБХудожник-акционист Павел Крисевич уехал из России после двух административных арестов подряд из-за давления со стороны силовиков.

По его словам, когда он в последний раз отбывал арест в Истре, сотрудники ФСБ угрожали ему уголовным делом, если тот не покинет страну.

«Меня вызвали из камеры в спецприемнике и попросили зайти в помещение с выключенным светом и встать лицом к стене.

После отбытия наказания на выходе из спецприемника его вновь задержали.

Тогда сотрудники полиции доставили его в отдел под предлогом выдачи «предостережения», а затем стало известно, что его вновь арестовали на 12 суток по ана…

Обвиняемым в нападении на депутата Госдумы Михаила Матвеева вынесли приговоры; одного из них оправдали, двое других отпустили на свободуПромышленный районный суд Самары рассмотрел уголовное дело о нападении на депутата Госдумы от КПРФ Михаила Матвеева и его водителя, сообщил «Интерфакс» со ссылкой на своего корреспондента.

Некруза Бохирова признали виновным в причинении вреда средней степени (часть 2 статьи 112 УК) и приговорили к 2 годам и 10 месяцам колонии-поселения.

Суд также оправдал Бохирова по части обвинения в хулиганстве (статья 213 УК) и попытке убийства (часть 3 статьи 30, часть 1 статьи 105 УК).

По обвинению в хулиганстве Арматура, как и Бохирова, оправдали.

Гособвинение запраши…

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По версии обвинения, Щетинин еще в несовершеннолетнем возрасте «создал и возглавил экстремистское сообщество» для «совершения насилия в отношении лиц другой национальности».

Как называлась эта организация и сколько человек в ней было, прокуратура не уточняет.

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Криштофора дополнительно признали виновным в надругательстве на флагом России (статья 329 УК) и призывах к экстремизму в интернете (часть 2 статьи 280 УК).

По версии обвинения, в ноябре 2024 года Криштофор сорвал с флагштока здания спортивной школы в городе Янтарный флаг России, из-за чего полотно порвалось.

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Судимого за изнасилование и ушедшего на войну заключенного приговорили к 7,5 годам колонии за убийство брата партнершиБарнаульский гарнизонный военный суд приговорил к 7,5 годам колонии строгого режима 39-летнего контрактника Александра Бадакина по делу о причинении тяжкого вреда здоровью, которое привело к смерти (часть 4 статьи 111 УК).

14 декабря 2024 года Бадакин приехал в село Усть-Кан в Республике Алтай и обнаружил, что его партнерша находилась в состоянии сильного алкогольного опьянения.

Тогда Бадакин взял кухонный нож и ударил им брата партнерши в плечо, перерезав ему плечевую артерию, вены и нерв.

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Минобороны России ранее сегодня сообщало, что с вечера 28 декабря над Новгородской областью сбили 41 беспилотник, из них 18 — с вечера прошлого дня до семи утра и еще 23 — в течение двух следующих часов. Лавров заявил, что «в ночь с 28 на 29 декабря 2025…

Лукашенко подписал указ о помиловании 22 человек, 20 из них «были осуждены за преступления экстремистской направленности», все они «признали вину и раскаялись в содеянном» — телеграм-канал «Пул Первого»Имена помилованных не называются.

Зеленский в интервью Fox News заявил, что вопрос территорий остается единственным, по которому у Украины и России расходятся позиции. По его словам, компромиссом может стать создание в Донбассе свободной экономической зоны, решение о которой может быть принято через референдум.«Мы не можем просто оттуда уйти — это выходит за рамки нашего законодательства. Мы не можем просто отказаться от своих территорий. И дело не только в законе. Там живут люди — 300 тысяч человек. Мы не можем просто потерять этих людей. <…>Поэтому мы предложили, я думаю, компромисс: создание свободной экономической зоны. Если мы отходим на несколько километров, это означает, что Россия должна предпринять зеркальные шаги …

Акционист Павел Крисевич сообщил, что уехал из России:«Это уникальное чувство эйфории, которое ты испытываешь покидая территорию диктатуры и несвободы, можно мало с чем сравнить. И надеюсь мы все это испытаем в будущем, в свободной России».В конце ноября Крисевича арестовали на 15 суток по делу о мелком хулиганстве. По словам его близких, он пытался провести фотосессию в костюме ковбоя на памятнике ракете в подмосковной Истре.Затем его арестовали еще на 12 суток, для этого, по словам акциониста, «полиция инсценировала целую театральную провокацию». После освобождения Крисевича привезли к памятнику, где якобы случайный прохожий потребовал от него встать на колени и извиниться. Акционист попы…

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Минобороны России ранее сегодня сообщало, что с вечера 28 декабря над Новгородской областью сбили 41 беспилотник, из них 18 — с вечера прошлого дня до семи утра и еще 23 — в течение двух следующих часов. Лавров заявил, что «в ночь с 28 на 29 декабря 2025…

Я узнал от Путина об атаке на его резиденцию, «меня это очень разозлило» — Трамп«Одно дело — быть в наступлении, другое — атаковать его дом. Сейчас неподходящее время для этого».

Трамп назвал сегодняшний разговор с Путиным «очень хорошим» и «очень продуктивным».«У нас есть несколько очень сложных вопросов, как вы можете себе представить», — добавил Трамп.

Трамп о заявлениях России про атаку на резиденцию Путина: «Я вообще-то только что об этом услышал, но я не знаю об этом. Это было бы очень плохо».

Бейонсе стала пятым музыкантом, чье состояние достигло миллиарда долларов — американский Forbes По оценкам журнала, за последние три года певице удалось значительно увеличить свое состояние благодаря концертным турам Renaissance и Cowboy Carter, которые помогли ей установить личные рекорды и открыли новые коммерческие возможности. По данным Forbes, в число музыкантов-миллиардеров также входят Jay-Z (2,5 миллиарда долларов), Тейлор Свифт (1,6 миллиарда), Брюс Спрингстин (1,2 миллиарда) и Рианна (один миллиард).___________________Не надо ехать в Казахстан, чтобы нормально платить за Netflix, ChatGPT или Spotify. Достаточно оформить криптовалютную карту MaxSwap. 50% от стоимости карты вернется…

Путин подписал указ о призыве на военную службу в 2026 году.Согласно документу, с 1 января по 31 декабря на службу призовут 261 тысячу человек в возрасте от 18 до 30 лет.С 2026 года призыв на военную службу в России будет проходить в течение всего календарного года, до этого он осуществлялся дважды в год.

Еще заявления Ушакова о разговоре Трампа с Путиным:• Трамп назвал атаку на резиденцию Путина «сумасшедшими действиями» и заявил, что это повлияет на подходы США в контексте работы с Зеленским.• Путин сказал Трампу, что атака на резиденцию не останется без ответа.• Путин и Трамп условились поддерживать диалог.

Минобороны РФ впервые показало «Орешник»Ракетный комплекс заступил на боевое дежурство в Беларуси.

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В Таиланде наткнулись на крошечную кошку, которую считали вымершей: https://lentach.media/01hS4

Адаму Кадырову вручили медаль «Памяти Первого Президента Чечни»Награду ему вручил его папа на итоговом совещании в Грозном. Республиканский министр по национальной политике и внешним связам Ахмед Дудаев сообщил, что награда вручена "за значительный вклад в обеспечение безопасности, стабильности и процветания Родины".

Киев атаковал резиденцию Путина в Новгородской области с использованием 91 ударного БПЛА, сообщил Лавров. ▪️ Атака произошла в ночь с воскресенья на понедельник. Все дроны были уничтожены; ▪️ Атака была совершена в момент интенсивных переговоров между РФ и США;…

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Держите предновогоднее интервью об итогах 2025 года на авторынке: привычные сценарии меняются, машин с пробегом до 1 млн стало сильно меньше. Достойные варианты теперь начинаются от 1,5-2 млн. За эти деньги можно взять уже новый автомобиль – с гарантией, прозрачной историей и предсказуемыми затратами.В интервью журналу Эксперт Никита Ивахненко, руководитель бизнес-направления «Новые Авто» в Авито, рассказывает, что доля покупателей, которые выбирают новую машину, хотя изначально ориентировались на вторичку, выросла на 4 процентных пункта по сравнению с концом 2024 года. Почему это происходит и как технологии позволяют улучшить покупательский опыт, читайте по ссылке.

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Ушаков о телефонном разговоре Путина и Трампа:▪️ Трамп был шокирован и возмущён попыткой атаки ВСУ на резиденцию Путина;▪️ Трамп сам сказал, что администрация США, «слава богу, не давала „Томагавки“ Киеву»;▪️ Трамп заявил, что атака на резиденцию Путина повлияет на подходы США в работе с Зеленским;▪️ Путин предупредил Трампа, что атака на резиденцию не останется без ответа▪️ Позиция РФ будет пересмотрена по целому ряду достигнутых ранее с США договорённостей;▪️ Путин в разговоре с Трампом подчеркнул, что Россия намерена плотно и плодотворно работать с США.

Киев атаковал резиденцию Путина в Новгородской области с использованием 91 ударного БПЛА, сообщил Лавров.▪️ Атака произошла в ночь с воскресенья на понедельник. Все дроны были уничтожены;▪️ Атака была совершена в момент интенсивных переговоров между РФ и США;▪️ Подобные безрассудные действия Киева не останутся без ответа;▪️ Объекты для ответных ударов и время их нанесения ВС РФ определены;▪️ Россия на фоне атак Киева не намерена выходить из переговорного процесса с США.Зеленский назвал заявление Лаврова ложью и заявил, что Россия «готовит почву» для удара по правительственному кварталу в Киеве, передает «Суспильне».

Назван самый популярный контентный бот в Telegram — с ним можно искать изображения в Поиске по картинкам Яндекса. Речь про бот @pic от Яндекса. Сейчас им пользуются 4,5 млн человек в месяц. Заюзать можно, просто введя команду @pic и описание нужной картинки…

Актёра Глеба Калюжного отпустили в увольнение — второе за 7 месяцев его службы. На этот раз на семейное новоселье в свежеотремонтированной подмосковной квартире.Звезда "Трудных подростков" ещё до армии активно участвовал в ремонте гнёздышка площадью в 43 м², рассказала Mash мама Калюжного. Говорит: завершение ремонта для родных артиста — большое событие. Поэтому Глеба и отпустили в увольнительную. Семья надеется, что так же будет на НГ — шансы есть, ведь Калюжный не нарушает распорядок и уходил в увал всего два раза. По уставу актёр сможет наворачивать оливьешку вплоть до вечерней поверки 31 декабря, а к бою курантов придётся вернуться в часть.❗ Подписывайся на Mash

Советника гендиректора HeadHunter выписали из больницы — он впал в кому после липосакции в клинике "Шарм Голд". 46-летний Виталий Терентьев провел в стационаре девять дней, четыре из них — в реанимации. По информации Mash, врачи диагностировали у него внезапную сердечную смерть — это могло быть реакцией на наркоз. У него остановилось сердце, врачи смогли его реанимировать.Топ-менеджер впал в кому после липосакции в московской клинике "Шарм Голд" на проспекте Мира. После операции у него резко остановилось дыхание, его увезли в больницу.❗ Подписывайся на Mash

Учитель из России по неосторожности убил местного во время отдыха в Таиланде — толкнул его мопед под встречное. Туристу грозило до 10 лет тюрьмы, но он откупился за 3,3 млн рублей.ДТП в городе Канчанабури попало на видео: Денис и Людмила обгоняют притормозивший мопед, задевают его и выталкивают на встречку, прямо под колёса пикапа. Скутерист погибает на месте. Тайская полиция квалифицировала дело как убийство по неосторожности с отягчающими обстоятельствами — у Дениса не было водительских прав. В перспективе это до 10 лет тюрьмы, и сбежать молодые люди не могли — их загранпаспорта были в залоге за мопед. Но могли откупиться, им на это намекнули практически сразу. Насчитали: 600к бат за жизн…

Электросамокаты уехали на зимний отпуск. Самое время выкатывать ЭлектроСНЕГОКАТЫ! Возможность прокатиться с ветерком по снегу теперь доступна в приложении "Юрент" благодаря партнёрству с сервисом проката. Вжики для покатушек появились в заснеженных парках и скверах.Разгоняется малышарик до 10 километров в час, может перевозить человека весом до 120 килограммов. Арендуется по той же схеме, что и СИМ. А для поездок доступны тарифы "Пакеты минут" (на 5 и 10 минут) и "Поминутный".как в детстве, только круче

Доброе предпредновогоднее! Уже завтра — оливьешка и куранты, а пока — последний в этом году выпуск "Утренней зарядки". Никита Матнишян и Влад Антонов подводят итоги 2025. И обсуждают, чё по укроконфликту, какие изменения в законодательстве ждут в 2026-м и во сколько обходятся дрессированные дельфины Пентагону.

Сумку с золотом и наличными на ~100 млн рублей обнаружила у себя на балконе жительница элитного ЖК "Дом на Бурденко" в Москве. Оказалось, это сбережения соседей сверху, которые их сын собрал и сбросил мошенникам. Но промахнулся.По данным Mash, ребёнка крайне обеспеченных родителей последние несколько дней обрабатывали телефонные скамеры. По классике: запугали, убедили сотрудничать, приказали собрать все семейные ценности и сбросить из окна курьеру. Но случился нюансик — сумка приземлилась на балкон соседки снизу. Финал нетипично счастливый для подобных ситуаций: соседка обнаружила баул с наличными и ювелиркой на примерно 100 млн, вызвала полицию, добро вернули владельцам, мошенники понюхали…

Громадный БелАЗ вместо ёлки нарядили в Минске. Ноу-хау по-белорусски. А вот в России его кастомили в гламур-мобиль. Ну или взять Казахстан — там из него делали Белазимуса (ну почти).гирлянды есть, настроение есть, лес цел. ❗️ Подписывайся на Mash

До Нового года осталось всего три дня! Надеемся, вы уже закупились подарками для своих любимок и вам не придётся суетиться в последний момент. Но сейчас важное объявление: мы подготовили опросник (небольшой, анонимный и нужный), который поможет узнать вас получше, потому что нас с вами стало в разы больше по сравнению с началом 2025-го. Го тыкать кнопочки и знакомиться:ПРОЙТИ ОПРОС

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US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026, sources say Reuters

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 mln euros Reuters

Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two of his friends Reuters

Citigroup board approves sale of Russia unit, flags $1.2 billion loss Reuters

China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan simulating blockade Reuters

Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features Reuters

Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions Reuters

Lavrov: the West must recognise that Russia holds strategic initiative in Ukraine Reuters

Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel Reuters

Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026 Reuters

Exclusive: Hyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory, source says Reuters

President Vladimir Putin signed laws scrapping mandatory annual income and asset declarations for Russian officials and judges, in a move that reduces public oversight of the country’s political elite while tightening the Kremlin’s control over corruption investigations.

Under a decree published Dec. 28 that amends a series of anti-corruption laws, officials and judges will be required to report their finances only in certain circumstances such as when changing posts within government bodies.

China took thinly veiled swipes at President Donald Trump ’s efforts to end a border clash between Thailand and Cambodia, with Beijing seeking a role as a peacemaker between the Southeast Asian neighbors.

In meetings Sunday with both sides a day after a 72-hour ceasefire was announced, President Xi Jinping ’s top diplomat appeared to contrast China’s approach to the conflict with Trump’s economic threats.

China kicked off military maneuvers around Taiwan that will include live-fire drills, a move that comes after the US announced one of its biggest arms packages ever for the self-run democracy.

The exercises starting Monday would involve the army, navy, air force and Rocket Force, the Chinese military said in a statement.

The exercises named “Justice Mission-2025” would “test the actual combat capability of theater troops in joint operations.”

North Korea said it conducted a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill over the West Sea on Sunday as it continues to showcase its weapons capabilities amid regional tensions.

Leader Kim Jong Un observed the drill, which was carried out to test the counterattack readiness and combat capabilities of long-range missile units, train missile operators in maneuvering and fire-mission procedures, and to verify the reliability of the strategic weapons system, Korean Central News Agency reported Monday.

For President Xi Jinping , what began as a challenging year is ending on a note of triumph.

China was peerless in confronting Donald Trump ’s renewed trade war, wielding its dominance over rare earths to extract concessions on tariffs and export controls.

Chinese shipments found new homes outside the US, pushing its trade surplus beyond $1 trillion for the first time.

Despite Washington’s curbs, the Asian country’s artificial intelligence firms pressed ahead and its chipmakers raced to the IPO market, buoyed by Xi’s call for technological self-reliance.

President Donald Trump said he made “a lot of progress” in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy over a possible peace deal, but that it might take a few weeks to get it done and there’s no set timeline.

The pair met at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort Sunday, where they had lunch and later spoke on the phone with a group of European leaders to brief them on their progress.

Thierry Breton , the former European Union official who was sanctioned last week by the Trump administration, said the bloc must resist US attempts to influence its legislation aimed at regulating social media platforms.

Speaking in his first TV interview since the US imposed a travel ban on him, Breton, the EU’s former digital chief, said the lack of a strong response shows the institutions in Brussels have been “very weak, too weak” at a time when the bloc is surrounded by “predators,” he told French TV broadcaster TF1 Sunday evening.

Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said he expects the Trump administration to de-escalate trade tensions next year after tariffs sent shockwaves through the US economy in 2025.

Moynihan said in an interview taped earlier in December and aired Sunday on CBS News’ Face the Nation that Bank of America now sees “de-escalation, not escalation,” with an average of 15% tariffs, and higher rates for countries that won’t commit to U.S. purchases or lowering non-tariff barriers.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti won Kosovo’s snap election as voters gave him a stronger-than-expected mandate, ending months of political deadlock.

Kurti’s Self-Determination Movement took 49.3% of the vote with nearly all votes counted, the Central Election Commission said.

By gaining 56 seats in parliament and with expected backing from minority lawmakers, he’s poised to cross the 61-seat threshold to be able elect a speaker and form a government.

President Donald Trump said he had a “good and very productive” phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin just before he began a face-to-face meeting with Ukraine’s president.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Trump are meeting Sunday at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida as he pushes for a peace deal in the long-running war.

Ukraine said it attacked the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s southern Samara region overnight for the second time this month, causing a fire at the site.

The extent of the damage is being clarified, Ukraine’s General Staff said in a post on Telegram.

Bloomberg cannot independently verify the strike or its outcome.

A day after Thailand agreed to end weeks of deadly fighting with Cambodia, its defense chief framed the agreement as a strategic test of sincerity rather than a concession.

Defense Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said Sunday that Thailand’s acceptance of a “conditional ceasefire” is meant to verify whether Cambodia can genuinely halt armed activity and threats on the ground.

Italy may revisit a project to reduce its stakeholding in air traffic control operator Enav SpA in 2026, according to La Repubblica.

Under one hypothetical scenario, the state could sell about 15% of Enav to institutional investors and funds, which would shrink its holding to about 38.3%, a stake that would still give it strategic control, the Italian newspaper reported on Sunday, without saying where it got the information.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called Europe “the main obstacle to peace” as US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for talks on a way to end Moscow’s four-year invasion of its neighbor.

“After the change of administration in the US, Europe and the European Union have become the main obstacle to peace,” Lavrov said in an interview with the Tass newswire published on Sunday.

Australia’s most populous state will tighten security across Sydney following a deadly attack at Bondi Beach this month, with authorities leaving open the possibility of military support as the country reassesses its counterterrorism posture.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said on Sunday that residents should expect to see more police officers carrying long-arm firearms through New Year’s Eve and beyond as officials review security arrangements.

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are ... alas ... a bit underappreciated by readers. We've asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.

All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.

President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House.

Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.

Teen use of AI chat bots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.

Which Tiny Desk made an audio engineer question everything? Which one made a producer want to cry? Touch grass? Look back on the year in Tiny Desk, with the people who make them.

A suite of pro-EV federal policies have been reversed. Well-known vehicles have been discontinued. Sales plummeted. But interest is holding steady.

President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.

China's military held massive live-fire drills around Taiwan for a second day on Tuesday, but President Trump said he's not concerned about the action that Beijing launched after expressing anger at a proposed U.S. arms sale to Taipei.The big picture: Trump told reporters Monday he has "a great relationship" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping "and he hasn't told me anything about" the drills. "Nothing worries me" about the drills, he added. "Nothing. They've been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area." A Chinese military ship takes part in military drills around Pingtan Island on Dec. 30. Taiwanese airport authorities reported that 100,000 international air travelers would be impacted…

President Trump and his top advisers asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to change Israel's policies in the occupied West Bank during their meeting on Monday, according to a U.S. official and another source, both with direct knowledge.Why it matters: While the security situation in the West Bank has deteriorated dramatically, and other Western governments have denounced Israel's policies, the Trump administration has been seen as supportive. This is the first time in his second term that Trump and his team have weighed in at length with Netanyahu about West Bank policy.The U.S. official said the White House thinks a violent escalation in the West Bank would undermine efforts to implemen…

A winter storm rapidly intensified on Monday, threatening the Eastern U.S and Midwest with heavy snow, high winds and blizzards as its "hazardous" conditions caused major travel disruptions.The big picture: A bomb cyclone and trailing Arctic airmass were set to combine to unleash a "messy mix of rain, sleet, and freezing rain over the Northeast and New England," per a National Weather Service forecast discussion Monday. And the Northeast and Great Lakes face more extreme weather into the new year.Threat level: Arctic air was set to "surge" into the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., including Florida, the NWS said.Major cities impacted by this week's severe weather include Boston, Philadelphia…

Beyoncé is a billionaire following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour, Forbes declared Monday.Why it matters: The Grammy award-winning star is only the fifth musician to make the billionaires list, after Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband, Jay-Z.Flashback: Taylor Swift named to Forbes' annual billionaire list

President Trump warned Monday there'd be "very powerful" consequences for Iran if Tehran rebuilds its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs.Why it matters: Trump made clear during a briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate that he wouldn't rule out more military action against Iran.Driving the news: Trump told reporters he'd read that Tehran was "building up weapons and other things" and "if they are, they're not using the sites," U.S. forces "obliterated" during airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in June, "but possibly different" sites."I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are we're goin…

Outrage from Republicans and the MAGA universe against Minnesota continues to simmer as the FBI and Department of Homeland Security probe the state over alleged fraud schemes.Why it matters: Trump administration officials have been arguing that Minnesota has become a hotbed of fraud, and they've singled out the state's large Somali community as a driver of it. The crackdown has come as some of the state's most prominent Democratic leaders — Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar — have been critical of Trump.The latest: Federal agents were in Minneapolis on Monday conducting an investigation into child care and other purported fraud, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said on X. Here'…

Israeli President Isaac Herzog swiftly denied President Trump's claim on Monday that he had told the U.S. president he would pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Why it matters: Trump has intervened repeatedly in Israel's politics and judicial system by pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, who faces multiple corruption charges. He did so once again on Monday when Netanyahu arrived to meet him at Mar-a-Lago.What they're saying: "I think he will," Trump said, when asked if Netanyahu would get a pardon. "How do you not? He's a wartime prime minister who's a hero. How do you not give a pardon?""I spoke to the president, he tells me it's on its way," Trump added. "You can't do better than…

The Trump administration on Monday announced the first awards to states from the $50 billion rural health fund in this summer's Republican megabill — including a big award for Alaska, whose lawmakers' support was critical to the bill's passage.Why it matters: The awards highlighted which states are winners and losers, as officials brace for Medicaid cuts also included in the GOP bill. Driving the news: The average award for 2026, the first of five years, is $200 million. Alaska, a rural state with unique challenges for health care access, got the second most funding after Texas, receiving $272 million. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted for the bill after being the focus of hours of negot…

President Trump casually told a radio show last week that the U.S. "knocked out" a "big facility," seemingly in Venezuela, as part of the militarized pressure campaign against alleged narco-terrorists.The big picture: If the U.S. struck Venezuela as the president suggested, it would be a major escalation in Trump's mission targeting the Caribbean nation. Yet three days after the remarks, no government agency has provided details, confirmation or evidence of any such attack.The Pentagon did not confirm whether a strike occurred and referred Axios to the White House. The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment, and Venezuelan officials do not appear to have comme…

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed in a call with President Trump on Monday — their second in 24 hours — that Ukraine conducted a drone attack targeting one of his official residences, a claim Kyiv immediately denied.Why it matters: Putin told Trump that Russia would revise its negotiating position based on the alleged attack, according to Moscow's readout. It's the latest indication the Kremlin is disinclined to accept the deal the U.S. and Ukraine have been negotiating for weeks.Driving the news: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed on Monday that Russian air defenses destroyed 91 long-range drones heading for the Dolgiye Borody residence in the Novgorod region, located be…

Source: LSEG2025 has been a monster year for dealmaking, trailing only 2021 in terms of dollar value, according to preliminary data from LSEG. The big picture: Dealmakers were appropriately optimistic entering the year, due to falling interest rates, the rise of artificial intelligence, and decreased regulatory headwinds in the U.S.By the numbers: Global M&A value was around $4.39 billion through Dec. 18, a 45% boost over 2024. The only richer year-to-date was 2021, at $5.48 trillion, while 2015 was the only other year to surpass $4 trillion in deal value.The number of deals, however, fell 7% to a nine-year low.Zoom in: U.S. dealmaking followed a similar trend in 2025, with $2.23 trillion i…

Venture capitalist Alex Davis is "deeply concerned" that too many data centers are being built without guaranteed tenants, according to a letter being sent this morning to his investors.Why it matters: This critique is coming from inside the AI optimist camp.Davis' firm, Disruptive, recently led a large investment in AI chipmaker Groq, which then signed a $20 billion licensing deal with Nvidia. It's also backed such unicorn startups as Reflection AI, Shield AI and Gecko Robotics.What he's saying: "The 'build it and they will come' strategy is a trap. If you are a hyperscaler, you will own your own data centers. We foresee a significant financing crisis in 2027–2028 for speculative landlords…

Ellen Roome, 49, has been recognised for her work in children's online safety, after fighting for change following the death of her son Jools Sweeney, 14, in 2022.

Ms Roome believes Jools' social media accounts could provide answers but she has been unable to access them.

"I didn't do this at all for any recognition so it's bittersweet because I'd give it back in a heartbeat to have my son here," Ms Roome said.

Ms Roome said she believed digital checks should form part of the post-mortem and inquest process, similar to a toxicology report to look for drugs and alcohol.

Ms Hutton has also supported young people and youth services outside the NHS, volunteering for charitable and community org…

Broadcaster and maths teacher Bobby Seagull said he briefly wondered if the letter notifying him that he had been appointed an MBE was actually a summons letter for jury duty.

Seagull received the recognition for his work campaigning for public libraries to be better supported.

Yasmine Lindberg, 45, is one of 11 participants taking part in the pilot "friendcare" scheme for the pharmacy group Apotek Hjärtat.

Monica Magnusson, Apotek Hjärtat's CEO, says the inspiration for the company's friendcare project comes partly from a previous collaboration with the mental health charity Mind.

In July, Sweden's Public Health Agency released Sweden's first national strategy aimed at minimising loneliness, commissioned by the government.

Representatives from the other firms have even participated in the pharmacy chain's online loneliness training.

AFP via Getty Images Swedish Health Minister Jakob Forssmed says he is keeping a close eye on the scheme

Yasmine Lindberg, 45, is one of 11 participants taking part in the pilot "friendcare" scheme for the pharmacy group Apotek Hjärtat.

Monica Magnusson, Apotek Hjärtat's CEO, says the inspiration for the company's friendcare project comes partly from a previous collaboration with the mental health charity Mind.

In July, Sweden's Public Health Agency released Sweden's first national strategy aimed at minimising loneliness, commissioned by the government.

Representatives from the other firms have even participated in the pharmacy chain's online loneliness training.

AFP via Getty Images Swedish Health Minister Jakob Forssmed says he is keeping a close eye on the scheme

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration diesThe 94-year-old's death was confirmed by Borja's major, Eduardo Arilla, in a Facebook post , in which he recognised her as a "great lover of painting from a young age".

Giménez's restoration went viral and earned the nickname "Monkey Christ" , because of Christ's head resembling a hairy monkey.

Cecilia Giménez, an elderly woman from Borja, northeast Spain, became famous 13 years ago after she attempted to restore the century-old painting titled Ecce Homo that was held in her local church.

The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94.

Ar…

How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old35 minutes ago Share Save Fergal Keane Special correspondent Share SaveBBCContent warning: this article includes details about the impact of conflict on children in war zones and descriptions of injuries that some readers may find distressing.

Prof Theresa Betancourt, author of Shadows into Light, a book about former child soldiers, calls this "the largest humanitarian disaster since World War Two".

"[It can affect] the developing architecture of the brain in young children, with lifelong consequences for learning, behaviour, and both physical and mental health."

I suffered from post traumatic stress disorder – PTSD both as a child in a bro…

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80Despite her poor health, her party had earlier said that Zia would contest general elections expected in February, the first since a revolution which led to the ousting of Zia's rival, Sheikh Hasina.

Zia became Bangladesh's first female head of government in 1991 after leading her party to victory in the country's first democratic election in 20 years.

Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness.

She left us at 6am this morning," Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced on Facebook on Monday.

After a second term in 1996 that lasted just a few…

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 202526 minutes ago Share Save Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Share SaveHouse of CommonsMore than 30 new laws have been passed in Parliament this year, from the Great British Energy Act to the Employment Rights Act.

New protections for llamas vulnerable to dog attacksGetty ImagesAlpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them.

Not-for-profit bus services given the green lightPA MediaA ban on bus services being run as a not-for-profit service for vulnerable passengers has been lifted by the Labour government.

The Bus Services Act aims to protect routes at risk of being cut …

Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 202510 hours ago Share Save Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Share SaveHouse of CommonsMore than 30 new laws have been passed in Parliament this year, from the Great British Energy Act to the Employment Rights Act.

New protections for llamas vulnerable to dog attacksGetty ImagesAlpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them.

Not-for-profit bus services given the green lightPA MediaA ban on bus services being run as a not-for-profit service for vulnerable passengers has been lifted by the Labour government.

The Bus Services Act aims to protect routes at risk of being cut by…

Sandra Phelps was sitting outside the front of her home on Christmas Day, holding a child, when she was fatally shot, according to a Stephens County sheriff's affidavit.

Witnesses told officers that Phelps commented on the sound of gunshots, said "ouch", and then collapsed.

Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged and booked into jail on Friday, 26 December, but was later released on a $100,000 (£74,000) bond, according to court records.

Deputies informed Adams that they suspected he had shot Phelps, and he "became visibly upset and began to cry," Stephens County Sheriff's Capt.

Stephens County Sheriff's Office Cody Wayne Adams, 33, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter

Between the slash-and-burn US government reboot led by a dank meme fan and the relentless pushing of AI by venture capital-backed blowhards, 2025 has felt like peak obnoxious tech bro.

Fittingly, jargon-spouting, self-regarding digital visionaries also became Hollywood’s go-to baddies this year in everything from blockbusters to slapstick spoofs.

Hoult’s Lex was also a distractingly hot tech CEO, which pushed the film further into the realm of fantasy.

If Clement nailed tech bro obliviousness, Danny Huston had to remain deadpan opposite Liam Neeson’s blathering Frank Drebin Jr in The Naked Gun reboot.

View image in fullscreen Pale and pampered … Kevin Bacon in The Toxic AvengerBut why stop …

The latest true-crime documentary from Netflix is here to remind you that this is an umbrella term.

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story is the latest offering from Skye Borgman, who is the undisputed queen of the genre, specialising in high-end takes on the most extreme, the most only-in-America stories of depravity you could (not) hope to find.

Eric Clarke, the county attorney who would put together the case against Hildebrandt and the children’s mother, Ruby Franke, adds thoughtful commentary to his explanation of how proceedings unfolded.

Like Borgman’s previous films, and indeed like any entry into the true-crime genre, what it doesn’t do is escape accusations of voyeurism and e…

Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council canceled a defense pact with the UAE and asked its forces to leave the country within 24 hours.

The leader of Yemen's presidential council announced a state of emergency on Tuesday after a Saudi Arabia-led strike on the southern port of Mukalla.

Saudi Arabia said the strike targeted an arms shpiment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) meant to reach Yemeni separatists.

Why did Saudi Arabia strike Yemen?

Separatist group Southern Transitional Council (STC) are backed by the UAE, while Yemen's presidential council are backed by Riyadh.

China's military exercises come less than two weeks after the US announced a record $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan.

China launched rockets and deployed warships, bombers and amphibious assault vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday in the second day of large-scale military drills aimed at rehearsing a blockade of the self-ruled island.

Additionally, on Monday, the Chinese ​military released an AI-generated video depicting automated humanoid robots, microdrones and weaponized robotic dogs attacking Taiwan.

What did Taiwan say about China's drills?

China drills around Taiwan to 'send deterring signal' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that su…

The US carried out a strike at a docking area allegedly used for Venezuelan boats to load drugs, President Donald Trump said Monday.

"We hit all the boats and now we hit the area," Trump said, adding the targeted area was used for "implementation."

The US president said the attack took place "along the shore," without giving further details regarding its location.

"I know exactly who it was but I don't want to say who it was," Trump replied when asked.

Venezuela President Nicoals Maduro faces pressure by the US Image: Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERSWhat was the background to the strike?

The Hollywood star, now a dual US-French citizen, has previously praised France's strict privacy laws, saying they protect his children from paparazzi.

Hollywood superstar George Clooney and his well-known wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney have acquired French citizenship along with their twin children, according to an official decree published in the French government gazette.

Clooney, now a dual US-French citizen, has previously praised France's strict privacy laws, especially when it comes to children.

Happiest in their home in France, says ClooneyThe couple lives with their 8-year-old twins on a farm in southern France.

The couple owns a property in southern France and Clooney had told RTL th…

The Hollywood star, now a dual US-French citizen, has previously praised France's strict privacy laws, saying they protect his children from paparazzi.

Hollywood superstar George Clooney and his well-known wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney have acquired French citizenship along with their twin children, according to an official decree published in the French government gazette.

Clooney, now a dual US-French citizen, has previously praised France's strict privacy laws, especially when it comes to children.

Happiest in their home in France, says ClooneyThe couple lives with their 8-year-old twins on a farm in southern France.

The couple owns a property in southern France and Clooney had told RTL th…

Skip next section Welcome to our coverageWelcome to our coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine.

On Monday, Russia said it would review its stance in peace talks following what Moscow described as a Ukrainian drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences.

Moscow has not put forward evidence to back up its claim.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphatically denied the claims, calling it "a complete fabrication" and accusing Russia of preparing the ground to strike government buildings in Kyiv.

US President Donald Trump said he was "very angry" about the news, saying, "I don't like it.

Conflicts UkraineUkraine updates: Russia allegations deal blow to peace talksShakeel Sobhan with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpa12/30/2025 December 30, 2025Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine were dealt a setback after Russia claimed that Ukrainian drones attacked one of Vladimir Putin's residences.

Plus, Zelenskyy said European leaders would meet in January for talks.

The bombing of the Mariupol Drama Theater became a symbol of Russia's three-month siege of the city. Exiled Ukrainian municipal authorities condemned inauguration of the new theater as "singing and dancing on bones."

NewsFeed Yemen’s presidential council cancels UAE defence dealYemen’s presidential council, backed by Saudi Arabia, says Emirati-backed forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.

It follows a Saudi air strike on Mukalla port after two ships unloaded weapons for southern separatists.

Analysts are warning violence in Yemen could escalate.

“No withdrawal of the Israeli army” from Gaza unless Hamas disarmsQuotable “No withdrawal of the Israeli army” from Gaza unless Hamas disarmsThomas Warrick from the Atlantic Council talks about Trump’s plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.

International aid workers discover largely deserted war-ravaged Sudanese city with few signs of life following mass atrocities.

A United Nations team has described Sudan’s el-Fasher as a “crime scene” after gaining access to the largely deserted city for the first time since its takeover, marked by mass atrocities, by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October.

An estimated 30.4 million Sudanese now need humanitarian assistance, while the UN has been forced to halve its 2026 appeal following funding cuts from key donors.

In total, 1.17 million people originally from el-Fasher have been displaced, representing 13 percent of all IDPs.

The RSF earlier dismissed a peace proposal fro…

Electricity networks, water systems, hospitals, roads and municipal services have been systematically destroyed or severely damaged, leaving daily life defined by survival.

Gaza’s reality is always harshLife in Gaza was never easy, even during the moments the outside world labelled as “normal”.

There’s a cumulative effect of Israel’s intense bombing campaign – which is being carried out deliberately to paralyse daily life – because infrastructure systems depend on one another.

Without electricity, water cannot be pumped.

As the year 2025 approaches its end, Gaza’s entire infrastructure no longer supports normal life; it barely sustains survival.

On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will bid farewell to its lev currency and become the 21st European nation to adopt the euro.

This leaves only six countries in the 27-member EU still using their own currencies: The Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden.

The euro is the official currency of the EU, serving as the unified currency for its member states and allowing for easier trade and travel among them.

About 350 million people use it, making it the most popular official currency and the second-most traded and held reserve currency in the world after the US dollar.

When did each country adopt the euro?

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