In a Facebook post, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán effectively issued a harsh ultimatum to Hungarian voters ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. He stated that only a victory for his Fidesz party would allow the country to stay out of war, implying the conflict in Ukraine and a possible...
The UK has introduced a ban on advertising unhealthy foods on television and the internet
Today, new strict restrictions on advertising products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS, or “unhealthy foods”) came into force in the UK. The ban introduces a 9 p.m. cut-off time for television: advertising of such products is prohibited until 9 p.m. In addition, paid online advertising of these products...
Khamenei prepares plan to flee to Moscow amid protests in Iran — intelligence report
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has developed a secret “plan B” to flee to Russia in case security forces are unable to suppress mass protests or begin to desert. This was reported by the British newspaper The Times, citing an intelligence community report. According to intelligence sources, the plan...
Large-scale blackout in Berlin: tens of thousands of homes without electricity after arson attack
A major power outage continues in southwestern Berlin, which began on January 3 due to a fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal. Thousands of households and businesses remain without electricity, many also without heating in freezing temperatures and snowfall. Full restoration is not expected until January 8...
Trump said he does not believe Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Russia's claims that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region. He told reporters aboard Air Force One during his return to Washington from Florida. “I don't believe this strike took place. Something happened nearby, but it had nothing to do with...
The US State Department has urged American citizens to leave Russia immediately
The US State Department has reaffirmed its highest travel warning for Russia — Level 4: Do Not Travel. In updated recommendations published on December 29, 2025, US citizens in Russia are strongly advised to leave the country immediately on available commercial flights. The main reasons for this warning are: The...
«Somali pirates» lead the UN Security Council: irony of fate or diplomatic breakthrough?
On January 1, 2026, Somalia officially assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for January. This event sparked a flurry of memes and jokes on social media: many recall that just 15–20 years ago, Somali pirates were the main threat to global shipping, and the UN Security Council passed...
Switzerland declares five days of national mourning after tragedy in Crans-Montana
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has declared five days of national mourning following the tragic fire at Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana (canton of Valais). As a sign of mourning, flags on government buildings, including the Federal Palace in Bern, will be flown at half-mast for five...
France and the UK are ready to send troops to Ukraine without a UN or EU mandate
France and the UK have expressed their readiness to send troops to Ukraine to monitor a possible ceasefire even without a mandate from the UN or the European Union. According to the German publication Die Welt, citing diplomatic sources in the EU, an official invitation from the Ukrainian authorities will...
A record number of migrants crossed the English Channel in 2025
According to the UK Home Office, 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK by small boat across the English Channel in 2025. This is the second highest figure since records began in 2018 and the highest in the last three years. The number of crossings increased by 13% compared to 2024...