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...
Poland has opened a new warehouse for resources to protect the population in the event of war or crisis situations
As part of its national civil protection and civil defense program, Poland continues to strengthen its emergency preparedness system. A modern warehouse designed to store resources in case of war, natural disasters, or other crises was recently opened in the center of Ostrów Wielkopolski. The facility, built in historic underground...
France plans to ban social media for children under 15 from 2026
The French government is preparing a bill that will ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting September 1, 2026, at the beginning of the new school year. This was reported by leading French media outlets. President Emmanuel Macron, who has repeatedly called protecting children from...
US intelligence finds no evidence of Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence
American intelligence agencies, including the CIA, have concluded that Ukraine did not attempt to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region using drones. This refutes Moscow's claims of an alleged massive attack by 91 drones on the night of December 29, 2025. According to US intelligence sources,...
Tragedy in the Alps: explosion in a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort claims the lives of at least 40 people
New Year's celebrations at the popular ski resort of Crans-Montana in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, ended in tragedy: a powerful explosion at Le Constellation Bar and Lounge killed at least 40 people and injured about 100 more. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time, when more than...
The UK will lower the voting age to 16
The UK government has confirmed plans to lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 16. This change will come into effect by the next general election, which is expected to be no later than 2029 but could be called earlier. The reform, announced in July 2025 as part of...