Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel - governor

Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says, BBC reports.

UK Foreign Secretary: Support for Ukraine will continue for years

U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Jan. 9 that support for Ukraine within the country is bipartisan and not controversial as in the U.S., and that the U.K. is ready to help for many years to come, reports The Kyiv Independent.

Romanian Constanta port to record volumes in 2023

Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta shipped a record 36 million metric tons of grain in 2023, up 50% on the year, with Ukrainian shipments accounting for around 40% of the total, the port authority told Reuters.

Volodymyr Zelensky: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and the Republic of Moldova could be the next targets of the Russian Federation, if Ukraine does not resist

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and the Republic of Moldova could be the next targets of the Russian Federation, this is already a fact, if Ukraine does not resist, said today the leader of Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky, who today started his tour of the Baltic States . Also, it was announced that Ukraine and Lithuania agreed on the joint production of anti-drone weapons, according to Ukrainian media.

Japan tightens air traffic control protocols after crash

Japan has tightened its air traffic control protocols after a fiery collision at Tokyo's main airport in which five people died but hundreds escaped to safety, the government said Wednesday, AFP reports.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy opens a visit to the Baltic nations, seeking more aid against Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began a visit Wednesday to the Baltic countries, arriving in Lithuania as his country seeks to bolster its air defenses amid Russia’s intensified missile and drone onslaughts in the 22-month-old war, AP reports.

Intensified Russian airstrikes stretching Ukraine's air defenses

Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching Ukraine’s air defense resources, a Ukrainian air force official said Tuesday, leaving the country vulnerable in the 22-month war unless it can secure further weapons supplies, AP reports.

2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record

The year 2023 has been confirmed as the warmest on record, driven by human-caused climate change and boosted by the natural El Niño weather event, BBC reports.

Spain announces return of facemasks in hospitals

The Spanish government has imposed the mandatory use of facemasks in hospitals and health centers from Wednesday, following a sharp rise in COVID-19 and flu infections in recent weeks, Xinhua agency reports.

US, China conclude two days of military talks in Washington

The United States and China wrapped up two days of military talks in Washington on Tuesday, the Pentagon said, the latest engagement since the two countries agreed to resume military-to-military ties, Reuters reports.

Festive tracks: Europe by train - affordable & enchanting

With holiday cheer swirling through charming European towns, train travel emerges as a delightful option for those seeking adventure and affordability.

Macron's younger gamble: New PM to revamp presidency

In a move interpreted as a bid to revitalise his presidency, Emmanuel Macron tapped 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as France's new prime minister on Tuesday.