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McLaren and Red Bull unveiled their 2026 cars: pre-season testing has begun in Formula 1
Reigning champions McLaren and Red Bull were the first to unveil their cars for the new season ahead of closed testing in Barcelona.
The Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation, and the National Police uncovered eight schemes for evading mobilisation in several regions of Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers eliminated eight new schemes for evading mobilisation at once. Among those detained were judicial officials, a university rector, a lawyer, and an employee of the Trade and Commerce Chamber. The suspects charged up to $10,000 for their services.
NABU classified information about bonuses and incentives for detectives by internal order
Information about remuneration, awards and possible accommodation for Bureau employees was classified as confidential information that could not be disclosed.
Carney rejected the idea of a free trade agreement with China and announced a package of measures to reduce the cost of living.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Ottawa does not plan to sign a free trade agreement with China, despite criticism from US President Donald Trump, and at the same time is preparing a large-scale package of measures to support the purchasing power of citizens.
Zelensky stated that Belarus has become a tool for Russia to blackmail Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that Belarus is currently being used by Russia as a military springboard and a means of exerting pressure on Europe, and that the West's procrastination in 2020 has led to dangerous consequences for the entire region.
Bad weather paralysed part of Germany: dozens of accidents and transport disruptions
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain in Germany caused massive accidents, public transport stoppages and flight delays. The most difficult situation was in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
The EU has finally approved a complete phase-out of Russian gas by 2027
The European Union has taken another step towards energy independence by approving regulations on the phased ban on Russian gas imports. The decision was made despite objections from some countries and provides for strict deadlines, penalties and mandatory diversification of supplies.
The Ministry of Development, together with Habitat for Humanity, is launching a project to convert vacant properties into social housing.
An initiative is being launched in Ukraine to inventory and select state-owned and municipal buildings for the creation of affordable housing for internally displaced persons and vulnerable groups.
China investigates actions of most influential general: he is accused of bribery and leaking information about the US nuclear programme
Beijing has announced an investigation into General Zhang Xuya, who was considered one of Xi Jinping's closest allies in the military. According to individuals familiar with a closed briefing for the command, the allegations include corruption in the appointment system and the possible transfer of key technical data on nuclear weapons.
A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank in the Philippines: at least 15 people died
A cargo and passenger ferry sank near the southern islands of the Philippines on the night of 26 January. Rescuers managed to pull hundreds of people out of the sea, but casualties were unavoidable.
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih plans to shut down its blooming mill in the second quarter of 2026
The metallurgical plant in Kryvyi Rih is preparing for the forced shutdown of one of its key divisions due to the loss of part of the EU market and a sharp increase in the cost of electricity. The decision is linked to the launch of the CBAM mechanism without exceptions for Ukraine.
Mortgage at 3 per cent for 25 years: the state is preparing an affordable housing programme worth over one trillion hryvnias
Ukraine has announced a large-scale programme of preferential mortgage lending through the National Development Agency. It provides loans at 3 per cent per annum in hryvnia for socially vulnerable groups and is expected to cover at least one million families.