Events
The first ladies of Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland discussed humanitarian cooperation, education and support for Ukraine in Vilnius
During her visit to Lithuania, Olena Zelenska held a series of meetings with the first ladies of Lithuania and Poland. The focus was on humanitarian support for Ukraine, the development of Ukrainian studies in Europe, cultural diplomacy and preparations for the next Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.
The State Bureau of Investigations is investigating a fatal traffic accident in Lviv Oblast, in which People's Deputy Orest Salamakha was killed.
On the evening of 25 January, a fatal traffic accident involving a quad bike and a minibus occurred in the village of Sokilnyky near Lviv. As a result of the collision, Orest Salamakha, a current member of the Ukrainian parliament from the Servant of the People party, was killed.
Armenian Prime Minister takes the stage: Nikol Pashinyan announces the creation of his own band
The head of government unexpectedly announced a music project and invited those interested to attend the first concert in Yerevan.
Up to 30,000 people may have died during two days of protests in Iran
During the bloodiest days of the crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran on 8 and 9 January, the death toll could have reached tens of thousands. This was reported by Time magazine, citing sources in the Iranian Ministry of Health, although it is impossible to independently verify this information.
A film by a Ukrainian director will be screened in Rotterdam, and the festival will commemorate the legacy of animator Iryna Gurvich.
IFFR 2026 will feature the premiere of Marina Er Gorbach's film, as well as highlighting the contribution of the legendary Ukrainian animation director.
India attempts to contain Nipah virus outbreak after five cases confirmed
Five cases of infection with the deadly Nipah virus have been reported in the state of West Bengal. Nearly 100 people have been placed under home quarantine, and patients have been isolated in hospitals in Kolkata.
Saturday Night Live mocked Trump by presenting him with all the awards at a fictional ceremony.
The popular satirical show SNL aired a parody of the Trump Awards where the US president was the main and only winner of the evening.
Ukrainian illustrator Maria Rizak wins at the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 2026
The work of the artist from Ukraine was recognised as one of the best among more than 20,000 illustrations from around the world.
Britain to create "British FBI" to combat serious crime across the country
A new National Police Service will be launched to combat terrorism, organised crime, fraud and online violence against children.
World Woman Hero Award presented in Davos for leadership and support of women
During the Davos Forum, an international award was presented to a woman who used the ceremony as an opportunity to once again draw the world's attention to Ukraine and the role of Ukrainian women in the war and public life.
A book about art and resistance in Ukraine during the war is being published in Britain
In her new book, Guardian journalist Charlotte Higgins recounts how culture in Ukraine has become a form of survival and resistance during full-scale war.
Sweden to establish Unity Centre to support Ukrainians
The Swedish government has decided to launch a new space that will become part of the Network of Unity of Ukrainians Abroad.
