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Storm Hannes causes the largest power grid failure in Finland in a decade
Winter storm Hannes caused widespread damage to power grids in Finland. Up to 115,000 households were left without electricity, and the restoration of power supply may take until next week.
Storm Johannes paralyses Sweden: tens of thousands without power, roads and railways blocked
The powerful storm Johannes has affected more than half of Sweden. More than 40,000 households lost power, fallen trees blocked roads and railways, and at least two deaths were reported
Snowfall in the US paralyses air traffic in the North East
A powerful winter storm has caused massive flight delays and cancellations in New York and the US North East. More than 10,000 flights were delayed and over a thousand cancelled.
Powerful earthquake with magnitude up to 7.0 shakes Taiwan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6-7.0 occurred off the north-east coast of Taiwan. The tremors were felt in Taipei, and no critical infrastructure failures were reported.
More than 40 per cent of Kyiv homes and a number of communities in Kyiv region left without electricity and heat after Russian attack
Due to the massive attack on critical infrastructure, more than 40 per cent of residential buildings in Kyiv and some settlements in Kyiv Oblast were left without electricity and heat supply. Restoration works are ongoing around the clock
Powerball jackpot worth $1.817 billion won in the US: ticket purchased in Arkansas on Christmas Eve
A Powerball ticket bought at a petrol station near Little Rock, Arkansas, won $1.817 billion. It is the second largest jackpot in US history and the biggest Powerball prize in 2025
More than 550,000 gun permits generated by Ukrainians through Diia
Since March 2025, Ukrainians have generated more than 550,000 permits for registered weapons through Diia. Digital services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are showing rapid growth in demand and efficiency.
Rocket attack on Uman: six wounded, including two children
On 26 December, six people, including two children, were injured in Uman as a result of a Russian missile strike. Residential buildings are damaged, emergency services and a commission to record the damage are working in the city
Klitschko's deputy Petro Panteleev heads the supervisory board of the capitalised Kyivmiskbud
Petro Panteleev, Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration, became the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kyivmiskbud. The company received UAH 2.56 billion in additional capitalisation and renewed its management board as part of its anti-crisis plan
Oil slick in the Black Sea after Russian attack stretches for 55 kilometres
After the Russian attack, the oil slick in the Black Sea reached 55 km along the coast of Odesa region and covered almost 130 square kilometres. Scientists warn of long-term environmental consequences
Avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands: almost 100,000 chickens are destroyed in Limburg
A new outbreak of bird flu has been reported in the province of Limburg in the Netherlands. Around 100,000 laying hens will be destroyed at a poultry farm in the village of Weulen, and quarantine restrictions are in place.
"Christmas with a policeman" was held for children in 11 cities of Ukraine for the fifth year in a row
The Juvenile Police organised a Christmas with a Policeman campaign for children of killed, missing and captured soldiers, as well as IDPs. The event was held in 11 cities of Ukraine
