More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025

Tighter border controls caused arrivals to decline sharply but forced people on to more dangerous routes, activists sayMore than 3,000 people died trying to reach Spain by sea over the past year, a sharp fall from the previous 12 months.However, activists cautioned that the drop reflected tighter border controls that have forced migrants to take increasingly dangerous routes. Continue reading...

US struck ‘big facility’ in Venezuela, Trump claimed without offering details

Trump alleged that US forces hit ‘very hard’ in what would mark his team’s first land strike on Venezuela if confirmedDonald Trump has claimed that US forces struck a “big facility” in Venezuela last week – but the president did not specify what it was, or where, and the White House has not commented further.“We just knocked out – I don’t know if you read or you saw – they have a big plant, or a big facility, where the ships come from. Two nights ago, we knocked that out. So we hit them very hard,” Trump told Republican donor and New York supermarket owner John Catsimatidis on Friday. Continue

Путин предупредил Трампа о пересмотре договоренностей из-за атаки на резиденцию

Владимир Путин в телефонном разговоре с президентом США Дональдом Трампом 29 декабря рассказал об украинской атаке БПЛА на резиденцию в Новгородской области. Из-за этой атаки будут пересмотрены ранее достигнутые договоренности по урегулированию конфликта на Украине. Об этом журналистам на брифинге рассказал помощник президента России Юрий Ушаков.

Ушаков: Трамп поблагодарил Бога, что не дал Украине ракеты Tomahawk

What to Know About Colombia’s Role in the Global Drug Trade Amid Trump’s Feud With Petro

President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.

Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets after calls for deportation from UK

Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

Инвестпрограмма РЖД сократится на 20% в 2026 году

Совет директоров РЖД утвердил инвестиционную программу на 2026 г. – она составит 713,6 млрд руб., следует из сообщения компании. Это на 20% меньше инвестиций этого года.

Four Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene

The congresswoman discussed her break with President Trump and her journey from MAGA zealot to political isolation.

Главные заявления на совещании с Путиным о ситуации на фронте

Президент РФ Владимир Путин провел совещание с военными по текущей обстановке в зоне спецоперации. Он заслушал доклады начальника Генштаба Валерия Герасимова и командующих группировками войск, а также поблагодарил военнослужащих и поздравил их с наступающим Новым годом.

SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI

Acquisition would further expand SoftBank’s investments in artificial intelligence as it tries to center itself in the boomSoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4bn, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio.The acquisition would expand SoftBank’s exposure to digital infrastructure as the Japanese conglomerate is positioning its portfolio to focus on artificial intelligence. SoftBank’s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son is seeking to capitalize on surging demand for the c

Банк России понизил курс доллара на 30 декабря

В ЦБ допустили чрезмерное охлаждение экономики при сохранении высокой ставки

Macron convoca a los aliados de Ucrania en enero tras la reunión entre Trump y Zelenski

El objetivo de la reunión de la coalición de voluntarios es concretar las aportaciones de los países dispuestos a dar garantías de seguridad a Kiev cuando acabe la guerra

Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive

The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.

China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports

Taipei condemns exercise that Chinese army calls ‘a stern warning’ against separatist and external forcesChina has launched live-fire military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of major ports, attacking maritime targets, and fending off international “interference”, in what it calls a warning to “separatist” forces in Taiwan.The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) – the military wing of the ruling Communist party in China – sent its navy, air force, rocket force and coastguard to surround Taiwan on Monday morning for a surprise exercise called “Justice Mission 2025”, which began less than

ЦБ отметил возвращение экономики России к сбалансированному росту

Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 People

The train was carrying around 250 passengers and crew members on a cross-country route linking the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly 100 people were injured.

Глава ЦБ Ирана подал в отставку на фоне ослабления нацвалюты

Правительство продлило льготы по страховым взносам для МСП в 2026 году

Reuters: Hyundai не может выкупить российский завод обратно

ВТБ подтвердил сбой в приложении

ВККС рекомендовала кандидатуры на пост первого зампреда и глав коллегий ВС

Высшая квалификационная коллегия судей РФ (ВККС) рекомендовала руководителя судебной коллегии по уголовным делам Владимира Давыдова на должность первого заместителя председателя Верховного суда (ВС) России. Также ВККС поддержала назначение Олега Нефедова и Николая Тимошина на посты заместителей председателя ВС РФ – руководителей дисциплинарной коллегии и коллегии по уголовным делам соответственно.

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China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipmentBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is poised for an influx of cheap Chinese imports that could bring down inflation amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s global trade war, leading economists have said.After figures showed China’s trade surplus surpassed $1tn (£750bn) despite Washington’s tariff policies hitting exports to the US, the Bank of England said the UK was among the nations emerging as alternative destinations for the goods. Continue reading...

Браслеты из силикона для школьников, изготовленные компанией «Страна Карт» в России, абсолютно безопасны. Подтверждено независимой экспертизой.

Силиконовые браслеты прочно вошли в нашу жизнь. И взрослые, и дети пользуются ими каждый день в школах и на других объектах с электронной системой доступа. Но так ли они безопасны? На фоне таких обсуждений один из отечественных производителей — российская производственная компания «Страна карт» — предоставил свою продукцию на независимую санитарно-эпидемиологическую экспертизу.

Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters

Bears are becoming a growing problem in some of Japan’s urban areas as they are forced to venture further in search of foodIt came as no surprise, least of all to the residents of Osaki, that “bear” was selected as Japan’s kanji character of the year earlier this month.The north-eastern town of 128,000 people is best known for its Naruko Onsen hot springs, autumn foliage and kokeshi – cylindrical dolls carved from a single piece of wood. But this year it has made the headlines as a bear hotspot, as the country reels from a year of record ursine encounters and deaths, with warnings that winter

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

570 спикеров приняли участие в конференциях «Ведомостей»

33 мероприятия провели «Ведомости. Конференции» в 2025 г. Форумы, бизнес-завтраки, круглые столы и другие деловые события посетили более 4500 человек. В них поучаствовали 570 спикеров из самых разных сфер и отраслей, в том числе 26 представителей государственных органов и семь чиновников из числа высших руководителей. Каждый второй выступавший являлся первым лицом своей компании, еще 40% были вторыми.

John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'

It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

India’s aviation meltdown exposes long-brewing pilot fatigue crisis

Aviation experts and pilot groups say IndiGo’s unprecedented scheduling crisis this month was due in part to an industry failure to address pilot fatigue.

Совместное предприятие «Интерроса» и «Т-технологий» вложилось в Selectel

Законы, подписанные Путиным в конце года: главное

29 декабря был опубликован ряд новых федеральных законов, подписанных президентом России Владимиром Путиным. В частности, о снижении возраста принесения присяги гражданина РФ, штрафах для автомобилистов, порогах для сделок с недвижимостью и др. «Ведомости» собрали самые важные решения главы государства.

Путин разрешил подтверждать возраст при покупке алкоголя и табака через Max

The Times: первый американский папа проводит в Ватикане «тихую революцию»

Fox News: встреча во Флориде может привести к разговору Путина и Зеленского

Man kills 9, including his children, in Suriname stabbing, police say

Police accused a 42-year-old man of killing nine people outside the capital, Paramaribo, days after Christmas.

'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad

Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.

The World Wants More Ube. Philippine Farmers Are Struggling to Keep Up.

Soaring demand and extreme weather worsened by climate change have wiped out harvests of the popular purple yam.

The Best of Culture

Our culture and lifestyle editor looks back at the year’s top pop culture moments.

With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has a series of vexing choices to make in the year ahead on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.

Jerry Calà: “Ho guadagnato e sperperato. Un errore il no a Berlusconi. Nel mio ambiente poca bontà”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Fabio Balsamo: “Ho fatto il clown di strada. Poi il comico: raccontavo i miei guai e ridevano tutti”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Enrico Beruschi: “Lasciare Drive In un errore che ho pagato. Ma per strada ancora mi riconoscono”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Margherita Fumero di Drive In: “Io e Beruschi? Vi svelo se stavamo insieme. Berlusconi mi corteggiò”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Liù Bosisio: “Basta chiamarmi Pina Fantozzi. Ecco perché non ho più doppiato Marge Simpson”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Cinzia Mascoli: “Viaggi di nozze? Verdone mi scelse per un errore. Ero destinata a una vita d’inferno”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Bottura: “Basta nostalgia, la nostra cucina vada oltre la pasta fatta a mano”

Riproponiamo una delle interviste più apprezzate da voi lettori di Repubblica in questo 2025

Juan Antonio Reboulen: “Estamos en la tormenta perfecta, sin acceso al mercado americano y con más importaciones asiáticas en México”

El director de Asuntos Corporativos y Comercio Internacional de Deacero califica de “injusto” e “irracional” el arancel del 50% que impuso Estados Unidos al acero mexicano

Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain

The United States will help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks in January, as Trump called the peace process “very complicated stuff.”

An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable

Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.