Iranian freighter in distress in Caspian Sea, all those on board rescued

As a result of timely measures, all 14 people who were on the ship were rescued

FACTBOX: Cities awarded Russia’s New Year’s capital title

Ryazan has taken on the title of the New Year’s capital for the second time during the project’s existence

Death toll climbs following New Year’s blast at Swiss ski resort

Dozens were killed in an explosion at the ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland

Every third Russian decorates their New Year’s tree with Soviet toys

Experts also found that 75% of respondents confirmed that their families still preserve tree decorations from previous generations

“This isn’t the Middle Ages, and we aren’t serfs”: Locals in Ukrainian-controlled parts of Donbas react to Putin’s territorial demands

Kostiantynivka. Photo: Donetsk Regional Military Administration

Island of war. How Russia’s bombing of a bridge in Kherson forced residents to evacuate the city’s island district and what it means for the front line

A person stands in front of a damaged building in Kherson, southern Ukraine, 15 November 2024. Photo: EPA/MARIA SENOVILLA