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A car explosion in southern Moscow on Monday killed Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior commander in the Russian Armed Forces. The blast occurred in a parking lot adjacent to a residential building, according to Russian media reports. Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directorate of the General Staff, was severely injured and later succumbed to his wounds, the Investigative Committee confirmed. Criminal Investigation Launched Authorities quickly opened a criminal case into Sarvarov’s death. The motive remains unclear, and investigators have not yet disclosed how the explosive device was deployed. Officials emphasized that the attack is being treated as deliberate,…

Jim Beam will halt operations at its primary Kentucky distillery for the entire next year. The company confirmed the shutdown will last through 2026. Executives said the move follows a review of demand and production levels. Management said it regularly adjusts output to match consumer demand. Leaders recently met staff to discuss projected production volumes for 2026. That assessment led to the planned pause. Year-long closure allows site upgrades The distillery will remain closed while the company completes major improvements. Executives said the pause allows work without affecting other operations. Management described the decision as a long-term strategic investment. Leaders…

Aston Villa strengthened their title challenge with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park.Morgan Rogers scored twice, delivering another statement performance under Unai Emery. Villa dominated early exchanges, forcing chances through Ollie Watkins and John McGinn.Rogers opened the scoring with a precise curling strike before half-time.United responded immediately as Matheus Cunha equalised from close range. After the break, Villa regained control through sustained pressure.Rogers struck again, cutting inside and finishing calmly into the far corner.Emery celebrated wildly as Villa reasserted their authority. United pushed for another equaliser but lacked composure in key moments.Cunha missed a clear header as…

Pension income increasingly determines life after work as Europe’s population ages and public finances tighten. Retirement outcomes differ sharply between countries, shaping financial security and living standards. Some retirees live comfortably, while others face ongoing hardship. Pensions remain the main income source for older Europeans. Public transfers, mainly state pensions and benefits, provide about two thirds of senior income across the EU. This reliance links retirement wellbeing closely to government policy. Even with this support, older people earn less than the wider population. Across 28 European countries, people over 65 receive about 86% of average income. This gap continues to…

Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year record with a late penalty against Sevilla.His goal sealed a 2-0 win and moved Real to within one point of leaders Barcelona.Jude Bellingham scored first, while Sevilla finished with ten men after Marcão’s dismissal. Juventus stayed in the Serie A hunt by beating Roma 2-1 in Turin.Roma missed a chance to close on Inter, while Juventus moved closer to the top four.In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 away.Leverkusen climbed to third as Leipzig lost their first home match of the season.

Justice Department Publishes Partial FilesThe US Department of Justice released thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, a move many have long demanded for transparency into the late financier’s criminal activities and connections to powerful figures. The release includes photographs, call logs, court documents, and other materials, though many are heavily redacted. Democrats immediately criticised the release as incomplete, arguing that the Trump administration deliberately withheld crucial information. The Justice Department said it would continue releasing files in the coming weeks, acknowledging the initial batch fell far short of expectations. Trump Signs Law Amid PressurePresident Donald Trump, who…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The bout ranked among the most uneven matchups in modern boxing. Paul spent most of the fight retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement and caution instead of sustained offense. Joshua grew visibly frustrated as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion took full control in the fifth round. Joshua closed the ring and forced action. He dropped Paul twice under relentless pressure. The sequence highlighted the vast gap in skill, size, and experience. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Joshua…

In Greece’s Peloponnese mountains, large areas of Greek fir forest are turning brown and dying even where wildfires have not reached, alarming scientists who say a complex climate-driven crisis is unfolding. Researchers investigating a spring fire discovered vast stretches of dead and dying firs far beyond the burned areas. The cause, experts say, is not fire alone but a dangerous combination of prolonged drought, declining winter snowfall and insect outbreaks. Reduced snow cover has cut a key source of slow-release moisture, leaving trees weakened and vulnerable. These stressed firs are increasingly being attacked by bark beetles, which bore under the…

Late on Thursday night, EU leaders quietly acknowledged that their most daring financial proposal for Ukraine had reached a dead end. After months of debate, the idea of transforming frozen Russian central bank assets into a zero-interest reparations loan collapsed under political and legal pressure. Supporters had framed the plan as both morally justified and strategically bold, while critics warned it carried serious financial risks and untested legal consequences. As negotiations reached their final stretch, enthusiasm faded and caution took over, pushing leaders back toward familiar ground. Rather than step into legal uncertainty, governments agreed to rely on a method…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the deal in a memo to employees on Thursday. The agreement reshapes U.S. ownership and removes the immediate threat of a ban. Investors Take Major Role The deal forms a joint venture giving outside investors 50% control of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX lead the group. Shou Zi Chew outlined the structure in an internal memo. The transaction is scheduled to close on 22 January. Executives said the arrangement ensures long-term…