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A senior Russian military official, Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, died Monday morning after a car explosion in the southern part of Moscow. The blast occurred in a parking lot adjacent to a residential building, according to local media. Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Investigation Launched Russian authorities immediately opened a criminal case following Sarvarov’s death, treating the incident as a deliberate attack. The Investigative Committee confirmed that investigators are examining all aspects of the explosion, including how the device…

Jim Beam will halt production at its main Kentucky distillery for the entire next year. The company confirmed the shutdown will run through 2026. Executives said the move follows a review of demand and production levels. Management said it regularly adjusts output to align with consumer demand. Leaders recently met staff to discuss expected production volumes for 2026. That assessment led to the decision to pause production. Closure allows major site upgrades The distillery will remain closed while the company completes significant improvements. Executives said the pause allows work without disrupting other operations. Management described the move as a long-term…

Aston Villa tightened their grip on the title race with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park.The night belonged to Morgan Rogers, whose two goals sealed a seventh straight league victory. Villa, now third, sit three points behind leaders Arsenal approaching the season’s halfway mark.Rogers opened the scoring with a curling finish before United responded through Matheus Cunha. Just after the break, Rogers struck again, drifting inside and finding the far corner.Unai Emery’s side controlled long spells, driven by intensity and quick transitions. United were weakened by injuries, including captain Bruno Fernandes departing at half-time.Despite Cunha missing a…

Pension income increasingly shapes life after work as Europe’s population ages and public budgets tighten. Retirement outcomes differ sharply between countries, influencing security and quality of life. Some retirees enjoy stability, while others face ongoing financial pressure. 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, seniors earn less than the broader 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 scoring record during a 2-0 win over Sevilla.He scored a late penalty to reach 59 goals, capping his birthday with a decisive contribution.Real Madrid led through Jude Bellingham before Sevilla were reduced to ten men.Thibaut Courtois made vital saves as the hosts protected their advantage.Real remain second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona. In Italy, Juventus revived their title hopes by beating Roma 2-1 in Turin.The result kept Roma fourth while Juventus closed the gap behind the leading pack. In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1.Two…

Justice Department Issues Initial Documents The US Justice Department released thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, marking a long-anticipated disclosure in the investigation of the late financier convicted of sex crimes. Many of the files feature former President Bill Clinton, while the department withheld significant portions, prompting criticism from Democrats and transparency advocates who argued the release fell far short of legal and public expectations. The partial release includes photographs, call logs, court records, and other documents, many heavily redacted, and the Justice Department said it will continue to publish additional files in the coming weeks. The…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The bout ranked among the most one-sided contests in modern boxing. Paul spent much of the fight retreating and avoiding exchanges. He relied on movement and caution rather than sustained offense. Joshua grew visibly frustrated as Paul refused to engage. The former two-time world champion seized control in the fifth round. Joshua closed the ring and forced the action. He dropped Paul twice under relentless pressure. The sequence exposed the wide gap in skill, size, and experience. Paul fell again early in the sixth round. Joshua landed…

In Greece’s southern Peloponnese mountains, vast areas of Greek fir forest are turning brown and dying – even where wildfires never reached. Researchers say the damage signals a deeper ecological crisis driven by climate change. Greek firs have long been among the country’s toughest trees, adapted to drought, poor soils and periodic fires. But when forest researcher Dimitrios Avtzis surveyed a recent burn area, he found something alarming: large swathes of dead and dying trees well beyond the fire’s edge. The scale was unprecedented, prompting an urgent alert to the environment ministry. Experts say multiple climate-related pressures are converging. Prolonged…

Late on Thursday night, EU leaders quietly acknowledged that their most ambitious funding plan for Ukraine had failed. After months of intense debate, the proposal to turn frozen Russian central bank assets into a zero-interest reparations loan could not overcome legal, financial, and political obstacles. Supporters framed it as both morally right and strategically groundbreaking, while critics warned it carried enormous financial risk and untested legal consequences. As discussions stretched into the final hours, caution overtook ambition, and leaders opted for a safer, more familiar path. Rather than risk uncharted financial exposure, the EU decided to raise €90 billion through…

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 the U.S. business and removes the immediate threat of a ban. Investors Take Significant Stake The agreement forms a joint venture giving outside investors 50% control of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX lead the investor group. Shou Zi Chew outlined the structure in an internal memo. The transaction is set to close on 22 January. Executives said the arrangement…