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A car explosion in southern Moscow on Monday claimed the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior officer in the Russian Armed Forces. The blast occurred in a parking lot near a residential building, according to Russian media reports. Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directorate of the General Staff, was critically injured and later died from his wounds, authorities confirmed. The Investigative Committee immediately launched a criminal investigation into the incident. Criminal Investigation Underway The Investigative Committee said it has opened a criminal case into Sarvarov’s death, though the motive for the attack remains unclear. Officials confirmed that…

Jim Beam will stop production at its main Kentucky distillery for the entire next year. The company confirmed the shutdown will last through all of 2026. Executives said the move follows a review of demand and production capacity. Management said it regularly adjusts output to match consumer demand. Leaders recently met employees to discuss projected volumes for 2026. That internal assessment led to the decision to pause production. Shutdown period allows major upgrades The distillery will remain closed while the company completes site improvements. Executives said the pause allows upgrades without disrupting operations. Management described the decision as a strategic…

Aston Villa strengthened their title push with a dramatic home win over Manchester United at Villa Park.Morgan Rogers scored twice to secure a seventh consecutive league victory for Unai Emery’s side. Villa sit third in the table, three points behind leaders Arsenal, as momentum continues to build.Rogers opened the scoring with a superb curling finish late in the first half. Manchester United responded quickly through Matheus Cunha, who levelled with a fine strike before the break.The game remained intense after half-time, with both sides pressing for control. Villa regained the lead when Rogers struck again, drifting inside before finishing calmly…

Pension income shapes life after work as Europe’s population ages and public budgets tighten. Retirement outcomes differ widely between countries, affecting security and quality of life. Some retirees enjoy stability, while others face constant 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 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 raise…

Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid calendar-year record during a 2-0 win over Sevilla.The French forward scored a late penalty to reach 59 goals, capping his birthday with a decisive moment.Jude Bellingham had earlier headed Real Madrid in front before Sevilla were reduced to ten men.The victory keeps Real second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona. In Italy, Juventus stayed in the title picture with a 2-1 home win over Roma.Goals from Francisco Conceicao and Loïs Openda cancelled Roma’s hopes of closing on the leaders.Roma remain fourth, while Juventus moved just behind them in the standings. In Germany,…

Thousands of Documents, Limited DisclosureThe US Justice Department released thousands of files on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photographs, call logs, court records, and other investigative materials. Many images show former President Bill Clinton, drawing attention from lawmakers and the public, but redactions and omissions angered critics who demanded the full, uncensored release. Democrats accused the Trump administration of withholding information, and the Justice Department said it will continue releasing files in the coming weeks. Officials emphasized that the trove includes only a fraction of the expected records, most of which were taken during FBI searches of Epstein’s properties in…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The fight ranked among the most uneven matchups in modern boxing. Paul spent much of the bout 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 exposed the vast gap in skill, power, and experience. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Joshua…

In the mountains of Greece’s southern Peloponnese, vast swathes of fir forest are turning brown and dying – even in areas untouched by fire. Scientists say the damage marks a worrying shift driven by climate change, where drought, insects and fire are now combining to overwhelm even the region’s hardiest trees. Greek firs have long been considered resilient, able to withstand poor soils, dry summers and periodic wildfires. But when forest researcher Dimitrios Avtzis surveyed a recent spring fire, he found something unprecedented: hundreds of hectares of dead and dying trees well beyond the burn zone. “The scale of the…

Late on Thursday night, EU leaders conceded that their most daring financial proposal for Ukraine would not succeed. After months of discussion, the plan to turn frozen Russian central bank assets into a zero-interest reparations loan collapsed under political and legal pressures. Supporters hailed it as morally compelling and strategically bold, while critics warned it carried serious financial and legal risks. As negotiations reached their final stage, bold ambition gave way to caution, and leaders opted for the familiar certainty of joint borrowing instead. Rather than risk untested legal and financial territory, the bloc agreed to raise €90 billion through…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and international investors to keep TikTok running in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the deal in a memo to employees on Thursday. The agreement reshapes ownership of the U.S. business and removes the immediate threat of a ban. Investors Gain Key Control The agreement forms a joint venture giving outside investors 50% of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX lead the investor group. Shou Zi Chew explained the structure in an internal message. The transaction is scheduled to close on 22 January. Executives said the…