LONDON — December saw a new record number of Ukrainian long-range drones shot down by Russian forces, according to statistics published by the Russian Defense Ministry and analyzed by ABC News, with Moscow claiming to have destroyed more than 4,300 over the course of the month. Through December, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have shot […]
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Ten English fire services tackled record number of grass, forest and crop fires in 2025 | Wildfires
Ten English fire services tackled a record number of grassland, woodland and crop fires during what was the UK’s hottest spring and summer on record, figures show. In total nearly 27,000 wildfires were dealt with by fire services in England during the prolonged dry weather of 2025, according to analysis by PA Media. One fire […]
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record | Football News
Elsewhere in Group C, Tanzania scrape through to the knockout stages for the first time after 1-1 draw with Tunisia. Published On 30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years as already-qualified […]
K-pop band breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Kelly Ngand Jake Kwon,Seoul correspondent Watch: ‘Trusting time’ – NewJeans discusses court ruling in record label dispute Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans is losing one of its members in what is yet another twist in the group’s bitter year-long feud with its record label. Ador announced on Monday that they had “terminated” their contract with 20-year-old […]
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region. The draft budget for fiscal 2026 beginning April is up 9.4% from […]
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in 2025
Caroline HawleyDiplomatic correspondent ESOHR Egyptian fisherman Issam al-Shazly was executed on Tuesday after being convicted of drug-related charges Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row. At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, up from a total […]
Bondi beach shooting live: Victoria announces $2m package to protect Jewish community and combat radicalisation; new record for blood donation | Australia news
Allan announces $2m community safety package Benita Kolovos The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, is holding a press conference at the Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre in Caulfield to announce a $2m community safety package. The package includes: $900m for the Community Safety Group to deploy further security measures at community events, holiday programs and Jewish […]
Thanksgiving travel expected to hit record highs, AAA says : NPR
Cars congest Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport the day before Thanksgiving Day in 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Marta Lavandier/AP hide caption toggle caption Marta Lavandier/AP A record number of people are expected to travel within the U.S. for Thanksgiving, be it plane, train or automobile. Nearly 82 million are projected to travel at least […]
Record referrals to Prevent anti-terror programme
A record number of referrals were made to the government’s anti-terror programme Prevent in the year to March 2025, according to new data. A total of 8,778 referrals were made – up 27% from 6,922 the previous year. The majority of referrals where the concern was specified were made for individuals who had “no identified […]