The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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'Friendslop' dominated 2025 by proving time and time again that graphics are overrated
The best games of the year probably ran great on whatever PC you have lying around, and that's fantastic.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Molina Healthcare, Intel, AXT, OceanFirst Financial & more
Check out some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading.
Earth’s worst extinction was followed by a shockingly fast ocean comeback
A spectacular fossil trove on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen shows that marine life made a stunning comeback after Earth’s greatest extinction. Tens of thousands of fossils reveal fully aquatic reptiles and complex food chains thriving just three million years later. Some
French right reignites row over Brigitte Bardot's legacy with call for national tribute
The death of Brigitte Bardot has sparked a fierce political debate in France, after right-wing figures called for a national tribute to the screen legend.
Timothée Chalamet Got Spanked With a Real Ping Pong Paddle in ‘Marty Supreme’ and Refused a Butt Double: ‘He Didn’t Want Some Other Ass Immortalized’
“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary makes his acting debut in A24’s “Marty Supreme” alongside Timothée Chalamet, and one of his standout scenes involves spanking the Oscar-nominated actor with a ping pong paddle. In the Josh Safdie-directed sports dramedy, O’Leary plays Milton
17 Of The Year’s Biggest PS5 Games Are Up To 50 Percent Off
Catch up on 2025's GOTY contenders before the New Year's hangover hits The post 17 Of The Year’s Biggest PS5 Games Are Up To 50 Percent Off appeared first on Kotaku .
ProPublica launches Rx Inspector database. “We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind app to help...
ProPublica launches Rx Inspector database . “We’ve launched a first-of-its-kind app to help you find out where your generic drugs come from and see the track records of the factories that made them.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
ASUS Clears Out Prime Graphics Card, GeForce RTX 5060 Gets Even Cheaper Overnight After Another Price Drop
Because you can always use more oomph to bring your games to life. The post ASUS Clears Out Prime Graphics Card, GeForce RTX 5060 Gets Even Cheaper Overnight After Another Price Drop appeared first on Kotaku .
Iran's government offers dialogue to protesters rallying against rising inflation
In response to protests across Iran over rising inflation, the government has signaled a shift towards dialogue with demonstrators. President Pezeshkian announced plans for a dialogue mechanism, amid the rial's record low value
At least six people injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash
Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.
Latest news bulletin | December 30th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
The 10 worst movies of 2025, according to Metacritic
These ten movies got the lowest scores of 2025 among those with seven or more reviews. But are they all that bad?
Variety’s Directors on Directors Returns With Guillermo del Toro, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Coogler, Chloe Zhao and More
Variety’s Directors on Directors, presented by Klimon, returns on Jan. 5 with the visionaries behind some of this year’s biggest awards contenders. Featured in this year’s Directors on Directors lineup are: “Coming off our biggest Actors on Actors ever, these Directors on
This Robot is Tinier than a Grain of Salt
Engineers had been trying to solve this problem for 40 years The post This Robot is Tinier than a Grain of Salt appeared first on Nautilus .
Hulu Sets ‘Tell Me Lies’ Podcast to Roll Out Weekly With Season 3 Episodes, Stassi Schroeder to Host
Need more toxicity? Hulu is prepared. The streamer is launching the “‘Tell Me Lies’ Official Podcast,” hosted by Stassi Schroeder, Variety can exclusively announce. The nine-episode podcast will premiere on Jan. 6, one week before the premiere of “Tell Me Lies” Season 3, with a
Director of Explosive Corey Feldman Doc Refutes Claim He Didn’t Know About Footage With New Clip of Them Discussing Project Together (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Marcie Hume is responding to a claim that Corey Feldman was not aware of footage she shot for her just-released documentary about his life on his rock tour, “Corey Feldman vs. the World.” Variety broke the news that, in the documentary, Feldman alleges that Corey Haim
2025 was Fortnite's most topsy-turvy year ever with soaring peaks, miserable lows, and a raging AI debate
Plenty of reasons to be optimistic—and a few concerns
Meta snaps up AI startup Manus for $2B, drawing scrutiny over new acquisition’s Chinese roots
Manus was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. The company's origins immediately set off alarm bells in Washington amid intensifying US-China tensions.
Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
Time runs faster on Mars and scientists just proved it
Thanks to Einstein’s relativity, time flows differently on Mars than on Earth. NIST scientists have now nailed down the difference, showing that Mars clocks tick slightly faster—and fluctuate over the Martian year. These microsecond shifts could play a big role in future Mars
US announces new sanctions targeting Venezuela, Iran
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, targeting companies that have been involved in the production and sale of drones. The U.S. is sanctioning ten entities and individuals based in the two countries. Among those targeted are
Excuse Me, But What The Hell Is This?
I wasn't expecting animated rhinos to recreate a scene from a Jackass movie in Sony's upcoming Zootopia knock-off The post Excuse Me, But What The Hell Is This? appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump: New White House ballroom will have 'drone-free roof'
President Trump on Monday said the new White House ballroom he tore down the East Wing to build will have a "drone-free roof." The president made the remarks while at a press conference at his Florida resort Mar-a-Lago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump was
Eurostar disruption to continue after power outage in Channel Tunnel
Eurostar services will resume with severe delays and possible cancellations after services were suspended due to a power supply problem.
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program. The U.S. Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France and others said in a joint statement on Tuesday that also called on Israel to take urgent action. The statement, published online by the British
Scientists stunned by a massive hydrothermal field off Greece
Scientists have uncovered an extensive underwater vent system near Milos, Greece, hidden along active fault lines beneath the seafloor. These geological fractures act as pathways for hot, gas-rich fluids to escape, forming clusters of vents with striking visual diversity. The
Failure to fund consumer watchdog will violate court order, judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration must secure funding for a consumer watchdog agency or risk violating an existing court order barring its shuttering, rejecting a novel legal argument from the government. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled
CNN’s Scott Jennings slams guest who accused Israel of genocide: ‘Unbelievable!’
"We have time for the anti-Israel propaganda. Unbelievable."
CIA conducted drone strike on Venezuela port facility
The CIA reportedly conducted a drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility last week, an attack that President Trump revealed during a radio interview on Dec. 26, marking the U.S.’s first known land strike inside the country amid its mounting pressure campaign on Venezuelan
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
Texas man faces terrorism charge over alleged ISIS support
John Michael Garza, Jr. of Midlothian, Texas was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
The Fallout: Power Play card game is mean, clunky, and slow
Slow gameplay, mediocre art, poorly balanced factions, and confusing rules make this tabletop adaptation a dud