The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
Trump Media Token Airdrop Confirmed for Shareholders With New Truth Social Utility
DJT shareholders have received confirmation regarding a Trump Media Token Airdrop executed through Crypto.com and positioned the asset as a reward mechanism for platforms like Truth Social rather than financial equity.
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XRP Price Prediction: Franklin Templeton Exec Says XRP Is Key to Cross-Border Payments – Is a $3 Breakout Next?
Franklin Templeton has again backed XRP as a building block for cross-border payments saying XRPL offers real-time, low-cost settlement. A DBS Bank MOU with Franklin Templeton and Ripple has tied tokenized money market funds to XRPL. Spot XRP ETFs have taken in $1.07B with $3–$3.05 as the next test.
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Senate Sets January Markup On The CLARITY Act – Traders Brace for DeFi Amendments
Committee staff have circulated revisions for the CLARITY Act ahead of a Jan. 15 title-by-title markup, reviving a digital-asset framework that stalled in 2025. Draft text keeps CFTC lead for qualifying tokens, sets SEC lane for yield features, and tightens DeFi front-end registration.
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Crypto Promotion Lawsuit Against Billionaire Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks Tossed
A US judge dismissed a crypto investor lawsuit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, ruling the Florida court lacked jurisdiction over the Voyager promotion claims.
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Bitcoin Futures Trailblazer Returns To CFTC As Chief Of Staff
Amir Zaidi, who helped bring Bitcoin futures to US markets, has returned to the CFTC as chief of staff as the agency ramps up crypto rulemaking.
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Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne… famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza
Israel’s move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.