Russian Telegram channels report explosions in Tuapse, Krasnodar region of Russia. According to some, the local oil depot is on fire.

Calum Boydie MacLeod on stage at Ross Bandstand as Peat & Diesel from Stornoway were performing at the Night Afore Concert in Princes Street Gardens. Calum is their lead singer and this is part of the four days of entertainment laid on for residents and visitors #edhogmanay #Edinburgh #Hogmanay

Got loads of food in the fridge & freezer but all I want is a readymeal macaroni cheese, which isn't in either and I've finished off all the cauliflower. Coeliac problems. 😢

#cats www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJEN...

The 2025 Torchlight Procession has set off from Middle Meadow Walk towards Edinburgh Castle #edhogmanay

Romania Mario is a cheeky 6 month old boy with a heart full of love and energy 💛 He will be medium-size when grown, and is already showing what a friendly, affectionate companion he will be! He can live with dogs and can be cat and child tested! Apply: pawprints2freedom.co.uk/apply #AdoptDontShop

The Elephant House has opened again on George IV Bridge after closing due to fire damage four years ago

On the fifth day of Christmas, Gaia sent to us This unexpected finding  The Milky Way's great wave 〰️ Discover the full image here 👉 https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Gaia/Gaia_discovers_our_galaxy_s_great_wave 🔭

Watching 2001: A Space Odyssey on Channel 4 UK. I remember watching it in a Leicester Square cinema when it was first in the UK Completely mesmerising on a full "Cinerama" screen and not so much on a TV screen. We felt as if we were floating through space with it then What happened to our dreams?🤔😞

What Trump doesn't want you to know USA www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyie...

Haven't had enough Santa's yet? 😂😇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i10...

Haven't had enough Santa's yet? 😂😇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i10...

A little message from me that might help anybody who finds this time of year a little tough. niallharbison.substack.com/p/to-those-w...

Everyone you encounter is going through something… We have no idea what another person's life is like, or what they’re carrying inside. And we don't need to cause more pain and stress into someone else's life. Kindness can make a difference✨ I love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

From the local stray to a much loved pet, Teddy's story is ready to be told in full colour! Watch Meow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6n...

Austin Pets Alive had 145K volunteer hours pre COVID, but that number has dropped to 85K. If you are looking for a New Year's resolution, may I recommend volunteering? We have something for everyone. Animal care, greeters, facility care, laundry, making enrichment, data entry, clinic support...

Cheering myself up over Christmas by reading one of my favourite authors. My first Discworld buy and I've bought every 1st edition since.

Keep reposting then! 🤔😇

Got mine this week! 👍❤️ 'In Scotland, the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners has been replaced by the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, which provides financial support ranging from £203.40 to £305.10, depending on age and circumstances.' Double lucky as S. Power have reduced my payments too.

Got mine this week! 👍❤️ 'In Scotland, the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners has been replaced by the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, which provides financial support ranging from £203.40 to £305.10, depending on age and circumstances.' Double lucky as S. Power have reduced my payments too.

Friends, let’s come together and help Mrs Welcy buy the needed food before the store closes in 2 days 🎄 In these days before Christmas, we should think of those who are less fortunate If you can donate or boost this post, it truly matters 🙏🐾

UK petition being discussed in Parliament on 26th January 2026 as it got the required level of signatures. 👍🍀 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

3rd Interstellar object nearest to Earth today but don't worry it's millions of miles away. Funny it's not been announced on TV isn't it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUM...

One of my favourite websites from Minnesota all about the black bears and wildlife there. bearstudy.org/updates/dail...

Five things you need to know today New Town Quarter - proposal recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections The City of Edinburgh Council 's Development Management Committee meets today and one of the matters they will discuss is the New Town Quarter. If that name does not mean anything…

Ricky Gervais donates millions for animal charities – including the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5 million to charities which care for animals - and our own Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is among the recipients. Ricky said on X: “To celebrate my…

Esk would love to see you tomorrow. We are normally closed on Sundays, but he didn't get enough chin scratches today on account of the snow, so... We're open 12-6pm Central time, every day, until December 24. ...I am available to pet the cat for you if you can't be here in person 🐈

🤔❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRL...

As long as the owner's association is trustworthy. It would be nice to get proper repair insurance for the whole tenement and not have the tenants each pay their own and paid at the whim of their own insurers.

For the love of God DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts. Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter . A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many sacrifices. Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.

Widespread aurora viewing will likely be visible for Europe, Canada, the upper USA, and Alaska tonight! Geophysicist Stefan Burns reports...

Good night Iaian. Remember too that dog kisses won't give you flu either! 👍😇❤️

Serial abuser John Smyth’s wife speaks for first time in Channel 4 documentary www.channel4.com/news/serial-...

"Shchedryk" continues to unite Ukrainians around the world. It was performed by the "Homin" choir in the Austrian Parliament 🎥 Lyudmila Burda

Upd about Styopka Little guy has issues with his teeth The pain on his chin comes from that He’ll stay at the vet for the next 24h They’ll check his blood and do a heart echo Tomorrow is the main dental procedure I'm ashamed to ask but if you want to contribute we'll be happy It's quite expensive😾

Ooh nasty! 😇 "A diamond-studded locket swallowed by a New Zealand man who tried to steal it has been "recovered", police say. The Fabergé egg locket, valued at NZ$33,585 ($19,300; £14,600), was recovered in a "natural" manner. "Medical intervention [was] not required," they told the BBC." 🤢

Lots of sun activity about and a lot of very large earthquakes too, There's been several on the East coast of Japan since this large on. Small tsunamis expected. M 7.6 - 74 km ENE of Misawa, Japan

There was an assassination attempt on President Zelenskyy and it probably won't be shown on your USA MSM Luckily his plane landed early at Dublin airport in Ireland. Looks like Putin doesn't mind about where he tries to kill people bringing his attacks to Ireland too www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y1Q...

NEW FILM - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄Teddy brings the magic to Simon's Cat and Kitten - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlot... 🎁

4 year old Pickle is in foster in Wales and is the most loyal companion 🐾 He is the sweetest boy, an absolute star! He's playful, adores ball games, and loves digging in sand! 🏖️ He can live with another friendly dog after sensible meets, and kids 15+ Apply: www.pawprints2freedom.co.uk/apply #UK

Himes: It was exceedingly hard to watch. Even if you stipulate that it is a war, there is a very specific prohibition against killing individuals who have been removed from the fight. And there is no question that these individuals were removed from the fight.

Only our 5th Golden Ticket ever Little Birdie is a very old girl and she can no longer control her bladder. She doesn't belong on the streets

🪽 Our swift population is in sharp decline. They've fallen by two thirds since 1995 and were added to the UK's conservation red list in 2020. 📨 But we have a simple, low-cost solution. Tell the government that now is the time to act to save our swifts. 🔗 greens.scot/saveourswifts

@starstryder.space We should celebrate the accidental discoveries that we get sometimes when good science is done. www.newscientist.com/article/2506...