Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff, as Christians flocked to Bethlehem after "two years of darkness" during the war in Gaza. Follow for the latest Christmas news....
A volunteer security official was reportedly among those killed during clashes with protesters. The unrest, which began on Sunday with protests in Tehran against Iran's deep economic crisis, has sprea...
The bombing of the Mariupol Drama Theater became a symbol of Russia's three-month siege of the city. Exiled Ukrainian municipal authorities condemned inauguration of the new theater as "singing and da...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Bitcoin reached new heights in 2025 ✓ Interest from Wall Street and Washington grew ✓ Tensions ar...
A senior Ukrainian officer said NATO would suffer heavy losses in a war against Russia. Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images A Ukrainian officer warned that NATO would face heavier losses than Ky...
After 14 years, Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1. It will lead during a politically sensitive moment, and aims to shape the EU's role on the ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Five projects paused: Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, CVOW, Sunrise Wind, Empire Wind ✓ Projects worth $25 billion, pow...
Nature, Published online: 01 January 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-04114-0 More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science — we run thr...
The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Caroline Pham served as acting chair of the CFTC. ✓ Monday marked Caroline Pham's last day at the regulator. ...
A French national detained in Togo last year over his alleged involvement in anti-government protests returned to France on Thursday after his release, the French foreign ministry said. The prosecutor...
Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg attend the 2017 Met Gala. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images The Kennedy family has been prominent in US politics for over a century. The younger Kenne...
Speaking in a New Year address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country wanted the nearly four-year war with Russia to end – but not at any cost. "My signature will ...
Hong Kong’s education authorities have commended schools for making significant progress in fostering patriotism among students over the last academic year when compared with the past, with national e...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Monday's papers include a warning from the government's social mobility commissioner ✓ Sir Keir lacks a clear str...
The long-standing alliance between the US and Canada experienced a challenging year after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on the northern neighbor. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI The long-sta...
In his new year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, a move observers said pointed to Pyongyang’s intention to sustain and deepen military coop...
Ukraine staged the death of an anti-Kremlin Russian fighter to prevent his killing ordered by Moscow’s special forces, Ukrainian military intelligence announced on Thursday. Denis Kapustin, leader of ...
The fascination with cryptocurrencies shows no sign of fading. With the passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (Genius) Act in July, US lawmakers added to the s...
From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into...