Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City's mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent....
In the text of his New Year's address, the Chancellor describes a world in permanent crisis mode and insists on his ability to act. The speech will be broadcast on 31 December....
The Defense Department is investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for a video he made with fellow Democratic lawmakers. Kelly has said troops have the right to disobey an unlawful order. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call...
Bitcoin mining electricity costs could fall if Venezuelan oil production increases, though it may take several years before the benefits are fully realized, Bitfinex analysts say....
Google cofounded Sergey Brin and Larry Page attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2007. Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images T-Rex LLC, linked to Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Pag...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Government announces animal welfare strategy ✓ Promise to ban puppy farms included in plans ✓ Ref...
In the wake of the US military’s dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump and his top advisers have made increasingly explicit that their next focus could be Greenland,...
Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hu...
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatori...
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 ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Prime Minister Starmer lacks a coherent social mobility plan according to a top government adviser. ✓ The chair of the So...
Google cofounder Larry Page has cut his ties to California Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Google cofounder Larry Page is cutting ties with California. A source said Page had already left the state. He h...
Ukraine's popular military intelligence head, Kyrylo Budanov, has been appointed chief of staff. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reported two missile strikes in residential areas of Kharkiv....
Across the country, new laws dealing with artificial intelligence, healthcare, the climate, and a variety of other areas are set to take effect as 2026 begins....
Many of the organizations are UN-affiliated agencies and panels focused on climate, labor, migration and social policy — areas the administration has labelled "woke" or says promotes diversity....
Avelo Airlines has faced backlash for its decision to operate deportation flights for the Trump Administration. Roy De La Cruz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Avelo Airlines started operating...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Monday's papers include a warning from the government's social mobility commissioner ✓ Sir Keir lacks a clear str...
Thousands of civilians left affected areas of Aleppo as the army launched strikes on Kurdish forces. The government declared a curfew, as the fighting disrupted flights, shops, universities and school...
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...
Chancellor Merz has told coalition politicians the situation in several key German businesses is "very critical." He said the government must prioritize improving areas like energy and labor costs in ...