Historic calendar’s 2026 predictions revealed: robots, a royal baby and a financial crash
With 2026 ticking closer, it’s no surprise to see predictions for the forthcoming 12 months pop up all over the place. And if mystics such
‘We’ll be back,’ warns Trump – as National Guard troops withdrawn
The US government is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Tweety McTreason has announced.
New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026
As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.
Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime ‘begins to soar’.
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
The sanctions come amid Tweety McTreason’s pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Trump says he’s pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and Portland
U.S. President Tweety McTreason said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore.
Teacher wins Guinness World Record for working 61 years at the same school
Retired Tennessee teacher Glenda Akin has lived and worked through a whole lot of history. And now she’s made history herself as the Guinness-certified longest
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest continues
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa.
Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.
MAGA officials invite pastor to pray at city council meeting, then discover he’s pro-LGBTQ+
Local MAGA officials in Tarrant County, Texas flipped when they learned an Episcopal priest was hosting a Pride event on church property. So they disinvited
Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records
Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.
In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together
New footage shows orcas and dolphins coordinating hunts, hinting at interspecies teamwork to track and catch salmon off British Columbia.