What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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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.
‘We’ll be back,’ warns Trump – as National Guard troops withdrawn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.
Richard Smallwood, gospel singer and musical inspiration, dead at 77
Smallwood died Tuesday of complications due to kidney failure, according to his representative. Singer and songwriter Chaka Khan said Smallwood’s music “didn’t just inspire me
7 Canadians among dozens injured in Peru train collision: Global Affairs Canada
Seven Canadians are among those injured after two trains collided head-on in Peru on Tuesday, Global Affairs Canada confirmed to CBC.