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.
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.
Wrong place, wrong bird in Trump’s post about bald eagles and ‘windmills’
The U.S. president posted a picture of what actually appeared to be a dead falcon near wind turbines in Israel.
Trump posted about potentially adding marble armrests to Kennedy Center seats?
The president’s post came at the end of a turbulent year for the performing arts center in Washington.
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‘We’ll be back,’ warns Trump – as National Guard troops withdrawn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.