U.S. launches new round of strikes on alleged drug boats
U.S. launches new round of strikes on alleged drug boats
Washington Monument lit up for America’s 250th anniversary
Washington Monument lit up for America’s 250th anniversary
Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire
Around 115 are injured – some severely – in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.
Iran security force member killed during protests, officials say
A currency collapse has led to protests breaking out across the country, with unrest reported in several cities.
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he describes as “a preventative medical procedure”.
Curiosity Sends Holiday Postcard from Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas at two times of day on Nov. 18, 2025, spanning periods that occurred
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in old subway stop
New York’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani has made history and been inaugurated in a disused subway station.
Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months as manager
Maresca exits the club midway through a turbulent season with the team winning just one Premier League game in December.
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in Kherson
Russia says those killed were celebrating in a cafe located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Moscow.
Trump & SCOTUS rolled back rights, but there was hope: The 6 biggest LGBTQ+ stories of 2025
2025 saw massive changes in a lot of domains – economic policy, technological development, international relations… and LGBTQ+ rights issues. There was a sea of
Bulgaria adopts euro amid celebration and anxiety over inflation
Move comes nearly two decades after it entered the EU as hope for stability clashes with fear of rising prices.
New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns – researcher
Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.
Social media fuelled Mamdani’s rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?
To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
Netherlands police face ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence
Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.