Israeli parliament votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill
The Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was…
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades
The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade. Read more at Read…
Channel Tunnel power issue resolved but some train delays continue, Eurostar says
The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometre undersea link was back to “full capacity” after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close
The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year. Read more at Read More
Iran appoints new central bank governor after protests as currency hits record low
The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | December 31st, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 31st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Subterranean steam rooms to floating bathhouses: The Nordics’ most extraordinary saunas
“The Nordics are redefining wellness in ways that feel both ancient and thrillingly modern,” says Off the Map Travel. Read More
Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes’ well-being
Dubai Sports Council organised the event under the patronage of Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin…
Streaming platform DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling
DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the distribution condition of the deal. Read…
Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia
Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications. Read more at Read More