Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Year’s Day
A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, leading to its collapse. Read more at Read More
Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far
Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability. Read more at Read More
Several people killed following reports of an explosion at a Swiss ski resort bar
Tragedy on New Year’s Eve in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana: Several people have been killed and injured in an explosion in a bar, according to the police. Read…
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
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…