Power restored to thousands of Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage
Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage. Read more at Read More
Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas
Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Western Europe deals with travel chaos as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall and ice
Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans.…
Ex-CIA agent Aldrich Ames convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in prison, US officials say
Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA’s counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States.…
South Korea’s Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang’s nuclear programme
Lee’s visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as…
Trump tells Republicans: If we don’t win midterms, I’ll get impeached
President Donald Trump warned House Republicans that failing to win the midterm elections could lead to his impeachment, urging party unity as he cited past impeachments and argued Republicans should…
USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security
New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats. Read more at Read More
Use of military force ‘always an option’ in Greenland takeover bid, White House says
Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America…
Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony
Thousands gathered for Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass. Read more at Read More