Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter’s to end Jubilee year
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.…
Just Coup It: Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation
When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy… A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald…
Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east
Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. Read more at Read More
From Maduro’s ‘tigress’ to Venezuela’s interim president: Who is Delcy Rodríguez?
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez evolved from a Chávez-era civil servant into a key player under the recently-ousted Nicolás Maduro. Read more at Read More
Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3
A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said. Read more at Read…
Two ‘Pink Panthers’ jewel thieves arrested over €580,000 Greece hotel heist
Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia. Read more at…
How microplastics are chipping away at Earth’s ‘natural shield’ against climate change
Microplastics are interfering with the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s temperature, researchers warn.Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Swiss Alps bar not inspected for five years prior to deadly fire, authorities say
Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations. Read more…
Venezuela’s Machado says she wants to share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump
María Corina Machado said toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a “huge step for humanity, for freedom and human dignity”. Read more at Read More