‘Not about condoms’: Beijing residents shrug off China’s contraceptive tax
China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing say the measure will have little impact. Read more at…
Hershey Bears’ teddy bear toss collects 81,796 toys for local charities
Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities. Read…
Licence to leak: Do we finally know the identity of the next James Bond?
Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond… Though…
Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court sentenced 10 individuals for cyberbullying the spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron with false allegations about her gender identity, doling out sentences including suspended prison terms and…
Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital…
Latest news bulletin | January 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Greenland prime minister says ‘enough’ after latest Trump threat
Greenland’s PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump’s repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law. Read more at Read More
Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content
Leonardo DiCaprio has shared his fears regarding the future of cinema amid “huge transition”: “Movies are still meant to be experienced, together, in a theatre. Right now, that belief matters…
Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar
Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed. Read more at…
Venezuelan diaspora rallies in Madrid backing the opposition
Hundreds gathered in Madrid for a second day to support US operation against President Maduro and back Venezuela’s opposition leaders. Read more at Read More