Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted, but hotel levies go ahead
The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii’s nature and environment. Read More
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones. Read more at Read…
Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off?
Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to “insufficient” grid investment.Read More
Trump in 2026: leader of the free world or lame duck president?
An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump’s second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically.…
Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes, no casualties reported
Ukraine’s sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 2nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, found dead at San Francisco hotel
Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning. Read More
Japan’s imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance
Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor’s nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time.…
Swiss authorities work to identify victims of deadly New Year’s fire at Le Constellation
Switzerland is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly fire at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar that killed 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration. Read more at Read…
Survivors rescued by SOS Méditerranée mark New Year with hot meal
A week after leaving Libya on a makeshift boat, shipwreck survivors found brief calm with a hot meal on a SOS Méditerranée vessel. Ocean Viking resumes operations amid rising threats.…