AI bands, Sydney Sweeney and demon hunters: Take our New Year quiz
Ready to test your brain cells in 2026? How many of last year’s biggest pop culture moments and scandals do you remember? Read More
Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Investigators continue to identify victims of a deadly fire in Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar, which killed at least 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration. Read more at…
Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys
These upcoming European vintage train journeys will offer passengers stunning landscapes and exclusive experiences without compromising on style or luxury. Read More
Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace
The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is…
Tiny Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics, study finds
Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say.Read More
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces series of high-level meetings scheduled for early January
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the latest on the ground, bolster support and coordinate…
Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Morning
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…
China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade
The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government’s most ambitious economic experiments to date. Read more at…
Maduro suggests Venezuela is open to talks on drug trafficking with the US despite military strikes
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration. Read more…
Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the…