North Korea’s Kim hails troops fighting in ‘alien land’ and touts Russia alliance
Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party said in a statement. Read…
Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges
Pedro Inzunza Noriega, the first cartel figure charged under new narcoterrorism laws, was captured in Sinaloa state. Read more at Read More
Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings
Major European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks and large public gatherings, continuing beloved traditions. Read more at Read More
Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Russia targeted energy infrastructure with over 200 drones in the latest strike on New Year’s Eve. Read more at Read More
Europe doesn’t need wishes, it needs a survival strategy
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of Germany’s Hanns-Seidel-Foundation’s capital office, explains why the time for naivety is over and which three illusions we have to…
Switzerland resort fire: ‘several dozen’ dead and about 100 injured after blast in Crans-Montana
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year’s celebration, police said Thursday.…
Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026
As clocks struck midnight, cities around the world celebrated the New Year with concerts, fireworks and light shows. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Year’s Day
A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, leading to its collapse. Read more at Read More
Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far
Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability. Read more at Read More