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Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

Timothée Chalamet has won his first Golden Globe, calling it a good start to the year

Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win
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Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting

Pope Leo XIV has met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican

Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting
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Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines

Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines

Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines
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Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
Europe|World

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of Greenland are straining relations with NATO allies

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

A top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption
Crime|Europe|Political|World

London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday

London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boats

In Milan, a special performance at the Opera prison has featured instruments made from smugglers' boats that brought migrants to Italy

Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boats
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Man allegedly stole 7 puppies then sold them outside a Maryland mall

Man allegedly stole 7 puppies then sold them outside a Maryland mall

Man allegedly stole 7 puppies then sold them outside a Maryland mall
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Swiss court orders 3 months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

A Swiss court has ordered three months of pretrial detention for a manager of a bar that burst into flames during a New Year’s Eve celebration

Swiss court orders 3 months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire
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10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited

10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited

10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited
Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

100-year-old WWII veteran reunited with dog tags lost for more than 80 years

100-year-old WWII veteran reunited with dog tags lost for more than 80 years

100-year-old WWII veteran reunited with dog tags lost for more than 80 years
Europe|Sports|World

US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled

U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn survives a frightening solo ride in St. Moritz, Switzerland

US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled
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Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
Europe|Sports|World

Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

Managerless Manchester United crashes out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the third round

Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach
Europe|Sports|World

US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

Norwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall

US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach
Europe|Sports|World

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures

Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
Europe|Sports|World

IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players

The International Olympic Committee says it's impressed with the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Games

IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks
Europe|Health|Sports|US|World

US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup

United States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months

US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
Europe|Sports|World

Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics

The big surprise of the World Cup slalom season scored his second win Sunday adding to his fast-rising reputation before the Winter Olympics

Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season

Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season
Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment

A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment
Europe|Health|Political|World

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
Education|Europe|Sports|World

Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life

As Milan prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the city’s Catholic archdiocese launched a multi-year program that uses sport to promote values such as inclusion and solidarity among children and adolescents

Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life
Europe|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria

Lindsey Vonn has lost the chance for another World Cup race win on Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions

Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

Minnesota leaders are urging protesters to remain peaceful as demonstrators converge on a Minneapolis park to protest the fatal shooting of a woman

Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon
Crime|Europe|Political|World

What is the Oreshnik missile Russia fired into Ukraine?

Russia launched an Oreshnik missile into Ukraine overnight into Friday for the second time since the full-scale war began 2022, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh looks back at the first time it was used during a strike on Dnipro in late November 2024.

What is the Oreshnik missile Russia fired into Ukraine?
Europe|Sports|World

Fischnaller, Greiner move closer to officially locking up US Olympic luge berths

USA Luge is likely sending three women and two men to the singles races at next month's Milan Cortina Olympics

Fischnaller, Greiner move closer to officially locking up US Olympic luge berths
Europe|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn impresses again winning World Cup downhill for 2nd victory of Olympic season

Lindsey Vonn has showed again she is the standout downhill racer in this Olympic season

Lindsey Vonn impresses again winning World Cup downhill for 2nd victory of Olympic season
Europe|Political|World

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island

Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to take control of the island

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of the island
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region

Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile
Europe|Political|World

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West

Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round

Wrexham is into the next round of the FA Cup after a thrilling 4-3 win on penalties over the Premier League's Nottingham Forest

Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort

Switzerland is holding a national day of mourning for the 40 people who died in an Alpine bar fire during a New Year’s Eve celebration

Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over the fatal fire at an Alpine resort
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons

Russia strikes western Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile, one of its most advanced weapons
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Winter storm slams UK and France as cold snap spreads across Europe

Thousands of homes and businesses across northern France and southern England are without power and residents faced widespread travel delays after a storm swept in off the Atlantic

Winter storm slams UK and France as cold snap spreads across Europe
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys

Pope Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys
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David Bowie's childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie’s childhood home could soon become a tourist attraction

David Bowie's childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
Europe|Political|World

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership

Top diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House officials as Trump pushes for ownership
Europe|Health|Sports|World

2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for Italy

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim says she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she’ll be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month

2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for Italy
Europe|Political|World

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine

Russian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine
Americas|Arts|Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content

When a game kicks off in the Spanish league about 50 analysts start looking for signs of online piracy

Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content
Crime|Europe|World

Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player

France's president says a political scholar from the country who was serving a three-year sentence in Russia and facing new charges of espionage has been freed in a prisoner swap with France

Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland

The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support

Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland
Europe|Political|World

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away
Americas|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal
Americas|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Figure skater Alisa Efimova's Olympic dream hinges on last-minute US citizenship approval

Alisa Efimova hopes to represent the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but she needs to become a citizen first

Figure skater Alisa Efimova's Olympic dream hinges on last-minute US citizenship approval
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Snow and ice are hampering travel in parts of Europe as flights have been grounded and roads clogged

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Environment|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation
Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes
Africa|Americas|Arts|Asia|Australia|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island

Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

Brigitte Bardot's funeral was being held with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived after retiring from movie stardom

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
Crime|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say
Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
Crime|Education|Europe

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

President Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Europe|Political|World

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table
Europe|Political|World

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover

The White House says the U.S. military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, despite European leaders rejecting President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover
Americas|Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children
Europe|Political|World

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia

Ukraine’s allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia

Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his foreign minister and the governor general will visit Greenland in early February in the wake of renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the Danish territory

Canada's Indigenous governor general to visit Greenland as Trump renews talk of annexing it
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Man United candidates for interim coach include Solskjaer and Carrick, AP source says

Manchester United has approached Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in its search for an interim coach to take over until the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Associated Press

Man United candidates for interim coach include Solskjaer and Carrick, AP source says
Business|Europe|Sports|World

IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’

The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation says parts of the main rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time

IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Hungarian director Béla Tarr, known for darkly comic films, dies at 70

Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, known for films like “Sátántangó” and “The Turin Horse,” has died at 70

Hungarian director Béla Tarr, known for darkly comic films, dies at 70
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe

Semyon Bychkov to succeed Gustavo Dudamel as Paris Opera music director

Semyon Bychkov will succeed Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Paris Opera starting in August 2028

Semyon Bychkov to succeed Gustavo Dudamel as Paris Opera music director
Crime|Europe|World

Swiss bar hit by deadly fire had not been inspected in five years

Swiss bar hit by deadly fire had not been inspected in five years

Swiss bar hit by deadly fire had not been inspected in five years
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

Chelsea has confirmed hiring Liam Rosenior as the new manager

Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract
Europe|Sports|US|World

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan

Now star speedskater Jordan Stolz can really turn all of his attention to being fully prepared to pursue four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
Crime|Europe|Political

Paris court to rule in case involving alleged cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron

A Paris court is set to rule in a case involving 10 people accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

Paris court to rule in case involving alleged cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron
Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United

Liverpool and Manchester City have been stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League

Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

Hundreds marched in silence to honor victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead
Crime|Europe|World

Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks

Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks

Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks
Europe|Political|World

Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

Officials say Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people and wounded two others, including a child, in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions on Sunday

Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin's six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics looming

Swiss skier Camille Rast has ended Mikaela Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms

Swiss skier Rast ends Shiffrin's six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms with Olympics looming
Crime|Europe|World

Unanswered phones and painful questions haunt Swiss resort as police open criminal inquiry against bar managers

Unanswered phones and painful questions haunt Swiss resort as police open criminal inquiry against bar managers

Unanswered phones and painful questions haunt Swiss resort as police open criminal inquiry against bar managers
Europe|Sports|World

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Declan Rice proved why he’s a leading candidate to be the Premier League’s player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League
Europe|Sports|World

Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt

It has taken 20 games but Wolverhampton Wanderers finally have their first win in the Premier League

Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt
Crime|Europe|World

'There is no question of any kind of terror attack at this stage,' prosecutor says of ski resort fire

Swiss authorities said in a press conference there is no evidence of a terror attack so far, confirming an investigation has been opened to establish the cause of the fire.

'There is no question of any kind of terror attack at this stage,' prosecutor says of ski resort fire
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

National security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40

Swiss authorities say they have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead

Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire

Swiss skier Camille Rast earned her first career win in a World Cup giant slalom and dedicated her victory to the victims of the fire at a Crans-Montana bar

Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire
Europe|Sports|US|World

Utah speedskater Casey Dawson enjoys a 'villain arc' as he earns an Olympic spot at 5,000 meters

Casey Dawson has secured a spot in the men’s 5,000 meters in long track speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Games by winning that event at the U.S. Olympic trials

Utah speedskater Casey Dawson enjoys a 'villain arc' as he earns an Olympic spot at 5,000 meters
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Europe|Sports|World

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Rafael Leão has returned from injury to score the goal that took AC Milan back to the top of Serie A

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A
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Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
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Champagne sparklers and a fast-spreading inferno: How a deadly Swiss bar tragedy unfolded

Champagne sparklers and a fast-spreading inferno: How a deadly Swiss bar tragedy unfolded

Champagne sparklers and a fast-spreading inferno: How a deadly Swiss bar tragedy unfolded
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Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Europe|Health|World

How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fire

The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes

How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fire
Crime|Europe|World

A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know

A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know

A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know
Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit

Calum McFarlane says he’s had a “whirlwind” 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facte Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday

Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit
Education|Europe|World

Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished

Greek authorities have removed more than 300,000 inactive university students from public university records

Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished
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British Chinese food is all over TikTok. Americans have questions

British Chinese food is all over TikTok. Americans have questions

British Chinese food is all over TikTok. Americans have questions
Europe|Political|World

STORY REMOVED: EU--Russia-Ukraine-War

Please disregard EU-Russia-Ukraine-War-5th Ld-Writethru, initially published on Jan. 1, 2026

STORY REMOVED: EU--Russia-Ukraine-War
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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Food

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect

107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
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Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Enzo Maresca has left his post as Chelsea head coach after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy

Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership
Europe|World

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites

Ukrainian forces under ‘intense’ pressure in south, as troop shortage bites
Europe|Sports|World

Sweden beats US 6-3 in world junior hockey group finale. Canada tops Finland 7-4

Lucas Pettersson and Eddie Genborg each scored twice and Sweden beat the United States 6-3 on Wednesday night in the world junior hockey championship to complete group play unbeaten

Sweden beats US 6-3 in world junior hockey group finale. Canada tops Finland 7-4
Europe|Political|World

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say

CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Opinion|Sports|Technology|World

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm

What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victory

Russian drones have blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in Ukraine's city of Odesa, injuring six people including three children

Russian drone attack injures 3 Ukrainian children as Putin expresses confidence in victory
Europe|Travel|World

Pope asks that Rome welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025

Pope Leo XIV has closed out 2025 with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile people young and old

Pope asks that Rome welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025
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English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child

English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child

English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury

Real Madrid says forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Finland detains ship and its crew after critical undersea cable damaged

Finland detains ship and its crew after critical undersea cable damaged

Finland detains ship and its crew after critical undersea cable damaged
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling

DAZN says it will continue broadcasting Belgian league matches until the end of the season

DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ still unites the world at midnight

Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ still unites the world at midnight

Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ still unites the world at midnight
Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Queen Camilla speaks publicly for first time about train attack as teenager

Queen Camilla speaks publicly for first time about train attack as teenager

Queen Camilla speaks publicly for first time about train attack as teenager
Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger

Trains through the Channel Tunnel between Europe and the UK are running again after power malfunctions caused travel chaos

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger
Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
Europe|Travel|World

Channel Tunnel disruption affects Eurostar and vehicle shuttle between France and England

Power problems and a stuck train have interrupted rail traffic through the Channel Tunnel connecting the U.K. and continental Europe

Channel Tunnel disruption affects Eurostar and vehicle shuttle between France and England
Europe|World

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

Leaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
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France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander

George and Amal Clooney, along with their twins, have been awarded French citizenship

France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
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Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

Local authorities in France say Brigitte Bardot’s funeral is set for next week in the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which she helped make famous

Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship after concerns of raising children in Hollywood

George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship after concerns of raising children in Hollywood

George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship after concerns of raising children in Hollywood
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
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Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there

A historic theater in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol has opened its doors more than three years after it was pummeled in a Russian airstrike that killed hundreds of civilians sheltering inside

Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology|Travel|World

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Preliminary results of a snap parliamentary election in Kosovo shows that the party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti has won by a clear margin

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Europe|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Brigitte Bardot, French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot

The 1960s French sex symbol, actor, singer and animal welfare activist Brigitte Bardot has died

A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks

Zelensky and Trump to meet in Florida after weeks of intensive peace talks
Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic

Protesting university students in Serbia have collected signatures throughout the country for their request for an early parliamentary election

Protesting students in Serbia urge support for early election they hope will oust Vucic
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save

Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex symbol of the 1960s made her identify with hunted and abused animals

Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91
Europe|US|World

Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region

Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region

Ahead of peace talks with Trump, Zelensky calls Putin ‘man of war’ after Russian attack on Kyiv region
Education|Europe|Political|World

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people
Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer

Soprano Asmik Grigorian is to sing the title role in Georges Bizet's “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano touchstone, for the first time at the Salzburg Festival this summer

Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy
Arts|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world

How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world

How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

The Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US|World

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to U.K. viewers

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Arts|Europe|Political|World

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72

John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
Americas|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Europe|World

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test

The president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers

A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney

Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
Crime|Europe|Health|Interview|US

Exclusive interview: Maine woman who pleaded guilty to abuse of friend's corpse tells new version of story

Exclusive interview: Maine woman who pleaded guilty to abuse of friend's corpse tells new version of story

Exclusive interview: Maine woman who pleaded guilty to abuse of friend's corpse tells new version of story
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|World

Word of the Week: ‘Wassail’ away your winter blues

Word of the Week: ‘Wassail’ away your winter blues

Word of the Week: ‘Wassail’ away your winter blues
Europe|Sports|World

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

United States defender Chris Richards says it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Business|Economy|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds
Crime|Europe|World

Bomb blast in Moscow kills two police officers, days after apparent assassination of general

Bomb blast in Moscow kills two police officers, days after apparent assassination of general

Bomb blast in Moscow kills two police officers, days after apparent assassination of general
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service

French prosecutors say a pro-Russian hacking group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on France’s national postal service

Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service
Crime|Europe|World

Explosion in Russian capital kills 3

Three people, including two police officers, have been killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, just days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away

Explosion in Russian capital kills 3
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

Libya’s army chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’

State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed envoy to Greenland says the Republican administration is looking to begin a conversation with residents of the semi-autonomous Danish territory about the best way forward for the strategically important island

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals

Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time

Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief and four other military officers has crashed after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing all on board

Libya's military chief and 7 others are killed in a plane crash after takeoff from Turkey
Americas|Crime|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Maine woman who buried best friend in her backyard avoids jail time after pleading guilty

Maine woman who buried best friend in her backyard avoids jail time after pleading guilty

Maine woman who buried best friend in her backyard avoids jail time after pleading guilty
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand

UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
Crime|Europe|Political|World

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

France's parliament has approved an emergency bill to prevent a government shutdown next week

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Neighbors in Lisbon recall Brown University attack suspect as quiet, reclusive student

Neighbors in Lisbon recall Brown University attack suspect as quiet, reclusive student

Neighbors in Lisbon recall Brown University attack suspect as quiet, reclusive student
Europe|Travel|World

Denmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of US

Denmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of US

Denmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of US
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

UK man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for years

UK man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for years

UK man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for years
Europe|Political|World

Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory

Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures

Banksy appears to confirm a new mural in London is his latest work

Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Jackie Chan carries the Milan Cortina Olympic torch through the ruins of Pompeii

Actor Jackie Chan has carried the Olympic torch through the ruins of Pompeii during the relay for the Milan Cortina Winter Games

Jackie Chan carries the Milan Cortina Olympic torch through the ruins of Pompeii
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter best known for “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow

A car bomb has killed a Russian general

Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow
Asia|Crime|Europe|World

The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago

The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Europe|Sports|World

Italy’s 4 flag bearers for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics honored in handover ceremony

Italy’s four flag bearers for its upcoming home Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been honored in a handover ceremony at the presidential palace

Italy’s 4 flag bearers for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics honored in handover ceremony
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël

U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath has edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël to claim victory in a World Cup slalom at Alta Badia in Italy

U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
Europe|Sports|World

Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings

Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA rankings after there were limited changes in the new standings

Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
Business|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Massive sinkhole in England swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation

Massive sinkhole in England swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation

Massive sinkhole in England swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation
Crime|Europe|World

Russian general killed by Moscow car bomb, in latest attack on top military officers

Russian general killed by Moscow car bomb, in latest attack on top military officers

Russian general killed by Moscow car bomb, in latest attack on top military officers
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win

Morgan Rogers has scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title

Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win
Economy|Europe|Political|World

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Stonehenge
Europe|Sports|World

Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak

Kaillie Humphries Armbruster has achieved a significant milestone by winning a World Cup two-woman bobsled race in Sigulda, Latvia

Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter

Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter

Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter
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Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana

Prince William and his son, Prince George, have helped make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter

Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana
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Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
Europe|World

Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa has killed eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service

Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

Brazil's President Lula da Silva hopes the Mercosur-EU free-trade deal will be signed in January, after it was delayed on Friday

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January
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Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on public displays of Islamic State group flags and extremist symbols

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

As officials uncover more information about the Brown and MIT professor shooting suspect, key questions remain

As officials uncover more information about the Brown and MIT professor shooting suspect, key questions remain

As officials uncover more information about the Brown and MIT professor shooting suspect, key questions remain
Americas|Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him

British children's author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books

Children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him
Crime|Europe|World

Eight killed in Odesa as Russia continues to target region

Eight killed in Odesa as Russia continues to target region

Eight killed in Odesa as Russia continues to target region
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away in a final 'dirty trick' by officials

Even though Belarus has released dozens of prisoners, those who've been freed say the authoritarian government often delivers one final act of repression by confiscating their passports before deporting them

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away in a final 'dirty trick' by officials
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe

A brief encounter, two attacks and then a break in investigations into the Brown and MIT shootings

Investigators are still trying to figure out much of what Claudio Neves Valente was doing in New England in the weeks before they say he opened fire in a Brown University lecture hall and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor

A brief encounter, two attacks and then a break in investigations into the Brown and MIT shootings
Crime|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult

Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka announces 2026 as his final year on tour

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka says 2026 will be his last year on tour

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka announces 2026 as his final year on tour
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend

Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference

At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee

Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder

Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee
Europe|Health|Sports|US|World

US midfielder Tyler Adams has torn MCL and will be out for up to three months

United States international Tyler Adams is expected to be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament tear

US midfielder Tyler Adams has torn MCL and will be out for up to three months
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Zabystran stuns Odermatt in super-G to become first Czech man to win a World Cup race

Jan Zabystran has skied to a stunning upset win in a World Cup super-G at Val Gardena to deny Marco Odermatt another win

Zabystran stuns Odermatt in super-G to become first Czech man to win a World Cup race
Americas|Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?

Black Americans and white nationalists have joined forces in the past. And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.

Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes?
Election|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions

The Ukrainian and Polish presidents have met in Warsaw to emphasize unity against Russia and progress on historical reconciliation

Ukrainian and Polish presidents show unity against Russia, address historical tensions
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine
Europe|World

Pope names new archbishop of Westminster as part of generational shift in English-speaking hierarchy

Pope Leo XIV has made another high-profile appointment that signals a generational shift in the English-speaking Catholic hierarchy

Pope names new archbishop of Westminster as part of generational shift in English-speaking hierarchy
Crime|Europe|World

German man found guilty of drugging, raping and filming his wife for years

German man found guilty of drugging, raping and filming his wife for years

German man found guilty of drugging, raping and filming his wife for years
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water

Danish authorities say Russia carried out cyberattacks against Denmark's infrastructure and websites in 2024 and 2025

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water
Crime|Education|Europe|US

How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor

How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor

How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor
Economy|Europe|World

EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels
Americas|Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case

Law enforcement officials say an anonymous tipster known only as “John” helped crack the case of two Brown University students' deaths and the wounding of nine others

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid

Ukrainian and Russian athletes are set to compete side by side in a World Cup men's luge race on Saturday

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface

One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointees has resigned over social media posts she made more than a decade ago that featured antisemitic tropes

Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have stalled in talks about providing a massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle

"Hug them a little tighter," grandfather of Maine bus victim speaks out

"Hug them a little tighter," grandfather of Maine bus victim speaks out

"Hug them a little tighter," grandfather of Maine bus victim speaks out
Europe|World

Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election

Tens of thousands of people have filled the streets of the capital and other major cities in Bulgaria calling for fair elections and an independent judiciary able to effectively fight widespread corruption

Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election
Crime|Europe|US

Small plane crashes into residential complex in Nashua, New Hampshire

Small plane crashes into residential complex in Nashua, New Hampshire

Small plane crashes into residential complex in Nashua, New Hampshire
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed sanctions on two more International Criminal Court judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political|World

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia

Finland's government is facing a backlash after its representative for the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, Sarah Dzafce, was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a viral photo

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time list

Marco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day in the Italian Dolomites to race to victory in a World Cup downhill at Val Gardena

Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time list
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without the stimulus of lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth
Business|Europe|Science|Sports|Travel|World

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones

Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones
Economy|Europe|World

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine
Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Neighborhood cameras capture potential shooter's route around Brown University

Security footage released by the FBI shows a route taken by a person police are seeking in connection with the Brown University shooting

Neighborhood cameras capture potential shooter's route around Brown University
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir “Nobody's Girl” has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide
Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
Crime|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Unclaimed packages booth brings surprise shopping to Philly's Christmas Village

Unclaimed packages booth brings surprise shopping to Philly's Christmas Village

Unclaimed packages booth brings surprise shopping to Philly's Christmas Village
Europe|Political|World

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

Italy has signaled it might not support a major trade deal between the EU and South American countries

Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes
Europe|Political|World

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring

Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth

Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

France probes 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry

French authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack plot targeting an international passenger ferry

France probes 'foreign interference' after remote control malware found on passenger ferry
Economy|Education|Europe

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal

Britain to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange program in Brexit reversal
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe

Spanish police have evicted orders to clear an abandoned school building where around 400 migrants were living in a squat north of Barcelona

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens

Employees at the Louvre Museum have voted to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at the world’s most visited museum

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones

Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, said it struck a Russian submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Russia, disabling it, in a first attack of its kind. Russia acknowledged the attack but said no ships or submarines were damaged.

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones
Arts|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican

In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe

What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

With the Brown University shooter still on the loose, authorities released a video timeline of a suspect and police fanned out to Providence schools to reassure parents, kids and teachers as investigators push for new evidence that might help them crack the case

What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect
Europe|Sports|World

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium’s temporary grandstand

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Europe|Sports|World

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years

A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria

President Donald Trump will go to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in the Syrian desert

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points

Trump says Ukraine peace deal is ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks, but is it? Here are the key sticking points
Arts|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

Rome has opened two subway stations

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages

A Paris labor court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay over 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion
Economy|Europe|Political|World

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

European Union leaders are gathering this week at the end of political year dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Europe|Sports|World

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller
Europe|Sports|World

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race

Roma has moved to within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan after beating visiting Como 1-0

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race
Crime|Europe|Political|World

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones
Europe|Technology|World

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

The head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks

U.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial

Jimmy Lai, the former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, has been convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court

Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever

Trump says end to Ukraine war closer than ever, but US officials caution security guarantee offers won’t last forever
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Crime|Education|Europe

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy

Roommate of Brown University shooting victim remembers him as kind and full of joy
Americas|Arts|Europe|Political|US|World

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery

An Austrian appeals court has rejected a request to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project
Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|World

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know

Gunmen targeted Australia’s Jewish community in a deadly mass shooting. Here’s what we know
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court convicted pro-democracy former media mogul Jimmy Lai of conspiracies to commit sedition and collusion with foreign forces in a case that marks how much the semi-autonomous Chinese city has changed since Beijing began a wide-ranging crackdown on dissent five years ago

What to know about the trial of former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai
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Italian grandma amasses millions of followers sharing recipes on TikTok

As Italian cuisine is recognized by UNESCO, an Italian grandma shares traditional recipes with millions of followers on TikTok.

Italian grandma amasses millions of followers sharing recipes on TikTok
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Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso

Kylian Mbappé has scored in his return from injury

Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has been released from a Belarusian prison after more than four years

Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski describes Belarus prison ordeal in first interview after release
Europe|Sports|World

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalom

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads the opening run of a World Cup slalom and is in position to claim his second victory of the Olympic season in two days

Swiss skier Loic Meillard leads 3 Norwegians in 1st run of Val d'Isere slalom
Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe

In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!”

Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies intensify across Europe
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus

Authorities are searching for a shooter who killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University

Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus
Europe|Sports|World

Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Arsenal needs 2 own-goals to see off Wolves

The first stage of Mohamed Salah’s rehabilitation at Liverpool is complete after the Egypt forward returned to the team for its 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

Salah returns to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Arsenal needs 2 own-goals to see off Wolves
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions

Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison

Belarus frees Nobel Prize laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as US lifts sanctions
Crime|Europe|World

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and others who took on Belarus' president are among the freed prisoners

Belarusian authorities have freed 123 prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Viktar Babaryka, as part of a deal with Washington that lifted U.S. sanctions on the Eastern European country’s vital fertilizer exports

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and others who took on Belarus' president are among the freed prisoners
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists there are no outstanding issues between him and Mohamed Salah after recalling the club great to the team for the 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win
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More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds
Europe|Sports|World

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa

Serbian striker Nikola Štulić has scored his first Serie A goal, giving Lecce a vital 1-0 home win against Pisa

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa
Europe|Health|World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
Europe|Health|World

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message