Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their activities. The groups
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.
Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability.
It is doubtful whether Iranian President Masoud Pezhakian will be able to alleviate the difficult economic situation in the country while it is under stifling international sanctions and without a visible political horizon. But, having survived several rounds of mass protests
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.
Aimee Paz Lamasan was handling the firearm when it accidentally discharged, with the bullet hitting her in the stomach.
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.
Stronger winds are forecast between Jan 2 and 6, which could improve ventilation.
China’s theatrical market staged a robust recovery in 2025, with total box office reaching RMB51.83 billion ($7.41 billion) and admissions climbing to 1.24 billion – both representing year-over-year increases exceeding 20%, according to a new report from Maoyan Entertainment’s
Morocco welcomed the New Year with celebrations across the country. Streets and public squares came alive with music, lights, and crowds gathering as 2025 drew to a close.
Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do this New Year to cultivate a more positive mindset
Though it isn’t the kind of thing one hears discussed every day, serious Disney fans do tend to know that Goofy’s original name was Dippy Dawg. But how many of the non-obsessive know that Mickey’s faithful pet Pluto was first called Rover? (We pass over in dignified silence the
Airlines cautioned travellers to remain alert and check flight updates to avoid inconvenience.
Menemsha Films has acquired North American rights to “Ethan Bloom,” an interfaith coming-of-age comedy from Herschel Faber, the director of “Cavemen.” The distributor will launch the film on the festival circuit this spring, followed by its theatrical release in North American
[CAF] The fixtures for the Round of 16 at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 have been set following a thrilling group stage campaign that highlighted the world-class quality of football on the continent.
Multiple people were killed and more than 100 were injured when fire swept through a crowded Crans-Montana bar during New Year celebrations. More than 100 people were at the venue when the blaze erupted at 01:30.
[UN News] From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and
Russia invaded Ukraine to restore it to Moscow’s orbit, but President Donald Trump’s peace plan would increase Kyiv’s security, economic and other ties with the West.
[CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F · The defending champions will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16
Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
At least 100 were injured when a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, police said. Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".
For 10 years, the scientist and photographer Jeroen Hoekendijk has been observing pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) on the fragile North Sea archipelago stretching along the Dutch, German and Danish coastline. A remainder of the now-drowned Doggerland , left behind
China's new beef import tariffs could damage trade worth more than $858 million.
Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hurt trade.
From visiting places associated with favourite books to travelling with multiple generations- these are the top trends likely to shape travel in 2026.
Petty bribery may be rarer in Western Europe, but influence, lobbying and regulatory capture remain powerful — and often minimised.
Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
Thailand’s baht was the second-best performer in 2025, rising nearly 10% against the US dollar, a surprising appreciation that is out of step with the kingdom’s underlying financial and economic fundamentals. Observers and analysts have offered various explanations. The leading
Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.
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Two suspects on motorcycles lobbed a grenade at a roadside New Year’s party venue.
BTS fans are dreaming of spring, and not just because of the current winter weather. The turning of the new year brought an announcement to Korean media that the group will be releasing a new album on March 20, which will be their first in nearly four years. The long-awaited
The track recently received Grammy nods for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance
CBS faced a technical snafu that knocked the live broadcast of “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” off the air for about 12 minutes on Wednesday night. In the interim the network ran an episode of “Matlock,” an abrupt shift that greatly confused viewers who had tuned in
HELSINKI, Dec 31 - Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years.
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women navigating entrenched patriarchal polities. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 remains trapped in that shadow. She is
A new proposal will seek to shield workers from unnecessary work instructions outside office hours.
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
For Beijing, scallops have served as a diplomatic pressure point.
Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman.