Which European countries use the most antibiotics?

Antibiotic use varies greatly across Europe, and in some countries it is even increasing.

At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft heard in Venezuelan capital Caracas

Several explosions were heard in Venezuela's capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday. The southern area of ‌the ‌city, ⁠near a major military ‌base, was reportedly without electricity.

New study shows how AI could transform drug prescriptions for heart diseases

The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.

Chevy Chase Addresses Tumultuous ‘Community’ Exit: ‘I’m Not Racist’

The comedian left the NBC show in 2012 after allegedly using a racial slur on set

Latest news bulletin | January 3rd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Unveils First Look of Tara Sutaria as Rebecca (EXCLUSIVE)

The team behind Yash’s “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has revealed the first look at Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, continuing a series of character unveilings that have amplified anticipation for the 2026 theatrical release. Following reveals of Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma

Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister

The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

Missile attack on Kharkiv kills two, including child, say Ukraine authorities

Russian officials say reports of the missile strike are untrue, suggesting the explosion was caused by Ukrainian ammunition.

Residents shelter in place for hours after gas leak outside of Los Angeles

Saturday, January 3, 2026 United States Related articles 3 January 2026: Residents shelter in place for hours after gas leak outside of Los Angeles 26 December 2025: United States, Florida: A man fatally stabs a Barnes & Noble bookstore shopper, claims 'no cause' to

Keyboardist-guitarist of English rock band The Cure dies aged 65

Obituaries 3 January 2026: Keyboardist-guitarist of English rock band The Cure dies aged 65 19 August 2025: Stunt performer set ablaze for cover artwork of Pink Floyd album dies aged 88 6 May 2025: Former guitarist of pioneering death metal band Possessed dies in

Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020 showed the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party ‌winning by a wide margin as expected, despite thin turnout.

Custodians or thieves? When China’s treasures are lost from within

The disappearance of a Ming dynasty masterpiece raises questions about custodianship, power and trust.

Curtis Sliwa defends Mamdani, chalks up Trump 'love-fest' to them both being 'actors'

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa (R) defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) ahead of his swearing-in, but described the recent meeting between him and President Trump as them being "actors" in a "love-fest." Sliwa spoke for an interview with The Wall Street

Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘annexing’ border village

This comes after the two countries agreed to a truce on Dec 27, 2025.

Student loan debt: Which age group carries the biggest balances?

Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.

Authoritarian fears loom in Indonesia as new criminal laws take effect

Critics say the new criminal codes accelerate a drift towards authoritarian governance.

‘The Dutchman’ Review: André Holland Anchors Uneven Update of Civil Rights-Era Thinker, About a Black Man Tempted by a Destructive Stranger

Clay, the lead character in “The Dutchman,” is having a hellish night in New York City, the kind of night that could end his life or change it in gravely material ways. One person he encounters advises him to “heed the warnings of those before you, so your fate can be

Trump insults Pritzker with AI-generated social media post

President Trump on Friday shared an AI-generated image mocking Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), the latest in his feud with the governor since his return to the White House almost one year ago. The image shared on Truth Social depicts Pritzker in a city, surrounded by flames and

Tommy Lee Jones and Family Release Statement After Daughter Victoria’s Death

Victoria Jones was found dead at a San Francisco hotel room on New Year’s Day

‘Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ Scores Best Ratings In Four Years

ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” once again bested the ball-dropping competition, averaging 18.8 million viewers during its key 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. time slot according to Nielsen ratings — up from last year‘s 17.9 million viewers. That made

7 Malaysian siblings finally get citizenship after uncle’s DNA confirms family ties

Their DNA test results were finalised in June 2025.

Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack

A solo hiker who authorities believe was killed by a mountain lion on a remote Colorado trail on New Year's Day was not the first person to encounter one of the predators in the area in recent weeks.

Trump’s Iran threat angers ‘America First’ wing; Tehran hawks question tactics

President Trump is seizing on protests in Iran to threaten U.S. military intervention against the Islamic regime, angering leaders of the GOP’s “America First” wing, which has been increasingly critical of the Republican administration’s interventionist foreign policy. The

Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Things appear grim in search for Dec. 30 boat strike survivors The U.S. Coast Guard painted a grim picture of its ongoing search for the survivors

McCarthy says lawmakers heading for the door because 'nothing is happening'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday said congressional lawmakers are retiring because "nothing is happening" on Capitol Hill. "If nothing’s being accomplished — because they are making a sacrifice, they’re being away from their family, sometimes it’s a long

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

How Awards Season Contenders Dare to Get Real About the Struggles of Motherhood

Parenting doesn’t come with a user manual and there’s never going to be a perfect solution to every situation. But this award season is full of films with mothers who make decisions and sacrifices that will be debated well beyond WhatsApp chats, school drop offs and personal

Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

Petitions to Deport Nicki Minaj Gain Over 120,000 Signatures and Counting

Fans and detractors of the controversial rap star react to her embrace of far-right conservatism — and the calls for her deportation because of it

How Kate Winslet’s Decades-Long Acting Career Prepared Her for Her Directorial Debut

The Oscar winner drew on relationships from 30 years in the entertainment industry and the experience she'd amassed in front of the camera for her star-studded Netflix film 'Goodbye June.'

CBS Evening News Says ‘We Love America’ Is Now One of Its Guiding Principles

Under the oversight of Bari Weiss, CBS’s newly revamped weeknight news program is waving the American flag — and it’s not apologizing for its pro-U.S. editorial stance. On Friday, the program released a statement outlining “five simple principles” that will inform the show’s

The year angry men dominated Bollywood - and what it means for India

Violent, male-driven films dominated the Indian box-office and cultural conversations in 2025.

Australian police boost security for Sydney Ashes test after Bondi Beach attack

SYDNEY, Jan 3 - Police in Australia's New South Wales state said on Saturday they would bolster staffing at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth Ashes test starting on Sunday, weeks after gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event in the city.

Australian police boost security for Ashes Test in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack

The Dec 14 massacre has sparked more active policing in Sydney.

‘Stranger Things’ and Prince: The Complicated Road to Bringing ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Purple Rain’ to the Show’s Finale

Securing the rights to use a song in film or TV is a challenging and expensive task — and the more iconic the song, the more challenging and expensive the clearance is likely to be. So when two of Prince’s most legendary songs, “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain,” appeared in

Parachutist crash lands near stands at Armed Forces Bowl

A parachutist crash landed Friday near stands outside the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, while another landed behind the end zone into netting, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Six parachutists from the All Veteran Group team attempted to land

Appeals court strikes down California's open carry ban for most of state

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that California’s open carry ban in most parts of the state infringes on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel voted 2-1 that the ban runs afoul of the Supreme Court’s expanded Second

How ‘Hamnet,’ ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ and More Films Explore Modern Anxieties Around Parenthood and Raising Kids

What does it mean to bring a child into today’s world? Based on some of this year’s buzziest films, that question is on the minds of contemporary directors and writers. From the postpartum loneliness and depression that many mothers face depicted in Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse NGOs ban in Gaza

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Friday for Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza, saying he was "deeply concerned" at the development. Guterres "calls for this measure to be reversed, stressing that international non-governmental

Chevy Chase Says His Mom Physically Abused Him: She Woke Him Up ‘Slapping’ Him and Locked Him in a Cellar

In a revealing new documentary about his life and career, Chevy Chase alleges that he suffered physical abuse as a child at the hands of his mother and stepfather. In “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” which debuted Jan. 1 on CNN, Chase and his family and friends said he was

Trump refuses to give up aspirin habit

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump refuses to give up aspirin habit In a frank interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump admitted to continuing his daily high dose of aspirin, despite guidance from his

Trump following Netanyahu playbook with new Iran threat: critics

US President Donald Trump on Friday issued his latest threat to attack Iran militarily, warning in a social media post that the United States is “ready to go” if Tehran intensifies its crackdown on ongoing street protests. “If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful

Palestinian man reportedly wounded in West Bank settler attack

Treat yourself in Johor Bahru: 5 spas and massage retreats with herbal baths, scrubs and more

Your guide on where to go for stress-busting body treatments during your next trip to JB.

China escalates Nexperia dispute as Malaysia shift looms

Beijing has criticized the Netherlands for failing to help Wingtech Technology regain control of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, pushing the dispute onto the diplomatic stage again after a previous confrontation in October. A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson urged the

How ‘We Bury the Dead’ Finds a Fresh Take on Zombies With Stomach-Churning Sounds and a Daisy Ridley Role Far Away From ‘Star Wars’

No sound effect makes people squirm quite like grinding teeth. Zak Hilditch, who wrote and directed the new zombie feature “We Bury the Dead,” out today via Vertical, has seen the noise make audiences shudder in real time, as it’s the signature of the undead in his film. “When

Trump blocks chipmaker merger, citing national security risk

President Trump signed an executive order Friday blocking a semiconductor deal between HieFo Corp. and Emcore Corp., citing national security concerns related to China. “There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that HieFo Corporation, a company organized under the

Traversal: New Year, New Book (Seven Years in the Making)

Traversal (FSG) broadens and deepens the questions raised in Figuring, the questions we live with: the relationship between chance and choice in becoming who we are, between chemistry and consciousness in being what we are, the tension between our love of truth and our lust for