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North Korea's Kim hails troops fighting in 'alien land' and touts Russia alliance

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Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges

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Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings

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Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ retires after 60 years in business

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Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

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Europe doesn't need wishes, it needs a survival strategy

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Switzerland resort fire: ‘several dozen’ dead and about 100 injured after blast in Crans-Montana

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Global celebrations mark New Year with hopes for peace in 2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Midday

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Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Year’s Day

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Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far

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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire

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Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage

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'Several dozens' killed in fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year party

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Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet

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Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve

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EU's carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation

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Top 2026 travel trends: Glowcations, literary tourism and year-round Alpine escapes

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Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide

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France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force today. Here’s what will change

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From 'AI slop' to world models, bubbles and small models: What to expect from AI in 2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Morning

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Oman offers adventure tourists a wild, culture-rich escape from overcrowded neighbour Dubai

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Israeli parliament votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill

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Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades

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Channel Tunnel power issue resolved but some train delays continue, Eurostar says

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Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Oman

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Iran appoints new central bank governor after protests as currency hits record low

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Latest news bulletin | December 31st, 2025 – Evening

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Scientists used AI to uncover two new biological subtypes of multiple sclerosis

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Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes' well-being

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Streaming platform DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling

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Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025

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Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia

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Subterranean steam rooms to floating bathhouses: The Nordics’ most extraordinary saunas

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Bulgaria set to join eurozone

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New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower

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Qatar becomes a football hub with two months of FIFA U17, Arab Cup and Intercontinental Cup

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Baku sets new standards in urban safety to protect residents and visitors

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How one family of welders shows why skilled trades still matter in Kazakhstan

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Empty tables, sanctions-battered currency: Why Iran’s protests are different this time

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Russia sticks to Putin residence attack claims as allies question Moscow's motives

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Snow covers Berlin as winter weather settles over the city

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'We are not a pawn in the hands of major powers,' says German chancellor in New Year's message

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