Bulgarians adapt to euro, banks and shops report smooth transition
Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use.
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Xi Jinping: 2025 was a year of AI and chip breakthroughs amid US-China tech rivalry
Chinese President Xi Jinping said 2025 was the year of breakthroughs for Chinese artificial intelligence and semiconductor chip companies. What did they accomplish and what can we expect in 2026?
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office
Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.
BYD overtakes Tesla as China reshapes the global EV race
Tesla’s early dominance of the electric car market is being challenged as China’s BYD posts record sales and wins over European consumers with lower prices.
Late again and again? Why poor punctuality could be a symptom of ADHD
The difficulty known as “time blindness” is a well-documented feature of ADHD, but experts say it's not an automatic excuse and not everyone who turns up late has ADHD.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson
Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.
Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones.
Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted, but hotel levies go ahead
The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment.
Denmark’s Ørsted files legal challenge to Trump’s wind project block
The move comes after the US government suspended leases on all large US offshore wind projects in December.
Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off?
Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.
Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president?
An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump's second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically. With the midterm elections approaching, can Trump hold his grip on power?
From rural Spain to war: Binéfar becomes a European benchmark in military robotics
A military robotics plant in rural Spain has become a key player in the European defence industry, exporting technology to more than 20 countries and transforming the economy and employment in a small Aragonese town.
Russian forces target Zaporizhzhia with air strikes, no casualties reported
Ukraine's sixth-largest city Zaporizhzhia was targeted overnight by two Russian aerial strikes, causing fires and damage but no casualties.
Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Midday
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Japan's imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance
Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year. Emperor's nephew Hisahito joined the event for the first time.
'Why am I doing this?': Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis
The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, found dead at San Francisco hotel
Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning.
Swiss authorities work to identify victims of deadly New Year's fire at Le Constellation
Switzerland is grappling with the aftermath of a deadly fire at Crans-Montana's Le Constellation bar that killed 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration.
Survivors rescued by SOS Méditerranée mark New Year with hot meal
A week after leaving Libya on a makeshift boat, shipwreck survivors found brief calm with a hot meal on a SOS Méditerranée vessel. Ocean Viking resumes operations amid rising threats.
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Tehran kills protesters
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "locked and loaded" if Iran kills demonstrators, following deadly clashes amid hyperinflation-triggered unrest.
Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers, authorities say
The blaze at Le Constellation, killing at least 40 people and injuring about 115 others, many seriously, was likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles, authorities said on Friday afternoon, as identification of those killed and injured continued.
AI bands, Sydney Sweeney and demon hunters: Take our New Year quiz
Ready to test your brain cells in 2026? How many of last year's biggest pop culture moments and scandals do you remember?
Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace
The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.
Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys
These upcoming European vintage train journeys will offer passengers stunning landscapes and exclusive experiences without compromising on style or luxury.
Tiny Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics, study finds
Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say.
Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.
Elevating Innovation: Alat & TKE’s Smart Cities Partnership
Throughout history, our cities’ skylines have told the story of human ambition. From ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers, these landmarks reflect one journey: humanity’s climb upwards.
Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Morning
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China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade
The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.
Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.
Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say
A further 115 are injured, some severely, in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort, officials say.
Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort
People gathered at a makeshift memorial in Crans-Montana to remember victims of a deadly bar fire during New Year celebrations.
US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight
The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.
Taiwan's president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills
China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.
British boxer Anthony Joshua staying in Nigeria to recuperate after car crash, promoter says
A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos.
Ship seized in Finland suspected of cable damage was carrying sanctioned Russian steel
Countries in the Baltic Sea region have been on high alert following a string of incidents which saw undersea power cables, telecoms links and gas pipelines damaged.
Latest news bulletin | January 1st, 2026 – Evening
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At least six killed as protests against Iran's worsening economy spread beyond cities
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials.
A respite for sofas and spaghetti: Trump eases and delays tariffs
Planned tariff hikes on imported furniture are pushed back a year, while punishing tariffs on Italian pasta are scaled down after months of negotiations.
Two dead and church gutted by fire in 'unprecedented' New Year's violence in the Netherlands
Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany.
Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens
Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about inflation and political instability persist.