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Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Midday

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Japan's imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance

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'Why am I doing this?': Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals constant pain almost forced him to quit tennis

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Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones, found dead at San Francisco hotel

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Swiss authorities work to identify victims of deadly New Year's fire at Le Constellation

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Survivors rescued by SOS Méditerranée mark New Year with hot meal

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Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Tehran kills protesters

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Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers, authorities say

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AI bands, Sydney Sweeney and demon hunters: Take our New Year quiz

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Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace

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Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys

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Tiny Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics, study finds

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Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

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Elevating Innovation: Alat & TKE’s Smart Cities Partnership

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Latest news bulletin | January 2nd, 2026 – Morning

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China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade

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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes

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Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

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Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say

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Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort

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US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight

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Taiwan's president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

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British boxer Anthony Joshua staying in Nigeria to recuperate after car crash, promoter says

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Ship seized in Finland suspected of cable damage was carrying sanctioned Russian steel

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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

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A respite for sofas and spaghetti: Trump eases and delays tariffs

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Two dead and church gutted by fire in 'unprecedented' New Year's violence in the Netherlands

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Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens

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Swimmers brave traditional New Year’s sea dip at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon

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Syria says IS planned New Year's Eve attacks on churches and social gatherings

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Venezuelan bolívar–dollar rate jumps to nearly 480% as sanctions bite deepens

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Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

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Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal's journey since 1986

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Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence

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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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At least 40 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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