New Brics year: India takes charge as world looks to ease looming trade tensions
India on Thursday formally took over the rotating presidency of the Brics grouping for 2026, with New Delhi expected to…
Redcliffe mother Rachel Dear seriously injured as Christmas roast explodes into fireball
WARNING: Distressing images A Christmas Eve roast turned into a terrifying fireball, leaving a mother seriously burned and running for…
Jonathan Anthony jailed after taking two boys from their beds in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt
A man has been jailed for eight years after kidnapping a sleeping child and attempting to take his older sibling.…
Crans-Montana ski resort: First Swiss fire victim identified as teen golfer Emanuele Galeppini
A teenage golf talent has been identified as the first victim of the Swiss ski resort fire that claimed the…
Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
STC separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of requiring flights to UAE to land in Jeddah; Saudi source rejects claim. Flights from…
Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.…
‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
New York, United States – Sprawling crowds, a seven-block-long party and chants to “tax the rich” in the world’s wealthiest…
Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country’s central bank. Turkmenistan, one of the world’s…
At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat. Heavy rains and snowfall…
Indiana hand Alabama worst ever bowl loss to join Oregon and Ole Miss in college football’s last four
Fernando Mendoza threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns to lead top-seeded Indiana to a 38-3 blowout of ninth-seeded Alabama…
USMNT’s World Cup, Arsenal’s title challenge and Real’s power struggle: soccer questions for 2026
How will the US (the soccer team and the country) fare at the 2026 World Cup? You may have heard…
‘No one can know’: Heated Rivalry’s gay love story exposes ice hockey’s culture of silence
At around the midpoint of the first episode of Heated Rivalry, just after Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov – one…
The Guardian Footballer of the Year Jess Carter: ‘I remember not wanting to go out’
The Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by…
Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health
Donald Trump has denied falling asleep while attending public meetings and robustly defended his health after the first year of…
Desperate search for the missing after Swiss ski resort bar fire
Relatives and friends have been scrambling to find their loved ones Author of the article: Published Jan 02, 2026 •…
Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
U.S. president warns Iran that if it 'violently kills peaceful protesters,' the United States 'will come to their rescue' Author…
Alabama has no answers for Indiana in Rose Bowl rout
Also, Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl results Author of the article: Published Jan 02, 2026 • 3 minute read Indiana…
Kim Jong Un’s daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea
Speculation over whether the 13 year-old could be named a high-level official at the upcoming ruling Workers' Party congress Author…
Harrison Ford fans lose it as star teams up with Michael J. Fox for ‘feel good’ drama
Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox have teamed up, with the Hollywood heavyweights crossing paths in season three of the…
Jennifer Lopez says teen twins are so ‘ready’ as they prepare for big life change
Jennifer Lopez shared that her twins, Max and Emme, will soon be heading off to college – a change that…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quietly make decision about their children Archie and Lilibet’s future
Harry and Meghan have quietly hinted at their children's future in the public eye. Since exiting the royal family in…
‘Mind-blowing’ Ruth Jones drama hailed as one of the best Harlan Coben series yet
Netflix is carrying on its annual tradition by ushering in a brand new Harlan Coben adaptation for the new year.…
Queen Mary of Denmark sparkles in repurposed tiara as she marks new chapter for 2026
Queen Mary of Denmark and her husband, King Frederik X, hosted their annual New Year celebrations and welcomed the arrival…
From resurgence of the big screen to emergence of micro-dramas: India’s M&E sector is a multi-screen ecosystem
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India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026: Full schedule, match timings, venues and live streaming details
CRICKET India will host New Zealand in the ODI Series 2026. Find the complete schedule, match dates, start times, venues,…
How Payroll Outsourcing Services in India is Transforming Business Operations?
INSIGHTS Payroll outsourcing in India transforms operations by ensuring statutory compliance, enhancing data security, and allowing HR to focus on…
Which hill station is known as ‘Italy of India’? Discover this European-style getaway, it is located in…
VIRAL Which hill station is called the Italy of India? Explore this European-style hill city of Maharashtra, with colourful streets,…
Dhurandhar achieves another milestone, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster declared tax-free in…
BOLLYWOOD As Dhurandhar grossed Rs 1150 crore worldwide, Ranveer Singh and Dharmendra's film has now been declared tax-free in Ladakh.…
Schools in Uttar Pradesh to be closed till THIS date due to extreme cold conditions, check IMD forecast
INDIA Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing…
Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja included in Australia’s Sydney Test squad, set to address media amid retirement talks
CRICKET Australia have named their squad for the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2025–26, with Usman Khawaja included despite growing…
Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations
Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations Rogue fireworks caused chaos during New Year’s Eve celebrations…
Finland seize vessel suspected of damaging undersea telecom cable in Gulf of Finland
Finnish police said Wednesday they had seized a vessel suspected of damaging a telecommunications cable that runs between Helsinki and…
A fractured world: How coups, conflicts and fragile truces disrupted the global order in 2025
2025 ended with global stability fractured by mutinies, civil unrest and tentative pauses in conflict rather than a return to…
Australia-inspired ban: France plans to block social media for under-15s from Sept 2026
France is set to follow Australia’s lead by banning social media use for children under 15, with the measure expected…
‘We believe in you and our victory’: Putin sends New Year message to Russian troops in Ukraine
In his traditional New Year’s address, President Vladimir Putin praised Russian troops on the front lines and reaffirmed Moscow’s confidence…
Mamdani’s Inauguration: New York, new year, new mayor and a new political era
Zohran Mamdani was a trailblazing candidate whom many in his city of 8 million – some with hope, some with…
Disney to pay $10mn to settle children’s privacy breach over YouTube content
Disney will pay $10 million to implement compliance measures after regulators said children’s YouTube videos were wrongly labelled, enabling targeted…
Osman Hadi murder: Prime accused Faisal Karim Masud denies charges, says he is in Dubai
The Osman Hadi murder case has taken a dramatic turn, with prime accused Faisal Karim Masud breaking his silence to…
Why are tensions rising between Saudi Arabia and UAE amid Yemen conflict?
They used to be considered the twin pillars of regional security in the Gulf region. Now, both United Arab Emirates…
China joins Trump to claim it mediated India-Pakistan ceasefire
China has claimed it helped mediate the May standoff between India and Pakistan, a claim New Delhi has firmly rejected,…
Trump administration audits Somali American citizenship cases in enforcement push
The Donald Trump administration has launched reviews of past citizenship cases involving Somali Americans, signalling a tougher immigration push that…
Evacuation orders made for Perth residents in Kalamunda and Maida Vale as bushfire burns out of control
A 19-year-old man has been charged after a severe bushfire in Perth’s east sparked an emergency warning for residents. Emergency…
Fireworks on and off the pitch as Brisbane Roar coach sent off in NYE clash with Central Coast
Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon has labelled the conduct of Brisbane’s staff an embarrassment and a disgrace, revealing even…
Arrests among New Year’s crowds amid record police presence
Millions of Australians crammed foreshores and parks, backyards and lounge rooms, to ring in the new year with spectacular firework…
A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
“Bienvenue a Bamako!” The fixer, the minder and the men linked to the Malian government were waiting for us at…
Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached the end of his latest trip to the United States and appears to…
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Residents in the United States are set to experience significant changes to the country’s tax code, healthcare system and government…
US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market
November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump. Over the past week, the number…
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push
Trey Sherman was traveling to work on the New York subway when he received an email from David Reiter, a…
New England Patriots’ Christian Barmore faces domestic assault charge
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor domestic assault charge stemming from an alleged incident on…