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A major fire damaged Amsterdam’s historic Vondelkerk church, forcing nearby residents to evacuate amid fears of spreading flames.
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with a Guinness World Record drone show, featuring a giant phoenix and fireworks along six kilometres of coastline.
Australia paused its New Year’s Eve celebrations to honour Bondi terror attack victims, with a silent tribute at Sydney Harbour before fireworks welcomed 2026.
South West Blood Bikes clocked a record year, covering 2.36 lakh miles and saving the NHS over £4 lakh through free, volunteer-run medical transport
Saudi Arabia issued a stern warning after UAE airstrikes on Yemen ports, saying it will enforce red lines to protect national security.
Turkey detained 125 suspected Islamic State members in coordinated raids across 25 provinces, intensifying its nationwide anti-terror crackdown.
Nepal has intensified action against illegal matchmaking after brokers allegedly marketed Nepali women as brides for Chinese nationals
Tasmania Police have warned e-bike users after a 15-year-old boy died in a New Year’s Eve crash, pushing the state’s 2025 road toll higher.
Donald Trump rang in the New Year at Mar-a-Lago with a live painting of Jesus Christ, later auctioned for $2.75 million for charity
A Hyderabad woman’s journey from party drug use in Goa to inter-state trafficking highlights Telangana police’s warning: one slip can hook for life
A new study warns the Amazon rainforest may enter a ‘hypertropical’ state as heat and drought intensify, raising tree deaths and climate risks.
China’s PLA conducted joint drills east and south of Taiwan on December 30, testing amphibious assaults, precision strikes and long-range firepower.
A Ugandan man’s viral video shows an Amazon delivery left untouched for a week outside his Dubai home, sparking praise for the city’s safety.
Facebook is accused of hosting posts praising IS violence and celebrating a terror attack, prompting calls for urgent regulatory action.
Ukraine has dismissed Russia’s claim of a drone attack on Putin’s residence as fake, with allies backing Kyiv and urging proof amid peace talks.
Two US cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to working with the Blackcat ransomware gang, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Russia has accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 civilians, including a child, in a drone strike on New Year revellers in the Kherson region.
The UAE welcomed 2026 with fireworks and drone shows across emirates, as organisers attempted and secured multiple Guinness World Records.
A collision between two tourist trains near Machu Picchu killed a railway worker and injured about 30 people, forcing suspension of rail services
Ukraine criticised India, Pakistan and the UAE for reacting to Russia’s claim of a drone attack on Putin’s residence, calling the allegation baseless
