The year angry men dominated Bollywood – and what it means for India
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‘Somewhere to put worker bees’: Why Canada’s micro-condos are losing their appeal
The condo market in Canada’s biggest cities is undergoing a historic crash, with smaller units losing their value faster than any others.
Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
The move comes as an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.
A hike up Mount Kilimanjaro holds lessons for a new year
As a new year begins, a hike up Africa’s highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success.
President Trump has threatened Iran as protests widen over a crumbling economy
President Trump is threatening he will take action if Iran kills any people taking part in protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico’s president during press conference
The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country’s earthquake alert system.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US
Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.
Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles
The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.
News24 | China launches condom, contraceptive drug tax in bid to boost birth rate
China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from 1 January in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate.
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.
Yemen escalation reveals rift between Gulf powers Saudi Arabia and UAE
A confrontation between the Gulf powers over southern Yemen has left the country’s future in the balance.
Trump and Iran start 2026 exchanging new threats on social media
President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. A top Iranian official fired back to stay out of it, alleging the U.S. and Israel were stoking the economic protests sweeping parts of Iran.
News24 | Trump insists ‘my health is perfect’ amid concerns over hand bruising, swollen ankles
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published.
U.S. interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean haven’t always gone as planned
President Trump’s pressure campaign against Venezuela is the latest in a long saga of U.S. intervention in the region that is rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine — and is a mix of success and failure.
Fire at Swiss resort bar kills 40 people, injures over 100
About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year’s Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.
Ukrainians remember broken 1994 security promises as it negotiates with Russia
Ukrainians recall their country giving up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for international security promises that weren’t kept. They don’t want a repeat in their current negotiations with Russia.
Israeli podcast duo use platform to reflect on the war in Gaza
A podcast by two Israelis re-examines the war in Gaza and its impact on Israeli society.
Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water
Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.
Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge
According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead
A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers. Forty people were killed and another 119 injured.