Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions.
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Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi terror attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
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EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.
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Finland police seize vessel suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cable
Finnish police have seized a vessel suspected of damaging an undersea cable.
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$40m worth of motorcycles seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder turned 'drug kingpin'
Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
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Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.
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Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral
A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.
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Motorcycles worth $40m seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder on FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
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Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.
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Notable deaths 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
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Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.
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Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
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The viral moments that grabbed India's attention this year
From a superstar's Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here's a look back at the year India had.
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Watch: Underwater chess champions compete for world title
Using weighted pieces and magnetic boards, players of the hybrid sport must complete each move in one breath.
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Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".
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Work continues to fix Eurotunnel issue after thousands hit with travel disruption
Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.
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