Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.
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Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists
Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist group says.
Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire ‘fighting for lives’
Officials say a deadly fire which tore through the basement of a Swiss ski resort bar may have started when sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling.
Tesla loses global electric vehicle crown to BYD
Chinese company BYD has become the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker, taking over from US rival Tesla.
Zelenskiy picks Ukraine spy head as chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office.
Two dead as powerful earthquake rocks Mexico
A strong earthquake has rattled southern Mexico, killing two people and interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year.
Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day
Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.
UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.
Myanmar’s military-backed party leads election
Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.
Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes, Trump says
The US has attacked Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolas Maduro, who's been taken out of the country, President Donald Trump has announced.
‘Rioters’ must be put in their place, Iran leader says
Iran's supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting "rioters must be put in their place" as the death toll rises to 10.
Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire
Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.
Saudi-backed Yemen gov’t retakes eastern port city
The crisis in Yemen continues to escalate as the Saudi-backed government says it recaptured an eastern port taken by UAE separatists.
Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.
Interim government defiant as US holds Venezuela leader
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy
A national day of mourning will remember the 40 people killed in a New Year's Eve bar fire as Swiss authorities confirm all are now identified.
Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds
Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.
One dead, 30 hurt in Machu Picchu tourist train crash
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing one person and injuring about 30 passengers.
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back
Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.
Children hurt as Russian drones blast Ukraine’s Odesa
Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children.
Zelenskiy won’t sign ‘weak’ deal that would prolong war
In a New Year address Volodymyr Zelenskiy says exhausted Ukrainians will not give up in the war with Russia, and vowed to only sign a "strong" peace agreement.
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges
People all over the world are saying farewell to 2025 and ringing in the new year with traditions old and new.
Five million documents related to Epstein under review
Lawyers for the Trump administration are working "around the clock" to go through millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein before the next release.
US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight
Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.
National Guard to leave Chicago, LA, Portland: Trump
National Guard forces will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland because crime in those cities has "greatly reduced", Donald Trump says.
Taiwan vows to defend itself after China military drill
Taiwan remains on high alert after China's massive military drills as President Lai Ching-te declares the island is determined to defend its sovereignty.
‘About 40’ killed in Swiss ski resort bar fire
Dozens of people are feared dead and many others injured after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.
Russia, Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks
Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone strike has killed 24 people as they celebrated the New Year in a Ukrainian village controlled by Russian forces.
At least six killed during protests over Iran’s economy
At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.
Dozens killed, 100 hurt in fire at Swiss ski resort bar
About 40 people are feared dead and 115 have been hurt, most of them seriously, after a fire during New Year's celebrations in a bar at a Swiss alpine resort.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to take office in the largest city in the United States.