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.
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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.
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s drills
President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.
Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots
More than 100 suspected members of Islamic State have been detained in Instanbul over alleged plots to attack Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Pope Leo points to Gaza’s suffering in Xmas homily
During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.
Charles praises wartime values in Christmas message
King Charles has used his Christmas message to urge people to hold dear to Second World War values of "courage and sacrifice".
Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
US launches strike against Islamic State in Nigeria
The US has launched an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Donald Trump says.
Mosque bombing in Syria kills eight, injures 18
At least eight people are dead after an explosion rocked a mosque in central Syria, authorities say.
Palestinian kills two in northern Israel: authorities
A Palestinian attacker has rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel, killing both, police say.
Russia attacks Ukraine before Zelenskiy Trump meeting
Kyiv has been bombarded by Russian missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine's leader meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a peace plan.
Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike
President Donald Trump says the US launched a "deadly" strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Myanmar to hold its first election in five years
Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
A little-known group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs that killed eight people and wounded 18.
Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing
Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside a mosque in Homs, Syria, after a bombing killed eight people and wounded 18.
Zelenskiy, Trump prepare for Ukraine talks in Florida
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during his meeting at Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Wintry, wet Gaza awaits ceasefire progress
As thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain, Gazans await news of the second stage of the ceasefire.
Guatemala in mourning after 15 killed in bus crash
At least 15 people are dead and 15 others injured after a bus veered off a road and fell into a deep ravine in Guatemala.
Iconic French film star Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91 at her home in southern France.
Three dead in Syrian mosque bombing protests
Clashes have erupted on Syria's coast between Alawite protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counter-protesters.