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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
Democratic politician Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City. New York Attorney General Letitia James oversaw his inauguration at midnight, as the city ushered in the new year. Mamdani's wife, the...
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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is "90% ready", in a New Year address that largely focused on resistance to Moscow's full-scale invasion.Zelensky said the remaining 10% of the agreement...
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New Year’s 2026: Celebrations around the world
Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt...
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Video Washington Monument light show kicks off America’s 250th celebrations
Washington Monument light show kicks off America's 250th celebrationsPresident Trump's plans for wide-scale celebrations to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday got underway on New Year's Eve with the illumination of the Washington Monument on the National Mall.December 31, 2025
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Disney World cast member hurt stopping 400-lb fake boulder from hitting audience
A worker at Walt Disney World is "recovering" after being injured by a 400-lb (180kg) runaway fake boulder prop in an incident that was caught on video, the Florida theme park confirmed. The incident took place at the Indiana...
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Video Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrates the new year
Fireworks illuminated the sky over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrated the new year.
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Video Fireworks over the Arc de Triomphe as Paris rings in the new year
Paris lit up the sky above the Arc de Triomphe with a fireworks display as France's capital rang in 2026.
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US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation
U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard, according to a social media statement.The strikes occurred on Dec. 30, according to the...
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Anthony Joshua, British heavyweight champion boxer, released from hospital after fatal crash in Nigeria
British boxer Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night.The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved...
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Teen hiker who died after falling 500 feet from California’s Mt Baldy identified
Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell approximately 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California.Rescue workers found Marcus Alexander...
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Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper Erfan Soltani among many facing possible hanging
A 26-year-old Iranian man, Erfan Soltani, was set to be executed Wednesday, accused by the...