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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

3 hours 9 min ago
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
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New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher

January 1, 2026 - 22:58
Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.
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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?

January 1, 2026 - 22:57
To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
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Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence

January 1, 2026 - 21:34
Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.
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What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire

January 1, 2026 - 21:20
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
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Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire

January 1, 2026 - 20:58
Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.
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US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats

January 1, 2026 - 19:19
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.
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Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

January 1, 2026 - 19:13
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.
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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire

January 1, 2026 - 18:24
Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Iran security force member killed during protests, official says

January 1, 2026 - 18:11
A currency collapse has led to protests breaking out across the country, with unrest reported in several cities.
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Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve

January 1, 2026 - 17:15
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
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Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve

January 1, 2026 - 17:15
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

January 1, 2026 - 17:12
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

January 1, 2026 - 15:37
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

January 1, 2026 - 15:37
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

January 1, 2026 - 15:37
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address

January 1, 2026 - 14:22
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
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Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience

January 1, 2026 - 10:49
The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
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Disney worker hurt stopping 400-lb fake boulder from hitting audience

January 1, 2026 - 10:49
The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (181kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
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Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California's Mt Baldy identified

January 1, 2026 - 09:40
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.
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