‘Gentle giant’ rescue dog rehomed after three years in kennels  bbc.com’Adorable’ dog spends first Christmas with new family after living in kennels for nearly three years  Manchester Evening NewsBritain’s ’loneliest dog’ Alvin who very lazy finds home after years in shelter  Daily StarDog with hunting injuries celebrates Christmas after nearly THREE years in kennels  Warrington Guardian’Gentle giant’ rescue dog finally rehomed after three-year wait in ken…

Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

‘A place of darkness and light’: the uninhabited Japanese island that became a rabbit paradise  The Guardian

Netflix’s "Stranger Things" creators defend Will Byers’ coming-out scene after it was review-bombed, calling it key to defeating their villain.

4 charts show the growth of temples around the world the last 50 years  Church NewsSee 50 years of temple growth in 4 charts  Deseret NewsTemples in 2025: A look back at a year’s worth of milestone events  Church News

Alabama receiver Germie Bernard gave "glory to Jesus Christ" after the Crimson Tide's crushing 38-3 College Football Playoff Rose Bowl loss to Indiana.

All the big elections to look out for in 2026  Al JazeeraElections to Watch in 2026  Foreign PolicyThe elections that will shape Europe in 2026  Euronews.comBangladesh, Brazil, US midterms and more: Elections that will define 2026 and why they matter to India  FirstpostFive Elections to Test Western Balance of Power in 2026  Hungarian Conservative

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

Actress Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, speaking with volunteers delivering aid to Gaza.

Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last  The New York TimesTimes correspondents reflect on Ukraine — and what 2026 might hold  thetimes.comUkraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next  Fox NewsOpinion | Ukraine’s fate in 2026 will define the international order  The Washington PostRussia-Ukraine War: What Will the New Year Bring?  Kyiv Post

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

Beat the winter blues with these restorative escapes  bbc.com

Bedford Roman villa volunteers hoping to return after big find  bbc.com

A popular Catholic leader, Bishop Robert Barron, slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration line promoting the “warmth of collectivism," saying, “For God’s sake, spare us."

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro leaves hospital and returns to jail  NBC NewsBrazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital and returns to jail in capital Brasilia  ABC NewsJair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure to treat persistent hiccups  The GuardianBrazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgeries, returns to prison  ReutersBrazil’s Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest  Al Jazeera

Bulgaria joins Eurozone despite pro-Russian disinformation  Financial TimesBulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history  ReutersAnother country starts using euros and retires its currency  The IndependentWhich countries will start using the euro in 2026?  Al JazeeraBulgaria adopts the euro  politico.eu

Can community groups help cut small boat crossings?  bbc.com

China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade  Euronews.comOpinion | Is Hainan the next Hong Kong? That’s the wrong question to ask  South China Morning PostFTP has given Sanya a complete makeover  China DailyChina’s Hainan sees holiday sales surge after special customs operations  Xinhua‘Hainan model’ shining  chinadailyasia.com

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’  Al JazeeraXi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech  The GuardianXi Touts China’s AI, Chip Wins In Triumphant New Year’s Speech  Bloomberg.comTwo truths and a lie: Inside the China-Taiwan-US triangle  Australian Broadcasting CorporationXinhua Headlines: Ringing in 2026, Xi envisions new chapter of China’s miracle  Xinhua

Media outlets that accused Elon Musk of Nazi-style salute in 2024 remain silent on similar gesture by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his Thursday inauguration, conservatives claim.

Sina Azodi on escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis.

Qatar, Turkiye and six other countries urge 'unimpeded' humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel cracks down on aid groups.

Cuba on the Brink  Foreign AffairsCuban Migration in 2025: A Global Redistribution and Demographic Collapse  CubaHeadlinesCuba: The Country That Is Running Out of People  Havana TimesCuban Emigration in 2025: Global Redistribution of the Exodus and Demographic Collapse  CiberCuba

DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.

A federal lawsuit has delayed California's mask ban enforcement against ICE officers, and a DOJ official disputes Sen. Scott Wiener's claim the act took effect Jan. 1.

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Authorities said the driver involved in a crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in Nigeria.

New research reveals eating vitamin C-rich foods like kiwi may boost skin density by 50% and improve collagen production naturally from within the body.

Elon Musk’s Grok under fire for generating explicit AI images of minors  AxiosWoman felt ‘dehumanised’ after Musk’s Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes  bbc.comElon Musk company bot apologizes for sharing sexualized images of children  YahooElon Musk’s Grok AI generates images of ‘minors in minimal clothing’  The GuardianMusk’s xAI faces backlash after Grok generates sexualized images of children on X  CNBC

EU’s new ‘green tariff’ rules on high-carbon goods come into force  The GuardianChina Calls EU Carbon Border Tax Unfair, Warns of Counter-Moves  Bloomberg.comEU to launch carbon border tax despite opposition from trade partners  Financial TimesEuropean CBAM: how the mechanism will work in 2026  GMK CenterEU exporters of heavy goods to start paying for their CO2 emissions  Euronews.com

Europe has ‘lost the internet’, warns Belgium’s cyber security chief  Financial TimesBelgium Recognizes Europe’s Backwardness in Internet Development  Inbox.lvEurope Has ‘Lost the Internet,’ Warns Belgium’s Cybersecurity Chief: A Wake-Up Call for the Digital Age  vocal.mediaBelgium’s cybersecurity chief warns that Europe has lost the internet to US tech giants  HariciEurope has lost the internet, Belgium’s cyber security chief warns &n…

Grieving mom demands justice after allegedly intoxicated illegal immigrant kills 8-year-old daughter in crash, leaves Marine father fighting for his life.

First Photos Of 2026: Global New Year’s Celebrations Finish With A Bang  ForbesIn pictures: New Year welcomed around the world  bbc.comPhotos: The world welcomes the new year : The Picture Show  NPRPhotos: New Year’s celebrations from NYC to Sydney, as world welcomes 2026  AxiosWorld bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges  Reuters

First-ever fentanyl overdose prevention vaccine could save thousands of lives annually, with human trials beginning early 2026 after animal studies.

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Teen charged as adult with murder after Uber driver found shot dead following alleged carjacking incident in suburban Atlanta area on New Year's Day.

Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents  The New York TimesGuinea election results: Gen Mamady Doumbouya wins presidency by landslide  bbc.comGuinea’s junta chief elected president after opposition boycott  The GuardianGuinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show  ReutersGuinea’s military ruler elected president following 2021 coup  https-//www.semafor.com

The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.

Historic 150-Year-Old Dutch Church Goes Up in Flames amid ‘Unprecedented’ New Years Violence  Yahoo News UKA Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day  The New York TimesNetherlands police face ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence  bbc.comAmsterdam church destroyed by New Year’s blaze  DWFireworks accidents kill two in the Netherlands; fire destroys historic Amsterdam church  Reuters

Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums.

How the ‘postcode lottery’ of parenting impacts young children  bbc.com

How Thousands of Secret Russian Documents Were Exposed  The New York TimesHow Russia’s War Machine Brutalizes and Exploits Its Own Soldiers  The New York TimesHow Russia Coerces Injured Troops Into Returning to War in Ukraine  UNITED24 Media‘Living in fear’: Confidential complaints reveal abuse and lawlessness in Russian army  TVP World"Even with Cancer or Missing Limbs, Sent to the Front Lines" Russian Military in Turmoil over Corruption Documents&n…

From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

Incoming Swiss president wants new partnerships but deems the US ‘indispensable’  SWI swissinfo.chXinhua News | Xi congratulates Guy Parmelin on assuming Swiss presidency  XinhuaSwiss Economy Minister Parmelin assumes rotating presidency  YahooCongratulations extended to Swiss president  中国新闻网Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation 2026  Eidgenössisches Departement für Wirtschaft, Bildung und Forschung WBF

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.