Two people confirmed dead as Iran protests turn into ‘battlefield’ | Iran
The largest protests in Iran for three years entered a fifth day on Thursday amid reports of deadly…
Cremation pyre in Africa thought to be world’s oldest containing adult remains | Anthropology
A cremation pyre built about 9,500 years ago has been discovered in Africa, offering a fresh glimpse into…
Zohran Mamdani vows to govern New York ‘expansively and audaciously’ after being sworn in by Bernie Sanders – live | Zohran Mamdani
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Mamdani refuses to reset…
Trump rings in 2026 at Mar-a-Lago with $2.75m auction of Jesus painting | Donald Trump
Donald Trump welcomed 2026 with a glitzy bash at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach where he auctioned…
Executions in Saudi Arabia hit highest number on record in 2025 | Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities executed 356 people in 2025, setting a new record for the number of inmates put to…
Bulgaria joins eurozone despite opposition – DW – 01/01/2026
Bulgaria adopted the euro on Thursday despite opposition in some sectors of society. Christine Lagarde, president of the…
What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
Watch: BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire Several dozen people are presumed to have…
Blaze at Amsterdam church amid ‘unsettled’ Dutch New Year
A huge inferno gutted a 19th century Amsterdam church during a New Year’s Eve which saw two dead…
Bulgaria joins Eurozone despite pro-Russian disinformation
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Grief, fear and fury: the Israeli and Palestinian mothers still standing united against bloodshed | Israel
On the shores of the Dead Sea, about 1,500 Israeli and Palestinian women had gathered, holding hands and…