Abdullah and Diaa, despite losing limbs and loved ones in Gaza, maintain hope for prosthetic limbs and a safer, better future.

Congestion charge increased; EV discounts sharply reduced now and further cut by 2030; residents get reductions but newcomers after March 1, 2027 only if electric.

Parking wardens in Kent, Surrey and Sussex have faced widespread verbal and physical abuse, including assaults and sexual harassment, since 2020.

India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar publicly shook hands with Pakistan's Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka, raising prospects of cautious India–Pakistan dialogue resuming in 2026.

Maduro offers dialogue with the United States on drugs, oil and migration while alleging US efforts aim to topple his government to seize oil.

The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris received a donation of 61 Henri Matisse works from his family, many depicting his daughter Marguerite.

Venezuelan authorities offered cooperation on anti-drug trafficking agreements and welcomed U.S. oil investment, while U.S. strikes, sanctions, and a blockade escalate tensions.

Traditional French restaurants are collapsing due to shifting consumer habits, rising costs, tax and licensing pressures, and competition from delivery services, leaving luxury and fast-food venues thriving.

Flights at Aden airport were halted amid STC–Saudi tensions and Saudi denied claims it required UAE-bound flights to be inspected in Jeddah.

Kim Ju Ae's first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum fuels speculation she is being positioned as a potential fourth-generation successor to Kim Jong Un.

Kim Ju-ae publicly accompanied Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju at the Kumsusan mausoleum amid signs she is being groomed as a potential successor.

Turkmenistan legalised cryptocurrency mining and exchange with a central bank licensing regime while barring cryptocurrencies as legal payment, currency, or securities.

Flash floods from heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan killed at least 17 people, injured 11, damaged infrastructure, affected 1,800 families, and worsened vulnerable communities.

Peru authorised private investment in Petroperu asset units, including Talara refinery, to address severe accumulated losses, supplier debts, and long-term financial instability.

Yangon's outward normalcy masks pervasive fear and instability after the 2021 military coup, with elections branded a sham amid widespread repression and national conflict.

The U.S. approved an $11bn arms package for Taiwan and urged China to exercise restraint after military drills simulating a blockade raised regional tensions.

Taiwan's president vows to defend the island's sovereignty and strengthen defense against China's expansionist ambitions.

Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries and ongoing attacks are worsening humanitarian suffering, leaving Palestinian children and displaced families in Gaza extremely vulnerable.

England's aggressive batting mindset and poor wicket conditions produced unnecessary dismissals, causing several Tests to finish unusually quickly.

Iran faces mass protests fueled by a collapsing economy, steep inflation, currency collapse, and sanctions, while the government seeks dialogue amid uncertain outcomes.

Usman Khawaja will retire from all international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.

Several illegal New Year raves in Bristol and South Gloucestershire drew hundreds, resulted in arrests, seized sound equipment, and some attendees required medical treatment.

A man was found dead below an apartment after Toronto police attempted to arrest him during a domestic violence call; the SIU is investigating.

Three people were killed, seven are missing after a New Year's Eve attack on an informal mine in Pataz province, northern Peru; deaths could rise.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK recorded a £364.6 million loss in 2024 after provisioning £423.8 million for potential compensation over mis-sold car finance.

Toronto's depth players, especially Bobby McMann and Troy Stecher, have provided crucial scoring, energy, and defensive reliability during injuries to top stars.

Illegal border entries into Germany fell over 50% in two years, with 62,000 recorded in 2025 after reinstated land border checks.

Iran's economic mismanagement and soaring costs, not foreign adversaries, are driving protests that expose regime fragility and risk escalating instability.

Iran faces a severe economic crisis with runaway inflation, currency collapse, sanctions, minimal growth and widespread protests disrupting commerce and food imports.

Multiple people drowned or went missing off the Australian coast over New Year's, including deaths at Whitehaven, Maroubra, Dunbogan, and near Palm Beach.

A 22-year-old autistic, non-verbal man named Ramel is missing from Sutton, south London; police urgently request public help to locate him and ensure his safety.

Memuna, 65, is missing from Isleworth, considered vulnerable and needs daily medication; anyone with information should call 999, quoting CAD 6334/30Dec25.

Widespread protests across Iran amid economic crisis have resulted in multiple deaths and at least one security force casualty, raising fears of a harsh crackdown.

U.S. military strikes and maritime seizures near Venezuela, framed as anti-fentanyl operations, function as a strategy to asphyxiate the Venezuelan economy and seize oil assets.

Auston Matthews will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup tonight against the Winnipeg Jets after missing games following a Dec. 28 injury.

STC agreed to integrate Saudi-backed National Shield forces into Hadramout and Al-Mahra while retaining its own operations to protect gains against the Houthis.

Le Mas Candille is a renovated five-star Provençal estate blending Californian-tinged avant-garde design, luxury wellness, local artisan decor, and sweeping views of Cannes and Grasse.

Trevor Bayliss adopts a low-key coaching role, credits players for success, coaches in Australia and is disappointed the Ashes has not been more competitive.

Widespread protests in Iran entered a fifth day with security forces firing on demonstrators, causing at least two deaths and widespread injuries amid economic grievances.

Bo Horvat's versatile, 200-foot game and face-off ability earned him a roster spot on Canada's 2026 Olympic hockey team.

Travelers in 2026 prioritize purposeful "whycation" experiences that emphasize meaningful outcomes—natural phenomena, relaxation, learning, connection, sustainability, and digital detox opportunities.

Auston Matthews will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup against the Winnipeg Jets after recovering from a lower-body injury.

A 10-year-old child was found dead inside a Barrie home and police are investigating.

Hull is completing a 70m maritime-led transformation restoring historic vessels and public spaces to boost tourism and become an international destination in 2026.

George and Amal Clooney received French citizenship amid concerns about fairness linked to celebrity status and Clooney's admitted poor French.

Protests over Iran's severe economic crisis have spread nationwide, prompting deadly clashes that killed several civilians and a Basij volunteer amid security-force responses.

A 39-year-old man, Derek Egan, was charged after twice trespassing at Kensington Palace days before Christmas and remanded in custody.

The so-called ceasefire enables continued Israeli attacks, blockade, and displacement while Palestinians face daily deaths, starvation, and lack of accountability with Western support.

Multiple people died or went missing in separate coastal incidents across Australia over New Year’s, including at Whitehaven, Marouba, Dunbogan and near Palm Beach.

London welcomed 2026 with crowds lining streets for a parade of over 8,000 performers and a fireworks display celebrating sporting and cultural triumphs.