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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor? -- To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

7 hours ago

US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats -- The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.

11 hours ago

Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address -- Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.

7 hours ago

What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

8 hours ago

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

22 hours ago

UK to 'robustly' defend decision to strip citizenship from woman who married Islamic State fighter

13 hours ago

Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency

23 hours ago

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

7 hours ago

Disbelief as tragedy hits Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day -- BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.

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Video shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceiling -- The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world welcomed 2026 -- Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions. -- World

11 hours ago

The £3m race to save polar explorer Shackleton's villa -- The building was used as a base by Shackleton while he orchestrated the famous rescue of his stranded crew -- Tayside & Central Scotland

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I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer -- Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role. -- Culture

5 hours ago

Housing, Europe ties, economy... what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026 -- The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they're optimistic about heading into the new year. -- US & Canada

1 day ago

China brings in 13% tax on contraceptives in bid to boost birth rates -- Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. -- Asia

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Tsitsipas considered retirement in injury-hit 2025 -- Stefanos Tsitsipas admits he seriously considered retiring from tennis because of serious back pain during the 2025 season. -- Tennis

5 hours ago

Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from some US cities -- It comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of troops for domestic law enforcement. -- US & Canada

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Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience in Florida -- The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop. -- US & Canada

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor -- The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station. -- US & Canada

10 hours ago

Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable -- Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa. -- Europe

10 hours ago

Remains of Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve identified, police say

19 hours ago

Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say

34 minutes ago

Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

8 hours ago

Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence

10 hours ago

What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire

11 hours ago

'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno

5 hours ago

Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

4 hours ago

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

13 hours ago

How choirboy who led Prince Charles' procession became global conman

21 hours ago

Premier League: Reaction as Man City drop points at Sunderland, Spurs draw with Brentford - Reaction as Sunderland hold Manchester City to a goalless draw in the Premier League, while Tottenham are also held by Brentford.

17 minutes ago

Johnson agrees to join Palace in £35m move -- Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson will undergo the first part of his medical on Thursday after agreeing to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m.

5 hours ago

Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang - Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations. 5 hrs ago

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'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football' -- As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

58 minutes ago

Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out -- Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.

17 minutes ago

Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job -- Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

5 hours ago

Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test -- Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week.

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