Sunday, December 28, 2025 6:40 PM ET
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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 -- The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.9 hours ago
Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle -- The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.6 hours ago
Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname -- Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.4 hours ago
The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema -- The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.9 hours ago
Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election -- Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.12 hours ago
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries -- Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.10 hours ago
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups -- The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.4 hours ago
Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas -- Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.1 day ago
Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says -- The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.9 hours ago
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island -- The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.16 hours ago
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87 -- A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.11 hours ago
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot -- The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.13 hours ago
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war -- Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.22 hours ago
How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol -- The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.14 hours ago
Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before -- There's been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump's immigration crackdown.14 hours ago
Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert -- Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.23 hours ago
Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.13 hours ago
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes -- Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.16 hours ago
Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji -- The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji1 day ago
Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.3 days ago
Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.3 days ago
On the trail of poachers illegally trapping China's rare songbirds -- Selling protected songbirds is profitable business in China, home to more than 800 migratory species.26 minutes ago
One dead after mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey -- Two helicopters collided and crash landed in Hammonton, killing one of the pilots.3 hours ago