Palestine was the deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Media union
Of 128 journalists killed globally last year, 56 were Palestinian, the International Federation of Journalists said.
Day: January 1, 2026
Several dead in explosion at Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: Police
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From pensions to pay packets, sick leave to stamps, what changes in France in 2026?
Despite ongoing political instability and the absence of an approved budget for 2026, meaning some measures are on hold, 1 January rings in its share of changes to life in France nonetheless.
Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 28% in 2025, its best percentage performance since 2017, driven by tech, AI, and semiconductor stocks (Wall Street Journal)
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Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 28% in 2025, its best percentage performance since 2017, driven by tech, AI, and semiconductor stocks — The city’s benchmark Hang Seng Index finished the year up 28%&nb…
‘Gentle giant’ rescue dog rehomed after three years in kennels – BBC
‘Gentle giant’ rescue dog rehomed after three years in kennels BBC
Analysts and manufacturers expect smartphone, PC, and consumer electronics prices to rise by as much as 20% in 2026, as AI demand drives up memory chip costs (Song Jung-a/Financial Times)
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Analysts and manufacturers expect smartphone, PC, and consumer electronics prices to rise by as much as 20% in 2026, as AI demand drives up memory chip costs — Manufacturers and analysts warn AI data c…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
Several dead in New Year’s blast at Swiss ski resort
Several people were killed and injured others injured in an explosion at the ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland
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Basij member killed during unrest in western Iran as protests continue for fourth day
A member of Iran’s Basij volunteer force was killed and 13 others were injured during unrest in the city of Kouhdasht, in Lorestan province, according to a statement released by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the province.
News24 | Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in ‘honour and the privilege of a lifetime’
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.