More than 20 million people in the United States will face sharply higher health insurance costs as of January 1 after enhanced tax credits that helped enrollees in the Affordable Care Act afford coverage expired overnight. The expiration of the subsi…
Putin voices confidence in war victory
Meanwhile, Russia says it will provide Washington with evidence that a Ukrainian drone targeted one of Vladimir Putin’s residences before being shot down on Monday, a claim Ukraine firmly denies. France24 International affairs editor Angela Diffley ex…
France proposes social media ban, following the Australian model for under-15s
For several years, the French government has explored ways to limit teenagers’ access to social media due to its harmful impact on mental health, and new guidance from the European Commission could now make it easier for France to pass legislation on …
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
The blaze ripped through a new year celebration in the Crans-Montana resort less than two hours after midnight on Thursday, police said.
Latest updates: Dozens killed and around 100 injured in Switzerland
The fire broke out around 1.30am local time at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Multiple people are reported to have died and roughly 100 people injured in the overnight blaze.
The Italian Foreign Ministry said that 16 Italian nationals are c…
At least three killed as protests against Iran’s worsening economy spread beyond cities
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
The 34-year-old Democrat took the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
Trump speaks out about concerns for his health – and the doctor’s advice he’s ignoring
Trump, 79, continues to eschew exercise and enjoy a fast-food heavy diet
$400 million jet to samurai helmet: All the gifts Trump received in 2025
President Donald Trump received lavish gifts in 2025. World leaders presented him with items like a $400 million jet and a gold samurai helmet. These gifts symbolized respect and admiration. A gold Rolex desk clock and an engraved ingot were also gifte…