Journalist Deaths Surge in 2025 as Global Risks Intensify
A total of 128 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, with more than half of the deaths occurring in the Middle East, according to new […]
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The World Welcomes 2026 With Hope, Heartbreak and High Stakes
People across the world raised their glasses on Wednesday to mark the end of 2025, closing a year defined by extreme heat, geopolitical turmoil and […]
Sydney Rings In the New Year With Spectacular Fireworks and Grand Celebrations
Sydney once again hosted one of the world’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the city erupted in colour, music, and fireworks the moment […]
Kiribati Becomes the First Country to Welcome 2026
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has once again upheld its unique distinction as the first country in the world to welcome the New Year. […]
Firefighters Battle Second Night of Out‑of‑Control Blaze Near Rockingham; Mandurah Line Still Closed
More than 140 firefighters have spent a second night battling an out‑of‑control bushfire near Rockingham in Perth’s southern suburbs, with the Mandurah train line still […]
Looters Target Dolphin Sands Weeks After Bushfire Destroyed 19 Homes
Residents of Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast say looters have begun targeting the community, just weeks after a devastating bushfire destroyed 19 homes and […]
Eurostar Passengers Face Second Day of Disruption After Channel Tunnel Power Outage
Eurostar passengers are preparing for a second day of potential disruption after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel caused major travel chaos for thousands […]
Dozens Injured as Tourist Trains Collide Near Machu Picchu; Evacuation Efforts Hampered
Hundreds of tourists remain stranded near the site of a train collision close to Machu Picchu, with evacuation efforts slowed by the rugged terrain, according […]
US Judge Blocks Move to End Deportation Protections for South Sudanese Nationa
A federal judge on Tuesday halted the Trump administration’s plan to end temporary deportation protections for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United […]
Pilot Killed, Another Critically Injured in Mid‑Air Collision in New Jersey
A mid‑air collision between two aircraft in the US state of New Jersey has left one pilot dead and another critically injured. The crash occurred […]
