Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Central time. The New York Times A strong, 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological […]
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FTSE 100 index hits 10,000 milestone in new year rally
Pritti Mistry,Business reporterand Theo Leggett,International business correspondent Alamy The FTSE 100 index has climbed above 10,000 points for the first time, passing a significant stock market milestone, on the first trading day of the year. Shares included in the index performed strongly in 2025, leaving the benchmark more than 21% higher than a year ago, […]
FBI says it thwarted potential New Year's terror attack 'directly inspired' by ISIS
The FBI in Charlotte, North Carolina, said it “thwarted a potential” New Year’s Eve terror attack. Source link
George Clooney gets French citizenship, spars with Trump : NPR
The French government confirmed this week that it has granted citizenship to George and Amal Clooney — pictured on a London red carpet in October — and their 7-year-old twins. Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images One of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars is now officially a French […]
Did Tony Blair influence trial of UK soldiers accused of killing Iraqi man? | Courts News
The United Kingdom’s role in the Iraq war has come under the spotlight once again, as newly released UK government files appear to suggest that former Prime Minister Tony Blair pressured officials to ensure British soldiers accused of mistreating Iraqi civilians during the war would not be tried in civil courts. Documents released on Tuesday […]
Switzerland resort fire live: ‘horrific’ injuries leave some survivors still unidentified; new image appears to show moment bar caught fire | Crans-Montana fire
Italian foreign minister: some survivors still unidentified due to ‘horrific’ injuries Thirteen Italians remain in hospital, with five of them having suffered “severe injuries and burns”, according to the Italian foreign minister. Antonio Tajani added that six more Italian nationals are unaccounted for following the devastating fire at the Swiss ski resort bar. Speaking to […]
Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026
Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings. The most severe conditions will be seen in Scotland, where amber snow warnings came into effect from midday Friday. Yellow snow and ice warnings are in place elsewhere until Monday. Up to 40cm (15in) of […]
Trump, top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that […]
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead : NPR
People lay flowers and light candles for the victims of the fire at the “Le Constellation” bar and lounge during New Year’s celebration, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Alessandro della Valle/Keystone via AP) Alessandro della Valle/AP/Keystone hide caption toggle caption Alessandro della Valle/AP/Keystone CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating […]
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire | Tourism News
Investigators are rushing to identify the victims and establish the cause of a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve party that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana. Relatives and friends have been scrambling to find their loved ones, with many circulating photos on social media after the disaster that […]