Bulgaria is preparing to adopt the euro in January amid fresh domestic political turbulence and fears that Russia-aligned disinformation is deepening distrust of the new currency. The Balkan country of 6.5 million people will become the 21st country to join the eurozone on 1 January, as policymakers in Brussels and Sofia hope it will boost […]
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War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised ‘sham’ election
Kelly Ngand BBC Burmese,Mandalay EPA Myanmar’s military is holding a phased election over the next month Myanmar is voting in an election widely dismissed as a sham, with major political parties dissolved, many of their leaders jailed and as much as half the country not expected to vote because of an ongoing civil war. The […]
WATCH: New Year’s resolutions for your pets
Veterinarian Adam Christman is here with some tips for pet lovers who are looking to level up their pet care for the new year. Source link
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85 : NPR
Jeffrey R. Holland, member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, speaks during a news conference at the Conference Center, in Salt Lake City, Jan. 27, 2015. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP SALT LAKE CITY — Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who […]
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403 | Russia-Ukraine war News
These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 28 Dec 202528 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Sunday, December 28: Fighting At least two people were killed in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, after Russian […]
Man arrested after woman and man die in alleged double fatal stabbing in Sydney | New South Wales
A man has been arrested after a woman and a man – both aged in their 30s – died in an alleged double fatal stabbing in Sydney. Police said emergency services were called to the home in Quakers Hill just before 5am on Sunday, responding to reports of a disturbance. Around half an hour after […]
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK’s asylum rules announced in November. […]
WATCH: New York City subway MetroCard to be retired
The iconic card was swiped by millions daily for the past 32 years and will be retired Dec. 31. Source link
Jazz artist Chuck Redd cancels over Kennedy Center name change : NPR
The Kennedy Center says it is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump’s name appeared on the building. /Robert Severi hide caption toggle caption /Robert Severi The Kennedy Center says it plans to file a $1 million lawsuit against jazz artist Chuck Redd, […]
Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose? | Armed Groups News
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are the words of United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after his country carried out a wave of air strikes against ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria. Hegseth said the aim is to stop the group’s killing of […]