The Tory leader said growing calls by some ministers for the UK to rejoin the European customs union showed the Government has no plan or new ideas.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at the commander-in-chief's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

Could Ed Miliband be a secret Tory, or even an undercover agent for Reform UK? Of course, the notion is absurd. The Energy Secretary is a paid-up socialist and Net Zero zealot.

Shops and eateries in Eltham, south-east London, claim the so-called 'pigeon boys' have been wreaking havoc for several months.

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring large-scale conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles into electric models to reduce air and noise pollution.

[New Times] Knowing one's country, its history and its issues is the first act of patriotism, according to Tito Rutaremara.

Singapore ushered in the new year with multiple firework displays across the island, some of which were held in heartland areas like Boon Lay and Woodlands.However, based on multiple videos posted online, Tampines residents reportedly started the new year witnessing flames shooting from the roof of Our Tampines Hub (OTH) shortly after the fireworks display.In a TikTok video by @38mlow posted on Jan 1, smoke could be seen rising from the back of the roof of OTH, while multiple ambulances were seen entering the vicinity of the building. Ambulance sirens could also be heard. 

Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing host New Year's Eve celebrations live across Canada's six time zones.

A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother. The court considered his alcoholism and lack of intent to kill, ordering his release after accounting for time already served.

India has firmly rejected China's claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu conveyed New Year wishes for 2026. They prayed for peace, good health, and happiness across society. The nation welcomed the year with vibrant celebrations. Fireworks lit up cities as people gathered to mark the fresh beginnings of 2026 with enthusiasm and cheer.

The mass introduction of the digital ruble for all categories of users is planned from September 2026

According to the US Southern Command, intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were involved in drug smuggling

Russian forces also destroyed two enemy UAV control points

The US President didn't answer questions about the CIA's role in the attack on Venezuela or whether American troops would put boots on the ground in Ukraine

The agreement will promote mutual attraction of investments

Comme chaque 31 décembre, le chef de l'Etat a tracé sa feuille de route pour l'année à venir, alors que sa cote de popularité s'effondre et que le contexte international se tend

The US has destroyed three alleged narco-trafficking boats travelling in a convoy in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing multiple people Read Full Article at RT.com

Chinese President Xi Jinping has touting an unbreakable “bond of blood and kinship” with the people of Taiwan in New Year’s Eve address Read Full Article at RT.com

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

Trump is seeking to gain approvals for his ballroom in just over two months that have taken other large projects years to complete.

À Paris, le gouvernement national veut interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans et l'usage des téléphones portables au lycée dès septembre 2026. Un projet de loi sera examiné dès le début du mois de janvier.

Iceland Monitor wishes everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and extends its sincere thanks to readers for their support and companionship throughout the year now past.

Au moment du passage à l'An 2026, L'une de mes Prières au Créateur Tout Puissant et aux Ancêtres est que l'Afrique PUISE Sa Force dans Ses Peuples, Sa Sagesse dans Ses Traditions et Valeurs Nobles et fonde Son Avenir sur Le Patriotisme et La Solidarité. Que 2026 soit une année de Paix véritable, de dialogue, d'Unité et d'Actions Porteuses d'Espoir avec une implication véritablement renforcée de la Jeunesse et des Femmes, dans toute leur diversité, pour le développement de nos Nations ! (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

The Election Commission has issued a stern warning against the intimidation of electoral staff by political workers, vowing stringent action. Following a meeting with a TMC delegation, the poll panel urged parties to prevent their representatives from threatening election duty personnel. The EC also pressed the West Bengal government to release enhanced honorariums for Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

Dilip Ghosh's return to party meetings during Amit Shah's Kolkata visit signals a potential larger role for the former Bengal BJP chief. However, the absence of key Matua and Rajbangshi leaders from a recent BJP meeting highlights underlying unease within the party ahead of the 2026 polls.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered over Rs 5 crore in unaccounted cash, Rs 8 crore in gold and diamond jewellery, and property documents worth Rs 35 crore during searches on alleged gangster Inderjit Singh Yadav's premises. The investigation into money laundering stems from Yadav's alleged illegal extortion and coercive loan settlements.

Intelligence has confirmed that the vessels were traveling along a known drug smuggling route in the eastern Pacific Ocean and were overloading drugs

Experts also found that 75% of respondents confirmed that their families still preserve tree decorations from previous generations

«The opponents would never understand that we are in the habit of creating, not breaking, uniting, not stirring up, talking, not shouting,» the Belarusian leader said in his New Year's address

The presidency is passing to Astana in an extremely difficult period marked by turbulence in the global economy, Kazakh political analyst Talgat Kaliyev said