Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability.
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Iran faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far
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Ukraine peace plan is ’90 percent’ ready, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Zelenskyy stressed that he would only sign a “strong agreement,” because a weak agreement would “only fuel war.” He said: “What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes. At any cost? No. We want the end of the war — not the end of Ukraine.”
The president thanked nearly all European…
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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
BBC News’ Silvia Costeloe reports from the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, where it is believed dozens of people have died in a fire in a bar which broke out shortly after midnight.
Authorities also say more than 100 people were injured in the incident.
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Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage
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The festive atmosphere mirrored the excitement of AFCON, with fans ready for the knockout stage to kick off.
As 2025 ended, the curtains came down on the…
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‘You’ll see the ripples of the Mamdani effect’
LONDON — As Zohran Mamdani begins his term as New York’s mayor today, one man across the Atlantic will be watching closely: his London counterpart Sadiq Khan.
Almost a decade since he was elected the first Muslim mayor of a Western capital, Khan, now 55 and in his third term, said it was…
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Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet
Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.
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Huge fire rips through historic Amsterdam church
Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge fire ripped through a historic church in the city on Thursday morning.
Local media reports it is suspected that the structure, which dates back to 1880, was likely hit by fireworks.
Footage shows flames rapidly spreading through…
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EU’s carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation
Imports of steel, aluminium, cement and other heavy goods to the European Union will start paying for the CO2 emissions they produce from 1 January, as the bloc seeks to protect EU manufacturers facing more stringent obligations compared to foreign peers.
While the measure is meant to ensure…
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Top 2026 travel trends: Glowcations, literary tourism and year-round Alpine escapes
2025 was a big year for travel, where more meaningful experiences, longer trips, adventure and wellness travel took centre stage.
Travellers increasingly wanted slow travel to niche destinations, to be able to fully immerse themselves in a place, instead of just ticking things off a list….
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Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide
Corruption is often discussed as a problem concentrated beyond Western Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe, fragile democracies or developing countries.
While research has long challenged this view, it continues to influence public debate and, at times, policy decisions — including…
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