Is the US economy strong heading into 2026? The picture is complicated
The world’s top economy is growing faster than its peers, but divide between wealthy and poorer Americans is growing.
Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of ’illegal aggression’.
Syrian authorities impose curfew in Latakia as violence surges
Cars and shops were vandalised during attacks on Alawite neighbourhoods in the city.
Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza
Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.
Burglars nab tens of millions in property from German bank
Footage shows a hole in the vault of Sparkasse Bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where thieves made off with valuables.
How has Trump’s second term transformed the US Justice Department in 2025?
Critics fear the ideal of ’prosecutorial independence’ has been jettisoned in favour of more partisan goals under Trump.
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record
Elsewhere in Group C, Tanzania scrape through to the knockout stages for the first time after 1-1 draw with Tunisia.
Eurostar suspends all Europe trains over power issue during holiday travel
Eurostar services between London and Europe disrupted as Channel Tunnel undergoes ’technical intervention’.
Brazil’s election looms amid gang rule
As Brazil heads toward elections in 2026, millions live in fear. Nearly one in five Brazilians is affected by gangs.
US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade
Washington accuses Tehran and Caracas of ’reckless proliferation of deadly weapons’ amid spiraling tensions.