What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
Watch: BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire A devastating New Year’s Day fire at a popular ski resort bar in southern Switzerland has tragically claimed the…
Iran security force member killed during protests, official says
A member of Iran’s security forces has been killed amid a fourth day of widespread protests gripping the nation, ignited by a severe currency collapse and economic hardship, according to…
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
By Matthew Tucker and Lucy Talavera As the clock struck midnight, ushering in a new year, celebrations erupted across the globe, painting the skies with fireworks and filling the streets…
Disney World Cast Member Hurt Stopping 180-kg Fake Boulder From Hitting Audience
A heroic act of bravery at Walt Disney World saw a dedicated cast member sustain injuries while heroically intercepting a runaway 400-pound (180kg) fake boulder prop, preventing it from striking…
EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites.
Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat and Vice-President of the European Commission, has unequivocally dismissed Russia’s assertions that Ukraine launched an attack on Russian government sites. Kallas characterized the…
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers, held captive since July during a period of escalating border skirmishes, a move that signifies a critical step towards de-escalating the long-simmering territorial dispute…
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets
As Iran grapples with a deepening economic crisis, the nation has been engulfed in widespread protests for a third consecutive day, ignited by a dramatic plummet in the value of…
Suriname: Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death
Nine individuals, tragically including five young children, were brutally stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, in an act of violence that has sent shockwaves through the…
Els Enfarinats: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle.
The tranquil streets of Ibi, a picturesque town nestled in the province of Alicante, Spain, transformed into a chaotic, yet joyous, battlefield on December 28th, as the ancient tradition of…
Brigitte Bardot: French cinema icon dies aged 91
Noor Nanji, Culture correspondent Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame French screen siren Brigitte Bardot, a transformative force in 1950s French cinema and an enduring symbol of sexual…















