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January 8, 2026
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by Ice officer
Protests in Iran sparked by economic woes now nationwide, activists say
January 7, 2026
Protests after Ice officer shoots woman dead in immigration crackdown
Hundreds of passengers stranded as snow and ice disrupt travel across Europe
Nick Reiner case over parents’ killing delayed after lawyer asks to be replaced
France bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with funeral and public homage
CES 2026: Robots, AI companions and wearables among highlights on day two
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
January 6, 2026
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban officially divorced after 19 years
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blowout sues Boeing
Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction in West Bank
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market
Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe causing deadly accidents and travel woes
Swiss bar where 40 died in blaze ‘last had fire safety check in 2019’
Lego smart bricks, robots and AI dominate on first day of Las Vegas tech show
Robots and AI dominate on first day of Las Vegas tech show
US congressional leaders briefed on Venezuela as questions mount over next steps
January 5, 2026
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking charges
Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly new year’s bar fire
Maduro taken to US courthouse for first appearance on drug-trafficking charges
10 people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence in drone strike
Trump insists ‘we’re in charge’ as Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela
January 4, 2026
US will not govern Venezuela but will press for changes through blockade – Rubio
Tense calm holds in Venezuela a day after Maduro deposed
Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of Swiss bar fire
Two killed in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
Swiss community joins Mass to mourn victims of bar fire
January 3, 2026
Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
US now deciding next steps for Venezuela, says Trump
What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40
Iran’s leader says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ as death toll rises
US captures Venezuela’s leader and wife and plans to prosecute them
January 2, 2026
Dog saved by US firefighters after falling through ice
Four trapped after building collapses in Kenyan capital
Woman and grandson burn to death in tent as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall again
Death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village rises to 27, Russia says
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares in wine bottles ignited fatal fire
January 1, 2026
At least six people reported killed during widening protests in Iran
Around 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Pope begins 2026 with plea for peace in countries ‘bloodied by conflict’
Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort
Cities around the world celebrate dawn of 2026 with thunderous fireworks
Several killed in fire at Swiss ski resort during new year celebrations
December 31, 2025
Disney World worker injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Pope asks that Rome welcomes foreigners as he closes out 2025
In Pictures: People cheer as fireworks and drummers mark the start of a new year
Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
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