Reported from the source Quick summary: A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has resulted in 40 fatalities and 115 injuries. Many of the victims are young, prompting an impromptu vigil at the…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has vowed to defend the island’s sovereignty and strengthen its defenses following recent Chinese live-fire military drills. China, which views Taiwan as its territory, expressed anger over a planned US…
reported from the source Quick summary: In 2025, unauthorized entries into Germany decreased significantly, with the Federal Police reporting around 62,000 cases, a reduction from previous years. In 2025, there were again fewer unauthorized entries into Germany. The Federal Police…
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Dec. 31, 2025 German police are investigating a major vault break-in at a local savings bank branch in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, after thieves breached the basement vault and broke into several thousand safe-deposit boxes, in what could…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Turkish security forces have arrested 125 suspected members of the “Islamic State” (IS) in new raids conducted across 25 provinces, including Istanbul and Ankara. These operations follow warnings of planned IS attacks in Turkey,…
Reported from the source Quick summary: French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to deliver his annual New Year’s Eve address on Wednesday from the Élysée Palace, where he will outline his roadmap for the coming year and address various challenges.…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Israel plans to ban 37 aid organizations from operating in Gaza starting Thursday unless they provide detailed information on their Palestinian staff. This decision has drawn criticism from the United Nations and the European…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, following a demonstration by the capital’s shopkeepers against economic hardship. Iranian students took to the streets of Tehran on Tuesday to protest. This demonstration occurred…
Reported from the source Quick summary: Pope Leo XIV concluded 2025 with a New Year’s Eve vespers service, praying for Rome to be a welcoming city for foreigners and vulnerable individuals. The year, marked by a Holy Year celebration and…
Reported from the source Quick summary: New Zealand has commenced the global welcome to 2026, traditionally opening New Year’s ceremonies with an impressive display. New Zealand has opened the New Year’s ceremonies for 2026, as it always does, with an…
