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The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday that it halted its hourslong search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship near Cuba. Source link
A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.It will be offered to youngsters alongside the MMR jab, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. It’s a combo that’s long been available to children in other countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia, and the move has been welcomed by health experts.The UK rollout was recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in 2023, and in England alone hundreds of thousands of kids will be eligible from today.Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it will “make a real difference for children and families”.…
Singapore tops the list in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index by INSEAD and Portulans Institute.Calvin Chan Wai Meng | E+ | Getty ImagesSingapore’s economy expanded 5.7% year on year for the fourth quarter, driven mainly by strong manufacturing growth in the three months through December. The advance estimate was also up from the 4.2% growth in the previous quarter, lifting full-year GDP growth to 4.8%, as announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his New Year’s message. The 4.8% growth had surpassed the country’s Ministry of Trade and Industry’s upgraded forecast of “around 4%” in November. “This is a…
People celebrate the New Year at the Bank of China building in Central in Hong Kong, China, January 1, 2026. Lam Yik | ReutersAsia-Pacific markets are set to open mixed Friday to kick off the new year. All three major indexes in the U.S. pulled back on New Year’s Eve, but still clocked gains on a year-to -ate basis.Some Asian markets were still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 started the day flat.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures were at 25,648, marginally higher than the last close of 25,630.54.Singapore is expected to release its fourth…
Jemma CrewandGabriela PomeroyVideo shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceilingAround 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, police have said. A further 115 people are injured, many of them “severely”.The fire broke out at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during new year celebrations in a bar called Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.Officials investigating the incident have not confirmed any cause, but categorically ruled out an attack.People from multiple countries have been affected. Regional police commander Frédéric Gisler has said the priority in the coming days is to identify those who have…
The amendments, adopted on 29 December, to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations “seek to further impede UNRWA’s ability to operate and carry out its mandated activities,” said a statement issued by the Spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “The Law and its amendments are inconsistent with the status and international legal framework applicable to UNRWA and must be immediately repealed,” it added.Obligations under the CharterEmphasizing that UNRWA is an integral part of the United Nations, the Secretary-General recalled Israel’s obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.“The Convention remains applicable…
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians remain uprooted, many living in makeshift tents pitched on bare ground or squeezed into damaged buildings without reliable access to water, electricity, healthcare or sanitation. Winter rains have compounded the hardship, flooding shelters and turning camp pathways into heavy mud.Fragile hopeYet, amid the destruction, displaced families say the arrival of a new year has stirred fragile hopes for stability, safety and a chance to rebuild lives interrupted by conflict.Standing in front of her tent, Umm Rabee’ Al-Malash appealed for more international engagement.“The Palestinian people must be supported, as they have endured immense suffering,” she told…
At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say. Source link
Financial pressures have fueled a fifth day of demonstrations around Iran, with at least one person killed in the protests so far, according to the authorities. Source link
The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel. Source link
Col. Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power more than four years ago, took over 80 percent of the vote, according to a government-controlled agency that he set up. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sharing your estimated time of arrival (ETA) lets others know when to expect you without constant check-ins. Apple Maps and Google Maps both include built-in tools that send live arrival updates while you drive. Once turned on, the updates run automatically. That means fewer distractions and safer trips.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide — free — when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.NEVER LOSE YOUR CAR WITH…
A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles’ lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision will be released on 6 February on Prime Video. The 90-minute documentary will be narrated by Oscar-winner Kate Winslet, with the monarch aiming to encourage a new audience to embrace his environmental philosophy. YouTube This content is provided by YouTube, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable YouTube cookies or…
Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates burst into the open this week with an unusually direct confrontation that has global implications. Source link
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.Get the latest on this story with our live page. Source link
Watch: Huge fire rips through historic Amsterdam church during New Year celebrationsPolice in the Netherlands were pelted with fireworks and faced an “unprecedented amount of violence” on New Year’s Eve, officers have said.A 19th century church in Amsterdam was engulfed by fire in the early hours of New Year’s Day, although the cause of the blaze is not yet known.The Vondelkerk, which overlooks the largest park in the city, the Vondelpark, has been a tourist attraction since it was built in 1872.Elsewhere, in Rotterdam, a 17-year-old boy and 38-year-old man were killed in fireworks incidents. In Bielefeld, Germany, local police…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As you think about New Year’s resolutions, consider one that protects every part of your life in 2026: removing your personal data from the internet. Not your social media posts. Not your email subscriptions. Your personal data, the files companies quietly collect and sell without your consent.Most people do not realize how much of their life already circulates inside massive databases run by data brokers. These companies exist for one purpose: to collect, package and sell personal information. They do it continuously, often without your knowledge or approval, to anyone willing to…
Matthew TuckerandLucy TalaveraAFP via Getty ImagesFireworks lit up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Day celebrations in AustraliaCountries around the world are welcoming the New Year as midnight strikes from time zone to time zone.The island of Kiritimati – an atoll in the remote Pacific nation of Kiribati – became the first place to enter 2026. One tourist there told us he marked it “on a beach with no satellites, no signs of human life, complete darkness and countless crabs”.Spectators in the UK have enjoyed thousands of fireworks light up London skies,…
The US military says it struck two boats it alleges were carrying drugs on Wednesday, killing five people on board.US Southern Command did not say where it had carried out the latest strikes but US forces have been targeting vessels they suspect of smuggling narcotics to the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific for the past three months. Wednesday’s strike came a day after the US targeted what it said were “three narco-trafficking vessels travelling as a convoy”, killing at least three people.The Trump administration has cast its operations as a non-international armed conflict with the alleged traffickers but legal experts…
Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan. Source link
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure”.The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed.He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack.”I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling,” he wrote.”I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. The procedure was successful, and I am well. I did not suffer a heart attack.”I am recovering well, and looking forward to…
Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge fire ripped through the historic Vondelkerk 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 the building and firefighters working to put out the blaze. Source link
Still life of the big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines. Ozempic, Victoza and Wegovy. (Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesNovo Nordisk’s shift from a market darling to a serious underperformer has set the stage for a transitional 2026 as the Danish drugmaker fights to regain investor confidence in its weight loss business.Novo’s stock just experienced the worst year on record since it began trading on the Copenhagen stock exchange over three decades ago. Multiple reasons lie behind the dramatic drop: a series of guidance cuts, strides by chief rival…
The U.S. military attacked a convoy of three boats in the eastern Pacific as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against people suspected of drug trafficking. Source link
