Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic Manhattan subway station
Zohran Mamdani made history as NYC’s first Muslim mayor, sworn in at a Manhattan subway station on New Year’s Day with ambitious progressive promises ahead.
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Amsterdam church tower collapses after New Year’s fire (Video)
Historic 154-year-old church tower in Amsterdam collapses after devastating New Year’s fire caused by fireworks, forcing evacuations of surrounding homes.
Deadly blast rocks Swiss luxury resort: 10 killed in New Year’s explosion
A deadly explosion at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland’s Crans-Montana ski resort killed at least 10 people during New Year’s celebrations.
Terror balance and open wounds for Russia and Ukraine
2025 ends with no breakthrough in Ukraine conflict as Russia maintains peace terms while Ukraine faces mounting pressure from all sides amid economic strain.
Trump’s lavish New Year’s party at Mar-a-Lago with Melania
Donald Trump and Melania Trump hosted a spectacular New Year’s party at Mar-a-Lago featuring Benjamin Netanyahu and a $3 million charity auction.
CIA: Ukraine did not target Putin’s home with drones, Trump shows caution
CIA assessment contradicts Putin’s claim to Trump about Ukrainian drone attack on his residence, revealing intelligence gap in US-Russia communications.
Top 10 global events of 2025: From Trump’s inauguration to war agreements
2025 brought unprecedented global upheaval from Trump’s second term and new Pope election to historic peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza that reshaped world politics.
Queen Camilla reveals train assault she faced as teenager
Queen Camilla reveals for first time how she fought off a sexual assault on a train as teenager, speaking out about violence against women in BBC interview.
Iran: Mossad calls on Iranian protesters to take to streets
Israeli Mossad encourages Iranian protesters to intensify demonstrations, promising on-ground support as protests spread across universities.
Emmanuel Macron unwelcome at Brigitte Bardot’s funeral, Marine Le Pen to attend
French President Macron unwelcome at Brigitte Bardot’s funeral while far-right leader Marine Le Pen will attend. The Élysée’s tribute offer was rejected by family.
France to ban social media for children under 15 from next school year
France plans to ban social media for children under 15 starting 2026 and extend mobile phone restrictions to high schools to protect minors from digital risks.
Russia presents drone debris video as proof of Ukraine attack on Putin’s residence
Russia releases drone debris video as evidence of alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence, while Kyiv denies claims and EU officials warn of distraction tactics.