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Around 40 killed, 115 hurt in Swiss resort bar blaze on New Year’s Day, police say

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) Around 40 people were killed and 115 others were injured early on New Year's Day, when a fire ripped through a popular bar in a resort town in the Swiss Alps, police said.The Swiss president said the fire caused one of the worst... Read More.

US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard, according to a social media statement.The strikes occurred on Dec. 30, according to the post on X."Three... Read More.

New Year’s 2026: Celebrations around the world

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt... Read More.

Zelenskyy suggests Trump fly to Ukraine to help ‘end the war’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump should visit Ukraine, amid the latest U.S.-led push for a peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor."He talks about advocating a plan to end the war," Zelenskyy... Read More.

Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A top Russian official on Monday issued personal threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Russia claimed that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's official residences.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov alleged that Ukraine launched a drone... Read More.

Kremlin aide praises Trump’s ‘peace efforts’ after Zelenskyy meeting, Putin call

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace efforts" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the White House on Sunday to discuss a possible peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of the country."The whole world appreciates President Trump... Read More.

Iran in ‘full-scale’ war with US, Israel and Europe, president says

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran is in a "full-scale" war with the U.S., Israel and Europe, describing the country's diplomatic situation as "complicated and difficult.""In my opinion, we are in a full-scale war with America, Israel, and Europe; they do... Read More.

Kyiv hit by some of the heaviest overnight attacks in months ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Saturday, December 27 by ABC News

(KYIV and LONDON) -- Russia has carried out one of the biggest attacks on Kyiv in months, using an estimated 500 drones and 40 missiles, including powerful Kinzhal missiles, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The strikes began early Saturday morning and appeared to target... Read More.

Amid massive sewer upgrade, fishermen and ecologists hope for revival of London’s Thames river

Saturday, December 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The River Thames winds 215 miles through England, carving out the curves and bends that define much of the geography, including London's. For centuries, the river has been called "monster soup" and the "dirty old river."For thirty years, Lubos Grajciarik, known online... Read More.

Ukraine reports deadly Russian drone strikes into Christmas morning

Thursday, December 25 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of long-range drone strikes from Wednesday night through into Thursday morning.Russia launched 131 drones into Ukraine overnight, the air force in Kyiv said, of which 106 were shot down or suppressed. Twenty-two drones impacted across 15 locations,... Read More.

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