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- Thursday, 1 January 2026
Huge fire rips through historic Amsterdam church
Residents in Amsterdam were evacuated from their homes after a huge fire ripped through a historic church in the...
- Thursday, 1 January 2026
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
Democratic politician Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City. New York...
- Thursday, 1 January 2026
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
- Wednesday, 31 December 2025
How the world is welcoming 2026
Crowds around the world have gathered to welcome the new year. New Zealand and Australia were among the first...
- Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, many stunning celestial events have been captured on camera over the past year. Here...
- Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Underwater chess champions compete for world title
The Diving Chess World Championships has taken place in Groningen, Netherlands, with players using weighted pieces and magnetic boards....
- Sunday, 28 December 2025
From French cinema to international fame
Brigitte Bardot, the French model and actress, has died at the age of 91.After enchanting Paris as a teenage...
- Sunday, 28 December 2025
Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes
Huge plumes of ash and smoke were filmed erupting from Mount Etna, Sicily on 27 December as skiers used...
- Saturday, 27 December 2025
Meteor lights up sky over Japan’s Mount Fuji
CCTV footage from Japan's Hiratsuka City Museum captured the moment a meteor soared through the night sky over Japan's...
- Thursday, 25 December 2025
Pope Leo’s plea for peace in Christmas message
Pope Leo has called for an end to conflicts around the world during his first Christmas remarks to crowds...
