Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
This year’s dazzling Times Square ball weighs almost 6 tons and features 2,688 crystal triangles.
Year: 2024
Russia, Ukraine trade dozens of attacks as sea drone downs Mi-8 helicopter
Flurry of attacks on Kyiv and elsewhere comes as Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter for the…
Panic at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport during Houthi missile attack
Video shows the moment sirens ring in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion airport as Houthis launch missiles at Israel from…
Trinidad and Tobago imposes state of emergency over gang wars. What to know
The dual island nation has recorded hundreds of murders linked to gang violence this year.
How the world voted in 2024
In the biggest election year in history, almost 1.7 billion people voted worldwide.
Video: Ethiopia truck crash kills at least 70 wedding party guests
A truck carrying wedding party guests has crashed in Ethiopia, killing more than 70 people.
China’s Xi highlights ‘world peace’ in New Year’s message to Russia’s Putin
Chinese leader underscores ‘rapidly evolving changes not seen in a century and the turbulent international situation’.
New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world greets 2025 – live
Thousands of revellers in Australia pack into viewing points to see harbourside fireworks show as people prepare to celebrate New…
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
The couple’s use of a private judge — an increasingly common move among splitting celebrities in recent years — has…
9 Food Trend Predictions for 2025
Food forecasters see a year of offbeat choices: savory coffees, great convenience-store cuisine and sauces on everything.