UK's 2026 New Year's Day Swim: Hundreds Take Icy Plunge
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
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Thousands Celebrate New Year in London Parade & Fireworks
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Celebrities Celebrate New Year 2026 from Beds to Bikinis
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
100,000 Brave Freezing London for 2026 Fireworks
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
Sydney's New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Light Up the Harbour
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
UK rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Times Square NYE 2026: Diana Ross Headlines Star Lineup
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai's Burj Khalifa fireworks ring in 2026
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
10 Unusual New Year's Eve Superstitions for 2026
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
World Welcomes 2026 as UK Revellers Told to Wrap Up Warm
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
Cruise ship detained after grounding off Papua New Guinea
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has been detained by Australian authorities after running aground off Papua New Guinea. This follows a tragic incident in October where a passenger was left behind and died. Read the full investigation.
Cruise ship runs aground off Papua New Guinea
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground with 124 people aboard. Passengers to be flown home as safety investigations are launched. Read the latest details.
Cruise ship detained in PNG after grounding incident
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains detained off Papua New Guinea following a grounding. Investigations are underway as passengers are flown home. Read the latest.
Cruise ship stranded off PNG, 1,500 passengers to be flown home
A major cruise ship has run aground near Papua New Guinea. With refloating efforts unsuccessful, plans are underway to airlift all 1,500 passengers and crew to safety. Read the latest updates.
Coral Adventurer runs aground off Papua New Guinea
Passengers evacuated after the Coral Adventurer cruise ship hit a reef off Papua New Guinea. This incident follows the tragic death of a passenger left behind on an island. Read the full report.
Cruise ship aground after fatal passenger incident
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground off Papua New Guinea. The incident follows an investigation into the death of a passenger left behind on a remote island. Read the latest.
Cruise ship grounds in PNG after passenger left behind
An Australian cruise ship is under investigation after running aground off Papua New Guinea with 120 people onboard, following an incident where a passenger was left behind.
Cruise ship runs aground off Papua New Guinea
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground off Papua New Guinea with 123 people onboard, weeks after a passenger was left behind and died. Read the latest updates.
Benin's First AFCON Win Fuels Progression Hopes
Benin secured a historic first-ever AFCON tournament victory, beating Guinea-Bissau 2-1. The crucial win keeps their knockout stage dreams alive in Group D. Read the full match report.
Tapsoba's 98th-minute header wins it for Burkina Faso
Edmond Tapsoba's last-gasp header secured a stunning 2-1 victory for Burkina Faso over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations opener. Read the full match report.
Afcon 2025: Burkina Faso face Equatorial Guinea on Christmas Eve
Live updates and team news as Burkina Faso take on Equatorial Guinea in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group E fixture. Kick-off is at 12.30pm GMT. Follow the action.
US Awards $1.6m No-Bid Contract for Hep B Study
The Trump administration awards a controversial $1.6 million contract to Danish scientists for a hepatitis B vaccine study on African newborns, raising major ethical concerns. Read the full investigation.
Unethical US Vaccine Trial in Africa Sparks Fury
The Trump administration is funding a controversial hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau, which experts call 'neocolonialist' and 'highly unethical'. Discover the global health implications.
Pirates storm tanker, kidnap 12 crew off Equatorial Guinea
Armed pirates have seized 12 crew members from a Portuguese LPG carrier in a major maritime security incident. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.
Qantas Flights Return for PNG's NRL Team
Qantas announces the return of Sydney to Port Moresby flights, driven by business growth and the new Papua New Guinea NRL team launching in 2028. Discover the travel impact.
Top New UK Casino Sites for December 2025 Revealed
Discover the best new online casinos in the UK for December 2025. Expert analysis reveals top picks for slots, roulette, blackjack, and the best welcome bonuses and mobile apps.
West African Bloc Holds Talks with Guinea-Bissau Coup Leaders
An ECOWAS delegation has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for crisis talks with military leaders who seized power last week. The mission seeks a return to constitutional order after a contested election. Read the latest on the unfolding political crisis.
I Only Rest in the Storm: Postcolonial Blues in Guinea-Bissau
Pedro Pinho's intelligent three-hour drama dissects white privilege and postcolonial relations in Guinea-Bissau. The film opens at London's ICA on 5 December.
Man graduates after escaping cannibal tribe death sentence
Wawa Chombonggai graduates from university two decades after being marked for death by his cannibal tribe in West Papua. Read his incredible survival story.
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup
The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on unconstitutional government changes. Discover the latest developments.
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