Dozens presumed dead and 100 injured in New Year catastrophe at Le Constellation in Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana (LINK) 1 January 2026
— Two witnesses told CNN affiliate BFMTV that the deadly fire was caused by sparklers placed in champagne bottles, but officials say it will take time to determine the cause.
Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor in abandoned subway station (LINK) 1 January 2026
China announces it 'successfully completed' Taiwan military maneuvers (LINK) 31 December 2025
Trump 'not worried' as China's live-fire Taiwan wargame enters second day (LINK) 30 December 2025
US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats: did not say where (LINK) 31 December 2025
US updates 'do not travel' warning for Russia, urges Americans leave right away (LINK) 30 December 2025
Russia gives 'no plausible evidence' to back up claim of drone attack on Putin's residence
Ukraine orders evacuation of northern border villages (LINK) 30 December 2025
Trump says US 'hit' dock in Venezuela, marking first known land attack: drugs were allegedly being loaded onto boats (LINK) 29 December 2025
US pledges $2bn for UN humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die' (LINK) 29 December 2025
— $2 billion is just a fraction of what the US has traditionally spent on aid. In 2022 its contribution to the UN's humanitarian work was estimated at $17 billion (£12.6bn). The UN funding prioritizes just 17 countries, among them Haiti, Syria, and Sudan. Afghanistan and Yemen will not receive any money