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New York subway ends MetroCard era, switches to tap-and-go fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s largest transit systems. Now, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnet...

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Train crash on Peru's Machu Picchu line kills one, injures 40

A head-on collision between two trains on the line that services Peru's Machu Picchu killed one person and injured at least 40 others, authorities said, updating an earlier toll.

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Russia: 'no evidence needed' to prove attack on Putin residence

Ukraine said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences, and accused Moscow of peddling falsehoods to influence peace talks.

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Germany: Thieves steal 30 million euros from thousands of safes

Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some €30 million ($35 million), police said Tuesday. While the criminals remained at large, hundreds of distressed bank cu...

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Eurostar to return to normal after massive power failure

A power failure in the Channel Tunnel suspended holiday plans for thousands of Eurostar passengers on Tuesday, after services between London and the continent were suspended for hours.

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Bulgaria to become 21st country to join euro

On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid political instability and skepticism among ordinary people ...

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Anthony Joshua stable after car accident in Nigeria

Fondly known as AJ, Anthony Joshua is one of Britain’s most popular sports personalities. The British boxer was in a "stable condition" in hospital after the Monday car accident that killed two close associates, his promoter said on Monday.

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How French police prepare for New Year's Eve festivities

Here in France, some ninety thousand police officers and gendarmes will be patrolling cities and towns across the country for the New Year's Eve festivities.

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Danish Post bids farewell to paper mail after 400 years

Tuesday marks the end of an era that's lasted over four hundred years - at least in Denmark, where the nation's postal service has delivered its last ever letter, a result of changing habits in a digital world, and the inevitable cost-cu...

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Winter rains flood Gaza camps

Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use.

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al-Assad disappears from banknotes as Syria brings in new currency

More than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, images of the former dictator persist throughout Syria, not least on the country's banknotes. On December 30, the country's current president Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the introduction ...

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Animated film 'David' showcases growing South African film industry

With the animated film 'David' breaking records, the South African studio which produced it wants to showcase the growing local film industry, the continent's strongest in the sector.

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Recognition of Somaliland by Israel divides the country

People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel -- a decision condemned by the Somali president as a "threat" to stability in the Horn of Africa.

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Eurostar cancels all services after power issue

Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on December 30 after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos for passengers during the very busy New Year period. Its services to and from London “are suspended until ...

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DRC army's spokesperson suspended after anti-Tutsi remarks

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a spokesperson for the army has been suspended after speaking about the conflict in eastern Congo when he implied that the Tutsi community is treacherous, language held in Rwanda in 1994 before the ge...

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The UAE denies shipping weapons to Yemen after overnight Saudi strike

In an overnight strike, the Saudi military hit a Yemeni port saying they were neutralising a weapons shipments arriving from UAE. The UAE has denied the shipment contained weapons and claimed the vehicles were not intended for any groups...

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George and Amal Clooney become French after naturalisation process

US actor and British-Lebanese international human rights lawyer George and Amal Clooney have become French citizens after they were naturalised with their two children. The family bought a house on a vineyard in the south of France in 20...

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What's supposed to happen in phase two of Gaza truce?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in Florida for talks that will cover the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Washington wants to see it move to the second phase, but Israel and Ham...

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UK Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated €917 million

France is preparing to transport the historic Bayeux Tapestry to England this coming summer. But concerns remain about whether the transfer of this valuable artifact will be secure enough, especially in the wake of the infamous Louvre he...

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Winter rains flood camps, worsening conditions for displaced Gazans

Rain lashed the Gaza Strip, flooding makeshift encampments with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by the two-year war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use.

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Syrian Alawites protest after deadly mosque bombing

Members of Syria's Alawite minority protested in the thousands on December 28, days after an attack on an Alawite mosque killed eight people. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces broke out at some of the protests, with at le...

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Panamanian monument honoring China's contribution to Canal torn down

China has spoken out against the demolition of a monument near the entrance to the Panama Canal, celebrating the friendship of the two nations, with local authorities citing safety issues and an expired land concession.

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Myanmar pro-military party claims win in controversial election

Myanmar's dominant pro-military party claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the elections after democracy watchdogs warned the junta-run poll would entrench military rule. The election win will be a way for the ruling jun...

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Brigitte Bardot remembered for acting, activism and controversial politics

After the death of Brigitte Bardot this Sunday, the international press has been paying tribute to the film star, singer and animal rights activist. While she is celebrated for her contribution to cinema, many criticise her turn towards ...

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Top 10 natural disasters cost over $120 billion in 2025, report says

A report has sought to catalogue some of the most significant extreme weather events of the year. UK charity Christian Aid found that heatwaves are pushing the limits of human adaptation, hurricanes and typhoons are breaking records, and...

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Italian cuisine gets UNESCO status

UNESCO recognized Italian cooking as an "intangible cultural heritage." It's a recognition that is accompanied by a challenge: to protect local products - a symbol of Italian excellence - against imitations, counterfeits and fake products.

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Greenlanders react to appointment of U.S. special envoy to Greenland

Greenlanders react to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican, as Special Envoy to Greenland.

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Yemeni separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of air strikes in east provinces

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists on Friday (December 26) accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged.

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Somalia denounces Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country to do so. U.S. President Donald Trump said he opposed U.S. recog...

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday (December 26), the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end border clashes that killed dozens of people.

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