No Comment German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China. 12/01/2026
No Comment Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety. 12/01/2026
No Comment Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine. 12/01/2026
No Comment Thousands in Paris support Iranian protesters and exiled crown prince Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. 12/01/2026
No Comment Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths. 12/01/2026
No Comment National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial. 09/01/2026
No Comment Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial. 09/01/2026
No Comment Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services. 09/01/2026
No Comment Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents. 09/01/2026
No Comment Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines. 08/01/2026
No Comment Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors. 08/01/2026
No Comment Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91. 08/01/2026
No Comment French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal. 08/01/2026
No Comment USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns. 08/01/2026
No Comment USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown. 08/01/2026
No Comment Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army closes Kurdish-majority areas Clashes in Aleppo forced residents to flee Kurdish areas, with at least nine killed. The violence follows stalled talks to merge Kurdish forces into the army. 07/01/2026
No Comment Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration. 07/01/2026
No Comment Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood. 07/01/2026
No Comment Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity. 07/01/2026
No Comment USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats. 07/01/2026