Video. Latest news bulletin | May 21st – Midday

USA

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern 'expansively and audaciously' in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

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Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort

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Swimmers brave traditional New Year’s sea dip at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon

Israel

Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

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Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings

Ukraine

Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

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Switzerland resort fire: ‘several dozen’ dead and about 100 injured after blast in Crans-Montana

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Historic church in central Amsterdam burned down on New Year’s Day

Football Now

Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage

Europe News

EU's carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome be welcoming to foreigners as 2025 draws to an close

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Oman

United Arab Emirates

Day two of inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai sees focus shift to athletes' well-being

Finland

Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia

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New Zealand welcomes 2026 with fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower

Cult

Qatar becomes a football hub with two months of FIFA U17, Arab Cup and Intercontinental Cup