As the New Year celebrations commence, the BBC’s Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, gauged the sentiments of Moscow residents regarding their aspirations for 2026 and their broader vision for the future.
Beyond the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, concerns about the Russian economy, which faces mounting pressures, weighed heavily on the minds of those interviewed.
A devastating fire has resulted in dozens of fatalities and left over 100 individuals injured.
Footage has emerged depicting an individual attempting to extinguish the flames amidst background music, while onlookers record the scene with their mobile phones.
Video appears to capture the moment a bar in Switzerland was engulfed in flames.
It is believed that dozens of people have died following a fire that erupted during New Year’s Eve festivities.
The annual “Els Enfarinats” food fight festival has left the Spanish town of Ibi blanketed in flour and eggshells.
The French model and actress has passed away at the age of 91.
Scientists report heightened volcanic activity at the site, a frequent eruption zone, with craters continuously emitting ash this week.
Pope Leo delivers a Christmas address, calling for an end to global conflicts.
The vehicle, previously involved in a collision, was safely evacuated before the subsequent explosion.
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent, James Landale, analyzes the diplomatic ramifications of Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland, particularly concerning relations with Denmark.
Eleven-year-old Roman Oleksiv sustained injuries in a Russian missile strike on a hospital, which also resulted in the death of his mother.
Germany is considering the introduction of voluntary military service to bolster national defenses in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Royal Family hosted the first German state visit to the UK in 27 years, featuring a state banquet and ceremonial events at Windsor.
The annual event, which saw approximately 600 sheep traversing Nuremberg’s historic center, took place on Sunday and has become a cherished tradition.
New Irish President Catherine Connolly states she has received a “powerful mandate” to articulate a vision for a renewed republic.
The online retail giant has inaugurated its first physical storefront globally within a Parisian department store.
Five individuals sustained minor injuries in an incident in Meteren, with no serious harm reported.
Two nuclear cooling towers in Gundremmingen, Germany, were demolished, collapsing into plumes of dust.
This marked the first instance since the Reformation that leaders of the two churches have prayed together.
King Charles has become the first head of the Church of England to engage in public prayer with the Pope.