The Colorado city of Denver was lit up by enormous fire on Friday evening, with over 100 firefighters on the scene to battle the blaze. Fire department officials said there were initial concerns that the “five-alarm fire” could spread to other nearby homes or businesses, but first responders were able to keep the flames contained. […]
Getty Images Speaking to a cheering crowd of thousands at his inauguration, Mamdani pledged to “govern expansively and audaciously” On the first freezing winter day of 2026, surrounded by thousands of cheering New Yorkers and progressive Democratic allies, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to tell a “new story of our city”. “City Hall […]
A hiker is believed to have been killed by at least one mountain lion in the US state of Colorado on Wednesday, according to wildlife officials. If confirmed, it would be the first fatal attack there since 1999. A group of hikers found the woman’s body on a remote trail and spotted a lion nearby. […]
A woman has told the BBC she felt “dehumanised and reduced into a sexual stereotype” after Elon Musk’s AI Grok was used to digitally remove her clothing. The BBC has seen several examples on the social media platform X of people asking the chatbot to undress women to make them appear in bikinis without their […]
Getty Images Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” In November, Schlossberg, a climate […]
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Sky Heated Rivalry has been a huge hit internationally, and is due to launch in the UK in January The author of Heated Rivalry has revealed the success of the TV adaptation has resulted in her receiving specialist help with her Parkinson’s disease. Rachel Reid, 45, was diagnosed with the condition in […]
Reuters US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington “will come to their rescue”. In a brief post on social media, he wrote: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” but gave no further details. A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded by […]
The BBC spoke to Canadians in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they’re optimistic about heading into 2026. It ranged from stronger ties with Europe and more affordable housing to a brighter outlook for the country’s future, along with renewed focus on tackling homelessness and strengthening the economy. source
President Donald Trump has made the first vetoes of legislation since retaking the White House nearly a year ago, setting up a potential showdown with US lawmakers. The two bills he vetoed passed Congress with bipartisan support, meaning lawmakers could muster enough votes to override him in the new year. A Trump ally, and well-known […]
Democratic politician Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City. New York Attorney General Letitia James oversaw his inauguration at midnight, as the city ushered in the new year. Mamdani’s wife, the artist Rama Duwaji, held out a Quran over which Mamdani took his oath of office. source
