Two people are taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a house in east Belfast
Two people are taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion at a house in east Belfast.
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United States announces its withdrawal from dozens of United Nations bodies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The United States announces its withdrawal from dozens of United Nations bodies, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Framework Convention on Climate Change, the UN Population Fund, UN Trade and Development and four of the Economic and Social Council's regional commissions.
Malaysian anti-corruption commission detains a former army chief and four other suspects and seizes RM2.4 million (US$591
The Malaysian anti-corruption commission detains a former army chief and four other suspects and seizes RM2.4 million (US$591,000) in cash while seeking court approval to extend custody in a bribery investigation linked to military procurement contracts.
Three locals and a company employee are killed and five others are wounded in clashes between residents and employees of a Chinese company contracted for ore washing by…
Three locals and a company employee are killed and five others are wounded in clashes between residents and employees of a Chinese company contracted for ore washing by the Afghan Ministry of Mining at a gold extraction site in Chah Ab District, Takhar Province, Afghanistan. The company's operations are later suspended pending a probe into the incident.
One person is killed and three others are injured after a bus collides with protesters in Jerusalem, Israel
One person is killed and three others are injured after a bus collides with protesters in Jerusalem, Israel.
Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the West Bank after they sign management contracts
Israel authorizes Palestinian mobile operators Jawwal and Ooredoo to begin upgrading to 4G services in the West Bank after they sign management contracts with the Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson.
More that 150 schools announce closures for Tuesday 6 January following fresh warning for ice
More that 150 schools announce closures for Tuesday 6 January following fresh warning for ice.
Four Palestinians are killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced refugees in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in Gaza.
Four Palestinians are killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced refugees in the Khan Yunis refugee camp in Gaza. Israel claims it was targeting a Hamas target.
Three Arab Israelis are killed in two separate shootings in Nazareth and Kafr Qara, Israel
Three Arab Israelis are killed in two separate shootings in Nazareth and Kafr Qara, Israel.
Uganda bans the live broadcasting and streaming of protests and violent incidents and restricts content deemed inciting or hateful ahead of the general election
Uganda bans the live broadcasting and streaming of protests and violent incidents and restricts content deemed inciting or hateful ahead of the general election.
Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon
Two Hezbollah militants are killed in a strike by the Israel Defense Forces in Al-Jumayjimah, Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon.
Myanmar's government releases 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreign nationals, and reduces prison sentences to mark Independence Day
Myanmar's government releases 6,186 prisoners, including 52 foreign nationals, and reduces prison sentences to mark Independence Day, while excluding inmates convicted of serious crimes.
Collision caused by tea leaves spilled from a moving truck involving 12 vehicles in , , Japan, leaves one person dead and three others injured
A collision caused by tea leaves spilled from a moving truck involving 12 vehicles in , , Japan, leaves one person dead and three others injured.
At least eight people are killed and 42 others are injured in overnight Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy Oblasts of Ukraine
At least eight people are killed and 42 others are injured in overnight Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy Oblasts of Ukraine.
Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran
Four more protesters are shot dead by security forces in Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran.
In professional darts, English player Luke Littler wins a second PDC World Darts Championship back-to-back after defeating Dutch player Gian van Veen 7–1 in the final
In professional darts, English player Luke Littler wins a second PDC World Darts Championship back-to-back after defeating Dutch player Gian van Veen 7–1 in the final.
United Kingdom records its hottest and sunniest year in 2025 with an average temperature of , surpassing the 2022 record of
The United Kingdom records its hottest and sunniest year in 2025 with an average temperature of , surpassing the 2022 record of .
BYD Auto, based in China, surpasses the United States-based Tesla, Inc., as the world's best-selling electric vehicle automaker after selling 2.26 million vehicles in 2025
BYD Auto, based in China, surpasses the United States-based Tesla, Inc., as the world's best-selling electric vehicle automaker after selling 2.26 million vehicles in 2025, overtaking Tesla's 1.64 million.
Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea, replacing Malabo,
Ciudad de la Paz, a planned city in the mainland, officially becomes the new capital of Equatorial Guinea, replacing Malabo, with a decree by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Government services are to relocate within one year.
Provisional figures released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland indicate that 57 people were killed on Northern Ireland's roads during 2025
Provisional figures released by the Police Service of Northern Ireland indicate that 57 people were killed on Northern Ireland's roads during 2025.
Palestinian is killed and another is injured when Israeli forces open fire on stone-throwers near Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, Nablus, West Bank
A Palestinian is killed and another is injured when Israeli forces open fire on stone-throwers near Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, Nablus, West Bank.
One person is killed and another is injured in Russian drone strikes on Dniprovskyi District, Kherson, Ukraine
One person is killed and another is injured in Russian drone strikes on Dniprovskyi District, Kherson, Ukraine.
About 350 workers at NI Water stage a one-day strike in a dispute over pay arrangements and terms and conditions
About 350 workers at NI Water stage a one-day strike in a dispute over pay arrangements and terms and conditions.
U.S. president Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland
U.S. president Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland after federal courts blocked or restricted the deployments.