Fizz social app’s CEO on why anon works
Fizz is betting that Gen Z is tired of performing their lives on Instagram and TikTok. What started as a pandemic-era group chat frustration has turned into the dominant socia...
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-01
Indonesia floods leave families fighting to survive
More than a month after floods hit Indonesia, survivors are still living in ruins and desperately trying to get by.
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Tacita Dean on witnessing Ceal Floyer’s final work of art: ‘She gave death the middle finger’
The Royal Academician celebrates an extraordinary moment as her friend, the artist Ceal Floyer, approached the end of her life last month• Read more: Ceal Floyer obituaryIt is very hard to describe...
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Songs about new beginnings – ranked!
From CMAT and the Carpenters’ fresh starts to the Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun and Nina Simone’s Feeling Good, starting again is a rich theme in pop. Here are some of the best examplesIt’s hard to i...
theguardian.com
Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence
Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.
bbc.com
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularityA group of progressive politicians and advocates are reframing emissions-cutting mea...
theguardian.com
4 Best Smart Scales (2026), Tested and Reviewed
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
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A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day
The Vondelkerk on New Year’s Day, after the blaze had been extinguished.
nytimes.com
Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza
Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire 'a slow-motion genocide'.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s new rules for non-profits violate “duty of care”
“They're [Israel] asking us to accept political and ideological conditions that are unrelated to our humanitarian work.”
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Dry Cleaning: Secret Love review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(4AD)The standout act in the sprechgesang wave, the four-piece’s newly expansive sound carries singer Florence Shaw’s distinctive tales of mundane lives spiralling out of controlDry Cleaning’s thir...
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World Darts Championship quarter-finals LIVE! Searle vs Clayton and Anderson vs Hood
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Maresca leaves Chelsea after 18 months in charge
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Maresca leaves Chelsea after 18 months in charge
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
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Blackburn host Wrexham | All EFL on New Year's Day LIVE ON SKY!
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What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
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Photos: Thousands march in Turkiye in support of Gaza on New Year’s Day
Protesters in Istanbul march after morning prayers, calling for an end to Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business
After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.
wired.com
‘Dozens’ killed in Swiss ski resort explosion: What we know
New Year's Eve explosion in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana has injured more than 100 people.
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Live Updates: Dozens Believed Dead After Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland, Police Say
The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Roughly 100 people were injured in the overnight blaze, the Swiss police said.
nytimes.com
I Tested Popular Functional Coffee Add-Ins for a Week Each (2026)
Our reviewer optimized his morning cup of coffee with creamer substitutes that promise health benefits and mental clarity.
wired.com
Can Syria’s new banknotes help rebuild the economy?
Can Syria’s new banknotes rebuild the economy?
aljazeera.com
Song Sung Blue review – Neil Diamond tribute act gets sweet treat of movie thanks to Jackman and Hudson
Film that follows a Milwaukee married couple as they rise to fame with a real-life band called Lightning and Thunder is undeniably entertainingHere is a startlingly strange, undeniably entertainin...
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US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.
bbc.com
10 Tech Cleanup Tasks for New Year's Day
Knock out these simple chores on this day of fresh starts to keep you and your devices humming smoothly.
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Here’s the latest.
Police officers near the bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where the authorities said multiple people died after an explosion and a fire on Thursday.
nytimes.com
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.
bbc.com
Hundreds of Blackpool families to be evicted in ‘mass dispersion’ of vulnerable people
Up to 400 homes face demolition under a £90m regeneration scheme that promises only 230 replacement propertiesHundreds of families in one of England’s poorest neighbourhoods will be evicted under a...
theguardian.com
At least 10 killed in an explosion at Swiss ski resort town
An explosion ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations.
aljazeera.com
Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?
Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career?
bbc.com
Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last
A Ukrainian serviceman of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion carrying an artillery shell before firing toward Russian positions at the front line in eastern Ukraine, in November.
nytimes.com
The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026
A new innovative aid model is needed to reflect the needs of children and their communities and adapt to new realities.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
bbc.com
Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are. Here are six in 2026.
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The NHL is back at the Olympics! Everything you need to know about hockey in Milan Cortina
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?
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Often brutal, always beautiful: the sea hounds of the Frisian Islands – in pictures
For 10 years, the scientist and photographer Jeroen Hoekendijk has been observing pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) on the fragile North Sea archipelago stretching along the Dutch, German a...
theguardian.com
The best theatre to stream this month: the rollicking return of One Man, Two Guvnors
James Corden got his ticket to Hollywood after this first-rate farce. Plus: the biggest stars in musicals gather for a night of big hits and breakdancers interpret Bach’s baroque musicRichard Bean’...
theguardian.com
Run Away review – James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver give us comfort TV at its finest
The twists and turns come thick and fast in this deeply pleasing Harlan Coben thriller, as a father goes in search of his missing daughter. Even a vegan restaurant owner gets in on the actThey come...
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‘Several’ people killed in Swiss ski resort fire
Investigation under way into blaze that ripped through bar during new year celebrations in upmarket Crans-Montana
ft.com
Several Dead After Explosion and Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland
The police said the fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. after an explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana. The number of deaths and injuries was unknown.
nytimes.com
Gaza’s new year begins with a struggle for survival and dignity
Sanaa and Batoul embody Gaza's resilience, facing war, famine, and loss with little hope for a better life.
aljazeera.com
Messi will score his 900th career goal in 2026. Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo?
Lionel Messi is never far from his next record or landmark, and he enters 2026 on the verge of yet another massive milestone: his 900th goal.
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Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more players are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
aljazeera.com
Googoosh: A Sinful Voice by Googoosh with Tara Dehlavi review – the extraordinary story of an Iranian icon
Her voice soundtracked the 60s and 70s, but the revolution silenced her. The legendary singer finally has her say in this uneven memoirIf you ask any Iranian to name the most important female pop s...
theguardian.com
Hartington and Guard Duty clash at Windsor
We have a busy day’s racing on New Year’s Day with action from Newcastle, Southwell and Windsor, live on Sky Sports Racing...
skysports.com
Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.
aljazeera.com
Several killed in explosion at Swiss ski resort town: Police
The New Year's Eve blast occurred in a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss town of Crans Montana.
aljazeera.com
All the big elections to look out for in 2026
From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.
aljazeera.com
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
bbc.com
New Year’s Day TV: Tom Hiddleston’s huge return in The Night Manager
Ten years later, Jonathan Pine lands in disturbingly deep trouble once again. Plus: David Attenborough’s wonderful new series and The Traitors! Here’s what to watch this evening9.05pm, BBC OneIt’s...
theguardian.com
NewJeans member Danielle sued for millions after bitter feud with K-pop record label
Ador terminated the Australian-born singer’s contract on Monday and is now suing her, a family member and the band’s former producerThe K-pop record label Ador is suing a former member of megaband...
theguardian.com
Doomed lovers, high heels and The Odyssey: films to get excited about in 2026
Margot Robbie busts her corset in Wuthering Heights, the Devil Wears Prada sequel goes fashionably to war, and Christopher Nolan brings us a Greek epic. Plus much more in our pick of the best films...
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor with historic Quran
The incoming mayor will use two family Qurans and a historic edition that symbolises New York City history.
aljazeera.com
Mamdani to press ahead with tax rises for New York City millionaires
New mayor dismisses fears of an exodus of wealthy residents as he looks to fund his affordability agenda
ft.com
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Mamdani, the US city's first Muslim mayor, is also the youngest person to be inaugurated in generations.
aljazeera.com
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
bbc.com
EU’s new ‘green tariff’ rules on high-carbon goods come into force
The ‘border adjustment mechanism’ aims to create a level playing field while also encouraging decarbonisationThe biggest shake-up of green trade rules for decades comes into force today, as compani...
theguardian.com
Number of women barristers in UK Supreme Court cases fails to increase in 17 years
Data highlights lack of progress for female advocates in winning prestigious legal work
ft.com
SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to launch landmark IPOs
Three biggest US private tech groups plan listings as early as this year, raising hopes of windfall for banks, lawyers and investors
ft.com
How Nokia went from iPhone victim to $1bn Nvidia deal
Finnish company that brought the world the 3310 has reinvented itself for the AI revolution
ft.com
What does Zohran Mamdani's ascent to mayor of New York mean for the Democratic party
NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic strategist Joel Payne what New York City's new democratic socialist mayor may signify for the Democratic party. Is his energy what the party needs?
npr.org
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Camavinga, Salah to Roma?
Liverpool are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Khaleda Zia’s death marks key test for Bangladesh’s BNP ahead of elections
It's the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?
aljazeera.com
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,407
These are the key developments from day 1,407 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
‘College dropout’ has become the most coveted startup founder credential
AI founders are increasingly using their "dropout" status as a credential during YC pitches.
techcrunch.com
Chip shortages threaten 20% rise in consumer electronics prices
Manufacturers and analysts warn AI data centre build-out is crowding out market for semiconductors
ft.com
US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors
Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 110 since September.
aljazeera.com
Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California's Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.
bbc.com
Suicide Bomber in Syria Kills Security Officer in New Year’s Eve Attack
A view of Aleppo, Syria, where a suicide bomber struck on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
bbc.com
Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
bbc.com
Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital less than three days after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
skysports.com
New Traitors contestants include detective, crime writer and psychologist
BBC reveals latest cast, which also features cybersecurity expert, sweet shop assistant and personal trainerA retired police detective, a crime writer and a psychologist are among the next cohort o...