Today in History: January 3, Apple Computer incorporated in California
Apple Computer, months after its founding, was incorporated in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve...
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US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
The U.S. has not said how many people jumped into the water.
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
All seven members of BTS completed South Korea’s mandatory military service during the hiatus.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence
The charges stemmed from the violent unrest that erupted in 2023.
Grandmother and grandson burn to death in Gaza tent while cooking; Jolie visits Rafah crossing
Thousands of Palestinians are battling winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing.
Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life
During his time in captivity, he endured severe hunger and physical torture.
What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people tried to escape.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking,...
A tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi, with 4 believed to be trapped
Building collapses are common in Nairobi, where housing is in high demand and unscrupulous developers...
Today in History: January 2, ‘Yorkshire Ripper’ captured in England
British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, aka the “Yorkshire Ripper,” was captured after a series of...
Today In History, January 1: Ellis Island opens
The Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on...
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year’s celebration
A fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort on...
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The action Wednesday is part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro.
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadly high rise fire
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year.
Palestinians watch as Israeli bulldozers claw down their West Bank homes
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced.
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists across the world.
Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros’ worth of property
About 3,000 safety deposit boxes were broken into.
What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
The disappearance remains a mystery more than a decade later.
Drummers pound in the new year as others mark 2026 with defiance or hope
Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026.
Today in History: December 31, Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigns
Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigned, making Prime Minister Vladimir Putin acting president.
Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says
U.S. Central Command said 11 missions were carried out over the past 10 days.
US commits $480M in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign ‘America First’ health deals
The signing covers areas such as HIV, malaria, maternal and child health, and global health...
China’s top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold
The package worth more than $11 billion includes missiles, drones, artillery systems and military software.
European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war
The talks come amid claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on a Putin residence.
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
The American Cemetery in the Dutch village of Margraten has become a flashpoint over the...
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Among the groups is Doctors Without Borders.
Iran’s president says answer to attack would be harsh in apparent response to Trump warning
Trump suggested Monday that he could order another U.S. strike against Iran.
Today in History: December 30, Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault
Actor and comedian Bill Cosby was charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at...
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
People around the world were slammed by the extremes brought on by a warming planet.
Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there
At the time of the strike, hundreds of civilians had sought refuge in the building.
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US ‘hit’ a coastal drug loading facility
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.
China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs
The renewed crackdown suggests a continuation of the repressive policies.
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
More than 100,000 international air travelers will be affected by the drills.
Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program during Netanyahu visit
Netanyahu's visit comes at another critical moment in Gaza.
US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says
Details of the security guarantees remain undisclosed.
Today in History: December 29, Ghislaine Maxwell convicted
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in New York of helping lure teenage girls to...
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens...
Today in History: December 28, U.S. Afghan war formally ends
The U.S. war in Afghanistan came to a formal end after 13 years with a...
Today in History: December 27, Charles Darwin sets out on world voyage
Naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage from Plymouth, England, aboard the HMS...
A Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel and injures 2 others
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he was shocked by the 'horrific killing spree.'
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
The men said they hope legal organizations can push their claims in court.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
The increase comes as Japan faces elevated tension from China.
Nigerian villagers are rattled by US airstrikes that made their homes shake and the sky glow red
Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared.
What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
Donald Trump said the “powerful and deadly” strikes were carried out against IS militants. Here...
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
Trump said the airstrikes were launched against Islamic State militants “who have been targeting and...
Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says
A 20-point plan under discussion 'is about 90% ready,' the Ukrainian president said.
Today in History: December 26, Jack Johnson wins world heavyweight championship
Jack Johnson became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he...
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering
Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to...
Today in History: December 25, Northwest Airlines passengers foil underwear bomber
Passengers aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 foiled an attempt to blow up the plane as...
Photos of Christmas celebrations around the world
From Bethlehem to Beijing, people around the world are celebrating the Christmas season.
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote
The election is continuing Latin America’s swing to the right.
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s
Bethlehem had canceled celebrations the past two years due to the Israel-Hamas war.
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
It was the latest incident as each side accuses the other of violations.
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday
Take a look at the history, beliefs and the evolution of Christmas celebrations worldwide.
Zelenskyy says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine’s industrial heartland
It offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
The European Commission condemned on Wednesday the U.S. decision and says the EU is within...
Today in History: December 24, Alan Turing granted posthumous pardon
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II granted a posthumous pardon to code-breaker Alan Turing, who was criminally...
US bars five Europeans who allegedly pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
Secretary of State Marco Rubio identified them only as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations.
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
The comedian is already facing similar charges involving four women.
Louvre tightens security after $102M jewel heist, installs bars on infamous window
The museum is addressing security flaws exposed by the theft.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists on a hunger...
Today in History: December 23, Franco Harris makes the ‘Immaculate Reception’
In an NFL playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, Steelers running...
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
The artist posted two photos of the artwork on his official Instagram account Monday.
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities
The deals mark a sharp departure from how the U.S. has provided health care funding.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Negotiations have run into sharply conflicting demands from Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense
Interceptor drones are becoming a cornerstone of counter-unmanned aerial systems in Ukraine and Europe.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
His family announced Monday that Rea died in the hospital after a short illness.
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk’s conquering of space
NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.
Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow
It is the third such killing of a senior Russian military officer in just over...
Trump’s appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Trump’s announcement on Sunday that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry would be the U.S. special envoy...
Today in History: December 22, French Jewish army captain unjustly convicted of treason
French army officer Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason in a court-martial that triggered worldwide...
Today in History: December 21, Pilgrims come ashore for the first time
Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore at present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the first time.
Today in History: December 20, Howard Beach racial murder
Three Black men were attacked by a group of white youths in the Howard Beach...
Rubio fields questions on Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and Venezuela at wide-ranging news conference
Secretary of State Rubio has assumed the additional role of national security adviser.
Paris court rejects bid to suspend Shein platform in France
Authorities found illegal weapons and child-like sex dolls for sale on Shein's website.
Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say
The report notes improvements in food security and nutrition following an October ceasefire.
Today in History: December 19, U.S. auto industry gets emergency bailout
Citing imminent danger to the national economy, President George W. Bush ordered a $17.4 billion...
Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality
It's fueling fears that the U.S. could be edging closer to war.
British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
What began as a dispute over bread soon ignited a national debate over food identity.
A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat and other stories that made us smile in 2025
These stories provided moments of brightness throughout 2025.
Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island for the first time this year
The phenomenon regularly attracts tourists, photographers and social media attention.
Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions
It's the latest in a series of ICC judges and staffers to be targeted.
US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states
The U.S. and Russia have recently threatened to resume nuclear testing.
Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say
So far, most known acts of sabotage have resulted in minimal damage.
In 2025, Trump told FIFA, Olympics and NCAA to get in line. For the most part, they complied
The U.S. president took unprecedented steps to bend sports to his own worldview.
Today in History: December 18, U.S. troops leave Iraq
The last convoy of heavily armored U.S. troops left Iraq in the final moments of...
Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for ‘blockade’
U.S. oil companies dominated Venezuela's petroleum industry until its leaders moved to nationalize the sector.
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
The move threatens to choke off revenue from the world’s largest oil reserves.
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
Get ready for all of the events with this guide of things to know.
EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit
The proposal involves using the frozen assets for a 90 billion-euro or $105 billion reparations...
Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the world’s most uplifting stories of 2025
Journalists have captured some of 2025’s most uplifting stories amid global challenges.
Strikes and a $100 million heist push the Louvre into historic crisis
Pressure is mounting on Louvre President Laurence des Cars to resolve the crisis.
Trafficked, exploited, married off: Rohingya children’s lives crushed by foreign aid cuts
Violations against children in the camps have risen sharply this year, according to UNICEF.
Today in History: December 17, Black motorcyclist beaten to death after leading police chase
Arthur McDuffie, a Black insurance broker and former Marine, was beaten by police after leading...
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
Clan del Golfo is based in Colombia.
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Fans worldwide reacted with shock and anger last week on seeing FIFA’s ticketing plans.
A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
The entrance of the park is located just a mile from the town of where...
After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally
Over the course of 2025, a new reality has sunk in for Europe.
Britain’s BBC is both beloved and maligned. Now it faces a $10 billion Trump lawsuit
Legal experts say Trump faces challenges proving his case.