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Private nuclear bunkers, “from small metal boxes to crawl inside of to extravagant underground mansions”, are in high demand and the market is increasing, said The Associated Press. In 2023, countries with nuclear weapons spent a combined $91.4 billion (£72.7 …

What happened A man identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans’ French Quarter early Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring about 30 others. Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S.-born …

The United States and Canada have the longest undefended border in the world. Relations between the two countries are usually placid. A second Donald Trump presidency could change that. Trump “appears interested in adding a 51st star to the American …

What happened Russia ceased sending natural gas to Europe through pipelines in Ukraine Wednesday, after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar transit contract with Russia’s state-owned Gazprom. Who said what The closure of the Soviet-era pipelines effectively ends “decades of …

What happened Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts released his annual end-of-year report on the judiciary Tuesday, warning that judges are facing increasing threats of violence and intimidation as public officials threaten to ignore lawful court rulings. Who said what …

‘Food tourism is dead, but something more interesting is emerging’ Brian Lee at The New York Times People can now “observe food cultures develop in real-time, shaped by migration and internet connectivity,” says Brian Lee. The “old model of chasing …

Annuities are a financial product commonly associated with retirement planning due to their ability to provide reliable payments over time. But lately, thanks in large part to their potentially higher yields and tax advantages, annuities are starting to gain more …

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The rise of Afghanistan’s men’s team has been “one of the great cricket stories of this century”, said The Telegraph. The national side has secured high-profile victories against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka over the past few years, and against …

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Fifteen people were killed, and more than 30 injured, when a man drove a pick-up truck at high speed through crowds of people in the streets of New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The attack in …

Season three of “The Traitors” kicks off with an “utterly gutting twist”, said Rachel Aroesti in The Guardian. As the new group of contestants “merrily bond” on a steam train bound for the Scottish Highlands, Claudia Winkleman makes the shock …

At least 12 people have been killed and 15 more were wounded in an Israeli air strike on the al-Mawasi “safe zone” in southern Gaza. The victims included women and children, as well as its intended targets, Hamas police chief …

Mirror bacteria and microbes are synthetic lifeforms made to reflect existing life on Earth. They could serve as tools to treat diseases, but some scientists are concerned about potentially catastrophic public health consequences. While the optimal creation of mirror bacteria …

As the new year begins, we could be one step closer to peak population. According to the UN’s latest projections, the global population is expected to peak at around 10.3 billion in the mid-2080s, earlier than previously predicted. It is …

Take to the slopes in lesser-known locations, in Europe and further afield. Skiing in Crete Think of Crete, and chances are that “idyllic beaches and charming seaside villages” will come to mind. Visit from late February to April, however, and …

From the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad through the highs and lows of the Paris Olympics to Donald Trump pulling off an electoral upset for the history books, 2024 was a rollercoaster of triumph and tragedy alike. But how …

America’s population is getting older — which means more people are collecting Social Security benefits than ever. Some politicians say that means it is time to consider changing how the system works. The Social Security program is “scheduled to run …

‘This New Year’s Eve, take a moment to appreciate your regrets’ Ryan Teague Beckwith at MSNBC New Year’s Eve “may as well be the day of regrets,” as we’ve been “conditioned to look back on our actions and wonder what …

When former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29, remembrances and tributes began pouring in, mostly related to his accomplishments after leaving the White House. Carter, whose death at age 100 makes him the longest-living president in American history, rose …

The government earned more criticism for its decisions when it unveiled its first New Year’s honours list last night. Keir Starmer paid tribute to 1,203 people, including actors, authors, scientists, sportspeople and charity workers, on the annual list, drawing particular …

From seeing spectacles of the natural world to cultivating a more serene state of mind, here’s how experts believe we’ll choose to spend our time off in the coming year. Softly, softly Soft travel means “pared-back” trips with an “inward-looking …

It’s no surprise that more than half of us will up our alcohol intake this month, according to a survey by alcohol charity Drinkaware. “As Britons, we’re hardwired to overdo it at Christmas,” said Celia Walden in The Telegraph, “drunkenly …

Following a bumper year for sport that saw the Paris Olympics, Euros and Copa America, and T20 cricket World Cup, 2025 may appear somewhat anticlimactic. But there are still a host of showcase events from rugby and football to cycling …

Golden sand beaches, turquoise water, dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean — yes, St. Kitts has everything you want in a Caribbean island. But there is also a rich history that cannot be ignored, with opportunities to explore that history …

It is somewhat common for men and women to split on political ideologies, but this year that divide seemed to widened. The growing gender divide was a global phenomenon that played out in politics and romantic relationships during 2024. Echo …

The Schloss Roxburghe is an imposing 19th-century country house, once owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, located among the rolling hills and winding rivers of the Scottish Borders. Part of the Destination by Hyatt collection, it is four miles from …

During a December struggle over a government funding bill, several Republican members of Congress suggested that Elon Musk, the close Trump ally and billionaire businessman who was recently appointed co-director of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), should be …

‘Happy holidays? Only if you don’t need customer service in America.’ Austin Sarat at The Hill With the “holiday season freshly behind us, the exchange of gifts meant to show love and appreciation will quickly be replaced by truly unpleasant …

When it first launched in 2006, few could have imagined that X (formerly “Twitter,” formerly-formerly “Twttr”) would become one of — if not the — defining social media platforms of the aughts. With its deceptively simple premise of rapid-fire public …

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died aged 100. A “broker of peace in the Middle East in his time, and a tireless advocate for global health and human rights”, Carter was the “longest-lived president in …

President Joe Biden is trying to strengthen Taiwan’s defenses before he leaves the White House. The United States, said China’s leaders (who consider now-independent Taiwan to be China’s territory), is undermining “peace and stability” in East Asia as a result. …

In every corner of the globe, cultures and communities have their own special New Year’s Eve traditions they believe will usher in 365 days of health, wealth or good luck. Experiencing these rituals where they originated is a treat, but …

The start of a new year may seem like a good time to make all those changes you have been putting off — whether that means a healthier diet, less screen time or better financial habits. But all too often, …

Here’s a little merriment for Christmas: a lot of people didn’t think this year was the worst they could remember. Only 65% of respondents to the Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025, a 33-country study, said they thought 2024 was a bad …

Last year gave us such viral sensations as “Barbenheimer”, the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, and Ariana DeBose’s Bafta earworm (we were humming “Angela Bassett did the thing” for weeks). So what were the meme-able moments that brought the internet together …

Unleashed In early August, a number of new Banksy images began to appear across London – all animal-themed, with a new one appearing in a different spot each day for nine days. A goat stencilled on a wall in Kew …

Drama Twenty years after the success of “Sideways”, “The Holdovers” reunited director Alexander Payne with actor Paul Giamatti for a drama set in a New England boarding school in the 1970s. It is a “gentle, redemptive” tale that “hits the …

Shogun “Mesmerising television,” said The Guardian: this adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 novel about an English seaman’s adventures in feudal Japan is a “lavish, demanding drama, to be approached with care and focus”. Filmed in Japanese and in English, it …

Pop In a vintage year for the giants of contemporary American pop – a field now dominated by young women – 23-year-old Billie Eilish triumphed with an “artistic coming of age”, said Neil McCormick in The Daily Telegraph. Her “Hit …