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2025 was a consequential year in U.S. politics and world events, including the selection of a new pope and the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Malaysia’s opposition was thrown into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday by the surprise resignation of its coalition chairman, former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, capping months of internal bickering over leadership with less than two years left before national polls must be held. Muhyiddin, who formed the Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition in 2020 while he was still in power, made his announcement after rumours swirled overnight that he had bowed to pressure from coalition...

Russia says Ukraine tried to hit one of Putin's homes with a drone. Kyiv denies it, calling the claim staged to justify war. The Kremlin now warns it may toughen its stance in the ongoing peace talks.

Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss next phase of Gaza peace plan, Russia threatens to harden stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine attempted strike, the impact of DOGE in 2025.

Nina Khrushcheva, professor of International Affairs at New York's New School, talks about the negotiating tactics Russia is using in peace talks with Ukraine.

Winds reached up to 80mph in the Buffalo area, causing flooding

Malaysia expects to resume its search for MH370, more than a decade after the plane vanished with 239 aboard. Its disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.

Devastated mourners visited the gym of Anthony Joshua's coach this morning as a heartbroken pal described him as: "One of the best humans ever made"

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer, has priced the next batch of units on offer at its massive Sierra Sea residential project about 5 per cent higher than previous phases, signalling a welcome improvement in the city’s housing market. The 148 units in Phase 2A of the development in Sai Sha Wan, Sai Kung, were priced from HK$3.43 million (US$440,961), with an average discounted price of HK$10,968 per square foot, according to sales documents released on Tuesday. The...

China carries out live-fire military drills near Taiwan