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"We believe in you and our victory," Putin said in his address to the Russians.

Find what's open and closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026, including grocery stores, retail shops, banks, pharmacies, and shipping services.

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan's Noda region, USGS says

Just days before the New Year, valuables worth around Euro 30 million (about USD 33 million) were stolen from a bank in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, in what police described as one of the largest bank heists in the country in recent years.

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in

Hadi murder accused Masud said the allegations levelled against him by Bangladesh authorities are false and politically motivated.

Kiribati's Kiritimati is the first to welcome New Year 2026, followed by villages like Banana and London. American Samoa and Baker Island will be the last to celebrate.

Quoting the rules of Islam, the lawmaker said the comment made her feel uncomfortable and singled out because of her religion and culture.

Explore Narva, Estonia, where Russian-speaking residents navigate fear and political division amid the shadow of war with Russia.