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Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations

Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to police.

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Danish PM strikes defiant tone on Greenland in New Year’s speech as Trump rehashes annexation plans: ‘we will stand firm’

‘Never before have we increased our military strength so significantly, so quickly,’ said Mette Frederiksen in a televised address to her nation

The Independent UK

New year weight-loss resolutions spark doctor warning over fake online jabs

Weight-loss jab users admitted they would buy the drugs on social media or from a retailer who is not a registered manufacturer or pharmacy

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Trump Seen 'Dragging His Right Leg' at New Year's Eve Party Re-Igniting Health Concerns

Donald Trump sparked health rumours after appearing to drag his right leg at a New Year's Eve party, leading to mixed reactions regarding his physical condition.

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Pink Breaks Silence After Spending New Year’s Eve Alone In Hospital

"Listen to the doctors. Let your family help you."

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Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar, police say

The fire broke out at about 1.30am at Le Constellation bar in the south-western Swiss resort, as revellers were celebrating the New Year

Evening Standard

Crans-Montana: Mourners pay tribute after deadly fire at Swiss ski resort

People gathered at a makeshift memorial in Crans-Montana to remember victims of a deadly bar fire during New Year celebrations.

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Illegal new year raves draw hundreds as partygoers left needing medical care

Some who attended the events at ‘unsuitable and potentially dangerous locations’ needed medical treatment for suspected drug-related illnesses, police said

The Independent UK

Winners of The Great New Year’s Bake Off revealed

The showstopper saw the returning bakers recreate a scene from their favourite Christmas film.

Evening Standard

Eric Adams issues scathing response to Andy Cohen after Bravo host blasts him during live New Year’s Eve rant

Cohen was appearing live on CNN from Times Square to ring in 2026 when he launched into his rant while holding a shot glass

The Independent UK

Swiss Ski Resort New Year Blaze Turns Party Into Massacre With Dozens Dead and Scores Burned

A devastating fire at a popular Alpine bar during New Year celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has killed around 40 people and injured more than 100. Swiss authorities have launched a full investigation as emergency services struggle to cope with the human toll.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds tricked into attending fake New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Footage shared online showed a large group of people gathering in front of the ferris wheel in Centenary Square

Evening Standard

Life-or-death situation faces two characters in EastEnders ‘flashforward’

Thursday’s episode saw the soap move ahead a year to New Year’s Day 2027.

Evening Standard

Grim start to year with three dead on nation's beaches

A number of beachgoers dead or missing mark an "absolutely horrendous" start to the year, according to lifesavers who urge people to avoid the water.

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Euronews

Taiwan's president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

The Independent UK

Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year’s Eve bar fire at Swiss ski resort

Crowds had gathered to celebrate the new year when the bar was engulfed in flames

The Independent UK

Houston mass shooting leaves two in critical condition as gun violence erupts at New Year’s celebrations across city

Investigators believe more than 100 people were gathered at the Airbnb in Houston when shots rang out

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7 New Year’s Resolutions If You Want To Spend Less and Save More in 2026

Boost your savings in 2026 with smart New Year's money resolutions, habit changes and simple strategies to cut spending and grow your financial goals.

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New Year's Resolutions: The 5-Point Golfing Plan I'm Sticking Religiously To In 2026

I'm fed up of falling into old habits and repeating the same mistakes year after year, so here's what I'm going to do differently in 2026

The Guardian - UK

New year drone strike kills 24 in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Moscow says

Ukraine rejects claim, saying its forces exclusively targeted Russian military or energy sites

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Survivors Reveal Cause Of Ski Resort Explosion That Took Dozens Of Lives On New Year’s

Firefighters said the conditions inside the bar were primed for an explosive spread of the flames.

Euronews

Two dead and church gutted by fire in 'unprecedented' New Year's violence in the Netherlands

International Business Times UK

Xi Jinping Vows 'Unstoppable' Reunification with Taiwan as Tensions Surge

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged unstoppable reunification with Taiwan in his 2026 New Year message, invoking shared kinship.

Euronews

Swimmers brave traditional New Year’s sea dip at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon

Dozens braved cold winds and rain at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon for the first sea swim of 2026, marking a tradition of renewal and strength despite rough conditions.

Euronews

Syria says IS planned New Year's Eve attacks on churches and social gatherings

The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned "suicide operations and attacks ... by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots," prompting security to be tightened.

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