Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service. Scientists say the average global temperature in 2025 was about 1.47 °C higher than the pre-industrial baseline, as the past 11 years have ranked among the warmest on record, underscoring the growing impact of climate change.


2025 Was the Third-Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Data Shows

A powerful winter cold snap is causing widespread travel disruption across Europe, with flights and train services affected in several countries. Forecasters warn that blizzards and heavy snowfall could make conditions even worse in the coming days, raising the risk of further delays and cancellations across the region.

EU: Severe Cold Snap Disrupts Flights and Trains Across Europe

Israel-Gaza War: Six Killed as Torrential Rain Floods Gaza Camps

Netflix has unveiled the UK premiere of Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, bringing the legendary crime writer’s classic story to life on screen. The star studded event marked the latest adaptation of Christie’s work, as the streaming giant continues to invest in iconic British mysteries for a global audience.

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials UK Premiere as Netflix Brings Classic to Screen

Manchester City took a 2–0 lead over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final, but the match was overshadowed by a lengthy VAR decision that ruled out Antoine Semenyo’s second half goal. The strike was disallowed after officials judged Erling Haaland to have interfered from an offside position, sparking frustration from City players and manager Pep Guardiola despite a late goal sealing the win.

Manchester City Beat Newcastle 2–0 as VAR Controversy Dominates Semi Final 

Spain’s cabinet has approved draft legislation to crack down on AI deepfakes and strengthen consent rules on the use of images. The bill raises protections for children, sets 16 as the minimum age for consent to use one’s image and limits the reuse of online photos, voices and AI generated likenesses without permission, as the European Union steps up efforts to regulate deepfake abuse.


AI: Spain Moves to Curb AI Deepfakes and Tighten Image Consent Rules 

The Prime Minister’s Office will relocate from South Block on Makar Sankranti, marking the first move since India’s independence in 1947. The shift will bring an end to an era, as South Block has housed the PMO for nearly eight decades and has been one of the most powerful centres of government in the country.


India: PMO to Move Out of South Block on Makar Sankranti

In central Georgia, villagers have set decorative Christmas trees ablaze in a traditional ritual to mark the start of the new year. The custom symbolises letting go of the old and welcoming fresh hopes and new beginnings, as families gather in the snow to take part in the centuries old celebration.


Georgians Burn Decorative Trees to Welcome Hope in the New Year 

European governments have been accused of indirectly funding Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine after new data shows Russia earned an estimated €7.2bn last year from exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU. Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG imports by 2027, more than 15 million tonnes of Yamal LNG was delivered to EU ports in 2025, with Europe’s share of shipments rising to over 76 per cent, according to a report by human rights NGO Urgewald. Critics say the continued imports help sustain Russia’s energy revenues, even as pipeline gas to Europe has fallen sharply.


Russia-Ukraine War: EU Accused of Fuelling Putin’s War by Importing Russian LNG

Boeing has overtaken Airbus in annual aircraft orders for the first time since 2018 after securing nearly 1,200 commercial plane orders in 2025. The US aerospace giant booked 1,173 orders last year, compared with Airbus’s 889, as Boeing shows signs of recovery after a turbulent 2024 marked by safety concerns and a prolonged labour strike.


Boeing Tops Airbus in Annual Orders for First Time Since 2018

The states of Minnesota and Illinois have filed federal lawsuits seeking to block a surge of immigration enforcement officers sent by the Trump administration, alleging unconstitutional actions and excessive force. The legal challenge follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sparking protests and deepening tensions between state and federal authorities.


US Immigration: States Sue to Block Trump Immigration Agent Surge After ICE Shooting

Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify before a Republican led House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, calling the probe a partisan exercise. Oversight Committee chairman James Comer says he will move to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress, with similar proceedings threatened against Hillary Clinton if she does not appear, raising the prospect of legal action against the former first couple.

Epstein Files: Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry as Contempt Threat Looms

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv has killed at least four people and wounded several others, officials say. The strike came just hours after the United States accused Moscow at the UN Security Council of escalating the war, underscoring how distant any peace deal remains as fighting continues near the Russian border.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Drone Attack Kills 4 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Peace Remains Elusive |

Top Headlines of the Hour:

- Trump: Iran Protest Death Toll Significant 
- Iran Says US Seeking Pretext For Intervention
- Trump: Will Act If Iran Hangs Protesters
- Khamenei Aide: Trump, Netanyahu Man Killer
- Jaishankar, Rubio Discuss Trade & Security
- US Targets Three Muslim Brotherhood Branches
- Greenland PM Chooses Denmark Over US

Trump: Iran Protest Death Toll Significant | Iran: US Seeking Pretext For Intervention | HEADLINES

A White House appeal challenging lower court rulings against President Trump’s tariffs is pending before the US Supreme Court. The court is expected to deliver key decisions when it sits on Wednesday, with legal experts saying the fate of tariffs imposed under a 1977 emergency powers law could be among the rulings. The outcome could have major consequences for US trade policy and global markets.


What Happens If Trump’s Tariffs Are Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court?

US President Donald Trump has said he will announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell within the next few weeks, intensifying a growing standoff between the White House and the central bank. The comments come after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, raising fears of political pressure on the institution despite easing inflation data.


USA FED: Concerns Rise Over Central Bank Independence Under Trump 

US President Donald Trump has injected fresh uncertainty into global trade by threatening a 25 percent tariff on any country that continues doing business with Iran, a move he says is effective immediately. Framed as part of a renewed maximum pressure campaign on Tehran, the threat could destabilise the fragile US China trade truce and send shockwaves through global markets.


US-China Trade War: Trump Risks Imploding US China Trade Truce with Iran Tariff

The US economy is highly exposed to swings on Wall Street, with about 62 percent of Americans invested in the stock market. Latest data shows household wealth surged to a record in the July to September quarter last year as markets hit all time highs. In this report, we examine how a sharp market downturn could ripple through the wider US economy.


Mechanism of US Economy as 62 Percent of Americans Invest in Stocks

The United States has designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organisations, imposing sanctions on the groups and their members. Washington says the move targets alleged support for violent acts and backing for Hamas, though critics warn it could affect ties with Middle Eastern partners. The Lebanese branch was labelled a Foreign Terrorist Organization while others were listed as global terrorists.


US Labels Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as Terror Groups 

South Korean prosecutors have asked a court in Seoul to sentence former president Yoon Suk Yeol to death for leading an insurrection after he briefly imposed martial law in late 2024. A special counsel made the request during the final hearing on the charge at the Seoul Central District Court. If convicted, South Korean law allows only two penalties for the crime: death or life imprisonment. A verdict and sentence are expected in the coming weeks, though executions have not been carried out in the country since 1997.


South Korea: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean Leader Yoon 

A toddler was rescued after being left locked inside a car in Madhya Pradesh, triggering panic among bystanders who spotted the child crying inside the vehicle. Members of the public broke a window to save the toddler as temperatures inside the car began to rise. The incident has raised fresh concerns about child safety and negligence.


India: Toddler Rescued After Being Locked in Car in India’s Madhya Pradesh | WION

Suspected drones have been sighted again along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, marking the second such incident in 48 hours. Indian Army personnel opened fire on the unmanned aerial vehicles after detecting activity in the Keri sector, just hours after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a strong warning to Pakistan over cross border provocations and ceasefire violations. Search and surveillance operations have been intensified across the area.


J&K: Drones Spotted Along Kashmir LoC Hours After Army Chief’s Warning | WION

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. The call comes amid strained India US ties following steep American tariffs on Indian goods, including a punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. Both sides said they would remain in touch on key issues.


India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence | WION

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