In early 2026, China expanded global partnerships through high-level visits and new trade deals, emphasizing cooperation and stability.

Solar growth is slowing in major markets due to oversupply and policy issues, but Asia and the Middle East continue expanding, with efficiency advances expected by 2050.

Amanda Holden won’t join Celebrity Traitors season 2 due to BGT scheduling conflicts.

Two people drowned while trying to save a teenage girl swept into the sea near Withernsea, UK, on January 2, 2026.

Former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili sentenced to 5 years for laundering $6.5M, fined, and assets seized.

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, 94, died Jan. 14, 2026, after a hospital stay for a chest infection.

West Midlands Police dropped their 2025 ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans after flawed AI-generated intelligence was revealed.

Renault launches the Filante SUV in South Korea, a hybrid-powered, tech-heavy model set for global rollout starting in 2026.

Portuguese priest and DJ Padre Guilherme performed a peace-themed electronic music concert in Beirut, drawing crowds and controversy.

Chiara Ferragni acquitted in Italy over 'Pandorogate' cake fraud case due to lack of evidence.