The robbers stole valuables with an insured value of at least $36 million from a bank in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany.
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In New Year’s Speech to Russia, Putin Says Little About Ukraine War or Peace Talks With US
The Kremlin leader kept his speech short, spoke only briefly about the fighting in Ukraine, and did not mention U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war.
In New Year’s Message to War-Weary Russia, Putin Says Little About War
The Kremlin leader kept his speech short, spoke only briefly about the fighting in Ukraine, and did not mention U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war.
In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia
As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.
Ahead of New Year, Sydney Holds Vigil for Bondi Beach Attack Victims
Thousands gathered around the harbor to lift candles and phone lights during a minute of silence in solidarity with the Jewish community that was targeted in the attack.
Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Travel Bans on Americans
The West African countries said they made the decisions in retaliation against the Trump administration.
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Merz Says Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, making his New Year’s Eve address, said the change would force Europe to do more to defend itself.
Bangladeshis Pay Last Respects to Former Leader in Tense Capital
Huge crowds turned out to say goodbye to Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister, amid a huge army presence following recent political violence.
He Is Being Sued in the U.S. for Human Rights Abuses. He Could be Deported First.
Rafael Quero Silva faces a lawsuit brought by five people who say he oversaw their abuse and mistreatment as a military officer in Venezuela. But he could be deported before the case is heard.