The incoming mayor uses a symbolic version of New York City history to use two family Qurans in public ceremonies on Friday. Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using the Quran. Mamdani is the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of the largest metropolis in the…
Getty Images Energy bills are increasing for millions of households in England, Scotland, and Wales. as the new year begins, after Ofgem raised its price cap slightly. Prices for those on variable tariffs are rising by 0.2% from now, the equivalent of a £3 annual increase for a household using a typical amount of gas…
A fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day killed dozens of people and injured about 100, according to authorities. Here’s a look at some other nightclubs, bars and music venues that have resulted in large numbers of deaths: March 2025: A fire and resulting stampede at…
BBC Millie Bobby Brown has starred in Stranger Things since its launch in 2016 Fans have meticulously dissected scenes and delved into previous seasons, attempting to piece together the potential ending of The Upside Down. At 01:00 GMT, viewers flocked to watch the final episode, concluding the 10-year run of the sci-fi horror series. Some…
Watch a BBC report from the scene of a Swiss resort bar fire. Southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people A fire at a ski resort in southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people and injured more than 100, authorities have said. Police said several nationalities were likely involved in the New Year’s Day blaze,…
Britain in the 18th century, Since being handed over to Britain in the 18th century, Brits have been flocking to Gibraltar to enjoy its southern Mediterranean climate, low taxes, cheap drinks and practically zero crime and illegal immigration. The British Overseas Territory (BOT) on the southern coast of Spain is renowned for its British-style pubs…
BBC Here are some of the well-known faces no longer with us: the first non-European Pope in more than 1,000 years, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, a soul legend, and one of the world’s most famous designers. Among those we remember are Hollywood stars Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Gene…
