Year end bonuses rise — but fewer workers are getting them, report finds

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni file lawsuits over It Ends With Us

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations. The actor Blake Lively has sued the director of It Ends With Us, Justin ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends

Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".

BBC News - Jan. 1

Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise

One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - Jan. 1

Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to EU

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

China Reckons With Years of Excess

Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them

The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.

The New York Times - Jan. 1