New elections could take up to four years, Syria rebel leader says
Sharaa says it could take three years to write a constitution and longer to establish voting integrity.
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10 dead in 'terrorist attack' with pickup in New Orleans, local officials say
Ten people were killed and dozens injured when a pickup truck plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.ABC News - 9m -
Pope calls for protection of life in New Year's message
Pope Francis called for the protection of life at New Year’s Day Mass on Wednesday, offering a seemingly anti-abortion message. “Let us entrust this new year to Mary, Mother of God,” Francis said ...The Hill - 53m -
Vehicle plowing into pedestrians in New Orleans was a deliberate act, officials say
Officials in New Orleans said at least 10 people were killed when a vehicle was deliberately driven into pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve in Bourbon Street.NBC News - 2h -
Looser, More Comfortable Workout Clothes for the New Year
Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding.The New York Times - 5h -
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world
Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.ABC News - 6h -
Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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Russia launches 111 drones at Ukraine in deadly New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.ABC News - 5h -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - 5h -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...The Guardian - 6h -
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...CBS News - 15h
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'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of New Orleans carnage
One man who was near where the attack happened told the BBC he "walked past dead and injured bodies" in the street.BBC News - 31m -
Homes flooded and weather warnings as parts of UK battered by wind and rain
A major incident is declared in Greater Manchester after flooding left people trapped in their homes.BBC News - 1h -
CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist
The BBC has obtained exclusive footage of a burglary targeting a socialite's north London mansion.BBC News - 5m -
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 - 6h -
Watch: How the world celebrated the arrival of 2025
The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.BBC News - 8h
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Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.CBS News - 4m -
CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist
The BBC has obtained exclusive footage of a burglary targeting a socialite's north London mansion.BBC News - 5m -
Deadly New Orleans Attack on Bourbon Street: What We Know
A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in the early morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.The New York Times - 6m -
A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target
A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”The New York Times - 8m -
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 and injuring dozens
A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year, officials said. Sources told CBS News the driver is dead.CBS News - 8m