THE DAILY CHRONICLE

New Year scenes mix mourning, peace appeals and power plays as Europe and Asia confront sabotage fears and fraught political farewells.

Alleged Trump retribution and Abrego fallout stoke rule-of-law fears as grim prison food and health costs deepen public disillusion.

Trump’s shareholder crypto, a Buffett handover and split stock markets cap a volatile year of record highs and defensive moves.

War-time AI drones and stark biodiversity losses contrast with advances in green LEDs and data on inequality, health and gadget footprints.

Hollywood tributes and comedy retrospectives share space with anime-fueled economics, comfort films and ambitious 2026 music plans.

Calls to compress the college playoff, lenient NHL discipline and Ødegaard’s revival shape a lively year-end sports slate.