A deadly Swiss fire and lethal Iran protests frame unrest, while Guinea's disputed vote and Venezuela prisoner releases reshape global politics.
U.S. politics mix Trump probes, health care funding crises and a Russia oil standoff, straining safety nets and foreign ties as 2026 begins.
Markets open 2026 stronger as investors weigh oil, tariffs and stark lessons from a $50m options collapse.
Researchers eye 2026 breakthroughs, from frontier fields to a bold blood-cleansing cancer vaccine test.
The Met opens the year with a fresh staging of Bellini's 'I Puritani' to mixed critical notes.
College football drama, NFL intrigue and a stubborn Sunderland draw reshape title races and coaching stakes.