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An increase in cases of human metapneumovirus causing concern in China, while the US records its first death related to bird flu.

A group of 29 people, including 23 hikers and 6 staff members, have been trapped in the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire due to a snowstorm that left a wall of snow blocking their escape route. Despite the situation, the atmosphere in the pub remains positive.

Donald Trump is persisting on the idea of acquiring Greenland while his son, Don Jr., makes a 'private visit' to the island.

A Chinese 'kunstenaar' has been convicted of plagiarism for copying the artwork of Belgian artist Christian Silvain. The court ruled that he must pay a fine of 650,000 euros and issue a public apology within 10 days.

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour party are facing scrutiny as demands for an investigation into child abusers resurface.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French politician who is considered the first successful national-populist in Europe, passed away at the age of 96. Explore his life and controversial legacy.

Former Pentagon official Stephen Bryen discloses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's plan regarding Russia ahead of a meeting in Germany.

An individual in Louisiana, US, has died from the H5N1 avian influenza virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state.

Efforts for a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are reportedly making progress.

Authorities in the state of Louisiana confirm the first known H5N1-related death in the country.

Pro-Russian nationalists in Austria have been given the green light by the head of state to form a new government after the sudden resignation of the conservative government leader caused a political crisis in the Alpine country.

US President Joe Biden made a blunder by confusing the date of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden claimed he has known Putin for 47 years, which is not accurate.

The release of a list containing names of Israeli hostages in Gaza has sparked uproar in Israel amid ongoing discussions for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko apologized to him during the early days of the Ukraine war. Zelensky discussed various topics including the Russia-Ukraine War, peace negotiations, power dynamics in Ukraine, and leader meetings in an interview with American podcast host Lex Fridman.

The World Health Organization's European branch comments on the increasing cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China, stating that it is a familiar virus with usually mild symptoms.

Armenian soldiers have opened fire on Azerbaijani positions in Laçın, according to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense.

Award-winning American cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigns from The Washington Post, citing dissatisfaction over editorial interference and the refusal to publish her caricature involving Donald Trump and newspaper owner Jeff Bezos.

New data reveals that maintenance-related flight delays of Jeju Air, which was involved in a plane crash where 179 people lost their lives in South Korea, are raising safety concerns.

North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.

Hope for a breakthrough: Israel and Hamas nearing agreement on releasing hostages. Latest updates on the ongoing negotiations between the two parties.

Dozens of marine mammals have been found dead following the oil spill near the Crimean Peninsula last month.

A decades-long tradition at the German news program 'Tagesschau' came to an end last November, sparking dissatisfaction among viewers.

The new congestion fee system for vehicles in the US has been implemented in New York for the first time to tackle traffic congestion.

A court in South Korea has rejected the appeal of Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from the presidency, for an arrest warrant. The court also set a deadline for the implementation of the arrest warrant related to the state of emergency declaration.

A 23-year-old Dutch skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident on the Stubaier Glacier in the west of Austria near Innsbruck in Tyrol.

Elon Musk has waded into a British political storm, criticizing the Starmer government for refusing a new investigation into child abuse networks. Read more on telegraaf.nl

The Turkish weapon export in 2024 grew by 29% reaching 7154 billion dollars, exceeding the target of 6.5 billion dollars, with global interest in Turkish defense industry.

The US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol has announced the list of gifts received by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden from foreign leaders in 2023.

A judge in New York has announced that the sentencing for US President Donald Trump in the hush money case will take place on January 10th.

Republican Mike Johnson has been re-elected as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in a surprising turn of events.