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The United States is bidding a grand farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29.

A recent quirky advice from the Belgian Food Agency has caught the attention of British tabloids, sparking ridicule and amusement across Europe and beyond.

A 21-year-old student from Belgium shares her story of sexual assaults and harassment on New Year's Eve in Milan while celebrating with friends.

A new wildfire has erupted in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, adding to the existing five wildfires spreading in the city. The fire department has issued an evacuation order for the area, including iconic addresses for the entertainment industry.

The Pentagon has announced a total pledge of over $126 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for defense against Russia.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded humorously to Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

An elephant brought to a festival in India attacked people, leaving 17 injured. The incident took place during the Puthiyangadi Festival in the city of Malappuram in the Kerala state of India.

An attack on the Presidential Palace in Chad's capital city of N'Djamena has been foiled, according to reports. The Foreign Minister of Chad, Abderaman Koulamallah, stated that the situation is under control, while the media in Chad claimed that the attack was carried out by Boko Haram.

The incoming US president has escalated pressure on Panama and Greenland, both NATO allies, by hinting at potential annexation plans. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Iranian Government Spokesperson announced that the country's new capital will be located in the southern Mekran region due to the rapid population growth and environmental challenges faced by Tehran.

The US government has sought to invalidate the agreement reached with 3 suspects accused of planning the September 11 attacks in order to prevent a plea deal for reduced sentence.

The body of former American President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington for a state funeral on Thursday. Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100 in Georgia, where he lived.

In the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, a flooding disaster occurred as a result of heavy rainfall, causing financial losses and submerging many areas.

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

The relative peace in the Middle East is on thin ice as tensions rise between Israel and Iran. Read more about the potential upcoming events in 2025.

Learn about the polar vortex phenomenon, its impact in the US, and the possibility of it affecting the Netherlands.

A powerful earthquake in Tibet has resulted in at least 36 reported deaths according to local media in China.

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.

A winter storm affecting a large part of the US has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. The storm has caused traffic accidents resulting in 3 deaths.

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.

Pakistan's Punjab province is engulfed in heavy fog, reducing visibility to below 50 meters. The motorway between Lahore and Islamabad has been closed due to poor visibility.

A heavy winter storm is sweeping through central and eastern parts of the United States, bringing temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees and snow levels of more than half a meter. Millions of Americans are affected by the extreme winter weather.

A sixth person has died following the attack on the Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.

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.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Central American country of El Salvador, according to reports. The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, stated that there have been no reports of casualties or damage.

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden set aside their pride in the wake of the Capitol insurrection to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

Officials in the United States are warning of a cold weather wave that could affect millions of people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the coldest snowfall of the past 10 years, with freezing temperatures expected to impact around 62 million people.

A recent cartoon censored by the Washington Post, depicting billionaires trying to please Trump, has caused a stir. The award-winning illustrator Ann Telnaes resigned after her drawing showing wealthy individuals presenting a bag of money to President Donald Trump was rejected.

Recent news from the Middle East including statements from Blinken on a 9-hour underground meeting and airstrikes in Yemen.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared insights on a lengthy meeting held underground with Israeli government officials in Tel Aviv.