Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.
UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision “unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies”.
US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision “unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies”.
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.
US sends 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman
The move has left 15 detainees in the prison – the smallest number at any point in its history.
US sends 11 Guantanamo detainees to Oman
The move has left 15 detainees in the prison – the smallest number at any point in its history.
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
The president-elect says Greenland “will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation”.
“Stop shooting! My daughter is dead”: Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages
Shatha al-Sabbagh’s family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames “outlaws”.
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?


