China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament
Japan’s parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women was given the right to vote.
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.
Trump says health is ‘perfect’ amid ageing concerns
In an interview about his health, Trump talked about using hand makeup, getting by on little sleep and taking lots of aspirin.
‘You’re invisible, you don’t exist’ – life without a birth certificate
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.
Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.
New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns – researcher
Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.
Social media fuelled Mamdani’s rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?
To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
Netherlands police face ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence
Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.


