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Eurostar trains back with delays after power glitch sparks travel chaos

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

World begins to welcome 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Fofana reckons 'small details' restricting Chelsea's progress

Bulgaria takes hesitant step into the eurozone

Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5 percent'

Turkey steps up anti-IS raids, arresting 125 suspects

Arteta says Arsenal reaping rewards for 'sacrifices and commitment'

Nancy adamant he's still the man for Celtic job after Motherwell defeat

Queen Camilla recalls fighting back against train attacker

Stocks drop at end of record year for markets

Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential despite Wolves draw

Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United's prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves.

Berlin says decision postponed on European fighter jet

Efforts to break a deadlock in 2025 over plans for a new European fighter jet have been unsuccessful, a German government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.

Iran prosecutor pledges 'decisive' response if protests destabilise country

Iran's prosecutor general said on Wednesday that economic protests that had gripped the country were legitimate, but any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a "decisive response".

Emery defends failure to shake hands with Arteta after Villa loss to Arsenal

Unai Emery said his failure to shake hands with opposing manager Mikel Arteta was because it was "cold" at the Emirates following his Aston Villa side's thumping 4-1 loss to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports

China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 percent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1.

Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st birthday with loss

Cade Cunningham scored 27 points as the Detroit Pistons spoiled LeBron James' 41st birthday with a 128-106 drubbing of the depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

France's homeless wrap up to survive at freezing year's end

In the biting cold, homeless friends Danish and Sylvain walked briskly in the dark towards a hot meal distribution point, rubbing their hands together, their huge backpacks weighing down on their shoulders.

Eurostar says full service to resume after power glitch sparks travel chaos

Eurostar said it plans to run a full service on Wednesday but warned of possible knock-on disruptions after a power supply issue halted Channel Tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.