Europe snowstorm grounds flights as Orly Airport crews clear icy runways

Snowstorm disrupts flights as Orly Airport battles ice

The severe winter weather has brought transport chaos across large parts of Europe

Footage shows Scotland rail lines under snow

Heavy snowfall has caused widespread disruption to train services across Scotland

Rail inspection footage shows Scotland’s rail lines buried under snow

Beijing’s frozen lakes become winter playgrounds

Visitors were seen skating, cycling, and sledding across the frozen expanses

Beijing’s frozen lakes turn into bustling winter playgrounds

‘Tuna King’ pays $3.2m for bluefin at Tokyo auction bid

A prized Oma bluefin tuna sets a new record at Tokyo’s New Year fish auction in Toyosu

‘Tuna King’ splashes $3.2m on giant bluefin at Tokyo New Year auction

Swimmers across Europe brave icy New Year’s Day dips

For many, the New Year’s dip is more than a test of endurance

Members of the "Berliner Seehunde" (Berlin Seals) winter swimming club attend the club's traditional New Year swimming event at Lake Oranke in Berlin.

First snow of the year blankets Istanbul

Snow blankets Istanbul as residents play and fishermen continue work despite the cold

First snow of the year blankets Istanbul, delighting residents

UAE rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks show

Cheers echoed across the country as fireworks ushered in 2026 with joy and new beginnings

Spectacular fireworks light up UAE to welcome New Year 2026

Gazans say goodbye to a year marked by war and loss

The ceasefire has brought a measure of relief, but daily life remains extremely difficult

Gazans bid farewell to 2025 amid fragile ceasefire and hardship

Sheikh Zayed Mosque unveils ‘Light and Peace’ display

Among the highlights of the new collection is a rare page from the Blue Qur’an

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre unveils renewed ‘Light and Peace’ museum display

470kg WWII bomb safely removed from Belgrade site

The bomb is a US-made AN-M44 device left behind from Allied air raids in 1944

Belgrade WWII bomb safely removed after 80 years underground

Dubai hit by sandstorm as dust cuts visibility

Strong winds carry sand across highways, prompting safety alerts and traffic warnings

Thick veil of dust blankets Dubai skyline as sandstorm reduces visibility across the emirate.

Bondi Beach shooting victims honoured at memorial

The horror at Australia's popular beach was the deadliest shooting in almost three decades

Memorial held for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting

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