(Final score; Shanghai Dragons 3:7 Metallurg Magnitogorsk).

Family members and supporters of Lindsay and Craig Foreman organised a vigil on Whitehall outside the gates of 10 Downing Street in London. The couple, who were traveling by motorbike through Iran as part of a planned journey to Brisbane, Australia, are currently being detained by authorities and have been charged with espionage—a charge they both deny. Supporters are requesting increased government intervention, increased media attention, and financial contributions to assist with legal representation.

Pope Leo XIV leads his traditional Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on December 31, 2025.

Storm Anna brought strong winds and snow to the Netherlands. In Nijmegen, families and children enjoyed accumulations of up to 10 centimeters of snow.

Demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Berlin on Saturday to protest the Iranian authorities’ violent crackdown on nationwide protests and to express solidarity with demonstrators in Iran calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy. The protest was organized by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and called on Germany and the European Union to condemn the use of force against protesters and to support accountability for Iranian officials.

Full Moon in the skies of Qatar

January's full moon, also known as the Wolf Moon, as seen over the Beskydy mountains covered by snow.

Supermoon Illuminates Devon Countryside in Winter Twilight

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured in a swift operation

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first Vespers and the 'Te Deum' in Vatican

Restrictions on VPN Use Enforced in Kashmir, India

Photo illustration in Canada

Photo illustration in Canada

During their majesties, the Three Wise Men from the East visited the Lavapiés neighborhood to deliver gifts to the children of this central district of the Spanish capital.

Three Kings visit Lavapies in Madrid

Venezuelans celebrate in Madrid

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Vs Canberra United FC in Rooty Hills

Real Madrid CF Training Session and Press Conference in Madrid

Pope Leo XIV prays in front of the Nativity Scene in Vatican

Photo illustration in Germany

Wolf Moon Rises In Kashmir, India

Venezuelan dissidents residing in Madrid gathered to celebrate the US attacks in Caracas, Venezuela, and the subsequent arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces.

New Year’s Day Parade in London, UK

New Year's Eve Concert 2025 in Katowice

National flag illustrations in China

Kashmiris have an immense, deeply ingrained passion for cricket viewing it as an escape, unifying force, and avenue of expression despite significant challenges.

Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in Vatican

Pope Leo XIV recites the Angelus prayer in Vatican

Final score Lakers 128 : 121 Grizzlies

Red Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona

Daily life in Phoenix, Arizona

On the first day of the new year, heavy snowfall blanketed Istanbul around noon. People enjoyed pleasant moments on Istiklal Avenue.

Snow fell over Central Park, in Manhattan, New York.

Gun enthusiasts leave the Crossroads of the West gun show, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Montezuma Castle National Monument, a well-preserved cliff dwelling in Arizona, is pictured.

Daily life in Avila, Spain - 2 Jan 2025

Preparations for the Epiphany in Madrid, Spain - 2 Jan 2025

The birds of the Hevsel Gardens in Diyarbakir, Turkey - 2 Jan 2025

A hungry street cat in Diyarbakir, Turkey - 2 Jan 2025

Daily Life in the Financial District, New York City, US - 2 Jan 2026

Daily Life in Shanghai

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning due to low temperatures as snow blankets parts of Surrey. Snowfall of up to 5cm is anticipated across Southern England and some areas of Wales. Although initial warnings were expected to end by Saturday, the Met Office has extended alerts through Monday.

Illustration in Canada.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God in Vatican City ,Vatican.

Italy: Olympic Torch Relay 2026 in Termoli

Wrong-way driving is extremely dangerous because it can lead to head-on collisions at high speeds, leaving drivers with little time to react. It puts not only the wrong-way driver at risk but also innocent motorists often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Such incidents also cause major traffic disruptions, emergency road closures, and raise concerns about road safety measures and driver awareness.

Shishimai or the traditional Japanese lion dance is a cultural performance believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits and pray for health and prosperity. The lion is thought to have the power to drive away bad fortune and during New Year celebrations it often “bites” people’s heads especially children which is believed to bring wisdom, protect against illness, and ensure a year of good health.