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New Years Eve

Tragedy off Gambia’s coast highlights risks of irregular migration

At least 39 people have died after a boat carrying migrants bound for Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve, according to government officials. The vessel, described by survivors as "overcrowded and dilapidated," was attempting the perilous journey from West Africa to Spain via the Canary Islands, a route known as one of the deadliest in the world.

08 Jan 2026-12:28
Sydney NYE fireworks draw huge crowds amid tight security

31 Dec 2025-10:34
Kennedy Center New Year’s Eve concerts canceled

Several New Year’s Eve performances at Washington’s Kennedy Center have been canceled following the decision to rename the institution to include U.S. President Donald Trump’s name, marking the latest fallout from the controversial move.

30 Dec 2025-14:16
4 arrested over California New Year’s Eve bomb plot

Federal authorities in the US have arrested four members of a far-left group over an alleged bomb plot targeting immigration agents and companies in California.

16 Dec 2025-13:43