A fire service said it attended 12 fires caused by fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said buildings were damaged in multiple fires, one before ...

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WhatsApp has announced a set of festive features for New Year 2026, aiming to make the celebrations more engaging for users across the globe. The company says New Year’s Eve is consistently its ...

As WhatsApp gets ready for its busiest day of the year, the platform has announced a fresh set of New Year 2026 updates aimed at making celebrations more fun and organised. The Meta-owned messaging ...

In the spirit of New Year, WhatsApp has rolled out festive features to mark the celebratory occasion. New Year is a special day for the messaging platform, where the messaging and call records reach ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern year‑end warning to Europe, saying Moscow demands respect for its interests or could resort to military action if provoked. Putin framed his comments ...