Widespread Protests Shake Iran as Security Forces Clash with Demonstrators
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran was gripped by widespread unrest on January 1, 2026, as protesters stormed government offices and clashed violently with…
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Sofia Martinez covers film, television, streaming and internet culture. At TRN, she explores how entertainment reflects and shapes politics, identity and generational change.
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Dozens Killed in Devastating Fire at Swiss Alps Bar During New Year’s Eve Celebration
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a catastrophic fire erupted at Le Constellation, a popular bar nestled…
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France to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting in 2026
PARIS, France — France is set to implement a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15…
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China Imposes 13% Tax on Contraceptives Amid Population Decline Concerns
BEIJING — On January 1, 2026, China implemented a 13% value-added tax (VAT) on contraceptives, including condoms and birth control pills, a…
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Federal Appeals Court Allows Halt to Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
BOSTON, Mass. — A federal appellate court on Tuesday reversed a lower court’s injunction that had prevented the Trump administration from cutting…
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Venezuela Detains More Americans as Trump Administration Intensifies Pressure on Maduro
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of American citizens detained in Venezuela has increased in recent months, reflecting escalating tensions between the Trump…
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Iran Launches Three Satellites with Russian Rockets, Cementing Strategic Alliance
MOSCOW — In a significant demonstration of their growing partnership, Iran successfully launched three domestically designed satellites into orbit aboard a Russian…
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CDC Panel to Review Safety of Aluminum Salts in Vaccines Amid Rising Controversy
ATLANTA, Ga. — A key advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to undertake a review…
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U.S. Strikes in Syria Reveal ISIS Resurgence Amid Ongoing Chaos
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stark reminder that the Islamic State remains a potent threat despite years of claims about its defeat,…
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Eurostar Resumes London Services After Channel Tunnel Power Failure Disrupts Travel
LONDON, England — Eurostar has begun gradually restoring services to and from London following a significant disruption caused by power supply failures…