In Pictures: New Year 2024 celebrations from around the world
From fireworks to meditation – here’s how the world welcomed the new year. Read More
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Post Office scandal TV drama ‘like a dream’ say victims
Horizon victims hope a new mini-series will give their story the “oxygen it deserves”. Read More
Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK
Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked. Read More
Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed
Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers. Read More
Disney’s earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
Disney’s copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January. Read More
Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
The defence secretary says British forces are “willing to take direct action” to protect the key shipping lane. Read More
XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes
India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US. Read More
Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country’s central region on Monday. Read More
New mother Naomi Osaka wins in first comeback match
New mother Naomi Osaka wins the first match of her comeback by beating Tamara Korpatsch in straight sets at the Brisbane International. Read More
Taiwan and China will ‘surely be reunified’ says Xi in New Year’s Eve address
The Chinese leader’s New Year’s Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan’s crucial general election. Read More