Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

An explosion set off by fireworks has killed at least three people in a residential neighbourhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, marking a tragic start to the new year on the island of Oahu. Two were pronounced dead on the scene. The blast happened just after midnight local time (10:00 GMT) on Wednesday, as revellers celebrated the…

One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas

One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas

One person has been killed and seven injured after a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside of a Las Vegas hotel partly owned by United States President-elect Donald Trump. The fire began on Wednesday at about 8:40am local time (14:40 GMT) in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, according to…

Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?

Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?

A new United States Congress convenes in Washington, DC, on January 3. But for the first time in 18 years, a key Republican leader will no longer be at the helm: Senator Mitch McConnell. Since 2007, McConnell has served as head of the Republican Party in the Senate, steering members of his caucus through four…

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13: Report

Iran to hold nuclear talks with France, UK, Germany on January 13: Report

The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and France, the United Kingdom and Germany will take place in Geneva in January, Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency reports, citing the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. “The new round of talks between Iran and three European countries will be held in Geneva on January 13,”…

Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON

Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON

After a year packed with sporting action that was crowned by the Olympics, and included two T20 cricket World Cups and a Euro championship, sport fans can look forward to another 12 months of thrilling action. Amid dozens of high-profile tournaments spread across the calendar, Al Jazeera picks the top five events to watch out…