Auschwitz-Birkenau is the most infamous of all Nazi extermination camps, and its victims are commemorated on the date of its liberation by Soviet troops in 1945.

The fragile long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is entering its second day, with Hamas releasing three Israeli hostages and Israel freeing 90 Palestinians.

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel, bringing an end to more than 15 months of war, following negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.

The Year of the Snake begins on the date of the second new moon after the winter solstice – part of a 12-year cycle. Famous “snakes” include Taylor Swift and Mao Zedong.

Ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, numerous billionaire captains of industry flew to Palm Beach to kiss the ring of the new U.S. president, in the hopes of currying favour.

Citing security and economic need, President-elect Trump has proposed a new expansion of U.S. territory, with the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada in his sights.

Donald Trump could benefit from significant freedoms when he returns to office, thanks to a Republican supermajority in the U.S. Supreme Court.

As one of the most common presidential documents in the U.S. government, an Executive Order is a signed directive from the president that requires no Congress approval.

President Donald Trump is the oldest U.S. president ever sworn into office, for a second time, beating Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration age by some five months.

A journey through time, charting all 47 U.S. presidents (when including Donald Trump’s second term) and their years in office. Trump will be sworn into office on Jan 20.

Donald Trump becomes only the second president to return to office having lost an election, and will be the oldest in U.S. history at 78 years and 7 months.

A survey of more than 28,000 people from around the world shows that Europe is almost alone in mourning Donald Trump’s election victory, with many feeling positive about it.

China has flown two new prototypes of its sixth-generation fighter aircraft, a move that could potentially challenge U.S. aerial dominance in Asia.

More than 400 million Hindu devotees are expected to visit Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh for the world’s largest religious festival, with up to 40,000 police providing security.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military or
economic force to pursue acquisition of Greenland – the world’s biggest island.

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal could presage a shift away from a rules-based neo-liberal international order.

Key fixtures include Eintracht Frankfurt hosting Ferencvaros amid the imminent departure of star forward Omar Marmoush, as teams jostle for crucial Top 8 berth.

Key fixtures include Liverpool and Barcelona – guaranteed at least knock-out stage play-off – facing Lille and Benfica looking to clinch Top 8 spot and progress directly to Last 16.

Key fixtures include Pep Guardiola’s under pressure Manchester City facing a crucial clash with PSG, while Real Madrid host Salzburg, and Bayern travel to Feyenoord.

Champions Ireland will begin their campaign with a clash against England at the Aviva Stadium, as the northern hemisphere’s premier rugby union tournament kicks off.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is eager to maintain dominance at the first major of the season – he will face tough competition from Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz.

Arnya Sabalenka could become sixth woman to win three successive Australian Open titles – she will face tough opposition from Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini.

Croatia, Denmark and Norway co-host the biennial IHF World Championship – Denmark are reigning three-time champions after winning the tournament in 2019-2023.

The new tennis season heralds the first major of 2025, as the Australian Open takes place in Melbourne – World No.1 stars Jannik Sinner and Arnya Sabalenka defend their titles.

The season features 55 ATP tournaments in 29 countries, plus the four Grand Slams and the Laver Cup in San Francisco, before concluding in November with the ATP Finals.

Arnya Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek shared nine major titles in 2024, this season features over 50 WTA tournaments across 26 countries, plus the four Grand Slams.

The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España, cycling’s final Grand Tour of the year, will feature more than three weeks of racing and 21 stages, covering a distance of 3,180km.

Manchester City continue their malaise with defeat to Juventus, jeopardising chances of a UEFA Champions League Last 16 berth – Liverpool continue to head the table.

The draw sees hosts Inter Miami open the tournament against Egyptian side Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium on June 15, while the MetLife Stadium stages the final on July 13.

The route begins in Lille, and includes two time-trials, lung-busting mountain stages in the Alps – peaking at 2,300m – before the traditional Champs-Élysées finale.

The fourth Grand Départ sets off from Vannes, Brittany, taking in nine stages and 1165km across the centre of France and finishing at Châtel, Haute Savoie in the Alps.

The 79th season launches with the Boston Celtics as reigning champions after beating Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, clinching record 18th championship.