Spotify and Apple Music – who together control almost half of all global music streaming – have named their most-streamed songs of the year. Newcomer Olivia Rodrigo and K-Pop sensation BTS, topped the charts.

Ukrainian and Western officials are concerned that a Russian military build-up near Ukraine could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour.

Germany’s new coalition includes three parties that have never governed together before -- Social Democrats (SDP), Greens and liberal Free Democrats (FDP) -- and faces a host of urgent issues.

Ethiopian forces have recaptured the strategic towns of Dessie and Kombolcha from Tigrayan rebels, the latest in a series of battlefield victories claimed by the government.

The U.S. and European allies are weighing sanctions targeting Russia’s biggest banks, financial markets, and energy sector should President Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine.

Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi has received a four-year jail sentence on charges of incitement and breaking Covid-19 restrictions – the first verdicts in cases which could see her imprisoned for decades.

EU officials have accused Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus’s autocratic leader, of flying migrants into the country and encouraging them to cross the EU’s borders to destabilise the bloc.

Sales of arms and military services by the top 100 weapons companies totalled $531 billion in 2020, 1.3 percent more than in 2019, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Voters in Chile head to the polls in a presidential run-off in which two candidates offer completely opposing visions for the country’s future, after two years of street protests and political unrest.

It’s that time of the year again! Here’s a selection of this year’s best-selling holiday season toys – including a giant Batcave, revamped games console, sci-fi game rifle, magic cauldron and pooping turtle!

Eighty years ago, on December 7, 1941, Japan’s surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet moored in Hawaii caused profound shock in the U.S. and precipitated America’s entry into World War II.

The James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful observatory ever built, is scheduled to launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Kourou spaceport in French Guiana.

The United Nations needs $41 billion to fund humanitarian aid to help 183 million people in 63 countries as the pandemic enters a third year, and the toll of conflicts and climate change rise.

Movie star Alec Baldwin says he “didn’t pull the trigger” of the gun that fatally wounded cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie, Rust – potentially raising more questions than it answers.

A decorated ivory pendant of mammoth bone has been radiocarbon dated to 41,500 years ago, and represents the earliest known ornate jewellery made by humans in Eurasia.

The European Union on Wednesday unveiled a multibillion-euro global investment plan that is widely seen as a rival to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

At least six airlines have expressed concerns over paint and surface flaws on Airbus A350 jets that in some cases has made visible a sub-layer of mesh designed to absorb lightning.

The Caribbean nation of Barbados becomes the world’s newest republic after removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and swearing in its first ever Barbadian president.

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for Germany's transition to a green economy, under a deal to end 16 years of government led by Angela Merkel.

Liverpool and Ajax have joined an elite club of teams to win all six group stage matches, emphatically qualifying for the Last 16.

Six group winners have already qualified for the Last 16 -- the final matchday will see teams battle to secure a place in the knock-out stage.

Can the world champion Lewis Hamilton retain his title or will his bitter rival Red Bull’s Max Verstappen emerge victorious, as the two go into the final race of the season level on 369.5 points?

With four group winners already through to the Last 16 -- Olympique Lyon, AS Monaco, Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham United -- teams have final chance to secure UEFA Europa League progress

Key fixtures include Barcelona facing their crucial clash with unbeaten Bayern Munich, aiming to secure a result to avoid danger of first group stage exit since 2001

Europe’s UEFA Champions League group stage reaches a climax, with key fixtures including AC Milan hosting to Liverpool -- with the Italians aiming complete their dramatic group stage renaissance.

Europe’s new UEFA Champions League season continues, from Groups A-D, seven teams have already qualified: Manchester City, Paris St-Germain, Liverpool, Ajax, Sporting, Real Madrid and Internationale.

Only one matchday remains for teams to book their places in the knock-out stage. From Groups E-H, four teams have already qualified: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Chelsea and Juventus.

The Ashes series gets underway with the First Test in Brisbane -- Australia currently hold the famous urn after retaining the trophy with a drawn series in 2019.

Lionel Messi has claimed a seventh Ballon d’Or after a vote by journalists and football contemporaries for France Football.

Twelve nations will battle it out for the final three European places at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar -- set to kick-off next November.

The winter Olympic Games take place in Beijing, China, from Feb 4-20, 2022. They repurpose five 2008 Summer Olympic venues, including the National Aquatics Centre which has been frozen to accommodate Curling.

Ten European nations plus Brazil and Argentina have already sealed qualification and join host nation Qatar in the draw for next year’s showpiece, with 19 places still to be decided.

Ten European nations have qualified for the showpiece, joining South American duo Brazil and Argentina and host nation Qatar in the World Cup draw.

The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is the premier international circuit of alpine skiing competitions, taking place at more than 30 venues in 12 countries. The season concludes in March at the World Cup finals

The draw for UEFA Futsal Euro 2022, to be staged in the Netherlands from January 19 to February 6, pits the host nation against reigning champions Portugal in the group stage of the tournament.

The anniversary season will celebrate the iconic moments that have defined the growth of an American dream to global popularity.

The 2022 Tour de France will begin with a 13km individual time trial in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 1, and finish in the Champs Elysees in Paris on July 24.

Joe Root will captain an experienced 17-player squad for the five-match Ashes Test series in Australia. The First Test starts at The Gabba, in Brisbane.

The 2022 winter Olympic Games, officially known as the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, take place in Beijing, China, in February, and include a record 109 events over 15 disciplines, in seven sports.

For the first time, the UEFA Women’s Champions League will kick off with a 16-team group stage, alongside a new brand identity and anthem, with overall prize money quadrupled for the new season.

England’s 30th Premier League season is underway, with Champions League qualification, fierce rivalries, title glory or relegation all set to be decided over 380 enthralling matches.

Europe’s premier club competition opens with the group stage on September 14, featuring 32 teams bidding to be crowned European Champions. The St. Petersburg Stadium, Russia host the final on May 28.