Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, but what are the best ways to look after your retirement funds as we move into 2026? More than six million UK investors have opted to take control over their retirement pot by opening a SIPP, and it’s clear th»»»

Tokyo and Beijing have exchanged accusations after their fighter jets had at least two close calls amid Chinese naval drills. Japan was the first to report the incident, stating that Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their fire control radars on Japanese F-15J warplanes on at least two occasions on »»»

Today’s meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) is extremely important due to the high public expectations and the current political climate, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said at the opening of the NCTC, on Monday at the Council of Ministers. The agenda includes discuss»»»

Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military was probably illegal, and would likely be considered an extrajudicial killing under international law. On Monday, the Trump administration confirmed that a follow-up strike on the»»»

Two armed men have stolen eight engravings by French artist Matisse and at least another five by Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari from a library in São Paulo. Brazilian officials say the thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple who were visiting the library before making off with t»»»

The newly established shareholder structure – 50% East Grain, 50% Hodler Capital – creates one of the most robust production platforms in the feed industry, bolstered by European capital, technological expertise, and vertical integration within the livestock sector. The company will retain its curr»»»

Abu Dhabi: The activities of Bridge Summit 2025 officially began today in Abu Dhabi, attracting more than 60,000 creatives, media and content specialists, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities, and research centres. The summit features over 400 global speakers — inc»»»

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its national transformation under Vision 2030, the region’s technology landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. For the first time, “the region is not merely participating in a global transformation, it is clearly leading it,” said Naim Yazbeck, President of Microsoft f»»»

Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros studios and its streaming business for $72 billion, the two American companies announced in a statement on Friday. This acquisition would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof. Netflix has struck a de»»»

Paris, France: France was to hand over a 70 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to Mongolia Monday which was looted from the Gobi desert and seized by French customs. The "extremely rare" fossil of a Tarbosaurus baatar, considered to be the Asian cousin of the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex, was seized »»»

Doha, Qatar: The latest weather updates from the Qatar Meteorological Department indicate the presence of rain clouds over the country. The department said this could lead to chances of rainfall starting Friday, December 12, 2025. Meanwhile in its daily weather report, it noted that scattered cloud»»»

The trial of a dual national holding European citizenship has begun in Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, saying they were indicted for "intelligence cooperation and espionage in favor of the Zionist regime (Israel)." According to the Alborz provincial attorney general, »»»

Abu Dhabi: The world enters 2026 with a more complicated economic picture than the year before. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, traced the lessons of 2025 before setting out four areas policymakers must watch c»»»

MEP Kristian Vigenin Monday said that it is crucial for Bulgaria to engage early and actively in the debate on the EU’s new multiannual financial framework. He spoke at the opening of a public discussion titled Bulgaria and the New European Budget for 2028–2034: Goals and Opportunities, organized i»»»

A total of 100 health data reports across 11 categories are publicly accessible on the website of the National Health Information System (NHIS), Information Services JSC said here on Monday. The company maintains the information system. Since December, the information in the “Statistical Data” sect»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3950 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is down by 0.2 pct against the euro m-o-m, by 0.4 pct y-o-y and by 0.3 pct relative to th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber discussed economic cooperation with Finland and ways to strengthen and develop it, as well as encouraging mutual investments and the role of the private sector in increasing trade exchange between the two countries. This occured during the meeting between First Vice-Chair»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has ordered a company to pay Dh223,000 in compensation to an employee after withholding his salary for 30 consecutive months. The employee filed a claim seeking his outstanding labour entitlements and related costs, stating that he had worked »»»

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) Several senior European officials issued statements on Monday to mark the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to stability, reconstruction, and a Syrian-led political process. In a message posted on Twitter (X), European Council P»»»

Abu Dhabi: Mubadala Investment Company and real estate goliath Aldar have announced a landmark Dh60 billion-plus expansion of Al Maryah Island. The aim is to double the emirate’s Grade A office space and reinforce its standing as a global financial hub, the companies said in a statement. The north »»»

Municipal workers are actively preparing for the official lighting of the city’s main New Year symbol. According to Bishkek Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, the 35-meter tree on Ala-Too Square has been used for several years. «Of course, given the wear and tear, we try to renew some of the decoratio»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Yug battlegroup took control of the settlement of Chervonoe in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "Units of the Yug battlegroup, as a result of active and decisive actions, liberated the settlement of Chervonoe in the Donetsk Peop»»»

The peak season for eCommerce activity in Romania started earlier this year, according to an analysis by Packeta Romania, a global digital platform for online commerce. The highest order volume was recorded on November 12, more than one month earlier than the 2024 peak, which was reached on Decembe»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesGoogle raises AI stakes as OpenAI struggles to stay on topInsa WredeGoogle's new Gemini 3 model challenges OpenAI's dominance in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. As rivals invest billions and competition grows, OpenAI faces pressure to innovate — and finally turn a»»»

United Nations, United States: The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts. "This is a time of brutality, impunity and indifferen»»»

Port Sudan, Sudan: An engineer at Sudan's largest oil field said Monday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had seized the facility along the country's southern border, forcing the evacuation of its staff. Sudan's energy and petroleum ministry did not immediately respond to a request for com»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump commented Sunday on Netflix's effort to acquire storied Hollywood studio Warner Bros., saying the streaming giant already has "a very large market share" and "it could be a problem." "I'll be involved in that decision," Trump said upon arriving a»»»

Around 190,000 students are currently enrolled in Bulgaria’s 51 higher education institutions, 38 of which are public universities and the rest private. The data was presented to BTA by Georgi Stoychev, Executive Director of the Open Society Institute and head of the team that prepares Bulgaria’s a»»»

Bulgarian maritime authorities on December 6 launched an operation to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, which was stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike and an abandoned towing attempt from Turkey, BTA reported. The 274-metre Kairos, sailing un»»»

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

China on Monday pledged to defend its sovereignty and warned against "external interference" after the US unveiled a new security strategy aimed at building up military power to deter conflict with Beijing over Taiwan. Washington laid out its approach to one of the world's most sensitive diplomatic»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party Chair Atanas Zafirov said Monday that for socialists, the European budget is a battle for justice in a united Europe and that it should be based on the principle of social justice. He said this during a public discussion on "Bulgaria and the new E»»»

Senior officials from Armenia and Azerbaijan used the Doha Forum to highlight a shift toward aligned narratives and continued commitment to implementing the Washington peace agreement, stressing both governments’ intention to consolidate a lasting settlement in the South Caucasus according to APA N»»»

Maronite Patriarch Beshra al-Rahi said Monday after meeting with President Joseph Aoun that the relation between Bkerki and Baabda is very good and negotiations with Israel are better than war threats. "I have no fears (of a new war) and we are now in the time of diplomacy and negotiations," al-Rah»»»

Dubai: Idris Elba has played just about everyone — presidents, detectives, drug dealers, even superheroes. But no matter the role, he still sees himself the same way: as a bridge between worlds. In a panel on 'Democratising the Role of the Creator in a Global Content World', at the BRIDGE Summit 20»»»

Bulgarian maritime authorities on December 6 launched an operation to evacuate the crew of the oil tanker Kairos, which was stranded off the Black Sea port of Ahtopol after a suspected Ukrainian drone strike and an abandoned towing attempt from Turkey, BTA reported. The 274-metre Kairos, sailing un»»»

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

Gold prices rose on Monday, driven by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut that pressured the dollar, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting this week. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,209.43 per ounce by 0851 GMT. US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.1% to $4,239.40 per ounce. The do»»»

Damascus, Dec. 8 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa and government ministers attended a military parade on Monday, organized by the Ministry of Defense on Mezzeh Highway in Damascus to celebrate Liberation Day. Meanwhile, Syrians gathered at Umayyad Square in central Damascus to mark the first annive»»»

Traffic for heavy freight vehicles has been temporarily restricted on Too-Ashuu pass along Bishkek—Osh highway. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, movement for heavy trucks has been limited from 12:50 p.m. today from Sosnovka post. Road m»»»

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has announced the preparation of a draft Cabinet resolution to launch the pilot program «Young Veterinarian: Housing and Career.» The initiative aims to attract young professionals to rural and hard-to-reach regions»»»

Tunis, Dec. 08, 2025 (TAP) – Tunisia will host the Smart Invest Summit 2026: A Hub for African Investment and Innovation on January 28 and 29, 2026, at the Tunis Convention Centre.The event will bring together a distinguished group of international...»»»

Just reading the new US national security strategy. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf It is an absolutely incredible read. Just focusing here on the bit about Europe but it’s clear that Trump puts most of the ills of the continent on the EU - »»»

Dubai: Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Monday initiated a special '12.12 Super Seat Fest' campaign, allowing passengers based in Dubai to book one-way flights to the Philippines for a base fare starting at just Dh1, excluding standard fees and surcharges. The highly anticipated prom»»»

Dubai: More than 24 hours after a devastating blaze tore through the popular Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa’s Arpora — claiming 25 lives and injuring six — owner Saurabh Luthra has finally spoken publicly, even as police issue lookout notices and investigators uncover shocking safety violatio»»»

President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn't ready” to sign off on a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at tr»»»

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed a contract with Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) to establish a logistics center for storage and distribution at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. Valued at SAR200 million, the center will span 40,000 sq»»»

Washington, Dec.8 ( SANA) Mohammed Alaa Ghanem, a member of the Syrian American Council, announced Monday that the clause abolishing the Caesar Act imposed on Syria has been finalized in the U.S. Department of Defense budget and will be put to a vote in the coming days. Speaking to SANA today, Ghan»»»

Abu Dhabi: Alan Howard, the founder of the multi-billion dollar hedge fund Brevan Howard, today confirmed that the firm now manages more capital and employs more traders in Abu Dhabi than in any other global location. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025, Howard detailed the rapid expansion of t»»»

Dubai: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is getting into the Christmas spirit in a big way — taking festive celebrations to 40,000 feet with special menus, movies and mood across its cabins, lounges, and even in the sky. Throughout December, passengers flying with Emirates can expect a sprinkle of »»»