People around the world rallied in support of the mass protests in Iran.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Fans play a big part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Many wear wigs, face paints and costumes as they support their nation’s team, from the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Atlas Lions of host Morocco. The knockout stage of Africa’s biggest soccer tournament starts Saturday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The annual CES trade show displays the latest from tech companies at a multiday event in Las Vegas. The show highlights consumer products in robotics, health care, vehicles, wearables and gaming.

People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18 hours after the South Pacific greeted the new year.

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Years come and go, sometimes before we even realize that time has passed. Events blur and run together. The news is overwhelming, and even those who follow it closely can feel a sense of unremitting vertigo. Such is 21st-century life on a connected and chaotic planet.