@ina.fr 1985, Coluche appelle à la solidarité pour aider ceux qui n’arrivent pas à manger. C’est le début des Restos du cœur. 👉 Les @restos.du.coeur lancent ce mardi 22 novembre leur 38e campagne d’hiver. #coluche #restosducoeur #archive #annees80 ♬ son original - INA

🌲 Anthem for the Brave and the Human

Set against the backdrop of late December and early January, “Davy Crockett” — written by Tom Blackburn and performed by Charley Bob — brings a quiet message of humanity to the unfolding landscape. Its spirit of frontier courage and humble resilience mirrors the way ordinary people confront crisis, adapt to uncertainty, and support one another. The song’s timeless sense of bravery becomes a symbolic thread, binding past legends to a present world where true strength is measured not by conquest but by collective care.

🎶 🌍🕯️🏔️🔥🤝 ⚡📡🛢️👁️‍🗨️🌫️ 🌱⭐ 🔊 Davy Crockett - Tom Blackburn, Charley Bob

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The final days of 2025 unfolded as a week where geopolitical shocks, humanitarian cooperation, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural unity intertwined.

Together, these events revealed a world stepping into 2026 with turbulence, innovation, and a renewed sense of shared responsibility.

🌱 Global Reforestation Pact Adds 12 New Members — 29 Dec

Twelve nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America joined a major reforestation coalition, committing to restore millions of hectares of degraded land. The expansion strengthened global momentum behind nature‑based climate solutions and demonstrated that environmental diplomacy remained a rare zone of consensus in a fractured world.

🌊 Pacific Islands Secure Major Climate‑Adaptation Fund — 29 Dec

Fiji, Tuvalu, and Kiribati secured a new multilateral fund dedicated to sea‑wall construction, freshwater protection, and climate‑resilient housing. The agreement symbolized long‑awaited recognition of frontline climate realities and deepened cooperation between small island states and global financial institutions.

🇮🇱 Israel Recognizes Somaliland — 29 Dec–2 Jan

Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, reshaping diplomatic dynamics in the Horn of Africa. The move triggered immediate reactions from Somalia, Egypt, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia, while sparking global debate on self‑determination, borders, and the future of unrecognized states.

🧒 UNICEF Expands Global School‑Meal Program — 30 Dec

UNICEF secured new partnerships to expand its universal school‑meal initiative, ensuring daily nutrition for millions of children in low‑income regions. The program reinforced the link between food security and educational success, becoming one of the most impactful global social policies of the decade.

🤝 Thailand Releases Cambodian Soldiers — 30 Dec–1 Jan

Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers detained during border clashes, easing tensions after weeks of violence. ASEAN praised the gesture as a crucial step toward restoring stability, preventing further displacement, and reopening diplomatic channels between the two neighbors.

🎨 UNESCO Expands Creative Cities Network — 30 Dec

Ten new cities were added to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, strengthening global cultural exchange in design, music, gastronomy, and literature. The expansion highlighted the growing role of culture as a diplomatic bridge.

🛰️ Satellite Internet Reaches 99% of Earth’s Landmass — 31 Dec

A global consortium announced that 99% of Earth’s landmass now has basic satellite connectivity. This milestone marked a historic leap toward universal digital inclusion, enabling remote communities to access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

🎶 Worldwide New Year Concerts Unite 120 Countries — 31 Dec–1 Jan

Orchestras and artists from Vienna to Lagos to Seoul collaborated on synchronized New Year performances broadcast globally. The event created a shared cultural moment, reminding millions of the unifying power of music.

🌐 Global Volunteerism Hits Record Levels — 31 Dec–4 Jan

International NGOs reported the highest volunteer registrations in a decade, driven by climate action, humanitarian aid, and youth civic engagement. The surge signaled a renewed global appetite for collective action.

🚲 Cities Worldwide Launch “First Ride of the Year” — 1 Jan

Cycling communities in more than 60 cities organized New Year rides promoting sustainable mobility and environmental awareness. The coordinated events symbolized a shared commitment to greener urban futures.

🛕 Interfaith Councils Host Shared New Year Ceremonies — 1–3 Jan

Faith leaders across continents held joint ceremonies promoting unity, compassion, and cross‑cultural understanding. The gatherings emphasized the role of spiritual communities in fostering global solidarity.

🎆 Planetary Midnight Global Countdown — 1 Jan

For the first time, over 200 cities synchronized a “Planetary Midnight” countdown, creating a symbolic moment of planetary unity across time zones. The initiative blended civic ritual with global imagination.

🏔️ Crans‑Montana Bar Fire Leaves Heavy Toll — 1 Jan

During New Year celebrations, a fire broke out at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana at 01:30 CET, resulting in 40 fatalities and injuring 116 others, many of them severely. Emergency services launched a large‑scale response as authorities began investigating the cause of the blaze in one of Valais’s busiest winter tourism periods.

🧬 Breakthrough in Rare‑Disease Gene Therapy — 2 Jan

A multinational research team announced promising results for a new gene‑therapy technique targeting rare childhood disorders. The breakthrough showcased the power of cross‑continental scientific collaboration and offered hope to thousands of families.

🌋 Mexico Earthquake Disrupts Capital — 2 Jan

A 6.5‑magnitude earthquake shook Mexico City and surrounding states, damaging infrastructure and causing widespread power outages. Emergency teams mobilized rapidly, prompting renewed hemispheric conversations on seismic resilience and urban preparedness.

🛰️ African Space Agencies Launch Joint Earth‑Monitoring Program — 2 Jan

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa unveiled a shared satellite‑data platform to improve climate forecasting, agriculture planning, and disaster response. The initiative marked a major step in Africa’s growing space‑technology leadership.

🌍 Global Youth Climate Corps Launches 2026 Cohort — 2–4 Jan

Over 50,000 young volunteers from 90 countries joined the new Climate Corps cohort, committing to rewilding, coastal restoration, and renewable‑energy training. The program became one of the largest youth‑led environmental mobilizations in history.

⚡ U.S. Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — 3 Jan

In a dramatic overnight operation, U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them to New York to face narcoterrorism charges. The raid stunned Latin America, triggered emergency diplomatic consultations, and reshaped global perceptions of U.S. power projection.

🛩️ Trump Signals New Strategic Targets — 3–4 Jan

Following the Venezuela operation, President Donald Trump suggested future U.S. actions could involve Cuba, Colombia, and even Greenland, framing them as regions requiring “new stability.” The remarks intensified global scrutiny of U.S. hemispheric strategy.

❄️ Greenland Pushes Back on Trump’s Remarks — 3–4 Jan

Greenlandic and Danish officials firmly rejected Trump’s comments, reaffirming that the island’s sovereignty was non‑negotiable. The episode reignited global conversations about Arctic geopolitics, indigenous rights, and resource competition.

🍁 Canada Voices Concern Over U.S. Hemisphere Strategy — 3–4 Jan

Canada expressed unease about expanding U.S. military operations in the Americas, calling for restraint and adherence to international law. Ottawa positioned itself as a stabilizing voice amid rising regional tensions.

🚢 Russia & China Conduct Joint Naval Presence Near the Gulf of Mexico — 3–4 Jan

Russian and Chinese naval vessels operated in international waters near the Gulf of Mexico, signaling displeasure with U.S. actions in Venezuela. The maneuver highlighted deepening military coordination between Moscow and Beijing and raised concerns about great‑power competition in the Western Hemisphere.

🌐 International Community Reacts to Venezuela Operation — 3–4 Jan

Governments from Brasília to Brussels warned that the U.S. raid could destabilize regional norms. Calls for emergency UN and OAS consultations underscored the global stakes of the crisis.

📰 Venezuelan Institutions Enter Power Struggle — 3–4 Jan

With Maduro removed, Venezuela entered a political vacuum, as rival factions claimed authority. International observers warned that the coming weeks would determine whether the country moved toward stabilization or deeper fragmentation.

🧭 Arctic Council Discusses High‑North Security — 3–4 Jan

Greenland’s renewed geopolitical visibility prompted Arctic nations to review sovereignty, environmental protection, and regional security coordination.

🧪 International Cancer Research Alliance Announces New Funding — 3 Jan

A coalition of 30 nations pledged record funding for early‑detection cancer research, accelerating global cooperation in predictive medicine.

🕊️ PeaceTech Startups Receive Global Accelerator Support — 3–4 Jan

A new international accelerator selected 40 PeaceTech startups working on conflict‑resolution tools, digital mediation, and civic‑dialogue platforms.

🛢️ OPEC+ Holds Emergency Consultation — 4 Jan

Oil‑producing nations convened an unscheduled meeting to assess the impact of Venezuela’s instability on global supply. Analysts warned of potential ripple effects across energy markets, making the meeting a key early‑2026 economic moment.

📚 Global Libraries Network Adds 5 Million Free Resources — 4 Jan

A new digital‑library partnership opened millions of books, archives, and educational tools to students and researchers worldwide. The initiative strengthened global access to knowledge and reduced educational inequality.

🧭 Antarctic Research Teams Share Open Climate Data — 4 Jan

Scientists from 12 countries released new open‑access datasets on ice‑sheet dynamics, strengthening global climate‑model accuracy and reinforcing the importance of scientific transparency.

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