Russia Bombards Ukraine for Nearly 10 Hours in a Deadly Assault
The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days. [Continue Reading]
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the third day of his trip to Turkey. [Continue Reading]
Jess Glynne reveals ‘life-altering’ reason for missing Alex Scott’s I’m A Celebrity exit
Fans had hoped to see the pair reunite over the iconic ITV bridge. [Continue Reading]
Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing
Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars Wrexham AFC has risen meteorically through the English football leagues thanks to the deep pockets of Hollywood movie star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Yet the club has also had £18m in help from other, unwitting backers: Welsh taxpayers.The club has received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from the Welsh government via the local council, according to UK government state aid disclosures – far in excess of the direct aid listed for any other football club in Britain. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Who is in I’m A Celebrity 2025 and who has been eliminated?
Fireworks are already popping off amongst the campmates on the ITV series. [Continue Reading]
Mass protests in the central German town of Giessen against new AfD youth group
Demonstrators have blocked roads at 16 points around Giessen, while the first AfD delegates arrive under police protection. Up to 50,000 participants are expected for the day. The situation in the morning. [Continue Reading]
Nato scrambles fighter jets to Ukraine after one of the most intense attacks of the entire war
The missiles and drones struck key electricity infrastructure and residential buildings. [Continue Reading]
There’s no point in learning to drive a manual car anymore
When I started learning to drive, everyone said I simply had to do manual. [Continue Reading]
As Cyclone Deaths Pass 120, Sri Lanka Is Overwhelmed by Rescue Demand
Rescue efforts across the nation of 23 million have been hampered by disruptions in transport and telecommunications. [Continue Reading]
Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as Cyclone Ditwah death toll reaches 123
Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong begins five-day mourning period after deadly high-rise fire
Hong Kong began a five-day mourning period, after at least 128 people were killed in fires at a high-rise complex. [Continue Reading]
Why are Frank's Tottenham struggling at home?
Pressure is increasing on manager Thomas Frank to improve Tottenham's home form. But why are they struggling on their own turf? [Continue Reading]
Metro wins prestigious award for groundbreaking violence against women campaign
The initiative 'had met its ambition to start a conversation about the national epidemic of violence against women’ [Continue Reading]
The death of a Guardsman and its effect on Washington
The thing that has always concerned me about the deployment of the National Guard here in Washington DC is not the deployment of the National Guard per se – it's what would happen when the National guard was involved in a shooting incident. [Continue Reading]
I visited the backpackers’ version of the Maldives — go now before it’s too late
Bomshell beaches and cosmopolitan culture await. [Continue Reading]
What we know about resignation of top Ukraine official
President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned after investigators searched his home amid a corruption scandal. [Continue Reading]
At least 13 people killed by Israeli forces during raid on a southern Syrian village
At least 13 people have been killed including women and children by Israeli forces during a raid on a southern Syrian village. One local man said 'When we tried to take injured people to the hospital, they struck the car carrying them'. [Continue Reading]
Sri Lanka death toll from floods and landslides reaches 123
Another 130 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 44,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operationsTorrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DCM) said on Saturday.Director general Sampath Kotuwegoda said relief operations were underway with 43,995 people moved to state-run welfare centres after their homes were destroyed in the week-long heavy rains. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Indonesia and Thailand flooding death toll tops 350 as rescuers struggle to reach worst-hit areas
More than 100 still missing on Sumatra island, where authorities to start cloud seeding to reduce rain, as Thailand sees one of worst floods in a decadeThe death toll from devastating floods and landslides in south-east Asia climbed past 350 on Saturday as clean-up and search and rescue operations got under way in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed swathes of the three countries this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
How much did your favourite items cost in 1995 vs 2025? A price comparison
Take a step back 30 years, while staring dejectedly at the contents of your 2025 wallet. [Continue Reading]
What I Own: We sold our business and bought a £1,160,000 Essex six-bed
'We bought our previous home outright.' [Continue Reading]
7 surprising reasons your home stays cold even with the heating on
Keep yourself cosy as temperatures drop. [Continue Reading]
Seasonal work 101: Know your rights this Christmas
As Christmas draws closer and shops, restaurants and delivery services gear up for their busiest weeks, seasonal job adverts start popping up everywhere. [Continue Reading]
Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine. [Continue Reading]
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament
Key dates, teams, players, venues, favourites and tickets ahead of the 11th edition of the quadrennial tournament. [Continue Reading]
If Wardley can win world title, why can't I? - Clarke
Frazer Clarke says he is taking inspiration from former foe Fabio Wardley and believes he still has what it takes to become a world champion. [Continue Reading]
'Going viral doesn't mean you're earning millions'
Women in business can't complain about how little they make for fear of looking greedy, an academic says. [Continue Reading]
Travel disruption: Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected
Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues
At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames. [Continue Reading]
Why snooker's golden generation are still shining at 50
As Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to turn 50 like Mark Williams and John Higgins, BBC Sport looks at why the Class of 92 are still at the top of snooker. [Continue Reading]
Deadly Hong Kong Fire Is a Test of Beijing’s Rule in the City
After Beijing reshaped the political order in Hong Kong in its image, the fire has become a test of how well that new system can govern in a crisis. [Continue Reading]
UK MPs push for extra aid and visas as Jamaica reels from Hurricane Melissa
Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by stormBritish MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into a humanitarian crisis.The UK has pledged £7.5m emergency funds to Jamaica and other islands affected by the hurricane, but many argue that the country has a moral obligation to do more for former Caribbean colonies. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Indonesia death toll rises to 248 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people. [Continue Reading]
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords
The Government's rental reforms have been dealt an early blow by news this week of an exodus of small landlords, writes Sandra Hurley. [Continue Reading]
Dept of Education spent over €77m on school roof repairs
The Department of Education has spent over €77 million on repairs to school roofs over the past four years. [Continue Reading]
Questions over BBC's mission as Trump problems grow
The BBC crisis is set to continue for some time to come following a scandal over the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump, writes Tommy Meskill. [Continue Reading]
Full list of December 2025 rail strike dates in lead up to Christmas
The operator announced strikes will mean a 'very limited CrossCountry service'. [Continue Reading]
Balvinder Sopal’s Strictly Come Dancing journey has felt cruel and unjustified
It’s genuinely heartbreaking that each week she’s had to face the mental strain of possible elimination. [Continue Reading]
Russia bans Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown on critics
Authorities also designate Anti-Corruption Foundation as 'terrorist' group and consider total ban on WhatsApp. [Continue Reading]
Speaking backwards and a manager at 13 - the Solskjaer story
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer discusses Manchester United, the career he'd have chosen if he wasn't in football, and the team he'd like to manage. [Continue Reading]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv comes under deadly drone, missile attacks
At least two people have been killed and 15 injured in the attacks that left Kyiv's west without electricity. [Continue Reading]
Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, marries partner Jodie Haydon
The PM becomes the first Australian leader to celebrate a wedding while in office with a private ceremony followed by a reception at his official residence, the LodgeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, in Canberra, making him the first Australian leader to tie the knot in office.The ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon, witnessed by a small group of close family and friends, including Albanese’s son, Nathan, and Haydon’s parents, Bill and Pauline. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, marries partner Jodie Haydon
The PM becomes the first Australian leader to celebrate a wedding while in office with a private ceremony followed by a reception at his official residence, the LodgeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has married his partner, Jodie Haydon, in Canberra, making him the first Australian leader to tie the knot in office.The ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at Albanese’s official residence, the Lodge, witnessed by a small group of close family and friends, including Albanese’s son, Nathan, and Haydon’s parents, Bill and Pauline. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Call us rubbish, arrogant is too far - Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes says he can accept criticism of his England team but believes allegations of arrogance are “too far”. [Continue Reading]
My honest review of the European Christmas market dubbed ‘tacky’ by its own country
I may have found the perfect December holiday. [Continue Reading]
Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced. [Continue Reading]
Lessons from Kosovo’s widows: how to rebuild a European village after war took its men
Some 26 years on, among financial insecurity and gender taboos, the challenges facing widows and survivors of Kosovo’s war serve as a warning for other conflicts. [Continue Reading]
Global ‘Free Marwan’ campaign calls for Palestinian political leader’s release
Locked away in prison for decades, Marwan Barghouti is a longstanding advocate for a two-state solutionA global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.The campaign, being led by Barghouti’s West Bank-based family with UK civil society support, is seeking to put the 66-year-old’s fate at the centre of the next stage of the ceasefire. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travelThe good news for rail travel between Manchester and London is that a morning train will continue to link England’s biggest cities in under two hours. The bad news: passengers will no longer be able to get onboard.The rail regulator has axed one of Britain’s fastest and most lucrative intercity services, the 7am Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, as part of a timetable shake-up that will take effect in mid-December. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]