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The Papers: 'Find me some 'friends'' and 'Scrap farm raid' 23 Dec 2025, 4:34 pm

New Epstein files and the government winding back inheritance tax plans lead the Christmas Eve papers.

Koepka becomes first major winner to leave LIV Golf 23 Dec 2025, 3:55 pm

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf to prioritise "the needs of his family".

Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo 23 Dec 2025, 3:25 pm

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

Hood beats Noppert in epic as more seeds tumble 23 Dec 2025, 3:12 pm

World number 86 Justin Hood wins an Alexandra Palace classic against Danny Noppert, who is one of three seeds to exit the World Championship on Tuesday.

Email by 'A' from 'Balmoral' asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends', Epstein files show 23 Dec 2025, 2:48 pm

A newly released email sent to Ghislane Maxwell from "A" is among the latest set of Epstein files released by the US' House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey 23 Dec 2025, 2:01 pm

The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach.

Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says 23 Dec 2025, 1:56 pm

The US president has long denied any wrongdoing in relation to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey 23 Dec 2025, 1:33 pm

Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.

No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury 23 Dec 2025, 12:52 pm

Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.

Ukraine loses embattled eastern town 23 Dec 2025, 10:53 am

The capture of Siversk brings Russia closer to the last remaining "fortress belt" cities still in Ukrainian hands in the Donetsk region.

Norwegian biathlete Bakken dies aged 27 23 Dec 2025, 10:47 am

Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, who had been hoping to compete at the Winter Olympics in February, dies aged 27.

How gun plot targeting Jewish community was stopped 23 Dec 2025, 10:04 am

Two men planned an attack in Greater Manchester and a third man failed to report the plan.

Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault 23 Dec 2025, 9:55 am

Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.

Inheritance tax plan for farms watered down after backlash 23 Dec 2025, 9:29 am

The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

Husband in court charged with drugging and repeatedly raping ex-wife 23 Dec 2025, 9:01 am

Ex-councillor Philip Young is one of six men accused of more than 60 offences against Joanne Young.

Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight 23 Dec 2025, 8:51 am

Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.

Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter 23 Dec 2025, 8:42 am

A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".

Men guilty of gun attack plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community 23 Dec 2025, 8:13 am

Greater Manchester Police say the plot could have been "the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history".

Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on beach 23 Dec 2025, 6:56 am

More than 400 leather hobnailed boots, thought to date back to the 19th Century, have been found.

England investigate Ashes drinking as video emerges 23 Dec 2025, 6:21 am

England will look into reports of players drinking excessively during a break from the Ashes series in Noosa, says director of cricket Rob Key.

Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo 23 Dec 2025, 5:23 am

Greta Thunberg is arrested in central London on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation.

Andrew gives up gun licence after police request 23 Dec 2025, 5:17 am

The former prince voluntarily surrendered the licence ahead of his expected move to Sandringham next year.

New year, new job? Ranger wanted for uninhabited Scottish island 23 Dec 2025, 4:49 am

The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.

Presenter Nick Bright to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra after 15 years 23 Dec 2025, 4:45 am

The presenter, who has become a staple on 1Xtra's airwaves, will host his final show in January.

How England lost the Ashes in five charts 23 Dec 2025, 4:01 am

It took England just 11 days of cricket to lose the Ashes to Australia - BBC Sport looks at five charts that show why the hosts have gone 3-0 up after three Tests.

Boaters stranded for Christmas after canal collapse 23 Dec 2025, 3:31 am

One couple say they had decorated the boat for Christmas but would now spend it in a hotel.

Groans and laughs: How Christmas cracker jokes are tested 22 Dec 2025, 5:56 pm

Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle 22 Dec 2025, 4:46 pm

A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two) 21 Dec 2025, 4:00 am

Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear

First batch of Epstein files released 19 Dec 2025, 8:51 pm

Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos 13 Dec 2025, 12:04 pm

Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

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