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Anthony Joshua injured in fatal Nigeria car crash 29 Dec 2025, 12:38 pm

The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash which killed two people, near Lagos.

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes 29 Dec 2025, 12:33 pm

The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial 29 Dec 2025, 12:14 pm

Somaliland wants independence - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One 29 Dec 2025, 12:10 pm

It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case 29 Dec 2025, 12:05 pm

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

Police fired twice during fatal shooting, says IOPC 29 Dec 2025, 11:47 am

The police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed after a two-vehicle crash.

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme 29 Dec 2025, 11:46 am

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues 29 Dec 2025, 11:23 am

They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence 29 Dec 2025, 11:11 am

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze 29 Dec 2025, 10:02 am

One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.

US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die' 29 Dec 2025, 9:51 am

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse 29 Dec 2025, 9:39 am

World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting's exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia 29 Dec 2025, 8:00 am

The Coral Adventurer was on its first trip since the death of a passenger when it ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea 29 Dec 2025, 7:11 am

Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment 29 Dec 2025, 6:24 am

A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

Time is right to change Man Utd formation - Amorim 29 Dec 2025, 5:31 am

Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United's formation because of media pressure it would have been "the end" for him.

Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning 29 Dec 2025, 4:48 am

The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

'It has the X-factor' - the view from the House of Commons public gallery 29 Dec 2025, 4:38 am

Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.

Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC 29 Dec 2025, 3:24 am

Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal 29 Dec 2025, 2:38 am

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025' 29 Dec 2025, 2:27 am

It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

People tut when my son holds his girlfriend's hand 28 Dec 2025, 11:13 pm

More support is needed to help people with learning disabilities who want a relationship, experts say.

2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights 28 Dec 2025, 8:27 pm

We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes 28 Dec 2025, 5:30 pm

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings 28 Dec 2025, 4:58 pm

With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

'It's not weak to ask for help' - former Made in Chelsea star's advice for struggling new dads 28 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.

Tax breaks and year-round sun - why thousands of under-35s are moving abroad 28 Dec 2025, 4:02 pm

Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home 28 Dec 2025, 4:02 pm

Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"

Part 4: Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors. But who was the first contestant to be murdered? 27 Dec 2025, 4:46 pm

Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler 27 Dec 2025, 2:12 pm

An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley.

Part 3: Which of England's women played Euro 2025 with a fractured leg? 26 Dec 2025, 4:40 pm

Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

Part 2: Katy Perry and five other women flew to the edge of space - what did she sing? 25 Dec 2025, 4:01 pm

Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

Part 1: What was the first executive order that Trump signed after being sworn in? 24 Dec 2025, 4:30 pm

Test your memory of 2025 in the first part of our quiz. What happened from January to March?

The Newscast Review of the Year 2025 24 Dec 2025, 4:00 am

The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right? 23 Dec 2025, 11:00 pm

The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family 12 Dec 2025, 10:00 pm

The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

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Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas 19 Sep 2022, 10:00 pm

Mockumentary starring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk

The forgotten story behind the rise of Monopoly 31 Dec 2021, 1:00 am

The true story of one of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly.

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