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England win first Test in Australia in 15 years 26 Dec 2025, 11:04 pm

Four leg-byes give England their first win in a Test match in Australia since 2011, to give the visitors a consolation four wicket victory in the 2025 Ashes series in Melbourne.

'Has a touch of genius' - Ashes player ratings 26 Dec 2025, 10:46 pm

Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the fourth Test in Melbourne.

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne 26 Dec 2025, 10:45 pm

England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.

When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era 26 Dec 2025, 10:17 pm

When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.

Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war 26 Dec 2025, 9:58 pm

The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes 26 Dec 2025, 9:51 pm

Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.

'I hate chain-mail': The woman racing to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry 26 Dec 2025, 9:44 pm

Mia Hansson hopes to complete her replica by the time the original work returns to France.

The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers' 26 Dec 2025, 9:20 pm

Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment 26 Dec 2025, 6:25 pm

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer 26 Dec 2025, 5:44 pm

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms 26 Dec 2025, 5:36 pm

Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections 26 Dec 2025, 4:57 pm

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted 26 Dec 2025, 4:52 pm

For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit 26 Dec 2025, 4:43 pm

From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025 26 Dec 2025, 4:42 pm

From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human 26 Dec 2025, 4:41 pm

Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 3: What Instagram caption did Taylor Swift use to announce her engagement? 26 Dec 2025, 4:40 pm

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

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution 26 Dec 2025, 4:39 pm

Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy? 26 Dec 2025, 4:30 pm

Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win 26 Dec 2025, 4:21 pm

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 26 Dec 2025, 4:10 pm

Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession 26 Dec 2025, 3:14 pm

Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers 26 Dec 2025, 3:01 pm

This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle 26 Dec 2025, 2:32 pm

Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65 26 Dec 2025, 12:53 pm

The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute 26 Dec 2025, 11:28 am

The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

Three people unaccounted for after house fire 26 Dec 2025, 8:47 am

One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again 26 Dec 2025, 8:26 am

Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

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.

Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' 5 Dec 2025, 5:05 pm

Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

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