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Arsenal 'actively looking' at January signings 29 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm

Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.

China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces' 29 Dec 2025, 11:46 am

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC 29 Dec 2025, 11:24 am

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

Mother and two children killed in Boxing Day blaze 29 Dec 2025, 11:22 am

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

Man shot dead by police after two-car crash 29 Dec 2025, 11:18 am

Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.

Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain 29 Dec 2025, 10:59 am

Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".

Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal 29 Dec 2025, 10:38 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, 10:27 am

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

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 29 Dec 2025, 10:22 am

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation 29 Dec 2025, 9:14 am

Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea 29 Dec 2025, 9:09 am

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

Melbourne Ashes pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC 29 Dec 2025, 8:43 am

The pitch from the two-day Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne is rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council.

Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals 29 Dec 2025, 7:39 am

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal.

Son completes dad's epic 1984 cycling journey 29 Dec 2025, 7:33 am

Jamie Hargreaves, 23, cycled 25,000km across the world, following his dad's journey 40 years ago.

Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - McGrath 29 Dec 2025, 7:20 am

There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.

Atkinson becomes third England bowler out of Ashes 29 Dec 2025, 6:22 am

Gus Atkinson becomes the third England pace bowler ruled out of the Ashes series after confirmation he will miss the final Test against Australia in Sydney.

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years 29 Dec 2025, 6:10 am

The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

'There are many challenges': Syrians in Turkey consider return after fall of Assad 29 Dec 2025, 6:05 am

Syrians in Turkey are weighing up whether it is the right time to return to their homeland.

Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment 29 Dec 2025, 5:18 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.

Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak 29 Dec 2025, 5:02 am

The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights 29 Dec 2025, 4:27 am

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 29 Dec 2025, 1:30 am

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

Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine 29 Dec 2025, 1:05 am

Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings 29 Dec 2025, 12:58 am

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 29 Dec 2025, 12:03 am

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 29 Dec 2025, 12:02 am

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

Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home 29 Dec 2025, 12:02 am

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

Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside 29 Dec 2025, 12:02 am

The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

More than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK in 2025 29 Dec 2025, 12:02 am

Areas of Perthshire and the western Highlands, southern parts of Wales, and Yorkshire and Lancashire saw the most seismic activity, British Geological Survey data shows.

Catching the hunters trapping rare songbirds in China 28 Dec 2025, 11:00 pm

The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.

What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve? 28 Dec 2025, 8:34 pm

Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve? 28 Dec 2025, 8:34 pm

Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

Classic World War Two film based on a true story 26 Dec 2025, 7:31 pm

A group of Allied POWs mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi camp.

The Newscast Review of the Year 2025 24 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm

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

Were our 2025 predictions right? 24 Dec 2025, 7:00 am

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

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos 13 Dec 2025, 8:04 pm

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

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