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Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia 18 Dec 2025, 11:33 am

Former British soldier Hayden Davies, labelled a mercenary by Russia, will be sent to a maximum-security prison.

Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools 18 Dec 2025, 11:29 am

The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England.

Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials 18 Dec 2025, 11:27 am

Nearly 40 Labour MPs send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer warning the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

Zelensky appeals to EU leaders facing crunch decision on Russia's frozen cash 18 Dec 2025, 11:25 am

The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait 18 Dec 2025, 11:10 am

A post shared on Kensington Palace's social media reads: "Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas."

Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta 18 Dec 2025, 10:25 am

Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023.

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting 18 Dec 2025, 10:17 am

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.

England should resist wholesale change - Vaughan 18 Dec 2025, 10:09 am

England should not make wholesale changes to their playing group even if their expected Ashes defeat is confirmed, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

France's 'Doctor Death' jailed for life for fatally poisoning 12 patients 18 Dec 2025, 10:07 am

A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.

A 'novice' who can 'punch a bit' - how good is Paul? 18 Dec 2025, 10:00 am

BBC Sport takes a look inside Jake Paul’s camp and assesses his boxing ability before Friday's fight with Anthony Joshua in Miami.

England staring at Ashes defeat after Australia dominate on day two 18 Dec 2025, 8:58 am

England's batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare.

Don't let Matilda's death fuel anger, say family of Bondi victim, 10, at funeral 18 Dec 2025, 8:29 am

Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.

England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again 18 Dec 2025, 7:16 am

England's Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test.

England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again 18 Dec 2025, 7:16 am

England's Ashes hopes are vanishing after they are overwhelmed by Australia amid more Snicko controversy on the second day of the third Test.

The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most 18 Dec 2025, 6:44 am

Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain

All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025 18 Dec 2025, 6:43 am

BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site 18 Dec 2025, 6:18 am

Archaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.

I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy 18 Dec 2025, 6:17 am

In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Will Smith visits Antarctica with ex-rugby star in seven-continent adventure 18 Dec 2025, 6:09 am

Rugby player turned explorer Richard Parks guided the Fresh Prince of Bel Air around the world's coldest continent.

Teacher discussed cocaine with pupils and called Islam 'satanic' 18 Dec 2025, 6:08 am

Patrick Lawler previously featured in a BBC undercover investigation into far-right views.

Why Sir David Attenborough wouldn't live anywhere else but London 18 Dec 2025, 6:06 am

In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.

Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school 18 Dec 2025, 6:06 am

Theo Rose was "misled" by police into accepting a sanction for violence he didn't admit, review finds.

Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas? 18 Dec 2025, 1:27 am

With the weather set to turn much colder for Christmas, will it be cold enough to snow? Chris Fawkes has a festive update.

Don't feel awkward - How to handle festive fallouts with neighbours 18 Dec 2025, 12:11 am

Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.

Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs' - vacancies that don't exist? 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 am

Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 am

The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her 18 Dec 2025, 12:00 am

A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.

Rob Reiner's family speak of 'unimaginable pain' as son Nick faces court for murder charges 17 Dec 2025, 10:45 pm

Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.

Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money? 17 Dec 2025, 7:39 pm

Government announces return to Erasmus study scheme in 2027.

I learned languages and travelled Europe through Erasmus 17 Dec 2025, 6:04 pm

Several years after it was scrapped, the UK is now set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme in 2027.

Heartwarming drama based on the best-selling novel 17 Dec 2025, 6:00 am

A boy, born with facial differences, enters a mainstream school for the first time. Drama.

The Americast Awards 2025… on 5 Live! 15 Dec 2025, 9:07 pm

What were the biggest moments of the year for America?

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