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Attack on Kyiv shows 'Russia doesn't want peace', Zelensky says
The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine's capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say.

Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty
The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession
Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

Diogo Jota's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves
Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.

Viral moments that defined 2025 - from Celebrity Traitors to Dubai chocolate
Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

'Are you not entertained?' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test
BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reflects on the chaos of the Boxing Day Test, which England won inside two days.

Both these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

Quiz of the year, part 3: How did Taylor Swift announce her engagement on Insta?
Test your memory on what happened in the news from July to September.

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits
From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment
The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

Rail users hit by change to peak time ticketing
Conservative MP for Reigate Rebecca Paul says the new rules are "more expensive and confusing".

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes
Almost one million people were displaced when hostilities resumed earlier this month after the first truce broke.

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Man arrested over murder of boy, 15, after manhunt
Abdel Dedour , 22, was arrested along with four others at an address in north-west London, police say.

How the winter weather affects birdsong
Despite the cold some birds can still be heard in winter but why do they keep singing when others fall quiet?

New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.

Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire
Police said officers are expected to remain in the area for several days.

'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers
This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece
A search operation was launched after three men and a woman went missing on Christmas Day.

I was homeless but ice skating changed my life
Charlie one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.

Two identical Banksy murals appear in London
Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.

Does religion have a role to play in sport?
Athletes and footballers tell us if talking about their faith impacts how they are treated in sport.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top
David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck
Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world".