Three dead after Russia launches ‘massive’ attack across Ukraine
Alex SmithandMohamed Madi,KyivWatch: BBC correspondent at the scene of Kyiv drone attackRussia launched a "massive" attack on several Ukrainian cities overnight on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, a day after he warned of strikes over the Christmas period.At least…
Philip Young in court charged with drugging and raping ex-wife
A former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period.Philip Young, 49, is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year ever recorded – Met Office
Mark PoyntingClimate researcherEPAThis year is on course to be the UK's hottest since records began, according to the Met Office, as climate change continues to drive temperatures to new heights. With just over a week still to go, the average…
Husband and 5 other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
A husband and five other men charged with a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period are due in court later.Philip Young, formerly of Swindon but now living in Enfield, has been charged with 56 sexual…
UK campaigners among five denied US visas
Two British social media campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State…
The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes says this is toughest time as England captain amid drinking reports
Ben Stokes admitted he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain as he…
Starmer backs down in farm tax row
The government's partial U-turn on what opponents dubbed the "farms tax" was a Christmas present…
Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow
Three people - including two police officers - have been killed in an explosion in…
NFL: Why Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce could be set to retire
Travis Kelce has considered retirement before, after the Philadelphia Eagles prevented Kansas City winning a…
‘Find me some “friends”‘ and ‘Scrap farm raid’
Many of the papers lead with the latest tranche of the Epstein files released by…
Stunning BBC Weather Watcher photos of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close it's the perfect time to take a look back at some of the fantastic photographs sent in by our Weather Watchers. With cameras always at the ready they have managed to capture this year's…
12 books you need to read in 2026
Emma SaundersCulture reporterGetty ImagesWhenever I fantasise about a couple of hours of uninterrupted relaxation during the chilly winter months, my mind immediately conjures up images of curling up on the sofa with a deliciously good book. And when summer eventually…
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election, after weeks of delays following technical problems and allegations of fraud. The conservative National Party candidate - backed by US President Donald Trump - won with 40.3% of the…
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein that they plan to release in the coming days and weeks, officials say. The US Attorney for the Southern District of New…
Libya’s army chief killed in air crash in Turkey
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya's prime…
How gun plot on Manchester’s Jewish community was stopped
Greater Manchester Police/PA WireThe pair travelled to Dover to observe security around the port prior…
No charges over IDF chants during Glastonbury set
Getty ImagesPolice launched an investigation after the band's performance at the Glastonbury FestivalAn investigation by…
Men guilty over gun attack plot on Manchester Jewish community
GMPWalid Saadaoui (left) and Amar Hussein (right) arranged for guns to be brought into the…
Three dead after Russia launches ‘massive’ attack across Ukraine
Alex SmithandMohamed Madi,KyivWatch: BBC correspondent at the scene of Kyiv drone attackRussia launched a "massive"…
Philip Young in court charged with drugging and raping ex-wife
A former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against…
Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election, after weeks of delays…
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
US authorities have discovered more than a million more documents potentially related to the late…
Explosion hits packed mosque in Nigeria’s Maiduguri
BBCA number of people are feared to have been killed and injured in Nigeria after…