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  1. US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

    The US president says IS targets were attacked in north-western Nigeria, accusing the group of killing Christians.
  2. King's Christmas message urges communities to pull together in times of uncertainty

    He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey.
  3. Two men still missing after Christmas swim as coastguard calls off search

    After "extensive" searches, the coastguard says its part of the search has been stood down.
  4. Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions

    Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
  5. Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

    Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
  6. Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?

    Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?
  7. Last dance for Tess and Claudia as Strictly hosts sign off

    Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman embrace on the dancefloor as they sign off as hosts after 11 years.
  8. Royal Family greet crowds after Christmas Day service

    The King and Queen attend a church service alongside other family members, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
  9. Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

    The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.
  10. Murder arrest after death of woman in her 80s

    A 63-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at a flat in Devizes.
  11. Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid

    Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.
  12. Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

    Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.
  13. We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

    An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
  14. The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them

    From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image.
  15. How much screen time is acceptable for kids at Christmas?

    Parents ponder whether to relax rules totally over the festive period, or find ways to avoid screen time.
  16. The time bombs in the new Archbishop of Canterbury's in-tray for 2026

    Many of the big issues which troubled Justin Welby’s time in office remain unresolved.
  17. Christmas hit makes Slade singer avoid restaurants, says wife

    The singer's wife Suzan says it gets "awkward" when Merry Xmas Everybody is played in front of them.
  18. Thousands of jobs set to be saved at oil and gas firm

    A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.
  19. Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

    The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.
  20. Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve

    The prize marks the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won.
  21. In pictures: Christmas around the world

    From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.
  22. Brothers 10,000 miles apart meet for first time after childhood adoption

    Russell Gower is spending Christmas with the Australian brother he didn't meet for 60 years.
  23. Cold health alert as parts of UK set to freeze on Christmas Day

    Organisers of some Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims have cancelled events due to the weather.
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  25. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

    The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.
  26. Were our 2025 predictions right?

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  27. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'

    Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.
  28. 'Picasso' of football Robertson dies aged 72

    Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72.
  29. 'England must stir themselves to find a Christmas miracle'

    England must stir themselves and move on from investigations and social media videos if they want to avoid a potential 5-0 Ashes whitewash, writes chief cricket report Stephan Shemilt.
  30. Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe

    Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised.
  31. Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is not willing to let any players leave in the January transfer window unless replacements come in.
  32. Robertson was 'the scruffy fat lad who conquered Europe twice'

    Those who know him best look back on the illustrious career of John Robertson, Nottingham Forest's double European Cup winner.
  33. Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz

    We've built five quizzes to celebrate five BBC shows - but only those with the biggest football trivia brains can beat them all.
  34. The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them

    From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image.