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  1. Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine

    On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.
  2. UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

    The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
  3. British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal

    Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.
  4. Boat stranded on edge of giant hole after canal collapse pulled to safety

    The boat, which is a family's home, will be refloated in the new year.
  5. Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away

    There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.
  6. Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

    UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
  7. Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me

    Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.
  8. Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?

    A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.
  9. Stokes calls for empathy for his players after Ashes criticism

    Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.
  10. Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body

    Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.
  11. Car-chase driver who dragged wrong man from bed jailed for 14 years

    Michael Dumbuya attacked the wrong man after driving to south Wales to recover an apparent drug debt.
  12. Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio

    Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".
  13. The final Christmas Day fixture in England - 60 years on

    This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.
  14. New Epstein files detail email by 'A' from 'Balmoral', Trump trips and possible co-conspirators

    The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
  15. Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?

    Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
  16. When turkeys were walked to London for Christmas

    Before railways and refrigeration, the birds had to make the long journey to market on foot.
  17. Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

    Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
  18. Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress

    Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.
  19. Rail journeys to supermarket opening times: Your complete guide to Christmas

    Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.
  20. Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers

    An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
  21. Ex-poker player Bord is preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday

    Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.
  22. Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

    A device was detonated after police approached a "suspicious" individual in Moscow, authorities said.
  23. Landowner 'helpless' after waste dumped on site

    The landowner says a lack of action over waste dumped on his field in Faversham is "outrageous".
  24. Colorado woman accused of killing her children extradited from UK to US

    Kimberlee Singler is facing murder charges in Colorado in the deaths of her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son.
  25. Jethro Tull founding member dies aged 82

    Lead singer Ian Anderson says Mick Abrahams was "vitally important" to the band's early line-up.
  26. Winnie-the-Pooh brings 100 years of fame to forest

    A series of events will take place in and around Ashdown Forest to mark the famous bear's centenary.
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  28. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

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

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  30. 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.
  31. Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism

    Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.
  32. 'Impossible to replace' - Fernandes could miss up to a month

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace Bruno Fernandes as he faces up to a month without him.
  33. Ex-poker player Bord is preferred Sheff Wed bidder

    Former professional poker player James Bord is chosen as the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday, BBC Sport can confirm.
  34. 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo

    Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
  35. It's time for Wright to retire - Van Gerwen

    Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire after his defeat in the PDC World Championship second round.
  36. Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes?

    England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, but four games in, he is yet to play. BBC Sport looks at possible reasons why.