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  1. Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Kyiv before US-Ukraine peace talks

    Poland's military says its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace.
  2. Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes

    Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.
  3. 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.
  4. England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne

    England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.
  5. 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.
  6. Family of man missing at sea pay tribute

    The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.
  7. Quiz of the year, part 3: How did Taylor Swift announce her engagement on Insta?

    Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?
  8. Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

    Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.
  9. Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit

    From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
  10. 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.
  11. From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025

    From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution

    Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.
  15. The Papers: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'

    Apparent plans for a royal visit to the US in the new year and a new Army recruitment scheme lead Saturday's papers.
  16. British-Egyptian activist arrives in UK after travel ban lifted

    For Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family this is a new beginning after years of separation and suffering.
  17. One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections

    The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.
  18. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?

    Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.
  19. Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

    The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.
  20. Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms

    Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
  21. '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.
  22. The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

    The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".
  23. 'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.
  24. I was homeless but ice skating changed my life

    Charlie one day hopes to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.
  25. Two identical Banksy murals appear in London

    Artist confirms mural near Notting Hill is his, after an identical one appeared in central London.
  26. Beating loneliness by bridging the generation gap

    Student Joe, 21, says visiting Janice each week "doesn't feel like work".
  27. 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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  29. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

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

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  31. 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.
  32. England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne

    England beat Australia by four wickets in a remarkable two-day match in Melbourne to claim their first Ashes Test win down under since 2011.
  33. 'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'

    Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.
  34. 'We suffered together' - Amorim changes style as Man Utd win

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was rewarded for a change in style and formation with a hard-fought win over Newcastle in the Premier League.
  35. I had eye surgery as a child - Littler

    World champion Luke Littler reveals he had surgery when he was "four or five" to correct strabismus - a condition where the eyes do not align.
  36. When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era

    When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.
  37. The best wonderkids outside big five leagues

    There are plenty of wonderkids catching the eye outside of Europe's big-five leagues - BBC Sport takes a look at the top 10 as ranked by the CIES Football Observatory research group.
  38. England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne

    England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.