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  1. Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain

    Both the US president and Zelensky describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".
  2. Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine

    Although both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.
  3. Egyptian dissident sorry for tweets as Tories push for deportation from UK

    Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.
  4. John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'

    2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance.
  5. Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment

    A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.
  6. Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak

    The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.
  7. The words from my dad that saved me as a new parent

    Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.
  8. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside

    The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
  9. Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes

    "We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.
  10. Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings

    With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.
  11. China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces'

    The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.
  12. Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?

    Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
  13. 2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights

    We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.
  14. The Papers: 'Push to strip Egyptian's UK citizenship' and 'God created Bardot'

    Pressure mounts for Egyptian dissident to be deported from the UK, and French actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
  15. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?

    Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
  16. Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema

    The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
  17. Catching the hunters trapping rare songbirds in China

    The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.
  18. Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home

    Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"
  19. Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable

    Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.
  20. More than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK in 2025

    Areas of Perthshire and the western Highlands, southern parts of Wales, and Yorkshire and Lancashire saw the most seismic activity, British Geological Survey data shows.
  21. Cold weather to ring in New Year as amber health alerts issued

    Temperatures will fall to lows of -4C in the North West of England, with snow expected in some areas.
  22. Mexico train crash kills 13 and injures almost 100

    An investigation is under way after the train derailed as it rounded a bend near the town of Nizanda.
  23. 'Superiority' concerns over 1996 royal yacht visit to Ireland

    A possible three-day trip to Ireland by the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III was cancelled over security concerns.
  24. French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

    The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
  25. Five-year-old boy dies after getting caught in Japan ski travelator

    Officials spent 40 minutes dismantling the travelator to free him, but he was later pronounced dead.
  26. Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock

    The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
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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. The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos

    Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.
  31. Classic World War Two film based on a true story

    A group of Allied POWs mount a daring breakout from a supposedly inescapable Nazi camp.
  32. 'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'

    Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?
  33. Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?

    Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.
  34. Humphries survives scare to progress with Van Gerwen

    World number two Luke Humphries sees off a spirited comeback from Germany's Gabriel Clemens to progress at the PDC World Championship, while Michael van Gerwen sets up a blockbuster clash with Gary Anderson.
  35. Uncertainty and lack of form - Palace's 'flat' end to historic year

    After arguably the greatest year in the club's history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.
  36. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

    After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
  37. How Raya was able to execute 'absolutely brilliant' save against Brighton

    Match of the day Pundit Joe Hart breaks down how David Raya was able to execute an 'absolutely brilliant' save for Arsenal in their 2-1 victory over Brighton.