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  1. 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.
  2. The life and career of Brigitte Bardot - in pictures

    The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
  3. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic

    Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
  4. Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Tories say

    Alaa Abdel Fattah flew to the UK on Friday after a travel ban imposed by Cairo was lifted.
  5. Film lookahead: 20 highlights to watch out for in 2026

    We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
  6. 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.
  7. 'Devoted' dad dies after assault outside pub

    Police launched a murder inquiry after David Darke, 66, died in hospital days after an assault.
  8. Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups

    The 70-year-old had suffered with the spasms for nine months, his wife says, and was already in hospital for hernia surgery.
  9. Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes

    Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.
  10. Child dies and another in hospital after house fire

    One child has died at the scene of the "intense" house fire in Hamstreet, Kent Fire & Rescue says.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Style trends to look out for in 2026

    These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.
  14. How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

    Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.
  15. Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: How long did Lily Allen take to write break-up album West End Girl?

    Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?
  16. How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol

    The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.
  17. Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before

    There's been a surge in remittances going back to Honduras amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
  18. Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life

    The actor says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.
  19. New archbishop urged to scrap £100m fund over slavery links

    A group of MPs and peers claims the funds can only legally be spent on churches and payment of clergy wages.
  20. 'Remarkable' WW2 veteran dies aged 100

    Tributes are paid to Douglas Baldwin, who fought in Normandy when he was 18 and mined coal as a PoW.
  21. Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'

    A mysterious force called Dark Energy might be changing, in a way that challenges our current understanding of the nature of time and space.
  22. Watch: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

    The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.
  23. Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election

    Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.
  24. Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says

    The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
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  26. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

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

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  28. The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos

    Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. '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?
  32. 'A stellar legacy on and off the field' - Hugh Morris obituary

    Hugh Morris, who has died at the age of 62, enjoyed a distinguished career in which he led from the front both on and off the cricket field.
  33. Gray heads Spurs to victory at Crystal Palace

    Nineteen-year-old Archie Gray scores his first senior goal for Tottenham Hotspur to beat Crystal Palace 1-0.