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  1. Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year

    With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?
  2. My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk

    Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
  3. Who died in 2025? Notable deaths of the year

    Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
  4. UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space

    A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.
  5. Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza

    The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
  6. Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

    She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
  7. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

    Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
  8. 'I've had wonderful support from women', says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury

    Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.
  9. Ex-Australia batter Damien Martyn in coma with meningitis

    Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
  10. Machu Picchu head-on train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

    A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
  11. Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year

    The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
  12. Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?

    Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.
  13. Wuthering Heights and other stand out films

    We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
  14. Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year

    Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.
  15. The style trends set for the high street

    These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.
  16. Some of the best TV in years is to come

    We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.
  17. GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026

    Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.
  18. Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion

    Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.
  19. The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'

    Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers.
  20. Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines

    A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
  21. The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

    Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
  22. Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist

    Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
  23. Man held after five people attacked in hospital

    Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.
  24. British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims

    Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.
  25. Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash

    Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.
  26. Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named

    Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.
  27. Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low

    The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
  28. George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship

    The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.
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  30. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

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

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  32. The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya

    Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.
  33. 'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time?

    Arsenal end 2025 with a statement win and clear at the top of the Premier League - can they make it count this time?
  34. We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss

    Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.
  35. Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better'

    Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.
  36. Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis

    Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
  37. Anderson beats Van Gerwen to reach quarter-finals

    Gary Anderson gets the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
  38. A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash

    BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends.
  39. Not Semenyo's 'last game', says Iraola as Man City close in

    Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.