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  1. US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

    President Donald Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadist groups.
  2. Search called off for two swimmers missing at sea

    Police described the incident as "tragic" and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day
  3. Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions

    Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
  4. Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on chaotic opening day of Fourth Test

    England's Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  5. Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts pregnant with first child

    The singer revealed that she and her partner, footballer Mitch Hahn, are expecting a baby in the spring.
  6. Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel

    Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.
  7. Jota's sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves

    Diogo Jota's sons will accompany the matchday mascots as the Portuguese's two former sides - Liverpool and Wolves - meet for the first time since his death.
  8. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out

    How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
  9. I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured

    BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's.
  10. Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?

    Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?
  11. US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

    Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
  12. 'We were overconfident': Spate of mountain rescues involving young men sparks concern

    Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team say winter weather can turn a manageable day extremely dangerous.
  13. The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd

    The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead.
  14. Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

    Sweeney is starring in The Housemaid, a psychological thriller based on Freida McFadden's hit book.
  15. 'Kirsty Wark was DJ at our club - but we couldn't get Nicola Sturgeon'

    Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
  16. England's bowlers finally find right length

    On a day of batting collapses at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England can at take least solace from the fact their bowling attack got their own lengths right.
  17. Can an old nuclear power plant have a green future?

    It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.
  18. Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

    Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.
  19. 'Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Pride Match

    An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.
  20. Watch: Hundreds take the plunge at festive sea dip

    Video shows one of the few Christmas Day swims to go ahead, as more Boxing Day dips are called off.
  21. Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys

    Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
  22. Last dance for Tess and Claudia as Strictly hosts sign off

    Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman embrace on the dancefloor as they sign off as hosts after 11 years.
  23. Tributes as UK's first female Asian lord mayor dies

    Councillor Manjula Sood, who served Leicester throughout her political career, dies aged 80.
  24. Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead

    A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.
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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. 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.
  29. 'Unfair' MCG pitch has 'done too much' - Vaughan

    The pitch for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne has "done too much" and the result is in an "unfair" contest between bat and ball, says Michael Vaughan.
  30. Jota's sons to join mascots for Liverpool v Wolves

    Diogo Jota's sons will accompany the matchday mascots as the Portuguese's two former sides - Liverpool and Wolves - meet for the first time since his death.
  31. England trail by 46 runs as 20 wickets fall on hectic first day

    England put in another disappointing batting display by failing to chase down Australia's opening tally of 152, as day one of the fourth Ashes Test closes with the home side leading by 46 runs in Melbourne.
  32. Detroit crumble and a Kelce farewell? - Christmas Day in the NFL

    The Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.
  33. Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe

    Eddie Howe says Newcastle's stadium and training ground plans are "in limbo" and there is a "99.9% chance" he will not be in charge when they are realised.
  34. The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd

    The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead.