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  1. Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine

    On the key question of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a "free economic zone" is a potential option.
  2. UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

    The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
  3. Andrew and Epstein is the story that will not go away

    There are more questions for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the latest documents from the Epstein files.
  4. Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?

    A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.
  5. Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me

    Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.
  6. British boy, 13, fatally stabbed in Portugal

    Tributes have been paid to the boy who has been named by a local basketball club as Alfie Hallett.
  7. Canal collapse will massively affect business, says owner of narrowboat hire firm

    Paul Donnelly says it will affect how many people book on to hire his canal boats.
  8. Stranger Things: What could happen next as the show's finale looms?

    Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year's Day.
  9. Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

    The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome "guest" in Australia.
  10. Stokes calls for empathy for his players after Ashes criticism

    Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.
  11. Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio

    A man and his wife in Fulton County were stopped by a sheriff while dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus.
  12. Winnie-the-Pooh brings 100 years of fame to forest

    A series of events will take place in and around Ashdown Forest to mark the famous bear's centenary.
  13. New Epstein files detail email by 'A' from 'Balmoral', Trump trips and possible co-conspirators

    The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
  14. Rail journeys to supermarket opening times: Your complete guide to Christmas

    Practical advice to help you get organised and cope this festive period.
  15. Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

    Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
  16. 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.
  17. Someone thought I was actually the woman from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress

    Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character.
  18. When turkeys were walked to London for Christmas

    Before railways and refrigeration, the birds had to make the long journey to market on foot.
  19. Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?

    Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
  20. Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers

    An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
  21. Fourth Palestine Action hunger striker ends protest after 50 days

    Eight people have taken part in a hunger strike, with several incidents of protesters being hospitalised.
  22. Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns

    David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.
  23. King's Christmas speech to come from Westminster Abbey

    The King is expected to talk about the "pilgrimage" of life, and the lessons it can teach.
  24. Landowner 'helpless' after waste dumped on site

    The landowner says a lack of action over waste dumped on his field in Faversham is "outrageous".
  25. Stewart joins Snoop and Modric as Swans co-owner

    The 84-year-old American businesswoman has become the latest celebrity owner of Swansea City.
  26. Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

    An explosion was detonated after police approached a 'suspicious' individual in Moscow, authorities said.
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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. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'

    Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid
  31. Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family

    The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.
  32. Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism

    Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.
  33. 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo

    Every transfer window, there is a player whose future becomes the defining saga of the month. This January, it looks set to be Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
  34. Kelce's last dance? Why Chiefs star could retire from NFL

    With Kansas City's dynasty over and a wedding to Taylor Swift to plan for, the Chiefs' final two games of the season could be Travis Kelce's last in the NFL.
  35. Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes?

    England have spent almost two years getting off-spinner Shoaib Bashir ready for an Ashes tour of Australia, but four games in, he is yet to play. BBC Sport looks at possible reasons why.
  36. Sutton's predictions v The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
  37. How to survive Christmas period - the FPL talking point

    With four deadlines in 11 days, FPL expert Pras Singhal gives five tips to stay ahead of the curve over the festive period.