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Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida and believes "a lot can be decided before the new year".

Family of man missing at sea pay tribute
The family of Matthew Upham have named him as one of the swimmers who went missing on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
President Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists.

Three people unaccounted for after house fire
One person escaped the fire but three others, who were thought to have been in the house, are missing.

The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings
Nearly 7m people tuned in on the BBC, ITV, Sky News and GB News to watch King Charles deliver his annual broadcast.

Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
Up to nine inches (23cm) of snow could fall across the New York region during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead
The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

Boxing Day trail hunts take place as ban looms
The government says it is committed to banning the sport but has not given a time frame.

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The band says the musician died "after a short illness at home over Christmas".

British tennis number one Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arrests after man shot on Christmas Day
Police say four men are in custody, as a 20-year-old fights for his life in hospital.

Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says
The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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.

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.

'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.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

Were our 2025 predictions right?
The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

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.

Draper to miss Australian Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper will not play in next month's Australian Open because of an ongoing arm injury.

Stunning Dorgu volley gives Man Utd win over Newcastle
Manchester United hold on to take all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim's side moving into the top five.

'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.

'A dream' - Redknapp's The Jukebox Man wins King George
Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man rallies at the last to clinch a thrilling victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.

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.