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Rich and voiceless: 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.

1 hr agoEurope

War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

3 hrs agoAsia

Rich and voiceless: 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.

1 hr agoEurope

War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

3 hrs agoAsia

Attack on Kyiv shows 'Russia doesn't want peace', Zelensky says

The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine's capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say.

5 hrs agoEurope

Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

Drummer Chuck Redd reportedly called off his Christmas Eve performance after a vote by the board to rename the site.

7 hrs agoUS & Canada

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire begins after weeks of deadly clashes

Almost one million people were displaced when hostilities resumed earlier this month after the first truce broke.

12 hrs agoAsia

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.

1 hr agoWorld

New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and more than 3,000 were delayed by the winter storm.

10 hrs agoUS & Canada

Weekend reads

Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury

These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

The Galapagos bird thriving after 200 years lost

Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 years after Charles Darwin visited the archipelago.

Best Audio of the Year

Good Bad Billionaire

Evan Spiegel: Snapchat fratboySave

You're Dead to Me

History of Coffee: from devil’s brew to our favourite beverageSave

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Are 80% of women really only attracted to 20% of men?Save

The Global Story

The death of readingSave

World of Secrets

1. The real Mona KizzSave

The Interview

Reid Hoffman: Should we trust the tech elite?Save

The Documentary Podcast

LOUD: Is noise an invisible killer?Save

Arts in Motion

See the magic of Opera's 'last diva'

Renowned for her astounding range, the Italian mezzo-soprano's singing is a source of joy for adoring Opera fans.See more

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'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers

This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

1 day agoAsia

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers use its slopes

Volcanic activity at the mountain intensified on 27 December, according to Italian scientists.

8 mins ago

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

The celebrity chef says he "couldn't be a prouder dad" as his 25-year-old daughter ties the knot at Bath Abbey.

9 hrs agoSomerset

'Are you not entertained?' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reflects on the chaos of the Boxing Day Test, which England won inside two days.

13 hrs agoCricket

Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway

A further 26 people are injured in the crash on a highway in central Japan, police say.

14 hrs agoAsia

Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.

10 hrs agoEurope

Film lookahead: Twenty 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.

1 hr agoCulture

Editor's picks

How sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

We find out what we gained when Homo sapiens mated with Homo neanderthalensis many thousands of years ago.

Science

Rare Gobi bear's reaction to finding water

The critically endangered Gobi bears undertake arduous journeys of up to 100 miles (160km) to find water.

Natural wonders

Ten striking images of human impact on the Earth

From a shipwrecking yard in Bangladesh to a river of iron dioxide in Canada, here's a deep dive into photographer Ed Burtynsky's work.

Earth

A mother tiger on a fierce hunt to feed her cubs

While her three offspring take a leisurely bath, this Bengal tiger mother must find food for the entire family.

Earth

BBC Talking Movies top 10 films of 2025

Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook looks back at 2025 to pick the top 10 films of the year.

Film & TV

Taylor Swift shows off engagement ring

The pop star describes the proposal from Travis Kelce that broke the internet.

Film & TV

Rosamund Pike hadn't seen a Bond film before her audition

The actress reveals that she turned up to her audition in the wrong attire for a Bond girl.

Film & TV

Leonardo DiCaprio reveals the films he can't stop watching

From Goodfellas to Bicycle Thieves, the actor shares the timeless titles he’s watched across decades.

Film & TV

Year in Review

The 25 best films of 2025

BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year – from a "whip-fast" action thriller to a moving family drama and warm-hearted comedy.

The travel images that transported us in 2025

Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025

The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books

Health and Wellness

The bodybuilding supplement that could boost brainpower

Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.

The lifelong legacy of a baby's first poo

Research is unveiling the surprising, lifelong impact of what enters a baby's gut in the days after birth.

The activity that can reveal your brain's age

The speed at which you walk can reveal profound insights into your brain's rate of ageing – with slower walkers having smaller brains and fundamental differences in crucial structures.

Editor's Picks of 2025

One sign that you're watching an AI video

Your social media feed is being taken over by AI video slop. But for now, there's still one big red flag that can help you spot the fakes.

Princess Margaret's forbidden first love

The Scandinavian way to tackle winter

Inside the rural Texas town where Elon Musk is basing his business empire

US & Canada news

Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91

The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth.

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 3: What Instagram caption did Taylor Swift use to announce her engagement?

California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 2: What did Katy Perry sing on that all-female space flight?

More world news

Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How's it doing?

Business

Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer

Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal

Jingle bills: Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve

US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner

Sport

MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

Villa have been here before - but are they really in title race?

Arsenal in 'survival' mode as 'sensational' Raya save keeps them top

Nigeria reach Afcon last 16 despite Tunisia fightback

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Test Match Special Podcast

England’s men win first Ashes Test down under in 15 yearsSave

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Wayne Rooney Meets…Xavi Simons: What It’s REALLY Like Being a WonderkidSave

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Test Match Special Podcast

Mayhem in Melbourne on bonkers Boxing DaySave

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More than 2025: Cecilia Braekhus's farewell to boxingSave

Tech

Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human

Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?

Planning a festive swim? Warning not to rely on AI for advice on tides

Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78

Science & health

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.

From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025

Two words to avoid when making your New Year's resolution

25 years of the ISS in 25 numbers

Culture

Quiz of the Year 2025, Part 4: Who was the mysterious Fedora man pictured outside the Louvre?

Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit

Sydney Sweeney: I want to make films that save people's lives

Arts

Seven of the greatest rivalries in art history

There is an art to rivalry. Mastering its rules has, since ancient times, shaped cultural history over millennia.

The ancient art of Japanese bonsai

The truth about Tudor England's 'most hated woman'

What ancient women really thought about sex

Watch

Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs

Ikea’s meatballs turn 40. We asked Swedes how Köttbullar became a global phenomenon.See more

Travel

A freeski champion's guide to Whistler

Canada's Mike Douglas stands at the vanguard of his hometown's ski culture. Here are his local favourites, from schussing down Peak to Creek to ahi poke at Sushi Village.

A local's guide to visiting Paris

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

BBC Travel's favourite stories of 2025

World's Table

Sorry, France, the world's best bubbly is British

Over the past decade, international chefs have swept French culinary competitions with unprecedented frequency.

Why travellers keep queueing for viral food

The controversial snack that fuels Norwegian trips

The hidden history of a classic American dish

Earth

India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

Why Britain has a deer problem - leaving damage that costs millions

Chronic water shortages dampen holiday mood in Tanzania's biggest city

US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns

Video

The AI toys taking over Christmas shopping lists

Tech Now investigates the latest AI toys on the market and how safe they are for children.

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

George Clooney and Adam Sandler's recommended movies

Watch playful hyena cubs cause mayhem

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