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US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

The US president says IS targets were attacked in north-western Nigeria, accusing the group of killing Christians.

12 mins agoWorld

Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

1 hr agoUS & Canada

US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

The US president says IS targets were attacked in north-western Nigeria, accusing the group of killing Christians.

12 mins agoWorld

Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

1 hr agoUS & Canada

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.

2 hrs agoEurope

Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address

The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

8 hrs agoEurope

Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid

Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

58 mins agoAsia

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?

7 mins agoUS & Canada

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

The prize marks the second-largest US lottery jackpot ever won.

8 hrs agoUS & Canada

Only from the BBC

The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them

From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image.

In search of Europe's best Christmas market

After years of sweating through summer festivities in Australia, one family swapped sunscreen for snow – and found festive bliss in an unexpected European capital.

Best Audio of the Year

You're Dead to Me

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

History's Heroes

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More or Less

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

The Global Story

The death of readingSave

Good Bad Billionaire

Evan Spiegel: Snapchat fratboySave

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

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Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world

From London to Bethlehem, services and festivities to mark the holiday cheer are in full swing.

9 hrs agoLIVE

The Ashes: Atkinson bowls Head after England win toss against Australia

Follow live text, radio commentary and in-play video clips as Australia host England in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Brazil ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's surgery for hernia 'successful'

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

6 hrs agoLatin America

We invited a man into our home at Christmas and he stayed with us for 45 years

An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.

16 hrs agoWales

King's Christmas message urges unity in divided world

He invokes the wartime spirit in his annual speech, delivered from Westminster Abbey.

9 hrs agoUK

Is Newcastle the best away-day in the Premier League?

The best food, shopping and things-to-do if you decide to go on a football away-day to Newcastle.

10 hrs agoNewcastle

Turkey detains 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

Turkish authorities say firearms were seized and efforts to trace further suspected members are continuing.

14 hrs agoEurope

Editor's Picks

The church built for all religions

A journey to the hidden church in Slovenia from WWI that transformed into a symbol of peace.

World of wonder

What Jennifer Lawrence fed Robert Pattinson for dinner

The actress reveals she dug through her rubbish bin when her co-star came over hungry one night.

Film & TV

The astonishing pagan origin of Christmas

The Angle-Saxon pagan tradition that became Christmas.

Culture

The dark history of Santa's official hometown

How an Arctic town rose from WWII ruins to reinvent itself as Europe's Christmas capital.

The SpeciaList

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.

Tech Now

How Kim Kardashian ended up walking Madonna's dog

The reality TV star sparks laughter when she reveals her quirky bracelet payment for a childhood gig.

Film & TV

The little-known truth behind a Christmas tale

Science says that Santa must have a crew of female reindeer. So why do we think Rudolph the reindeer is a boy?

Culture & Experiences

Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead

Ancient Judean palm tree, a symbol of life and prosperity in biblical times, is resurrected after 2,000 years.

Travel

Year In Review

Five of the best countries for expats in 2025

From Panama's jungles to Vietnam's buzzing cities, these five countries offer expats the best mix of affordability, friendliness and quality of life.

These wildlife photos won funniest of the year

10 of the biggest film flops of 2025

Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025

Popular Reads of 2025

The tropical 'utopia' that became a living hell

When a group of European settlers made a home on an uninhabited Galapagos island, they were hoping for paradise. But instead it turned into a nightmare – as a new film recounts.

The truth behind your $12 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

Inside the ghost town sheltering the world's rarest hyena

The story behind the award-winning photo of an elusive brown hyena stalking Namibia's diamond-mining ghost town.

Editor's Picks of 2025

The dark side of the US's most divisive painter

Beloved by many, despised by others, Thomas Kinkade's quaint rustic scenes and his wholesome image belied a tortured story that contrasts with his "sugary" artworks.

At 16, I was experimented on by the CIA and now I'm suing

How sex with Neanderthals changed us forever

'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

US & Canada news

Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress.

Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batters southern California

Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store

Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker

More world news

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.

Front-runner to be Bangladesh PM returns after 17 years in exile

Trump-backed candidate wins in knife-edge Honduran election

Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five

Business

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out

UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Sport

'Picasso' of football Robertson dies aged 72

Former Scotland, Nottingham Forest and Derby County winger John Robertson - once described by manager Brian Clough as "a Picasso of our game" - dies at the age of 72.

'England must stir themselves to find a Christmas miracle'

Newcastle stadium plans in limbo - Howe

Players can only leave if replacements come in - Amorim

Latest Sport audio

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Test Match Special Podcast

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More Than The Score

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Football Daily

72+ EFL Pod: At Home with the BrucesSave

The Wayne Rooney Show

Wayne's Shocking Christmas Dinner & Players Going AWOLSave

Test Match Special Podcast

Ben Stokes responds to Noosa revelations & Archer is outSave

More Than The Score

More than 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of marketabilitySave

FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

Cunha, camembert and Christmas songsSave

Tech

Tributes to TikTok star gaming gran who died aged 78

Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

25 years of the ISS in 25 numbers

AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US

Man develops dog walking app after redundancy

Science & health

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.

What does a huge festive meal do to your brain?

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate

Culture

12 books you need to read in 2026

Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

Royal Family greet crowds after Christmas Day service

Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

Arts

The 'It Girl' style wars of Renaissance Italy

During a turbulent period of Italian history, some noblewomen used flamboyant, luxurious looks to gain soft power. Five hundred years later, they continue to influence designers.

Is this the real face of Elizabeth I?

Blank canvas or tone-deaf? Pantone's white Colour of the Year sparks backlash

What ancient women really thought about sex

Watch

Behind the scenes at Gaudi's stunning La Sagrada Familia

Tech Now gains special access to Gaudí's iconic La Sagrada Familia as it nears completion.See more

Travel

The travel images that transported us in 2025

From a secluded valley in Uzbekistan to a sacred Canadian island you can see but not touch, these images captivated BBC.com's photo editors this year.

The Mexican beer you can only buy at Christmas

BBC Travel's favourite stories of 2025

Are passport stamps disappearing for good?

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

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

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns

'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break UK heat records

'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas leads to record numbers

Video

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.

Köttbullar: The secret behind the iconic Swedish meatballs

The forgotten underground river that shaped Paris

George Clooney and Adam Sandler's recommended movies

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