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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.

7 hrs agoAsia

'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.

22 hrs agoAsia

Both these influencers are successful - only one is human

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

21 hrs ago

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

Habit stacking and the language to avoid - five ways to make realistic resolutions you stick to this year.

21 hrs ago

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.

2 hrs agoEurope

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.

9 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.

6 hrs agoEurope

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.

6 hrs agoUS & Canada

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

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

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment

Premier League: Reaction as Watkins double gives Aston Villa comeback win at Chelsea

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

Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

21 hrs agoCulture

Food trends that everyone will be talking about in 2026

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

Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

21 hrs agoTechnology

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

From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.

20 hrs agoUK

Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

22 hrs agoAsia

From gigantic Jurassic footprints to rare planetary parade: This year's incredible discoveries

From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

21 hrs agoScience & Environment

Quiz of the Year, Part 3: How did Taylor Swift announce her engagement on Instagram??

Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

21 hrs agoUS & Canada

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UK to insure Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m while it's loaned to British Museum

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

10 hrs agoUK

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

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

19 hrs agoPolitics

'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.

22 hrs agoAsia

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

Trump tells Politico he ordered the strikes as "a Christmas present" - contradicting a statement by Nigerian officials.

4 hrs agoWorld

Family cremates wrong body after mistake by Scottish hospital

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

9 hrs agoGlasgow & West Scotland

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

Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem.

20 hrs agoAsia

Watch: Meteor lights up sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

11 hrs agoAsia

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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly weds Olympian Adam Peaty

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

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New York blanketed in snow, sparking travel chaos

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

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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

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Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession

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Two dead in 50-vehicle pile up on Japan highway

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

David Raya's "sensational" second-half save keeps Arsenal top of the Premier League - with the Gunners in "survival" mode.

2 hrs agoArsenal

Super sub Watkins scores twice as Villa beat Chelsea

Substitute Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa come from behind to win at Chelsea.

Celtic hit back twice to win ridiculous contest at Livingston

Wilfried Nancy continues to recover from his dismal start as Celtic manager, his side twice coming from behind in a ridiculous first half to beat Livingston and move to within three points of Hearts.

'Such an easy game to ref' - Dyche 'stunned' by 'bizarre' VAR calls

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche is critical of the officials over some "bizarre" decisions in his side's late 2-1 defeat by Manchester City.

3 hrs agoNottm Forest

Mane secures Senegal a point against DR Congo

Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal come from behind to draw 1-1 with DR Congo in Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck

Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world".

2 hrs agoLiverpoolLIVE

PDC World Championship: Fourth seed Bunting trails Hurrell

Follow live text updates as the PDC World Championship resumes with three third-round matches during the evening session.