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Trump and Zelensky speak to media after Ukraine peace plan talks end

The US president said that "we have the makings of a deal" ahead of the meeting, which lasted for more than two hours.

Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election

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

14 hrs agoAsia

Film lookahead: 20 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.

21 hrs agoCulture

Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries

Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.

9 hrs agoEurope

French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

9 hrs agoEurope

In pictures: The life and career of the screen legend

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

12 hrs agoEurope

Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

18 hrs agoWorld

Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

5 hrs agoEurope

Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says

Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes medical treatment for hiccups

UK PM criticised for welcoming Egyptian activist

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Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema

The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.

12 hrs agoCulture

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.

21 hrs agoScience

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?

21 hrs agoEurope

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.

21 hrs ago

Finding out I've got ADHD has saved my life

Actor Joe Tracini says starting ADHD medication has allowed him to put on a one-man show about his life.

21 hrs agoNorfolk

How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol

The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

21 hrs agoUS & Canada

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.

21 hrs agoWorld

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Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87

A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.

10 hrs agoMiddle East

One dead after mid-air helicopter collision in New Jersey

Two helicopters collided and crash landed in Hammonton, killing one of the pilots.

2 hrs agoUS & Canada

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.

24 hrs agoUS & Canada

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.

22 hrs agoAfrica

Snow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopes

Scientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.

20 hrs agoEurope

Sophie Kinsella urged me to finish my bestseller, says Jojo Moyes

Moyes has credited Kinsella with inspiring her when she nearly gave up after writing 20,000 words.

9 hrs agoCulture

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.

20 hrs agoUS & Canada

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NFL: Eagles face Bills after Steelers spurn chance for AFC North title

Follow live text commentary on week 17 in the NFL with scores, results and updates to the play-off picture, with defending champions Philadelphia at Buffalo.

'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?

2 hrs agoPremier League

Mahrez penalty sends Algeria through against Burkina Faso

Riyad Mahrez scores from the spot as Algeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach the second round at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

1 hr agoFootballLIVE

PDC World Championship: Van Gerwen leads Merk after Humphries survives scare

Follow live text updates as the PDC World Championship third round continues, with two former winners in evening-session action at Alexandra Palace.

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka - but what did 'Battle of the Sexes' achieve?

Aryna Sabalenka loses to Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up.

2 hrs agoTennis

Uncertainty and lack of form - Palace's 'flat' end to historic year

After arguably the greatest year in the club's history, Crystal Palace will begin 2026 out of form and surrounded by an air of uncertainty.

14 mins agoCrystal Palace