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.
Search called off for two swimmers missing at sea
Police described the incident as “tragic” and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day
Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fall on chaotic opening day of Fourth Test
England’s Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day…
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.