Politics
66-Year-Old Man Dies from Head Injury After Village Pub Assault
David Darke, 66, has died after an attack outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. A 36-year-old man is now being held on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Culture
Why Kirby Air Riders is the Perfect Christmas Switch 2 Game
A reader defends the Switch 2's Kirby Air Riders, arguing it's a joyful, content-rich alternative to Mario Kart and the perfect festive family game. Discover why it scored an 8.5/10.
Sports
Chelsea Launch Probe After Bottle Thrown at Aston Villa Bench in Heated Clash
Chelsea are investigating claims a bottle was thrown at Aston Villa's bench after their 2-1 defeat. The incident marred Villa's 11th straight win in a tense title race.
Business
55 Countries UK Foreign Office Warns Against Visiting in 2026
The UK Foreign Office has issued 'do not travel' warnings for 55 high-risk countries. Ignoring the advice could void your holiday insurance and put your safety at risk. See the full list.
Health
Environment
Transport
State of Emergency in New York After Major Snowstorm
A massive winter storm has paralysed New York, leading to a state of emergency and over 14,000 flight cancellations. Discover the latest travel chaos and official warnings.
15 killed as bus plunges into Guatemalan ravine
At least 15 dead and 15 injured after a bus veered off the Inter-American Highway in Guatemala. President declares three days of national mourning. Read the latest.
Contactless rail expansion causes some fares to soar
The rollout of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways has led to significant fare hikes, with MPs warning it could price people out of train travel. Discover the full story.
M25 crash in Essex causes miles of tailbacks
A serious collision closed the M25 near Brentwood, causing long delays. National Highways confirmed the road has reopened but warned of residual queues.
Snowstorm Disrupts 15,000 Flights in New York and New Jersey
A major winter storm brought travel chaos to the US north-east, causing nearly 15,000 flight cancellations and delays. Read the full report on the severe weather impact.