Russia's latest attack destroys a major energy facility in Kharkiv, plunging millions into darkness. The UK responds with £20m in emergency aid as Ukraine battles a winter energy emergency.
Emergency crews battle to restore power in Kyiv after Russian strikes. Residents face bitter cold as President Zelenskyy considers a state of emergency. Follow the latest.
President Zelenskyy declares an energy state of emergency as Ukraine battles power cuts in -20C cold. New defence minister reveals major challenges with desertion and funding. Read the latest from day 1,422.
Families of the Nottingham attack victims demand urgent intervention after a CQC report found critical failures in the NHS trust that cared for killer Valdo Calocane. Read the full story.
Ukrainian President condemns overnight barrage of nearly 300 drones and 25 missiles targeting energy infrastructure. He urges accelerated Western aid to counter Russia's winter terror campaign.
Russia's use of a new 'Oreshnik' missile in a deadly strike on Ukraine has triggered international condemnation at the UN. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A senior Russian embassy official is found dead in Nicosia, one day after a prominent Putin-linked tycoon vanishes from Limassol. Cypriot authorities investigate amid heightened tensions.
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have left over a million people in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region without water and heat. Authorities warn of worsening conditions as winter sets in.
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
Experts warn the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a prime target for anti-Western hacktivists, with DDoS attacks threatening broadcasts and fan services. Learn about the cybersecurity risks.
Russia accuses Kyiv of a major escalation in drone warfare, with attacks deep into its territory. Read the latest on the conflict's evolving dynamics.
With Western imports blocked, Russian winemakers are expanding production. But in a blind tasting, Moscow drinkers still preferred German wine. Discover the patriotic push transforming Russia's vineyards.
Russian forces captured over 5,600 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, their largest annual gain since the war's first year, as a deadly strike hit Kharkiv. Zelenskyy names new top aide.
Amid sanctions, Russian winemakers are boosting production and quality, claiming world-class potential. But does the taste match the ambition? Our exclusive blind test in Moscow reveals the verdict.
The BBC has reached a settlement with a family who survived the Hamas attacks after a news crew filmed inside their wrecked home without permission. Read the full story on the broadcaster's latest controversy.
Residents of Plauru, Romania, live in fear as Russian drones target Ukrainian ports across the Danube. A Guardian report reveals the psychological toll and isolation of NATO's eastern edge.
Vladimir Putin orders a 2026 'buffer zone' expansion in Ukraine, dealing a blow to peace talks. Read the latest on the escalating conflict and diplomatic fallout.
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
President Donald Trump meets Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for peace talks as Russia intensifies strikes. Trump says Putin is 'very serious' about ending the war. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump in Florida for critical talks on a US-brokered peace plan, as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv and Kherson. Read the latest updates.
In a sombre Christmas address, President Zelensky shared Ukraine's wish for peace and for Putin to 'perish'. The plea comes amid new attacks and reports of civilian abductions by Russian forces.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
Coronation Street bosses reveal two residents will be violently attacked on Christmas Day, with both incidents connected to the explosive Driscoll family drama. Actress Catherine Tyldesley spills the secrets.
Two police officers and a civilian are killed in a Moscow car bombing. The incident follows the assassination of a Russian general in a similar attack earlier this week.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Carl Royal, the 'Chiswick Rapist' who terrorised women in West London in the 1990s, has died in HMP Wakefield while serving three life sentences. Read the full story.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
Ukraine's GUR releases intercepted radio message where Russian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia discuss cannibalism amid severe ration shortages. Kyiv offers troops food if they surrender.