Swimmers in Falmouth braved strong winds for a traditional Christmas Day dip. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for wind and cold, ruling out a white Christmas for the UK mainland. Read the full forecast.
Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.
The 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race is set for a cold, wet, and bumpy start with strong southerly winds, while Western Australia faces a cyclone and extreme fire danger. Read the latest forecast and tributes.
The UNIT-based Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and Sea' concludes, but a major character misstep leaves its powerful environmental message adrift. Read our full review.
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi near Odesa has killed seven and injured 15. The strike comes amid high-stakes international peace talks in Miami. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian intelligence sources confirm a drone strike on the Russian tanker Qendil, part of a 'shadow fleet' evading sanctions. President Putin vows retaliation. Read the latest.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased an incredible post-credits scene for the finale of UNIT spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The finale airs December 21 on BBC iPlayer.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' worst-case climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise, 2m sea level rise, and a 6C plunge from Atlantic current collapse. Read the urgent analysis.
A rights group argues that allowing entry to single-sex ponds based on self-identification is unlawful. The City of London is reviewing its policy after a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
The Arctic experienced its hottest year in 125 years, with sea ice at a record low. Scientists warn of cascading global impacts from the rapidly warming 'world's refrigerator'.
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
Parents at Rebecca Adlington's Swim! school face a hidden process to reclaim money for cancelled lessons. Consumer lawyers warn the practice may be unfair. Read the full investigation.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
Reform UK denies claims Nigel Farage falsified election expenses in Clacton. Police are reviewing allegations from a former campaign member. Read the latest.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw reveals the 'liberating' challenge of playing Salt, a non-human lead in the new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. Read the full interview and review.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-based series, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, revives classic Sea Devils with timely climate themes. The first two episodes air December 7 on BBC.
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
Sweden's navy encounters Russian submarines almost weekly in the Baltic, with fears of increased activity post-Ukraine ceasefire. Read the latest on regional security.
Tonight's TV highlights: Russell T Davies' ambitious new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on BBC One, and Channel 4's gripping Apollo 1 documentary. Your evening viewing sorted.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
The UK's energy security depends on domestic gas production for decades, warns a leading industry figure. Discover why new North Sea fields are deemed essential.
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
Legendary actor Michael Caine, 92, appears to retire for a fourth time while accepting a lifetime achievement award at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Edmonton Leisure Centre in north London has fully reopened following a major £7.5 million refurbishment. The two-year project included a full revamp of the swimming pools and facilities.
The High Court ruled D-Robe guilty of passing off its goods as Dryrobe products. The outdoor swimming favourite has defended its brand against copycats.