WW2 veteran Douglas Baldwin dies aged 100 on Christmas Eve
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
For 23 years, Liu De-wen has helped hundreds of Taiwanese veterans' ashes return to their ancestral homes in China, navigating complex history and politics. Discover his unique mission.
Explore how the US political right, including Republican governors and evangelical Christians, is now leading the push to legalise ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic, for treating veterans' PTSD and trauma.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
A new report reveals London taxi fares are among the highest globally, with a 5km ride costing £17.26. Discover which cities top the list and why prices are so volatile.
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has immediately banned abortion services, with no exceptions for rape or incest, following a Department of Justice memo. This rolls back a key Biden-era policy.
A kinship carer shares her emotional battle with debt and grief, unable to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren. She calls for better support for families like hers. Read her story and find out how to help.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
Emmerdale's New Year brings three explosive finales: a secret pregnancy, a serial killer's return, and a criminal showdown. Which characters will survive? Read the spoilers.
A new report reveals the UK government's strategy to protect women and girls from violence is critically underfunded, risking its core aims. Read the full analysis.
Discover how Sir Tom Stoppard secretly created a 40-minute abridgement of The Merchant of Venice for schoolchildren over 20 years ago, a gift still performed today.
Enter Omaze's latest draw for a chance to win a spectacular £5 million four-bed house in Queens Park, London, plus £250,000 in cash. Entries from £15 support Alzheimer's Society.
Emmerdale star Emma Atkins reveals her excitement for the explosive 'Corriedale' crossover, promising a 'mind-blowing' episode. Discover the drama behind Charity Dingle's secret.
Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap led a 10km charity run for Gaza in Dublin, joined by over 200 participants and cheered on by President Catherine Connolly. Greta Thunberg also took part.
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
The Corrie and Emmerdale crossover, 'Corriedale', brings a terrifying baby crisis for Shona Platt and a web of lies for Charity Dingle. Don't miss the drama on January 5.
Merchandise celebrating a raccoon found drunk in an Ashland liquor store has raised over £250,000 for a Virginia animal shelter. Discover the viral story and its charitable impact.
Oxfam GB's board has removed chief executive Dr Halima Begum following an independent review that identified serious leadership and behavioural issues. Read the full story on the charity's leadership crisis.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is auctioning 270 gifts from world leaders, including a Javier Milei statuette and a Joe Biden bowl, with proceeds going to charity. Discover the unique items up for bid.
A savvy shopper turned a £3.50 charity shop purchase into a £400 windfall by selling a vintage Fendi bag on Vinted. Discover her secrets and the debate around reselling.
UK gambling addiction charities warn of service collapse without emergency government funding. Delays in a new mandatory levy system threaten vital support for thousands. Read the full story.
All the explosive Emmerdale Christmas 2025 spoilers. Celia's evil worsens, Kim faces a life-threatening crisis, and Charity's secret pregnancy threatens to destroy a family. Read the full drama.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
The Guardian and Observer's 2025 charity appeal launches, supporting four UK partners tackling poverty, homelessness, and social isolation. Discover how you can help.