Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
Russia claims to have deployed new Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence. Kyiv dismisses the claims as 'fake news'.
Ukraine's foreign minister says Moscow provided no evidence for the alleged drone strike on Putin's residence, calling it a 'signature tactic' to justify future attacks. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Donald Trump reacts to Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin's state residence, calling it 'not the right time'. The former US president also confirmed US action in Venezuela.
Over 500,000 drone users risk breaking UK law from January 1st. New rules require a free online theory test and Flyer ID for drones over 100g. Learn how to comply.
As Russian attacks intensify, Kyiv activists fight to save the city's crumbling art nouveau mansions from both bombs and developers. A story of cultural defiance.
Poland is constructing a €2bn, multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The project, prompted by recent airspace incursions, aims for completion within two years.
Shocking drone footage reveals the devastating aftermath of California floods, with homes completely submerged in mud. See the full video and the urgent response efforts.
The Kremlin's attempt to shut down Russia's illicit 'probiv' data market has had the opposite effect, unleashing a flood of sensitive leaks exploited by Ukraine and criminals. Discover how the shadow economy turned into a major security threat.
A Ukrainian refugee in Stoke-on-Trent was forced to drop out of sixth-form after teachers urged her to study Russian. She calls the request 'insensitive' and akin to discrimination. Read her full story.
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'great sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas truce calls. A massive drone and missile attack kills three, including a child, as graves of soldiers are decorated in Lviv.
A Ukrainian soldier, Dmytro, reveals his horrific ordeal of being buried alive for 26 days under rubble in Donetsk. Read his harrowing story of survival and resilience on the frontline.
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were rescued with no casualties reported. Watch the dramatic drone footage.
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on a Russian oil tanker highlights the explosive growth of the sanctions-busting 'shadow fleet' and rising fears of military confrontation. Read the full analysis.
As Christmas 2025 approaches, Ukrainian refugees in the UK share how they preserve their festive traditions, from St Nicholas Day to Holy Supper, while mourning lives shattered by Russia's full-scale invasion.
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.
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
Two battle-weary Ukrainian soldiers return from 130 days in Donetsk. Their silent stares tell the story of gruelling combat as their brigade defends Kostyantynivka against relentless Russian assaults.
Mstyslav Chernov's harrowing documentary, following Ukrainian soldiers' brutal advance, is named one of the best films of 2025 in the UK. Discover this vital piece of frontline reporting.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
On a critical frontline east of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine's specialist drone battalions fight flat terrain and Russian numbers. Pilots detail the relentless defence and question how long they can sustain it.
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
The Red Bull Tetris World Final in Dubai featured a stunning 2,000-drone light show and crowned its first champion. We spoke to creator Alexey Pajitnov about the game's 40-year legacy and its future as an eSport.
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.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.